General Information
effective speech delivery, excellent writing skills
complete their studies over a maximum of sixteen
The Chinese programme is designed to meet the
and ability to practice various roles in the society;
(16) semesters
demand for training in Chinese language which has
 Ground students in the multicultural perspective,
gained increasing importance in world affairs. This is a
exposure to the basic tenets in selected liberal arts
language that has a larger number of speakers than any
and social sciences disciplines, in the context of
other language on earth. It is spoken by over two
Chinese language and culture;
billion people mainly in China but also in other regions
 Provide students with the necessary academic
of the world. Chinese is also one of the official
competence to pursue higher studies in Chinese
languages of the United Nations. Due to the rising
language and linguistics disciplines.
importance of the People’s Republic of China as a
Fees for B.A. Chinese
No. of
Tuition
Units
2
14, 4000
3
21, 600
4
Exams
Other
(Annually)
Charges*
1, 000
15, 500
30, 900
1, 500
15, 500
38, 600
28, 800
2, 000
15, 500
46, 300
5
36, 000
2, 500
15, 500
54, 000
6
43, 200
3, 000
15, 500
61, 700
7
50, 400
3, 000
15, 500
69,400
world economic power, it has become critical for
B.A in Chinese Language: Admission Requirements
people all over the world to learn Chinese language in
K.C.S.E. ( C+) or A Level (2 Principal passes) or
order to be able to do business with this new world
equivalent; EACE/KCE Division III or KCSE with C
power. This programme combines elements of Chinese
(Plain) plus a Diploma or equivalent; KCSE C- (Minus)
culture, history, language and linguistics. It is tailored
plus a certificate and a Diploma or equivalent;
Caution Money
5,000
ONCE
to produce graduates who are knowledgeable not only
K.A.C.E./ E.A.A.C.E/ Advanced GCE Certificate
Computer Lab
5,000
PER YEAR
in language but also in Chinese culture.
(1Principal pass) plus a Diploma or equivalent;
Medical
5,000
K.A.C.E./
Student ID
500
E.A.A.C.E.
(2
Principal
passes
or
Foreign students to pay an additional 25% of the total fees
Prospects
equivalent); International Baccalaureate Diploma; a
Activity
2,000
Graduates in these programmes find placement in the
degree from a recognized university
Library
1,000
SONU
1,000
Registration
1,000
Civil Service, NGOs, the United Naitons and in
various capacities ranging from Lecturers, Intrepreters,
Translators,
Managers,
Tour
guides,
Sales
Course Structure and Duration
Total
PER SEMESTER
and
 All students must pass all the prescribed
Marketing practitioners, among others
Diploma Program in Chinese Studies Course
foundation courses of Chinese language in the first
Applicants who have completed the 4 semesters, of
The programme aims to:
and second years of study. Subsequently, they
certificate studies in Chinese language at the Confucius
Equip students to be critical and creative thinkers,
shall have an area of specialization in Linguistics
Institute would be offered two more courses for
during their third and fourth years of study.
Diploma of “Chinese Studies” which is issued by the
who are highly competent in the interpretation of
development
language
and
from
communication
the
national,
in
Chinese
regional
and
international perspective;
 Provide students with communication skills,
 The minimum period for completion of the
Bachelor
of
Arts
(Chinese
Language
and
Linguistics) Programme shall be eight (8)
semesters.
Candidates shall be allowed to
University of Nairobi.
Diploma in Chinese Language+HSK4
90 hrs
Chinese Culture Studies
90 hrs
Certificate Program in “Chinese Training Courses”
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Painting
Entry Requirements:
Chinese Course for Tourism Industry
C- and above in KCSE or 1 Principal for A level
Chinese Course for Business & Trade
students.
HSK Pre-examination Training
Upon successful completion of Chinese
training courses in 4 semesters, the student can …
Ceremonies for 5 Chinese Traditional Festivals
Public Lecture Series on Chinese Culture
1. Communicate in Chinese for daily life
Chinese Corner
2. Read and write simple literature in Chinese
3. Understand basic Chinese culture
Note: Payment by Direct bank deposit to the
Basic Chinese + HSK2
180 hours
Advanced Chinese + HSK3
180 hours
3,000/=
Certificate Beginners
50,000/=
Certificate Advanced
50,000/=
Student ID
500/=
Special Courses
20,000/= (Non students)
Application fee:
073-1023948
UNES Application Account
School Fees:
073-1021554
UNES Collection Account
Fee Structure Guidelines:
Application fee
University account at any Barclay Bank as follows:
4,000/= (Registered Students)
Foreign students to pay an additional 25% of the total fees
“Special Courses”: Offered to groups of 20 or more
people
For more information, please contact:
Applicants who are interested in Chinese Culture can
choose the following special short courses.
20 hours
of each course would be offered from the beginning of
each semester.
24 Types Simplification Tai Ji Quan & Chinese
Traditional Wu Shu (Martial Arts)
The Director,
Confucius Institute at UON
P.O. Box 30197-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 318262 Ext. 28716/28063
E-mail: director-confucius@uonbi.ac.ke
University of Nairobi
Confucius Institute