Topic:Education system
Yunnan University (YU) in Kunming was founded in December 1922, with the first group of students starting their studies on April 20, 1923. It had developed a reputation as one of the top universities in the Asia Pacific region, and in 1946 was listed in the world-famous Concise Encyclopedia Britannica as one of China's 15 internationally prestigious higher education institutions.
Yunnan University faces the Green Lake, a winter haunt for Siberian seagulls, and lies next to the Yuan Tong Hill, a zoological park known for its rare species of animals and birds. The school occupies an area of 426,669 square meters, of which 350,000 square meters are classrooms and other teaching-related buildings. The campus is covered with the green shades of exuberant ginkgoes and cherries, under which lie patches of fragrant orchids and narcissuses, as blocks of teaching buildings, library buildings and laboratories stand out among the riot of colors created by the blooming flowers.This salubrious climate of lasting spring is perfect for study and other academic pursuits.
In the last five years, Yunnan University has established cooperation in higher learning and research organization with more than 50 institutes in 20 countries and regions. As a result, the university has become one of the most academically active universities in the Asia Pacific region.The school's alumni enjoy a very high reputation both within and outside Yunnan Province. Currently, there are 19,872 students in the university.
Programs
Students can be accepted to study in every specialty, including 65 majors covering the seven broad fields of literature, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, and science; the university offers two state-level key disciplines in ecology and the nation, and 27 provincial-level key disciplines.
In the International Exchange Department, the Chinese Language and Culture Department offers short- and long-term Mandarin Chinese programs. Yunnan University's Chinese programs are highly flexible and whether students are looking for full immersion or simply dipping their toes in the waters of Chinese language, the school can give them what they are looking for. For long-term students, the one-semester or one-year programs are ideal. Courses include listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, magazine and newspaper reading.
Students with less time to spare can enroll on short-term courses ranging from one to six weeks, with four hours of classes per day. A flexible curriculum caters to the needs and requirements of the students, with courses including listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, Chinese literature, Chinese culture, and business communication. Additionally, for highly personalized study with the full attention of the teacher, students can opt for the one-on-one classes on offer.
In addition to the core morning classes, Yunnan University offers flexible and optional elective courses in the afternoon. Courses available include Chinese culture, Chinese history, Chinese customs, Chinese ethnic groups and religion, Chinese calligraphy and painting, magazine and newspaper reading, Chinese kung fu (including shadow boxing), Chinese folk music instruments, national music and dance, and HSK guidance classes.
Teachers
There are 2,372 teachers and staffs, among whom 222 are full professors and 409 are associate professors. The average age of Yunnan University employees is 40 years old, and many of the staff have been educated abroad, in addition to their strong academic backgrounds and wealth of experience.
The Mandarin Chinese Language Department has more than 30 teachers giving Mandarin Chinese language classes to international students. All of them are expert native Chinese speakers, having many years of experience in teaching overseas students and certified by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Campus Facilities
Library
The library is equipped with modern facilities, including the modern, multi-functional and open information resource base. It has a digital network system offering access to the entire shared administrative network of universities in Kunming. The operations of book access, cataloging, circulation, and public retrieval in the library have already been put under computerized network management. Yunnan University library has a collection of over 1.2 millions books; some of them are rare copies or examples of valuable historical Chinese literature.
Yunnan University also has a publishing house under its administration, which has so far issued over two million volumes of a variety of academic works. Yunnan University's academic periodical Ideological Frontier (Social Science Version) has obtained the status of Kernel National Periodical in China, and the Academic Journal of Yunnan University (Natural Science Version) has been judged as among the very best academic journals published by the key national universities and colleges in China.
Since every dormitory provides hotel-like services, there are no washing machines in the dorms. By paying a small amount of money at the reception desk, students can have their clothes picked up from their rooms and returned after washing. There is also a reasonably priced dry cleaning service.
Food & Groceries
The dining hall offers all kinds of Chinese food and is cheap; it is possible to spend as little as around RMB 10 a day. Alternatively, take a short ten-minute walk from the campus to find Korean, Japanese, Thai and Western restaurants. There are many restaurants and bars popular with international students near Yunnan University on Wen Lin Jie and Wen Hua Xiang.
For stationery, there is a small bookstore on campus. A cafe and grocery store are also available, while an internet cafe is located just ten minutes walking distance from the university.
Accommodation
Single rooms and double rooms are available in foreign students' dormitories. Each room is equipped with standard facilities including a bed, chair, desk, television, telephone and toilet. There are no kitchens, refrigerators or washing machines in the dormitories. To set up an internet connection, students can go to the post office, paying a usage fee.
