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Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Hosts “Dragon Boat Festival” Fun Sports Event

On May 31, 2025, to celebrate the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University successfully held a cultural and sports event themed "Deep...

METU CI Successfully Hosts Turkish Regional Finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students and the 18th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students

On May 24 (local time), the Turkish Regional Finals of the 24th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students and the 18th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency...

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Shines at the 36th METU Spring Festival

On May 22, 2025, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU CI) was invited to participate in the university's 36th METU Spring Festival. As one of METU's most important annual...

Good News: Students from METU CI Achieved Outstanding Results in the 4th “Chinese Poetry Recitation Competition for Turkish University Students” and the 4th “Chinese Karaoke Contest for Turkish University Students"

On May 2, 2025, Director Wang Ying of the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU CI) led teachers Wang Kangjing and Xie Mingming, along with eight students, to the Confucius...

Tsinghua University - Middle East Technical University Youth Cultural Exchange Conference was Successfully Held

On March 24, 2025, the Tsinghua University - Middle East Technical University Youth Cultural Exchange Conference under the theme "Civilization Dialogue and Youth Co-Creation in the Age of Artificial...

"Bringing Chinese Culture to Campus" — Middle East Technical University Confucius Institute Hosts Lantern Festival Celebration at Kavaklıdere Ortaokulu

On February 14, 2025, Ms.Wang Kangjing, a teacher from the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University along with student volunteers Neva Kızak and İrem Sarı, visited Kavaklıdere...

Notice on Cancellation of HSK and HSKK Exams at METU Confucius Institute Test Center

Dear Candidates, Due to some adjustments in our test center, we cannot conduct the exam scheduled on June 22, 2025. Please Select an alternative test center for registration. Available centers are...

METU Confucius Institute Hosts Handwriting Competition to Celebrate UN Chinese Language Day

On April 26, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU) hosted a Chinese handwriting competition to celebrate the 16th United Nations Chinese Language Day and the 6th...

Middle East Technical University Faculty and Students Participate in the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Türkiye’s ‘UN Chinese Language Day’ and ‘Embassy Open Day’ Event

On April 18, 2025, the "UN Chinese Language Day" and "Embassy Open Day" event, hosted by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Türkiye, was grandly held at the Chinese Embassy in Ankara....

METU Confucius Institute Hosts 2025 Spring Semester "International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship" and "Xiamen University Scholarship" Lecture

To further promote Chinese language education and expand opportunities for Turkish students to pursue advanced studies in China, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU)...

The Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University hosted the “2025 Chinese Poetry Recitation and Chinese Song Competition”

On March 22, 2025, the Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University (METU CI) in Türkiye successfully held the "2025 Chinese Poetry Recitation and Chinese Song" competition. During the...

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Successfully Hosted the Spring Festival Culture Event for Turkish and Chinese Students

On December 28, 2024, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU) successfully hosted the Spring Festival Culture Fair for Turkish and Chinese Students.Representatives from the...

Hanfu Experience Day at the Confucius Institute of Middle East Technical University

On December 1st,the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University successfully held the "Hanfu Experience Day" event. The event is also a part of China Day Cultural Festival of Xiamen...

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University holds 2024 "International Chinese Teacher Scholarship" Lecture

From November 12 to 29, 2024, the Middle East Technical University Confucius Institute successfully organized the "International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship" lecture. Umut Berkay Yıldız (...

"A Culinary Silk Road Bridge" ——Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University held the 2nd Sino-Turkish Food Culture Festival

On November 30, 2024, the 2nd Sino-Turkish Food Culture Festival was successfully held, hosted jointly by the Embassy of People's Republic of China in the Republic of Türkiye and the Confucius...

Teachers and Students of the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Attend the “Imagining China” Participant Open Day at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Türkiye

On November 23, local time,two teachers and students of the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University participated in the "Imagining China" Participant Open Day at the Embassy of the...

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Hosts Chinese Culture Open Day at Şehit Seçkin Çil Kindergarten

On the afternoon of October 23, 2024 the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU) organized a Chinese Culture Open Day at Şehit Seçkin Çil Kindergarten. The event aimed to...

2025 Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests

Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests will be held in 2025 at the Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University (METU CI). The related information is listed as follows: I.Test Levels and...

