The Confucius Institute, University of Lagos (CI, UNILAG) invites interested candidates to apply for participation in its Mandarin Chinese language proficiency courses.
Programme Structure:
The Institute offers six (6) progressive levels (HSK 1-6) of Mandarin Chinese Language Proficiency. At the end of each level, students sit for the international HSK examination. Successful candidates proceed to the next level.
Programme Packages:
Weekday Package – 3 contact hours, twice a week and Weekend Package – Saturdays only, 3 contact hours.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the e-Application Form and submit with recent passport photograph via: https://forms.gle/mLJfzKhqGznEv8nDA
- Valid means of identification (NIN, International Passport, Driver’s License, Voter’s Card, or Current UNILAG ID).
- Minimum academic qualification: WAEC/NECO certificate.
In addition to the above, the following are required for UNILAG Students & Staff only:
- UNILAG Students: Admission letter and Completed student biodata form or Current UNILAG ID Card.
- UNILAG staff: HRMD Recommendation letter and Current UNILAG ID Card.
2026 HSK CLASSES
| S/No | HSK LEVELS (Commencement Date: Monday, September 14, 2026) | DURATION |
| WEEKDAYS | ||
| 1 | HSK 1 LEVEL | 4 Months |
| 2 | HSK 2 LEVEL | 4 Months |
| 3 | HSK 3 LEVEL | 6-7 months |
| 4 | HSK 4 LEVEL | 10 months |
| 5 | HSK 5 LEVEL (On-line only) | 18 months |
| 6 | HSK 6 LEVEL (On-line only) | 24 months |
| 7 | UNILAG STAFF & REGD. STUDENTS | |
| WEEKENDS | ||
| 1 | HSK 1 | 4 Months |
| 2 | HSK 2 | 4 Months |
| 3 | HSK 3 | 6-7 months |
| 4 | HSK 4 | 10 months |
| 5 | UNILAG STAFF & REGD. STUDENTS | |
* Any student who is able to pay for two or more levels at once is eligible for a 10% rebate.
For enquiries, please visit the Confucius Institute, UNILAG (Opposite the Law Annex, behind Faculty of Arts, UNILAG, Akoka), call 08027096164, or email confuciusinstitute@unilag.edu.ng
