Xi'an International Studies University
Xi'an International Studies University (XISU) was founded in 1952 in the province of Shaanxi, in the ancient city of Xi'an. It was one of the oldest language schools in People's Republic of China.
Eight languages are taught in XISU: English, Russian, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and Chinese (for Chinese students as well as for foreign students). They are regrouped in 17 bachelor and 11 masters degrees.
There are also ten study centers on the following fields: foreign languages and literatures, foreign language teaching, bilingual dictionnary editing, etc.
About 20,000 students are studying in the establishment.
Motto
Patriotism, knowledge, assiduity and veracity
Emblem
Current director
M. Du Ruiqing
Former directors
1986?1998