2025 Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests

Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests will be held in 2025 at the Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University (METU CI). The related information is listed as follows: I.Test Levels and...

Confucius Institute Student Wins Excellence Award at the 17th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Secondary School Students

Held from October 14 to 29, 2024, in Beijing and Tianjin, the competition brought together 181 students from 102 countries to demonstrate their Chinese language skills and foster cultural exchange....

METU Confucius Institute Successfully Hosts Mid-Autumn Festival and 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China Celebration

On September 14, 2024, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey successfully organized a celebration for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which also...

Tsinghua University "Sino-Turkish International Communication" team and Confucius Institute

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Successfully Organized Tsinghua University “Sino-Turkish International Communication” Chinese Cultural Experience Camp

From July 22 to July 26, 2024, Tsinghua University "Sino-Turkish International Communication" team and Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University jointly held a five-day Chinese Cultural...

Registration Notice of Tsinghua University “Sino-Turkish International Communication” Volunteer Teaching by Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University

Dear students, "Sino-Turkish International Communication" Volunteer Teaching will be held on July 22-July 26, 2024, hosted by Tsinghua University and organized by Confucius Institute at Middle East...

Confucius Institute opens HSK2 Intensive Training Course

Based on student requests, we are excited to inform you that we have added an additional summer training program for HSK2. We will be offering a 3-week HSK2 Intensive Training Course at our Confucius...

Confucius Institute opens HSK1&3 Intensive Training Course

In order to help students establish a solid foundation in learning Chinese and prepare for future HSK exams, enabling them to apply for scholarships to study in China, exchange and other programs, we...

The Final of Türkiye Preliminary Round of the 17th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students Concluded Successfully

On May 25, 2024, the Final of Türkiye Preliminary Round of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students was held in Ankara. The event was hosted by...

Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University achieved outstanding results in the Final of Türkiye Preliminary Round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students

On May 11, 2024, the Final of Türkiye Preliminary Round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was successfully held in Istanbul, hosted jointly by...

Notification of Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests on June 22, 2024

Paper-based HSK and HSKK Tests will be held on June 22, 2024 at the Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University (METU CI). The related information is listed as follows . I.Test Levels...

Notification of Paper-based HSK Level 3 and HSKK Elementary Tests on March 16, 2024

Dear students, The important notification about paper-based HSK Level 3 and HSKK Elementary Tests on March 16, 2024 is listed as follows and needs your attention. Ι. Test Levels: HSK Level 3 + HSKK...

“New Silk Road, New Decade” Campus Recruitment Event ——Chinese Enterprises in Türkiye Enter Campus

"New Silk Road, New Decade" Campus Recruitment Event ——Chinese Enterprises in Türkiye Enter Campus In order to enhance the dialogue between Chinese Enterprises in Türkiye and Turkish university...

Notification about Internet-based HSK Level 4 and HSKK Intermediate Tests at Home on November 26, 2023

Dear students, The important notification about Internet-based HSK Level 4 and HSKK Intermediate Tests at Home on November 26, 2023 is listed as follows and needs your attention. Ι. Test Levels 1....

The Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical University successfully held the 2023 “Chinese Bridge” summer camp

On July 19th, participants of the "Wonderful Journey of Minnan (or Southern Fujian) Intangible Cultural Heritage" summer camp arrived at Xiamen University, kicking off a 13-day visit to China. There...

PEKING UNIVERSITY YENCHING ACADEMY (MASTERS IN CHINA STUDIES) APPLICATIONS

Peking University Yenching Academy (Master in China Studies) now accepts applications for the 2020 Cohort. Please note that all students and alumni of Partner Universities, including METU, are...

土耳其中东技术大学孔子学院关于2023年9月23日举办《国际中文教师证书》笔试居家网考的通知

一、考试对象及报考条件 1、通用版（1）热爱国际中文教育事业，致力于传播中文及中华文化。（2）具有大学本科以上学历（含应届本科毕业生）。（3）土耳其公民中文水平相当于HSK六级。（4）中国公民普通话水平达到普通话水平测试二级甲等（含）以上，并熟练掌握一门外语。中国公民只能报名参加通用版。（5）中国公民或土耳其公民皆可报名，但考生不得跨国参加考试（例如：报考土耳其中东技术大学孔子学院考点...

The Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University Co-hosts the First Joint Conference of Chinese Teaching Institutions in Turkey

The Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University in Turkey co-hosts the 1st Turkish Chinese Teaching Institution Joint Conference

On July 7, the Confucius Institute at Middle East Technical University in Turkey co-hosted the first joint meeting of Chinese teaching institutions in Turkey. The theme of this joint meeting is "...

Notification about HSK-2 Intensive Course, Internet-based HSK-2 Test at Home and 2023 “Chinese Bridge” Summer Camp for Foreign Students

Notification about HSK-2 Intensive Course, Internet-based HSK-2 Test at Home and 2023 "Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp for Foreign Students Dear students, The important notification about HSK-2 Intensive...

2022年土耳其中东技术大学孔子学院大事记/2022 METU CI ANNUAL MAIN EVENTS

1.2022年4月21日，中国驻土耳其大使馆李勤公参、史瑞琳参赞等一行三人来访中东技术大学孔子学院。孔子学院中方院长吴天喜介绍了中东技术大学孔子学院近年来在国际中文教学和中国文化推广方面所取得的成效，以及目前疫情常态化下的办学情况。 On April 21, 2022, Mr. Li Qin, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in...

2021年土耳其中东技术大学孔子学院大事记/2021 METU CI ANNUAL MAIN EVENTS

1.2021年2月1日，在2021年牛年新春佳节来临之际，中国驻土耳其大使馆为中东技术大学孔子学院中方教师送来充满爱心的"新春礼包"（防疫物资、新春贺卡、小礼品等）。 On February 1, 2021, the Chinese Embassy in Turkey sent a caring "New Year Gift Pack" (pandemic prevention...

HSK sınavı hakkında

2022 yılı içerinde ODTÜ Konfüçyus enstitüsünün HSK sınav planı yoktur. Sınav planı olması durumunda Konfüçyus enstitüsü sitesinde tarih ve yer ilan edilecektir. METU Confucius Institute has no...

2022 Fall Semester Chinese Courses

The students who want to take the Chinese courses 201,202 or 203 shall attend the first class during the first week of the semester, during 3-7 october, at the Confucius institue located at the...

HSK-HSKK Exams during the 2021 Fall semester

At the METU Confucius Institute we do not have any plans to hold HSK-HSKK exams during the Fall 2021 Semester.

Spring 2021 Elective Chinese Courses-Office Hours

MLD 2020-2021 SPRING TERM ELECTIVE LANGUAGE COURSES Our elective language course instructors will hold office hours between 9-19 March 2021. You can see the dates, times and Webex links to attend the...

IMPORTANT: 2021 Spring Registration Information for Elective Chinese Courses

Dear Students, The entire registration process of the elective foreign language courses is managed by the MLD Administration. Please follow the MLD Website www.mld.metu.edu.tr for updated...

2021 Spring Semester Course Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:40 9:40 10:40 CHN201(01) LiuLu CHN202(01) LuYuan CHN201(03) LuYuan CHN203...

Information regarding the 2021 Spring Semester HSK-HSKK Exams

Please be informed that at the METU-CI, due to the pandemic measures that are being implemented at our university and the ongoing weekend curfews throughout our country, we do not have any HSK-HSKK...

2020 Fall Semester Course Registration

Dear Students, The entire registration process of the courses is managed by the MLD Administration. Please follow the MLD Website www.mld.metu.edu.tr for updated registration information.

2020-2021 Fall Semester Chinese Course Schedule

2020-2021 Fall Semester Chinese Language Course Schedule is announced at METU-SIS. Please note that all courses will be held online. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:40...

Information regarding HSK-HSKK Tests during Fall 2020 Semester

Dear Participants, Due to the precautions taken by our University Administration against the COVID-19 Pandemic, we would like to inform you that HSK-HSKK Chinese Language Proficiency Exams will not...

Peking University Yenching Academy (Master in China Studies) applications

Peking University Yenching Academy (Master in China Studies) will accept applications for the 2021 Cohort starting from August 15, 2020. Please note that all students and alumni of Partner...

