Chinese is a compulsory course for international graduate students (including both master's and PhD students) pursuing a degree. The 2-credit course is generally required to be completed during the first year of enrollment. Students who meet certain conditions may apply for an exemption within the specified time after enrollment.

The course is divided into five levels: Beginner's (including Class A with 3 teaching hours per week and Class B with 2 teaching hours per week), Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Intermediate-to-advanced, and Advanced.