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New Chinese Language Courses 2024: China has never been so close!

This semester the Confucius Institute of the University of Bologna is back in presence! To give everyone the opportunity to follow our language courses, we offer courses both in presence and online.
Our educational offer has been renewed to offer you a complete learning experience, to be enjoyed in the classroom in contact with our teachers, or from the comfort of your home. All the detailed information about the individual courses are available on the dedicated page. Choose the course that best suits you!

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New edition of Business Chinese 2024

Starting from October 2024, the Confucius Institute of the University of Bologna starts again with the course of Business Chinese: a course of commercial Chinese, dedicated to those who have already acquired a good knowledge of the Chinese language (HSK4 level for Intermediate course and HSK5 for Advanced course) and, for work and/or business needs, need a practical cutting course mainly focused on the commercial sector. The course aims to deepen the communication skills in the Chinese language in the business environment: students will acquire a specialized and updated vocabulary, learn useful and widespread expressions in business activities, through dialogues that follow authentic situations, typical of everyday working life. The course will also provide students with adequate preparation for cultural aspects and customs relevant to business/business.

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HSK Exams in presence

We inform you that the next session of HSK exams will be on December 7 in presence.

All the informations will be available on the page dedicated to proficiency tests.

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Renmin University's Summer Camp

The Summer Camp aims to promote exchanges between young foreign and Chinese students, deepen understanding and experience of Chinese language and culture, and ignite enthusiasm for this culture through exploration of historical and cultural sites between Beijing and Fujian Province.
The Summer Camp will take place from July 22nd to August 4th, with participants required to arrive in Beijing on July 21st.
Renmin University will cover accommodation and food expenses throughout the entire stay, while individual participants will be responsible for flight, insurance, and visa expenses.
More information about the trip can be downloaded from the document attached at the bottom of this page.
REGISTRATION
To apply, you can send an email to: istitutoconfucio@unibo.it. For further information regarding the program, you can contact the reference teacher, Mr. Chen Huangchao, email: huangchao.chen@unibo.it, cell: 3444890994.
Registrations are open until April 30th, 2024.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
University students under 30;
Previous study of Chinese and certification of the corresponding HSK level;
Not of Chinese nationality, not a native Chinese speaker;
Not having participated in "Chinese Bridge summer/winter camp" programs in the last 3 years.

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International Summer School Renmin University 2024

The Confucius Institute of the University of Bologna reports to all interested students the Summer School "International Summer School-Renmin University of China", lasting 3 weeks in the summer period (from 1 to 19 July), at its partner university, People’s University (中 国 人 民 大 学 - Renmin University of China), Beijing.


Since its first edition in 2009, the Renmin University of China (RUC) International Summer School has been an important initiative to promote the internationalization of talent cultivation. The RUC International Summer School is committed to offering students a multicultural and multidisciplinary learning, to promote dialogue between students from different countries and cultures, to cultivate their international perspective and intercultural communication skills.
This type of study trip includes the possibility to attend Chinese language lessons, but also courses in other subjects and disciplines, as well as participation in activities focused on different aspects of Chinese culture (such as calligraphy workshops, taijiquan and martial arts in general, etc.).


Registration will be open from 10 March to 10 May 2024.
For all the information regarding registration, payments, accommodation and course selection, please consult this website.

For more information, please read the attached files at the bottom of the page.
For further information you can contact the Chinese director, Professor Xu Difei and the teacher of reference, Ms. Geng Lu.


You can find information about other types of study trips by accessing this website.

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  • 牡丹亭 - Peony Pavilion

  • Our 春节 - Chinese New Year Celebrations

  • Our Open Day

  • Yu Hua in Bologna on his 2018 Literary Tour

  • Sichuan Opera, European Tour 2017

  • Our stand at the Bologna's Children Book Fair

  • Opening ceremony for the foundation of the Confucius Institute at the University of Bologna

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Silk Road School - Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies

Applications to participate in the Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies (MCCS) starting in September 2022 at the Silk Road School in Suzhou are now open.
Find out about the programme and how to participate.

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"International Summer School-Renmin University of China"

The Confucius Institute of the University of Bologna reports to all interested students the Summer School "International Summer School-Renmin University of China", lasting 3 weeks in the summer period (from 1 to 19 July), at its partner university, People’s University (中 国 人 民 大 学 - Renmin University of China), Beijing.

Since its first edition in 2009, the Renmin University of China (RUC) International Summer School has been an important initiative to promote the internationalization of talent cultivation. The RUC International Summer School is committed to offering students a multicultural and multidisciplinary learning, to promote dialogue between students from different countries and cultures, to cultivate their international perspective and intercultural communication skills.
This type of study trip includes the possibility to attend Chinese language lessons, but also courses in other subjects and disciplines, as well as participation in activities focused on different aspects of Chinese culture (such as calligraphy workshops, taijiquan and martial arts in general, etc.).

Registration will be open from 10 March to 10 May 2024.
For all the information regarding registration, payments, accommodation and course selection, please consult this website.

For more information, please read the attached files at the bottom of the page.
For further information you can contact the Chinese director, Professor Xu Difei and the teacher of reference, Ms. Geng Lu.

You can find information about other types of study trips by accessing this website.

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