Chinese Studies
Major code: 7220204
The Chinese Studies major trains application-oriented bachelors. It goes beyond teaching Chinese to study how the language works and the culture, literature and people of Chinese-speaking countries.
What you will study
Chinese from foundation to advanced level and its use in business, culture and education, with knowledge of China’s geography, history, culture and society. Specialisations: Business Chinese; Chinese for Technology.
- Total: 120 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
- General education: 33 credits
- Professional education: 62 credits
- Internship semester in industry: 18 credits
- Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
- Duration: 4 years
- Language of instruction: Chinese
Reference: Programme description – thanhdo.edu.vn
Career prospects
- Translator, interpreter, editor or secretary in Chinese-speaking environments
- Tour guide or consultant at travel agencies, hotels and restaurants
- Chinese teacher at colleges, upper-secondary schools and language centres
- Work at companies invested by China and other Chinese-speaking economies
Not a job guarantee; actual positions depend on individual ability and employer demand.
Study-abroad and further-study options
Further-study options published on this portal:
- Master’s in Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics at Thanh Do University.
- Master’s scholarships at Chinese Culture University (Taiwan) under the partnership (agreement signed, selection notice pending).
Entry requirements (matching field, bridging courses, language level) follow each round’s admission notice – ask the admissions adviser to check your case.
Experience to build and CV tips
Experience to build while studying
- Internships at Chinese- or Taiwanese-invested companies or import–export firms
- Taking the HSK to prove your level
- Summer camps and student exchanges at partner universities
What to highlight in your CV
- State your HSK level and specific translation and interpreting skills
- Describe experience working with Chinese-speaking partners and customers
- Prepare a bilingual Vietnamese–Chinese CV
Keywords employers look for: Chinese translation and interpreting, assistant, import–export, e-commerce, tourism.
Programmes (specialisations)
Full-time undergraduate · 3.5–4 years
- Business Chinese
- Chinese for Technology
Current admissions
Information is being updated
The university has not announced an active admission round for this major. Information from previous years is not used in its place.
Tuition and estimated costs
- Estimated tuition per year
- VND 31,500,000
- Estimated tuition for the whole programme
- VND 126,000,000
How it is calculated: 120 credits × VND 1,050,000 per credit, spread evenly over 4 years.
This is an estimate for financial planning, not an official fee schedule. It excludes Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education, repeated modules, dormitory, health insurance and textbooks. Tuition may be adjusted each year as announced by the university. See the official tuition rates
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
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Sources
Reference: Thanh Do University website (thanhdo.edu.vn) · Updated
Frequently asked questions: Chinese Studies
Answers are compiled automatically from data published on this portal, so they always match the current figures.
What do you study in Chinese Studies?
- Total: 120 credits – Excluding Physical Education, National Defence and Security Education and the foreign-language exit requirement.
- General education: 33 credits
- Professional education: 62 credits
- Internship semester in industry: 18 credits
- Graduation project or thesis: 7 credits
How long is Chinese Studies and what is its code?
Major code: 7220204; standard duration 4 years; 120 credits.
How much is the tuition for Chinese Studies?
VND 1,050,000 per credit; about VND 31,500,000 per year (per “Full-time undergraduate tuition – 2026 intake”, excluding accommodation, insurance and other costs).
Which subject combinations are accepted for Chinese Studies?
A00, C03, D01, D04, D09, D15. The combination codes are explained on the Admission methods page.
Which specialisations and programmes does Chinese Studies offer?
- Business Chinese
- Chinese for Technology
What jobs can Chinese Studies graduates do?
- Translator, interpreter, editor or secretary in Chinese-speaking environments
- Tour guide or consultant at travel agencies, hotels and restaurants
- Chinese teacher at colleges, upper-secondary schools and language centres
- Work at companies invested by China and other Chinese-speaking economies
This is not a job guarantee.
What further study is possible after Chinese Studies?
- Master’s in Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics at Thanh Do University.
- Master’s scholarships at Chinese Culture University (Taiwan) under the partnership (agreement signed, selection notice pending).
Are there scholarships or tuition support for Chinese Studies?
- New-student scholarships 2026 – 630 awards
- Scholarships in the 2026 supplementary admission round
- Tuition exemption and reduction under Decree 238/2025/ND-CP
What experience should Chinese Studies students build?
- Internships at Chinese- or Taiwanese-invested companies or import–export firms
- Taking the HSK to prove your level
- Summer camps and student exchanges at partner universities
How do I apply for Chinese Studies?
Send the “Apply to study” form at the bottom of this page. Ms Trang will call you back, check your eligibility and guide you through the documents and deadlines of the current round.
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Ms Trang personally guides you and completes your application with you on the university’s official system.
- Website administrator, admissions adviser and student mentorMs Trang – 0985023619
- Emailthongtintuyensinh@thanhdo.top
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