Frequently Asked Questions
We hope that the responses below will answer your questions. Please
contact us via phone at 1-800-3NANJIN or email at nanjing@jhu.edu
with additional questions.
Must I have three years of formal classroom
Chinese?
Does the Center offer a summer program?
Is the Center open to only Hopkins/SAIS
students?
Must I be in a graduate program to be
eligible to attend the Center?
Can I combine the Hopkins-Nanjing Center's
academic program with an MA at SAIS?
Can I start attending the Center in the
spring semester and complete the academic year the following fall
semester?
What does a "background in China studies"
mean?
What is the most important part of the
application?
How many hours are Center students in
class each week?
How do I arrange the Chinese proficiency
test?
Are there opportunities to work while
I am at the Center?
Can my student loans be deferred while
I am in Nanjing?
Can I apply to both programs?
What are my chances of being accepted?
Not necessarily. All applicants to the program must submit scores
from either the HSK or CAL Chinese language proficiency exam in
order to confirm their eligibility for the Center.Three or more
years of Chinese usually results in an admissible score. Those with
less classroom experience may apply, especially in the case of prolonged
tenure in Asia or a family background involving Chinese. Admissions
into the Master's degree program requires a higher level of Chinese
proficiency than the Certificate program. Click
here for more information on the Chinese language proficiency
examinations.
No. The Center no longer hosts a summer Chinese language program.
Students interested in taking a summer language program in China
should apply directly to individual language programs. Suggested
programs can be found on our links
page or by contacting your institution's study abroad office.
No. The Center welcomes applications from qualified applicants worldwide.
While the majority of students come from China and the United States,
the Center has accepted students from many other nations such as
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, India,
Italy, Jamaica, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom, and Zambia.
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No. Many students complete the Certificate program as a bridge between
their undergraduate education and graduate school or between finishing
their undergraduate degree and accepting a job in Asia. One quarter
of the Class of 2006 had either completed or were currently earning
graduate degrees while at the Center. A large number had worked
for several years before arriving in Nanjing. The Master's degree
also offers those students planning to complete a graduate program
the opportunity to do so at the Center. The Master of Arts in International
Studies is fully accredited by both The Johns Hopkins University
and Nanjing University.
Yes. The two may be combined for a total of five semesters (three
in Washington and two in Nanjing). Admission to each program is
considered separately--SAIS being more competitive--so you may want
to complete the applications simultaneously. Please refer to the
admissions
page on the SAIS website for more information.
No. Students in the Certificate program gain maximum benefit from
the Center by attending for two semesters in a contiguous academic
year. This allows students to develop important relationships with
their fellow students and faculty at the Center, as well as make
the most of the Center's academic course offerings.
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"Background" refers to courses in Chinese history, political science,
sociology, anthropology, economics, etc. It is not absolutely essential,
but your Center experience will be stronger the more extensive a
background you have to draw on.
There is no single most important element. Chinese language proficiency
serves as a fundamental indicator of whether you will be able to
handle the coursework in Nanjing, but each component of the application
serves to provide the admissions committee a picture of who you
are and helps them make the decision of whether you are suitable
for the Center.
Certificate students take three courses a semester which each meet
twice a week for an hour and a half. They are additionally encouraged
to cross-register into courses in their native language, pursue
independent studies, and enroll in supplemental language courses.
Master's students will take four courses a semester for a total
of 16 courses required for graduation. A minimum of 10 courses plus
the thesis must be completed in the student's target language.
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In order to take the CAL test, applicants must designate a proctor
at their college/university (a professor, T.A., departmental administrator,
etc...) who agrees to administer the exam. The application includes
a CAL
Test Request Form which must be signed by your proctor and returning
to the Washington Office. Alternatively, applicants may schedule
to take the test at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center Washington Office.
Test dates for the CAL examination can be found here.
The completed CAL examination should be received at the Washington
Office by the application deadline of February 1.
To take the HSK test, please visit the HSK
Website for information on test dates, locations, and how to
register.
The residence permit issued to Hopkins-Nanjing Center students does
not allow you to work while you are in Nanjing. Center students
have had internships during the month-long winter break and during
the summer after graduation, but there are minimal opportunities
for employment to pay for fees or living expenses.
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Yes. The program office in Washington can process loan deferment
forms as soon as you matriculate in Nanjing.
Unfortunately, the answer to this question is too individual to
be answered on a web page. If you are concerned about your prospects
for being admitted to the program, please call us up at 1-800-362-6546
and we will discuss our admission requirements with you in detail.
Yes. Please state on your application form that you would like to
apply for both programs. You will be considered for programs in
the order that you prefer. Please be sure to submit all application
materials required for both programs, including GRE test scores
required for M.A. applicants.
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