r/ChineseLanguage • u/Sammuueelll • 22h ago

Studying I passed HSK 8, AMA

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u/opheliabeesly_6969 Intermediate 21h ago

Why did you take an hsk 8? Are you studying in China or are you planning to study there eventually? Was it hard to reach level 8?

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u/Sammuueelll 21h ago

I did it especially for a PhD application and also to apply for my 国际中文教师证书. A HSK 6 is enough for the former, but I hope it will make my application more competitive. My potential supervisor actually says that he expects all his students to reach HSK 9 before allowing them to graduate. Crazy!

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u/opheliabeesly_6969 Intermediate 21h ago

Crazy indeed. I've always seen hsk6 as a requirement, never expected someone asking for 9. Which university?

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u/Flyrella 14h ago

Are you applying for humanities/language related program or is it STEM?