1. Enrollment Information for International Students (Academic Education)

GCC accepts both undergraduate and diploma degree students. Please refer to the table below for information on the majors available for international students.

Types	Majors
Undergraduate	Finance, Logistics Management, International Business, E-commerce
Diploma	International Business, E-commerce

Duration：

4 years for full-time undergraduate program, 3 years for full-time diploma program.

Language of Instruction：

Instruction in English

Admission Requirements：

High school graduate or equivalent qualification.

Good physical and mental health.

Holding valid foreign passports and possessing educational qualifications equivalent to or higher than Chinese high school graduation.

Admission is granted after passing the school's organized written test and interview.

For undergraduate students: exemption from the written test is granted if the Chinese proficiency reaches HSK Level 4 or equivalent.

For diploma students: exemption from the written test is granted if the Chinese proficiency reaches HSK Level 3 or equivalent.

Application Materials：

Guangzhou College of Commerce International Student (Academic Education) Application Form

Copies of high school (or equivalent) graduation certificate and transcript

Copies of language proficiency certificates

Copy of passport

Passport-sized photo

Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Academic Certificate:

Graduates meeting the graduation requirements will be awarded the degree certificate from Guangzhou College of Commerce.

2. Enrollment Information for International Students (Non-Academic Education)

GCC recruits international exchange students for non-academic education as well as short-term Chinese language learning students.

a) International Exchange Students

Our international exchange program offers a vibrant and diverse learning experience, providing international students with opportunities to enhance their academic skills, Chinese language proficiency, and cross-cultural communication abilities. By earning university credits and immersing themselves in Chinese life and culture, students can establish a solid foundation for their future academic and career endeavors.

Duration：

One semester, approximately five months according to school's academic calendar.

Language of Instruction：

Instruction in English

Admission Requirements：

Currently enrolled in a recognized overseas university (no specific major required).

Good physical and mental health.

Holding valid foreign passports and possessing educational qualifications equivalent to or higher than Chinese high school graduation.

Admission is granted after passing the school's organized written test and interview.

Application Materials：

Guangzhou College of Commerce International Student (Non-Academic Education) Application Form

Copies of high school (or equivalent) graduation certificate and transcript

Copies of language proficiency certificates (if available)

Copy of passport

Passport-sized photo

Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Certificate of Completion：

Graduates who meet the requirements will receive a course certificate of completion from Guangzhou College of Commerce.

Course Advantages：

Academic Courses

Language Enhancement

Credit Transfer

Cultural Integration

Cross-Cultural Exchange

Course Overview:

Course Type	Course Title
Compulsory	Chinese as a Foreign Language An Introduction to Chinese Culture Comprehensive Case Analysis in Business Operations Cross-Cultural Business Communication
Elective	Cultural Exploration and Practice Lingnan Culture Chinese Idioms PE: Introduction to Tai Chi

Note: Students are required to take 4 compulsory courses and choose 2 elective courses for Each semester.

b) Short Term Chinese Learning Students

The school provides various levels of Chinese language courses for international students. International students with a need to improve their Chinese proficiency can apply to enroll in these Chinese language courses.

Duration：

One semester, approximately five months according to school's academic calendar.

Language of Instruction：

Bilingual instruction in Chinese and English

Admission Requirements：

Age 16 or above, and below 40 years old.

Good physical and mental health.

Holding valid foreign passports and possessing educational qualifications equivalent to or higher than Chinese middle school graduation (Applicants under 18 years old should have a guardian in China and submit a guardian's guarantee letter.).

Admission is granted after passing the school's organized written test and interview.

Application Materials：

Guangzhou College of Commerce International Student (Non-Academic Education) Application Form

Copies of middle school (or equivalent) graduation certificate and transcript

Copies of language proficiency certificates (if available)

Copy of passport

Passport-sized photo

Foreigner Physical Examination Form

Certificate of Completion：

Students who meet the requirements will receive a Chinese language course certificate of completion from Guangzhou College of Commerce.

Course Advantages：

Through short, efficient, and intensive learning methods, students will comprehensively improve their Chinese proficiency, professional knowledge reserve, and cross-cultural communication skills, thereby meeting the standards for entering the professional stage of study at Chinese universities.

Course Overview：

Course Type	Course Title
Compulsory	Comprehensive Chinese Chinese listening and speaking An Introduction to Chinese Culture
Elective	Cultural Exploration and Practice Chinese Idioms Business Chinese Lingnan Culture PE: Introduction to Tai Chi

Note: Students are required to take 3 compulsory courses and choose 2 elective courses for Each semester.

3. International Student Enrollment, Registration and Application Processes

lOpening Date

International Students for Academic Education：Admission is only available in the autumn semester. The autumn semester typically begins in early September (specific dates will be provided in the admission notice).

International Students for Non-academic Education (including International Exchange and Short-Term Chinese Learning Students): Students can choose to enroll either in the autumn semester or the spring semester. The autumn semester typically begins in early September, while the spring semester starts in mid to late February (specific dates will be provided in the admission notice).

lApplication Period

International Students for Academic Education：For autumn enrollment, the application deadline is June 30th each year.

International Students for Non-academic Education (including International Exchange and Short Term Chinese Learning Students)：

For autumn enrollment, the application deadline is June 30th each year.

For spring enrollment, the application deadline is November 30th each year.

lApplication Processes

Step 1: Contact the International Student Affairs Office of International College at GCC to obtain the "Guangzhou College of Commerce International Student (Academic Education) Application Form" or "Guangzhou College of Commerce International Student (Non-Academic Education) Application Form". These forms can also be downloaded from the GCC’s website.

Step 2: Submit the application form and other relevant application materials directly to the International Student Affairs Office by mail or email before the application deadline. There is no application fee.

Step 3: International students for academic education will take the GCC's organized written exam and interview, while international students for non-academic education will participate in the GCC's organized interview.

Step 4: After the International Student Affairs Office verifies the eligibility for admission and reviews the results of the written exam and interview, they will send the admitted individuals the "Letter of Admission" and the "Visa Application for Foreign Students Study in China" (JW202 Form, applicable to International Students of Academic Education) or "Information Form for Foreign Students' Short-term Visit" (DQ Form, applicable to International Exchange Students and Short-Term Chinese Learning Students).

4. Scholarships and Fees

International students can apply for scholarships. For tuition fees, please consult the admission staff.

5. Contact Information

Contact Address：No. 300, Knowledge Avenue, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China

Postal Code: 511363  

Contact Department: International Student Affairs Office of International College at Guangzhou College of Commerce

Contact Number: 020-32975083

Contact Email: gjxy@gcc.edu.cn

GCC Website:https://www.gcc.edu.cn

Please download the following PDF for the detailed version of the Enrollment Brochure.