College graduates with an advanced level of Chinese language proficiency may apply to the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. There are no specific prerequisites for students attending the Center.
All applicants are required to take the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) Chinese proficiency test. Students who intend to have further Chinese language study between taking the test and enrolling in the program should make this clear on the application, as this information can play a role in admissions decisions.
Applicants whose native language is not English (or in the case of bilingual students, whose dominant language is not English), and who have spent less than two years at an accredited university where English is the medium of instruction, are required to submit an English-proficiency score.
The HNC accepts the TOEFL and IELTS. The HNC and SAIS's Washington, D.C., share the TOEFL code 5610-0000.
Citizens of the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao who wish to study in English should contact Cai Jiahe, deputy director of Academic Affairs, at caijh@hnc.nju.edu.cn for eligibility requirements and application.
| Full Time Tuition | $22,500* |
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| Room | $1,600 |
| Board | $2,000 |
| Health Insurance | $2,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $80 |
| Travel Allowance | $3,326 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 |
| Direct Loan Fees | $500** |
| Matriculation Fee | $500 |
| Total | $34,556 |
Please note: entering students pay a one-time matriculation fee of $500.
*Subject to change. Tuition will be finalized by the Board of Trustees in May 2013.
**Estimated based on Average debt at SAIS from the 2013-2014 academic year. Loan fees will vary based on the amount that you borrow from year to year.
Students must take six classes in their target language over the year. Many choose to take a fourth class each semester in their non-target language. This academic program includes a flexible interdisciplinary array of courses relating to all aspects of contemporary China. Over 75 courses are offered- allowing students more choice in matching their studies to their particular interests. The Center’s international students learn about China from a Chinese perspective; students focus on how the Chinese analyze Sino-Western relations as well as economic and political reform.
| Total Certificate Students | 35 |
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Countries Represented
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| Average Age | 23 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
International students include Americans and other non-Chinese citizens. These international students make up 50 percent of the student body and are admitted by the HNC Washington Support Office.