Xi'an International Studies University

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Xi'an International Studies University (XISU) (西安外国语大学) 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.It's now one of the top 5 foreign languages universities.

Eleven languages are taught in XISU: English, Russian, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Korean, Hindi and Chinese (for Chinese students as well as for foreign students). They are regrouped in 30 bachelor and 19 masters degrees.

There are also 22 study centers on the following fields: foreign languages and literatures, foreign language teaching, bilingual dictionary editing, etc.

About 20,000 students are studying in the establishment.

Contents 1 Motto 2 Emblem 3 Current director 4 Former directors 5 External link

[edit] Motto

Patriotism, knowledge, assiduity and veracity

[edit] Emblem

[edit] Current director

Mr HU Sishe, since sept 2004.

[edit] Former directors

1998-2004 M. Du Ruiqing 1986-1998 Sun Tianyi

[edit] External link

• Official homepage