Guide to International Students of SYCM---Programs

Programs

　Identifying the Program that Best Meets Your Needs. As an international student at SYCM, you can choose from seven different types of programs.
　Postgraduate Those undergraduates who have achieved a high level in their majors with a demonstrated research ability may apply for postgraduate admission．After admission．they may study according to the teaching system and teaching plan of the SYCM’s postgraduates (3 years program)．When they complete their study plan，pass the examinations and complete their postgraduate dissertation，they will be awarded the Master’s Degree．
　Undergraduate Those who are the equivalent to the level of Chinese senior middle school students may apply for admission． After admission，they may study according to the teaching system and teaching plan of the SYCM’s undergraduates(4 years program and 5 years program for composition and musicology)．They study the requisite core courses in the same class with Chinese students with the exception of their major course．International students may add or reduce some courses according to different conditions of the students．After passing the examinations and dissertation，they will be awarded the Bachelor’s Degree．
　Ordinary Further Study The SYCM is open to graduates of middle schools of all nationalities up to 16 years of age．After admission according to the requirements and actual conditions of the students．They may study their specialty and the requisite core courses. They may also add other courses．There is no time limit．Upon passing the examinations，they may be awarded certificates of further study．
　Chinese Language Study Those who would like to master Chinese quickly，and speak Chinese in a short time may apply for this program．There is no time limit．In addition to learning Chinese language(small class)，students can also apply for selective course for instrumental performance，singing，drama，martial art，tai'chi，Chinese painting，calligraphy，and other Chinese courses．
　Short-time Training Those who hope to improve their professional levels in a short time may apply for the program．There is no time limit．
　Short-term Tourist Class Those who are interested in Chinese history，local customs and traditional culture may apply for the class．Courses include sightseeing of the Chinese scenic spots and historical sites，and learning local traditional customs and folk music．This course lasts 15 days．
　Chinese Cultural Experience Class Those who are interested in Chinese traditional culture may apply for the class．Courses include introduction to Chinese traditional culture．various traditional instruments and experience in Chinese families．One week for the class．