The normal period of study for the undergraduate degrees is 4 to5 years. In addition, there’s 1 or 2 years’ Chinese language learning to meet the requirement of enrolling the specialties. Students may, in particular cases, apply for early or delayed graduation. YIT divides every academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in the end of January of the following year while the spring semester begins in the beginning of February and ends in the beginning of July.  There will be a winter and summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts 2 months. The winter vacation lasts 4 weeks and normally coincides with the Chinese New Year. The starting date of every semester differs yearly, depending on the time of the Chinese New Year. Please check the latest academic calendar for details.

Programs
International students have the following options of study at YIT.

(1) Undergraduate programs;
(2) Visiting students program (non-degree granting);
(3) Pre-university program;
(4) Summer program;(to be deleted)

(5)Short-term language courses or Chinese studies programs.(to be deleted)

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health, valid passport, above the age of 18, and should abide by Chinese laws and the regulations of YIT. They should also respect Chinese social customs.

Undergraduate program: Students are required to complete the curriculum within 4 to 8 years and fulfill the designated number of credits. Successful graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with a bachelor's degree, according to the regulation of the Degree Committee.
Visiting Students Program: Candidates must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at their own university.  The following options are available for joining undergraduate courses or enhancing proficiency in the Chinese language:

l VS1: Overseas Universities with student exchange agreements with YIT may select students of non-Chinese nationality for an exchange program at YIT for a Chinese language course or specific undergraduate courses.

l VS2: International students awarded with Jiangsu Government Scholarships or President Scholarships of YIT may take Chinese language courses or undergraduate courses at YIT. 

Pre-University Program (“PUP”)：The Pre-University Program (“PUP”) of YIT aims to provide those outstanding high school graduates who are interested in studying at YIT as undergraduates with 1-2 years of preparatory Chinese and mathematics training.  After the pre-university program, those who have good grades and good behavior can be given priority in the undergraduate admission process.

Note: For detailed application information, please refer to individual program brochures.