- 函授大学 hánshòudàxué correspondence universityA university where courses are taught by mail or through other correspondence; often abbreviated as [[函大|函大|han2 da4]].
- 函授学校 hánshòuxuéxiào correspondence schoolA school that teaches students via mail or remote communication; often provides education for those unable to attend classes in person.
- 函授教育 hánshòujiàoyù correspondence educationAn educational system or program conducted primarily via mail or telecommunications; correspondence course. Learners study materials independently and receive guidance and assessments from the teaching institution.
- 函授课程 hánshòukèchéng correspondence courseA class or set of lessons taught by mail rather than in a physical classroom.