USTB Chinese Language and Culture Summer School in Beijing, China
Key Information
Information
Application Deadline: 02/02/26 at 9:00 am
Opportunity type: Extra-curricular opportunities, Summer Schools
Ref: 10009820
Dates
Departure Date: 07/07/26
Return Date: 21/07/26
Costs
£505: This is your estimated cost for travel and accommodation after deducting the £400 DMU Global bursary. It also includes a £5 carbon levy to help offset emissions from your flight.
What’s not included: UK and in-country transfers, visits, food & drink, and visa (£200).
Funding
DMU Global Bursary: £400
Booking
Accommodation: Shared rooms will be provided for free in the USTB international students’ dormitory
Travel: Flights will be booked by DMU
Contact
General Enquiries: Global Mobility Office - dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk
Trip Lead: Confucius Institute - CI@dmu.ac.uk
How to pay
Payment details: If offered a place, students will receive further information and will be asked to pay the student cost listed above. As mentioned, the DMU Global bursary has already been deducted from this.
Your application
Important: The use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and others to write or generate content for your application is not permitted. DMU Global reserves the right to reject applications that have been created using these tools. To learn more, visit our application process page.
Trip Profile
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Eligibility
Undergraduate students who have a demonstrable passion for Chinese culture, are currently learning or have previously learned Mandarin, and have passed the HSK1 exam are eligible to apply for this opportunity. Students from the Confucius Institute will be given priority. There is a maximum of 20 places available, with a minimum of 10 participants required for this opportunity to take place. Students are recommended to check the eligibility criteria before applying.
About
Trip description
You could be heading off to Beijing this summer with DMU’s Confucius Institute (CI) to experience language and life in China, helping you to develop skills which global employers are looking for, including cultural awareness.
This exciting DMU Global opportunity will take 20 students to the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) for a two-week summer school, including Mandarin classes and cultural trips to sights such as the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Students will also take part in a 4-day trip Chengdu, the ‘city of pandas’ as part of the programme.
Students will take language and culture courses run by USTB which will provide a comparative insight into the Chinese culture. This is a great opportunity to enhance your CV while exploring a fascinating part of the world.
USTB was founded in 1952 and is one of China’s most prestigious universities, valuing international exchange and supporting more than 4,200 students from 125 countries. The summer school therefore provides the opportunity to gain a valuable insight into Chinese culture, while at the same time attending a top university where you will be able to meet people from all over the world.
Learning objectives
With the support of DMU Confucius Institute (CI), you could be heading to Beijing in the summer of 2026 to experience Chinese language and culture firsthand. This unique opportunity will help you develop valuable global skills, including cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication, the qualities that employers around the world highly value.
Skill development
This opportunity has been designed to help develop the following DMU Graduate Attributes:
Communication skills
Self-awareness
Confidence
Resilience
Cultural activities
Students will have some free time to explore Beijing independently. Located in northern China, the capital city has one of the largest populations in the world, with a bustling atmosphere and rapid rate of development. Hidden in its hutongs, narrow alleys typical of this part of China, as well as in its public gardens and temples, lies a fascinating history for you to discover. From the Great Wall of China to the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and local teahouses, there is plenty for you to experience in this magical city.
Visa information
Due to various external factors and an unprecedented demand for international travel, there are significant delays in visa processing, as well as very limited availability of application appointment slots for some countries and embassies.
We recommend that you take all appropriate steps to secure a visa as soon as practically possible, and to notify DMU Global if you face any issues. It is your responsibility to meet the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. Failing to do so may mean that you’re liable for the costs incurred to the university (including repayment of the DMU Global bursary). Visit our visa information page to learn more.