Foundation program

International Foundation Program (IFP) – a pathway to top universities in China

　　As one of the first two authorized universities to offer bridge courses for international students funded by China Scholarship Council, Tianjin University has been pioneering the international foundation program in China since 2005 and therefore enjoys great reputation in the nation. Over 10 years, more than 1000 IFP students go to top universities like Tsinghua University, Peking University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Nankai University, etc., and perform exceptionally well in their undergraduate studies after completion of the program.

Our courses

　  The IFP’s innovative format merges undergraduate university courses with intensive academic and language support. Designed for international students who need to improve their language, academic and cultural proficiency before undertaking the rigors of a full-time undergraduate degree, the IFP develops students’ skills in genuine higher education contexts.

Our Advantages
~ Join the proud community of TJU
Home to many world leading disciplines, like Chemical Engineering and Architecture, TJU is the first university and one of the most prestigious institute of higher learning in China.
~ Small class sizes and individual attention
Professionally trained language instructors guide students through the academic & discipline-specific courses, tutoring them in all aspects of study in Chinese language, mathematics, physics and chemistry.
~ All-round preparation for undergraduate study
The IFP taught all the necessary skills to perform better in the first year, get good grades and adapt to the new environment of undergraduate study.

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