Henan University

Henan University was founded in 1912. It is a national “Double First-Class” university with a long history, a complete range of disciplines, distinctive programs and a rich cultural heritage. Its campuses are Longzihu in Zhengzhou and Minglun and Jinming in Kaifeng. Minglun’s modern architectural complex is a nationally protected major cultural heritage site. The campuses cover over 5500 mu in total.

The university began teaching Chinese language and culture to international students in 1985. In 2008, it established the International School for Chinese Language and Culture, responsible for international admissions, daily management and Chinese teaching, as well as international Chinese language promotion and educational development. In 2021, it established the Henan University-Kyrgyz National University Silk Road School, known as the Silk Road School, sharing offices with the International School for Chinese Language and Culture. Together they have over 50 full-time and part-time teachers, including 9 professors and 15 associate professors, with extensive international Chinese education and overseas teaching experience. Effective classroom teaching and rich professional practice help international students rapidly improve Chinese proficiency and subject abilities.

Committed to improving quality and effectiveness and developing a high-level university, Henan University has steadily expanded admissions and optimized the distribution of international students by country, program and degree level. It now covers doctoral, master’s, undergraduate and non-degree study. More than 9,000 international students from over 80 countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, the United States, Australia, Russia, Vietnam, Nepal, Canada, Israel, Italy and France, have gone from Henan University to work around the world. Upholding its motto, they continue to grow, with alumni including business leaders, scientists and political figures. The university offers scholarships such as the Chinese Government Scholarship and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship to strong incoming students and outstanding enrolled students, rewarding achievement and creating a positive environment. It has well-equipped international residences and modern study and living facilities.

Henan University is an HSK and HSKK testing center and may hold these Chinese proficiency examinations once a month according to candidates’ needs.