Overview

On the Chinese language programme at the University of Pittsburgh emphasize the importance of achieving proficiency in all four skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For beginner-level learners, we start by focusing more on spoken skills to ease students into recognizing and using characters and then help them to progress gradually in reading and writing passages.

Key facts

Conversations and themes in textbooks for beginning to intermediate learners focus more on everyday topics such as food, lodging, travel, etc.

In contrast, themes for advanced-level students encompass topics about social problems, news reports, and popular Chinese culture that are more suitable for expressing opinions.

Virtual reality is no substitute for the real thing when you want to become part of the global village in a cross-cultural experience. With your present command of English and knowledge of Chinese (25 percent of the world’s population speaks this language), you can communicate with almost everyone.

Communication is the game's name in virtually every field of the humanities and social sciences, as well as business and the vast cyberspace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chinese for Heritage Speakers

Translation Theory and Practice

Savoring the Language in Chinese Food Culture

Aspects of the Chinese Language

Intercultural Communication in Chinese

Chinese Writing System in East Asia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

Short Answer Question

Original or certified, official completed secondary school records from equivalent to U.S. grades 9-11 (transcripts, marksheets, certificates, examination results, etc.) and any national/state examination results required in your country.

SAT or ACT Results

International students are typically required to submit an English language proficiency exam.

$55 USD—Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41662 USD / year

≈ 41662 USD / year
Out-of-State

41662 USD / year

≈ 41662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20966 USD / year

≈ 20966 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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