Taken from: http://www.prcstudy.com/uni_yunnan_university.shtml
Yunnan University (YU) in Kunming was founded in December 1922, with the first group of students starting their studies on April 20, 1923. It had developed a reputation as one of the top universities in the Asia Pacific region, and in 1946 was listed in the world-famous Concise Encyclopedia Britannica as one of China's 15 internationally prestigious higher education institutions.Yunnan University faces the Green Lake, a winter haunt for Siberian seagulls, and lies next to the Yuan Tong Hill, a zoological park known for its rare species of animals and birds. The school occupies an area of 426,669 square meters, of which 350,000 square meters are classrooms and other teaching-related buildings. The campus is covered with the green shades of exuberant ginkgoes and cherries, under which lie patches of fragrant orchids and narcissuses, as blocks of teaching buildings, library buildings and laboratories stand out among the riot of colors created by the blooming flowers.This salubrious climate of lasting spring is perfect for study and other academic pursuits.In the last five years, Yunnan University has established cooperation in higher learning and research organization with more than 50 institutes in 20 countries and regions. As a result, the university has become one of the most academically active universities in the Asia Pacific region.The school's alumni enjoy a very high reputation both within and outside Yunnan Province. Currently, there are 19,872 students in the university.Programs
Students can be accepted to study in every specialty, including 65 majors covering the seven broad fields of literature, history, philosophy, economics, management, law, and science; the university offers two state-level key disciplines in ecology and the nation, and 27 provincial-level key disciplines.
In the International Exchange Department, the Chinese Language and Culture Department offers short- and long-term Mandarin Chinese programs. Yunnan University's Chinese programs are highly flexible and whether students are looking for full immersion or simply dipping their toes in the waters of Chinese language, the school can give them what they are looking for. For long-term students, the one-semester or one-year programs are ideal. Courses include listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, magazine and newspaper reading.
Students with less time to spare can enroll on short-term courses ranging from one to six weeks, with four hours of classes per day. A flexible curriculum caters to the needs and requirements of the students, with courses including listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, Chinese literature, Chinese culture, and business communication. Additionally, for highly personalized study with the full attention of the teacher, students can opt for the one-on-one classes on offer.
In addition to the core morning classes, Yunnan University offers flexible and optional elective courses in the afternoon. Courses available include Chinese culture, Chinese history, Chinese customs, Chinese ethnic groups and religion, Chinese calligraphy and painting, magazine and newspaper reading, Chinese kung fu (including shadow boxing), Chinese folk music instruments, national music and dance, and HSK guidance classes.
Teachers
There are 2,372 teachers and staffs, among whom 222 are full professors and 409 are associate professors. The average age of Yunnan University employees is 40 years old, and many of the staff have been educated abroad, in addition to their strong academic backgrounds and wealth of experience.
The Mandarin Chinese Language Department has more than 30 teachers giving Mandarin Chinese language classes to international students. All of them are expert native Chinese speakers, having many years of experience in teaching overseas students and certified by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Campus Facilities
LibraryThe library is equipped with modern facilities, including the modern, multi-functional and open information resource base. It has a digital network system offering access to the entire shared administrative network of universities in Kunming. The operations of book access, cataloging, circulation, and public retrieval in the library have already been put under computerized network management. Yunnan University library has a collection of over 1.2 millions books; some of them are rare copies or examples of valuable historical Chinese literature.
Yunnan University also has a publishing house under its administration, which has so far issued over two million volumes of a variety of academic works. Yunnan University's academic periodical Ideological Frontier (Social Science Version) has obtained the status of Kernel National Periodical in China, and the Academic Journal of Yunnan University (Natural Science Version) has been judged as among the very best academic journals published by the key national universities and colleges in China.
Recreation Facilities
A number of sport facilities are available, such as football fields, tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and a running track. There is also a gymnasium nearby, just 10 minutes walking distance from the campus.
Laundry
Since every dormitory provides hotel-like services, there are no washing machines in the dorms. By paying a small amount of money at the reception desk, students can have their clothes picked up from their rooms and returned after washing. There is also a reasonably priced dry cleaning service.
Food & Groceries
The dining hall offers all kinds of Chinese food and is cheap; it is possible to spend as little as around RMB 10 a day. Alternatively, take a short ten-minute walk from the campus to find Korean, Japanese, Thai and Western restaurants. There are many restaurants and bars popular with international students near Yunnan University on Wen Lin Jie and Wen Hua Xiang.For stationery, there is a small bookstore on campus. A cafe and grocery store are also available, while an internet cafe is located just ten minutes walking distance from the university.
Accommodation
Single rooms and double rooms are available in foreign students' dormitories. Each room is equipped with standard facilities including a bed, chair, desk, television, telephone and toilet. There are no kitchens, refrigerators or washing machines in the dormitories. To set up an internet connection, students can go to the post office, paying a usage fee.
Taken from: http://www.prcstudy.com/uni_yunnan_university.shtml
