Beijing Foreign Studies University ／ 北京外国語大学
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| Number of students | 2 *Updated September 17, 2024 |
| Eligibility |
Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Students of Chinese nationality are not eligible to apply.
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| Period of study | September - June |
| Location | No.2 North Xisanhuan Road, Beijing, P.R. China 100089 |
| University profile |
Founded in 1941, BFSU is a prestigious university in China under the direct leadership of the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is one of China's top universities listed under the Project 985 and Project 211, both comprising top universities in China. BFSU is one of China's oldest language universities. It is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. It has the longest history among universities of its kind in China, offering a complete range of degrees, diplomas and programs at various levels, with the largest number of foreign language programs in the country. Today, BFSU teaches 98 foreign languages and 115 bachelor degree programs. Excellence in the teaching and research of foreign language and literature has allowed BFSU to enjoy a good reputation for its quality programs, both at home and internationally. In 2017, BFSU was successfully chosen as one of China's top universities which will participate in the country's construction plan of world-class universities and first-class disciplines comprising top universities in China. Its core discipline is under construction is Foreign Languages and Literature.
In the past 77 years, over 90,000 people have graduated from BFSU. BFSU now serves as an important education base for qualified professionals with language competence, who, after graduation, work as diplomats, translators/interpreters, businessmen, journalists, lawyers, bankers, etc. For example, among BFSU alumni who work or have worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we have over 400 ambassadors and over 1000 counsellors. BFSU is thus known as the "Cradle of Diplomats".
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| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students |
University level bilateral exchange students are required to choose the majority of their courses from one school or faculty, closest to their educational background. Exchange students need to have sufficient prior academic background in the disciplines taught at the receiving faculty.
Students can take Chinese language courses or regular academic courses taught in Chinese. Students can also take the academic courses taught in English.
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| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | All, provided that students meet the Chinese langauge or English language requirement |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | N/A |
| Minimum GPA (UG) |
3.0 *Updated September 17, 2024 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | Same as above. |
| Language of instruction | English*, Chinese *English-taught courses are limited. |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) |
・Students who wish to take calsses in Chinese: HSK Level 5 (score above 180 with no subtest lower than 60)
・Students who wish to take classes in English: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.0
*Some schools/departments set a higher language requirement. *Not every school/department offers English-taught courses. |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | Same as above. |
| Academic calendar |
FALL SEMESTER: |
| Important university website for exchange students |
https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/ |
| Scholarship information | N/A |
| Dormitory information |
After being admitted, students can apply on-campus university dormitory online with the provided student ID Number |
| 国際センターコメント |
▪中国の中でも最も権威のある外国語大学である。 |
