Summer Camp for Teenagers
"You and Me, In Beijing" BFSU Summer Camp
The summer program "You and Me, in Beijing" is sponsored by the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and takes place in cooperation with the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna. This summer program offers young people from all over the world the opportunity to improve their Chinese language skills, to discover Beijing, and to have an enriching cultural experience. Participants spend an exciting and instructive time together on campus as well as in the city.
The focus of the Summer Camp lies in cultural exchange, collaborative learning, and international friendships. Its aim is to foster long-term connections between young people from different countries and to provide a deeper understanding of Chinese language and culture.
Participation requirements:
- must be a student aged 14 to 18 currently attending a secondary school or comparable educational institution in Austria
- must not be a Chinese citizen
- must have passed the HSK-1 or YCT 3 exam
- must not be a native Chinese speaker
- must not have participated in the "Chinese Bridge" in-person summer camp within the last 3 years
The application period for the summer camp is normally open from the end of March to the beginning of May. For applicants who cannot provide proof of an HSK certificate, an additional HSK exam is offered in May of the same year. However, preference is given to applicants who already possess an HSK certificate and meet all other requirements.
Duration: approximately 12 days (usually mid to late July)
Location: Beijing
Costs: Costs for flights and visas, as well as any travel insurance, must be borne by the participant; all costs in Beijing (accommodation, transport, food, accident insurance) are covered by the organizer.
Application documents:
- Application form
- Declaration of consent
- Passport copies of both parents/guardians
- Copy of your own passport
- HSK certificate (if not yet available, please submit later)
For questions regarding the application or further information, please contact us via konfuzius-institut(at)univie.ac.at
Information on this year's Summer Camp can be found here:
