SUMMER


Application Deadlines
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Summer 2024:
2024 Summer Term: rolling admissions until April 15, 2024.
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ELIGIBILITY:
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Have completed at least one year of college;
- Two years of college-level mandarin study or at intermediate-advance level of Chinese

The normal tuition fee for the summer program is USD 5,995. The tuition fee for IUP’s 2023 Online Summer will be USD 4,796. During the online summer term, IUP will follow the same curriculum and students will have the same academic hours as they would have had if it had been offered in the in-person mode.
SUMMER 2024:
June 17– August 9, 2024
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions until April 15, 2024.
SUMMER TUITION:
2024 Summer Semester: $5995 USD ; 2024 Summer Online Semester: $4,796 USD
IUP IS AN INTENSELY RIGOROUS PROGRAM
Students sign a pledge to only speak Chinese in our language center and in all program-related activities. Rigorous admissions standards ensure that all enrolled students have the necessary language skills to learn Chinese in Chinese. Our comprehensive course placement evaluations places students in classes that suit their language learning needs. Students spend 4 to 6 hours daily preparing for the following day’s lessons, all of which are conducted in a “closed-book” classroom, in which students cannot refer to the textbook, notes, or dictionary.
MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF YOUR SUMMER
Summer at IUP
Hours spent in 3-on-1 and 1-on-1 classes
Regular US full semester Chinese course
Hours spent in a typical semester course with 15-30 students
Intensive US full semester Chinese course
Hours spent in a typical semester course with 15-30 students
Beyond the textbook
IUP’s goal is to teach the language skills necessary for students to deeply engage with Chinese academic and professional colleagues after graduation. All IUP courses challenge students to use the grammar and vocabulary in contexts outside of the topic of the day’s lesson text. Many IUP instructors hold special interest open classes outside of regular class hours including book clubs, poetry readings, documentary and film viewing, and tutorials on writing resumes and professional emails in Chinese.
Enrollment and academic credit
You do not have to be currently enrolled in a university or graduate school to attend IUP. We have students ranging from undergraduates, MA and doctoral students, recent graduates and those who have a few years of work experience. Some universities offer direct academic credit for IUP coursework, so you should check with your home university, if you are currently enrolled. Transfer academic credit through Indiana University is only available for the semester or academic year programs.
Academic CreditA summer at an elite Chinese university
IUP students are able to benefit from Tsinghua’s campus environment by meeting professors and students, attending public lectures, and auditing Tsinghua courses. Additionally, the academic and cultural events at the Stanford Center at Peking University are also open to all IUP students. Past IUP students have participated in student sports clubs, served as a research assistant to professors in the School of Social Sciences, and attended a public lectures by famous academics and world leaders.
Explore the Life at IUP

"HOW GOOD WILL MY CHINESE BE AFTER STUDYING AT IUP ?"

This is a hard question to answer specifically, but the two most important factors when determining IUP is your language level when you enter IUP and how long you study in the program. Each 8-week module, generally includes, 160 hours of class time. Of which, on average, 120 hours are 3-on-1 and 40 hours are 1-on-1. Staying in the program longer, means a higher level when you leave. Most students who study for an academic year will do well on the HSK level 6 exam.
And other Frequently Asked Questions...
FAQS
UPCOMING DEADLINES
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SUMMER 2024:
June 17– August 9, 2024, rolling admissions until April 15, 2024.
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1
Submit application
Create Admissions Portal login and submit all necessary components including application form, transcripts, and recommendation letters. You can track IUP’s receipt of these documents and your application status in this portal.
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2
Schedule a Skype interview
Within 1-2 weeks if you pass the initial application review, you will be notified to schedule a Skype interview in your Admissions Portal.
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3
Receive decision
You will receive decision within 1 week of the interview.
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Complete Pre-Arrival Paperwork
Complete all necessary pre-arrival paperwork within your Admissions Portal.
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Placement exam
Upon arrival at IUP you will take a 2-hour written placement exam and a 15 minute oral interview to determine your courses, textbooks, and classmates.
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Receive course schedule
You will receive your placement and course schedule.
