Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow

Nankai University ‘Chinese Bridge’ Summer Camp Exchange Programme 2025 - Application Information  

We are pleased to announce that the Nankai University ‘Chinese Bridge’ Summer Camp Exchange Programme 2024 will take place between 30th June 2025 to 14th July 2025. Applications are open now, with the deadline for completed applications on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 5:00pm.    

Introduction:    

The programme aims are to enhance learning of Chinese language, increase understanding of Chinese traditional culture and of Chinese modern society. The successful candidates will attend language lessons and lectures, visit sites of historical and cultural interest, and experience Chinese cultural events.  

Eligibility:   

• Applicants should be aged between 18 and 30 years old at the time of the programme start date. 
• Only non-Chinese nationals are eligible to apply. 
• HSK 1 level Chinese (Mandarin) language proficiency preferred, however applicants without this are still welcome to apply.
• Previous successful candidates of the Confucius Institute ‘Chinese Bridge’ Summer Exchange Programmes can apply, however successful applicants from the previous three years will not be eligible. 

Associated costs:   

Nankai University will pay for the language classes, accommodation, meals and transport during the programme duration in China, however applicants will required to pay for and arrange their own:  

• Visa application fees (Currently from £130 for British Citizens, more information on application process can be found here - www.visaforchina.cn/EDI3_EN/qianzhengyewu)
• International return flights
• Travel insurance for full travel period

*It is very important that you please do not book flights, arrange travel insurance or apply for your Visa until your exchange application result has been confirmed as successful.*  

How to apply:   

Please send the following scanned/digital document copies to the Confucius Institute email mailbox confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk by Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 5:00pm (GMT):   

• Completed Application Form - ‘Chinese Bridge’ Summer Camp Exchange Programme 2025 with attached digital photo.   
• An attached personal statement (250 words minimum).  
• One academic reference letter attached. 
• A photocopy of your passport photo page. 

Contact us:   

If you have any queries about the programme, eligibility or the application process, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we would be happy to advise further.   

Email: confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk    

Any changes made to the above programme are at the discretion of the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow. All decisions taken are final.   

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First published: 1 April 2024