Important message about the HSK-HSKK Exams on March 21, 2020

Due to the measures taken in all universities including METU against the spread of the corona virus, the HSK and HSKK exams scheduled for March 21, 2020 are unfortunately cancelled. The exam fees...

HSK-HSKK EXAM PLACES AND HOURS!

HSK-HSKK Chinese language proficiency exams will be held on March 21, 2020. HSK LOCATION: METU FACULTY OF ECONOMICS ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES A BUILDING TIME: 9:00-12:00 (FOR HSK2 - HSK4 - HSK6)...

CONFUCIUS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION MEETING FOR NON-METU PARTICIPATION

FOR NON-METU PARTICIPATION For the Confucius Institute Scholarship Information Meeting to be held on March 5th, we kindly request that students who will participate from outside the METU to send...

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION MEETING

METU Confucius Institute Scholarship Information Meeting The METU Confucius Institute Scholarship information meeting will be held on March 5, 2020 at Confucius Institute which is in the METU...

2019 - 2020 2nd Semester Office Hours

The office hours for 2nd semester of 2019-2020 are in following: MONDAY : 11:00-13:00 (Esra AKKUŞ) WEDNESDAY : 09:30-12:30 (Behiye ALAK) THURSDAY : 11:00-14:00 (Esra AKKUŞ) FRIDAY : 11.00-17.00 (...

The Deadline to Apply to HSK and HSKK Is Extended

The Deadline to Apply to HSK and HSKK Is Extended
The deadline to apply to HSK and HSKK exams is extended to February 14, 2020. Please be sure that you have applied to exams before this date.

Necessary Announcement about the virus outbreak in Wuhan, China

Dear Students and friends of METU-CI, We as the METU-CI, are very saddened by the virus outbreak in Wuhan, China. To that effect, we would like to inform you that none of our personnel has travelled...

Deadline of HSK- HSKK The deadline to apply for HSK-HSKK exams at the METU Confucius Institute is February 7, 2020. Please, do not miss the date for application. For exam application requirements and...

Notice on holding free pre-test tutoring classes of HSK and HSKK tests

Notice on holding free pre-test tutoring classes of HSK and HSKK tests In order to help candidates achieve good results in the HSK and HSKK tests, the Confucius Institute at the Middle East Technical...

OFFICE HOURS DURING FINAL EXAMS

During the final exams (30.12.2019-16.01.2020), the office hours are as follows: 30.12.2019 MONDAY : 12:00-14:30 03.01.2020 FRIDAY : 13:00-16:00 06.01.2020 MONDAY : 13:00-16:00 08.01....

HSK-HSKK CHINESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMS-MARCH 21, 2020

HSK-HSKK Chinese language proficiency exams will be held on March 21, 2020. The deadline to apply for HSK-HSKK exams at the METU Confucius Institute is February 7, 2020. For exam application...

PERSPECTIVES ON THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR EXCHANGE AND COOPERATION BETWEEN CHINA AND TURKEY

On November 15, 2019, between 09.00-17.15 at METU KKM Hall A, METU Confucius Institute will organize the conference titled "PERSPECTIVES ON THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES...

Peking University Yenching Academy (Master in China Studies) applications

Peking University Yenching Academy (Master in China Studies) now accepts applications for the 2020 Cohort. Please note that all students and alumni of Partner Universities, including METU, are...

New Office Hours

Our office hours will be as follows for this semester
Monday: 14.00-17.00
Tuesday: 10.30-12.00 13.30.-15.00
Wednesday: 13.00-16.00
Thursday: 10.00-13.00
Friday: 14.00-...

Peking UniversityYenching Academy Master Program Information Session

An information session about Peking University Yenching Academy China Studies Master Program (Full Scholarship) will be held on October 10,2019 at FEAS A Building Çobanoğlu Hall at 14.00-16.00....

Office Hours on September

On September, our office will be open on Monday and Thursday during the following hours: Monday 13.00-15.00 Thursday 13.00-15.00

About HSK Exams

HSK exam will be held by METU Conficius Institute approximately in March 2020 the earliest. Upcoming exam schedule and application information will be shared in this page.

Summer Term (July-August) Office Hours

Throughout the summer term, our office will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the following hours: Tuesday 14.00-16.00 Thursday 13.00-15.00

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