FromSeptember 3rdto5th, international students from around 70 countries arrived at the College of International Education to register for the new-semester.

Registration at the comprehensive building of CIE.

Volunteers hand out the guide books, edited in both Chinese and English.

Studentsarefilling out forms.

More than 570 international students registered for this semester, 21% higher than those of last year's. The preparatory program is a cooperation program between China and other nations. 316 students have successfully completed the preparatory study since 2005. The passing rate of HSK reaches 92% for Level 4 and 56% for Level 6, which is the best among 7 appointed universities in China. Therefore, Shandong University was highly praised by the Chinese government and more and more preparatory students are sent to Shandong University. In addition, a major for postgraduates named ''Chinese economy taught in English'' was newly established this year. Various courses improve student's choices, and more and more overseas students come to Shandong University to pursue their study. The number of degree students is 27% higher than last year and hits a new peak. Based on the successful cooperation between China Development Bank and Shandong University in the past two years, 17 advanced management talents organized by CDB were sent to SDU for language study this year.

The Student Affairs Office explains the registration procedures for Preparatory Students .

Student volunteers help new students.

Coordinators of different offices work effectively for students' registration.

Oral test in progress.

Students take part in the written class placement test.

The 110^th anniversary of Shandong University is coming this October. We hope that all the international students will succeed in their studies, and at the same time, share the happiness together.

Written by: Song Rui, Anghelos Coulon

Photo by: Wang Qin, Li Bolin, Lu Yanjin

Edited by: Jing Zizhao

Source:www.en.sdu.edu.cn,www.view.sdu.edu.cn