I International Economics and Trade Bachelor Degree Program （English-taught）

International Economics and Trade (For International Students) is an excellent platform for international students who are interested in international economy and trade, relying on the discipline advantages of International Exchange College as well as School of Economics, integrating excellent educational resources of the whole university, aiming at cultivating international talents.

International Economics and Trade (For International Students) is a four-year undergraduate program. Comprehensive Chinese and fundamental courses are delivered in the first two years and specialized courses in the last two years. It features both Chinese learning and undergraduate study. Comprehensive Chinese courses, including basic and business Chinese, will improve the students' language proficiency and competence. These courses focuses on the development of international students' language skills, which aims to enable students reach HSK level 4 through two years' study, and lay a solid language foundation as living and studying in China. In the last two years, students will study economics and trade with bilingual teaching, which improve students' professional knowledge and English proficiency. The program aims to train students to be excellent international graduates with first-class language ability, excellent professional knowledge and outstanding comprehensive quality.

II Main Courses

In the first two year, the main courses include: Comprehensive Business Chinese, Business Chinese Reading, Business Chinese Listening and Speaking, Social Practice, Introduction to Chinese Culture, etc. In addition, we will also offer optional courses, such as Introduction to Cantonese, BCT (Business Chinese Test) Training, College English course, Tai Ji Boxing, etc.

In the third and fourth year, the main courses include: International Finance, International Marketing, International Trade Practice, Econometrics and other specialized courses. Optional courses include International Economy and Cooperation, Cross-border E-commerce, International Financial Market, international Commercial Law, Customs Clearance Practice etc.

III Fees

1. Application Fee: RMB500(NOT REFUNDABLE)

2. Tuition: RMB 23000/year

3. Accommodation:

Campus	Standards	Charges
Higher Edu. Mega Campus Block 11,Eastern District	Single Room	RMB8000/6 Months,RMB16000/Year
	Twin Room	RMB4500/6 Months,RMB8000/Year
	Quad	RMB2200/6 Months,RMB4000/Year
Dongfeng Campus Block 8	Single Room	RMB 10,800/6 Months,RMB 21,600/Year
	Twin Room	RMB 6,600/6 Months,RMB 13,200/Year
Longdong Campus Block G	Twin Room	RMB4000/6 Months,RMB7200/Year

4. Teaching Materials: According to the book price.

5. Residence Visa Fee: Will be charged according to specific standard.

6. Cafeteria: Campus cafeteria serves a variety of Chinese food everyday.

7. Comprehensive Insurance: RMB800/Year.

Note: Deposit for campus accommodation is RMB1500/person which will be refunded when check-out.Bills of campus WIFI service,beddings,water and electricity are not included.All fees are in Chinese Yuan RMB. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy and will be notified in a timely way.IEC reserves the right of final interpretation.

IV Qualification

1. High School diploma or the equivalent educational background of a high school diploma;

2. English Ability: TOEFL 80 or above, IELTS 5.5 or above, or pass the Entrance English Proficiency Test organized by International Exchange College.

V Scholarships

Guangdong Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship: RMB10000/Year.

VI How to apply

1. Application Deadline: 15 July

2. Application documents (both original copy and photocopy)

2.1 High school diploma or equivalent

2.2 Official Transcripts

2.3 TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency certificate

Note: Any diplomas or official academic credentials must be translated into Chinese and notarized.

VII Contact

International Student Affairs Office

Office: Room 721,Library Building,Dongfeng Campus,GDUT

Address: No.729 Dongfengdong Road,Yuexiu District,Guangzhou,P.R.China

Tel.: 0086-20-37626172 37626171

Email：admission@gdut.edu.cn

Updated 10 December 2024

Prospectus for Degree Program 2019