Tianjin University of Technology and Education

2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 

Program

For the purpose of satisfying the growing demand of the international community for Chinese language teachers and facilitating Chinese language education in other countries, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) will continue with the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. Confucius Institutes, independently operated Confucius Classrooms, certain HSK test centers, Chinese language (education) departments of foreign universities, professional associations for Chinese language instruction of other countries, Chinese embassies (consulates) abroad (collectively “recommending institutions”) may recommend outstanding students and currently-employed Chinese language teachers to study International Chinese Language Education or related majors in Chinese universities and colleges (“host institutions”).

Tianjin University of Technology and Education (TUTE), as one of the Host Institutions, welcomes applicants all over the world to study at TUTE.

Tianjin University of Technology and Education (TUTE), founded in 1979，is one of the first normal universities focusing on cultivating teachers for vocational schools in China. TUTE sticks to the educational philosophy of “Hand and Mind, All-round Development” . It has cultivated high-quality vocational teachers and application-oriented senior professionals. TUTE built first-class undergraduate and graduate education, and won one national special prize for teaching achievements and two first prizes for national teaching achievements. To deepen the reform, innovate the model, form a full-level vocational education teacher training system of bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctoral degree, and cultivate the first batch of "double-qualified" undergraduate, master's degree and doctor's degree in China. TUTE is co-constructed by Ministry of Education, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and Tianjin Municipal Government. 

1. Eligibility

All applicants shall be:

l Non-Chinese citizens;

l Friendly to China, no criminal record, abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese government and the rules and regulations of the university

l In good physical and mental condition, and with good academic performance and conduct;

l committed to the Chinese language education and related work;

l Between the ages of 16-35 until September 1st, 2025. Applicants currently working as Chinese language teachers shall not be over 45, while undergraduate student applicants shall not be over 25.

2. Scholarship types and qualifications 

2.1 Bachelor Degree of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)

The program commences in September 2025 and provides scholarship for a maximum of four academic years. Applicant shall hold a senior high school diploma and a minimum score of 210 on the HSK Test (Level 4) as well as 60 on the HSKK test (Intermediate Level).

2.2 Scholarship for One-Year Study Program in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences in September 2025 and provides scholarship for maximum of eleven months. Applicant should have a minimum score of 270 on the HSK Test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

2.3 Scholarship for One-Semester Study Program in International Chinese Language Education

The program commences either in September 2025 or March 2026, and the scholarship is provided for a maximum of five months. Applicant should have a minimum score of 180 on the HSK Test (Level 3), and an HSKK test score is required.

3. Accommodation

The university provides scholarship holders with free dormitory rooms, usually with double or single rooms equipped with bathroom, furniture, bedding, air conditioner and so on.

4. Academic assessment

The Bachelor scholarship holders are required to attend the Annual Review, only those having outstanding performance in academic and meeting Chinese language proficiency requirements are entitled to a full scholarship for the following year. The One-Academic-Year Study and One-Semester Study student is required to attend Chinese language proficiency test before graduation. Test fee is reimbursed by TUTE.

5. Admission procedures

(1) Applicants must use a personal computer to log into our website  https://tute.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx, create a new account with an email address, fill in application information and upload required application materials.

Application materials sent by E-mail or delivered by post office won’t be accepted. On-site registration won’t be allowed either.

（2）TUTE will organize a panel of experts from relevant departments for an interview (specific time to be notified separately). Applicants always need to pay attention to their email boxes. After the interview, TUTE will determine the list of recommended candidates and issue a preadmission notice (electronic version sent by email) for the recommended candidates.

（3）Applicants who have received pre admission notices must log in to the website of the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship before May 15, 2025（http://www.chinese.cn）, register and submit application materials online.

6. Application materials

● A scanned copy of the passport photo page;

● A scanned copy of score reports of the HSK/HSKK tests (within the two-year validity);

● A reference letter by the head of the Recommending Institution.

● Highest diploma (notarial photocopy): Applicants shall provide proof of highest diploma. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarial translations in Chinese or English.

● Academic transcripts (notarial photocopy): Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized translations in Chinese or English.

Besides the documents required by CLEC, applicants are also required to submit the following application documents truly, correctly and completely:

● Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original copy should be kept by the applicant), and the original Blood Test Report: The form printed by Chinese quarantine authority could be downloaded from https://gjjlc.tute.edu.cn, and should be filled in Chinese or English language. The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records, those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take medical examination as it is valid for only 6 months.

● Certificate of Non-Criminal Record

Notes：Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form and Certificate of Non-Criminal Records should be uploaded to “Basic Information-Upload Passport First Page” together with your scanned copy of passport as a zip file.

7. Academic assessment

(1) Applicants should pay attention to the application process, review opinions, and scholarship application results. Timely reply to our school's email and confirm scholarship matters with TUTE.

(2) Applicants who have passed the material review are required to participate in the assessment organized by the applying college. After the applicant is admitted, TUTE will review the applicant's information and materials. If there are any violations or fraudulent activities, once verified, the scholarship qualification will be immediately cancelled;

(3) Applicants who pass the review of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation will be eligible for scholarships to study in China;

(4) Scholarship recipients are not allowed to change their admission institution, major, or study period after coming to China.

(5) For those who cannot come to China within the admission period, the scholarship eligibility will not be retained.

(6) Scholarship recipients are required to participate in the annual scholarship evaluation according to regulations

(7) Other matters not mentioned herein shall be subject to the requirements of relevant competent authorities. 

8. Contact information

International College, Tianjin University of Technology and Education

Address: No. 1310 Dagu South Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, P. R. China

Postcode: 300222

Tel: 0086-22-88181558    Fax: 0086-22-28116956

E-mail: admission@tute.edu.cn   Website: www.tute.edu.cn