Overview

The Chinese Studies program at Santa Clara University offers various courses, from elementary to advanced, in Mandarin Chinese. Through analyzing a variety of cultural products, practices, and perspectives, students develop their critical thinking skills, open-mindedness, and cultivate cultural awareness that prepares them to approach other cultures and communicate in the real-world, as global citizens.

How Can I Benefit from Learning Chinese at SCU?

Learning Mandarin Chinese is an extremely satisfying and rewarding experience. By taking Mandarin Chinese classes in language and culture, students may fulfill their requirements towards a minor in Asian Studies or International Business at SCU. Learning Mandarin Chinese language and culture gives students a deeper understanding of broader subjects such as Chinese philosophy, religion, and history. Students will be better equipped to enter the global job market and join international organizations that operate in the Chinese-speaking world through the study of the language.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Culture and Society

Language of Love and Affection in Sinophone Films

Sinophone Pop Culture in a Global Context

Chinese History and Culture

Peer Educator in Chinese

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

175 alternative credits

quarter units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

Language Studies Asian studies View 2642 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Common Application

Official high school transcripts (grade nine through the most recently completed term)

If your official high school transcript is not provided in English, please submit original and an English translation.

One Academic Teacher Evaluation (through Common Application)

Secondary School Report Form (through Common Application)

$70 non-refundable application fee

Proof of English Proficiency (please review our requirements)

SCU Financial Resource Statement

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

How Can I Benefit from Learning Chinese at SCU?

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Santa Clara

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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