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City: | Beijing |
Total Students: | 8400 |
International Students: | 1354 |
Accommodation: | Double Room/Singel Room |
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Address: | No. 2 North Xisanhuan Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100089, China |
Program |
Duration |
Instruction language |
Deadline for application |
Starting time |
Tuition Fee |
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
English literature |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
Social and Cultural Studies |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
International Poiltical and Economy |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
English language and Cross Cultural Studies |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
Chinese Studies |
4 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
26000 RMB/year |
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Duration |
Instruction Language |
Deadline for application |
Starting Time |
Tuition Fee |
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
British and American Literature |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
Translation |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
American Studies |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
British Studies |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
Australian Studies |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
Irish Studies |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
Canadian Studies |
3 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
27150 RMB/Year |
Program |
Duration |
Instruction Language |
Deadline for application |
Starting time |
Tuition Fee |
British and American Literature |
3-5 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
34000 RMB/Year |
Linguistics and Applied Linguistics |
3-5 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
34000 RMB/Year |
American and European Studies |
3-5 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
34000 RMB/Year |
Translation |
3-5 years |
English |
June 10th |
September |
34000 RMB/Year |
Also known as Běiwài (Chinese: 北外) in Mandarin, the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is one of the prominent foreign language teaching institutions of China. Spread over an area of 304,533 square meters, the university complex falls on both sides of the Third Ring Road Situated in Beijing. Affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the BFSU was founded in 1941. It is classified as a key university under the Ministry of Education. The student dormitory area is over 40,000 square meters while the library is 9997 square meters.
There is a hi-tech audiovisual center, dining halls, and gymnasium as well as tennis courts. It is also included under the Project 211, a program launched by the Ministry of Education to develop such higher seats of learning in 1996. It offers a wide-ranging of language learning courses.
There is more than 1,413 academic staff; of them more than 600 are faculty members. Moreover, the university invites around 120 experts and teachers from approximately 20 countries to deliver lectures every year. The university is one of the first Chinese educational institutions to attract foreign students. The student strength of Beijing Foreign Studies University is 8,600.
Besides, it is one of the six pre-degree education bases (authorized by PRC Ministry of Education), and also one of the three national Chinese language education bases accredited by PRC State Council.
Among the prominent faculty members are Wang Zuoliang who is a literary critic and poet, and professor of English literature; prominent educator Xu Guozhang; Zhou Jueliang who is a literary critic, and a professor of English literature; Hu Wenzhong who is a professor of Australian literature, educator, and co-host of BBC English language teaching program Follow Me!; eminent educator Chen Lin; Co-authors of New Concept English and linguists He Qixin and Jin Limin.
The following 18 languages (arranged in an alphabetical order) are taught at the university:
Among its illustrious alumni are Nobel laureate Gao Xingjian, and other famous writers including Liu Zhenyun; Bi Shumin; Chen Shucai; and Jin Zhong. The list also includes such academicians as Bai Ruoyun, Chen Xiaomei, Hu Ying, Liu Haiming and Wang Ban. Several of the BFSU alumni have made a name in the country’s political sphere as well. Some of them are State Councilor Li Guixian, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Li Zhaoxing and the following five Vice Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China, namely: Zhou Nan, Zhang Hanzhi, Fu Ying, Zhang Deguang, and Wu Dawei. BSFU alumni have also carved a niche for themselves in the world of commerce and media. Among them are He Jiong, Jason Tom who is Chinese American beatboxer, entrepreneur, and mentor, TV host Yang Lan, and Xu Gehui. BFSU is the first university in China to offer online its courses in Law in the English medium. It began this scheme in 2012. International professionals can get an online LLM degree awarded jointly by BFSU, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It is a unique opening for international law and non-law professionals to attain expertise in the Chinese legal system.
Earlier, interested international law students had to station themselves in China for two or more years. It is to do away with such an impractical practice that the online system has been introduced and take the Chinese law courses to the global market. The demand for this course has been on the rise what with the growing importance of China as a global player. You can get the entire information about the law course at www.bfsulaw.com.
Besides the Law School, BFSU has the following eight Schools with each of them having departments on various languages.
School of Asian and African Studies
School of Chinese Language and Literature
School of English and International Studies
School of European Languages and Culture
School of International Business
School of International Relations and Diplomacy
School of Russian Studies Институт Русского Языка
Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation BFSU also has the following five independent departments: Departments
Department of Arabic Studies
Department of French and Francophone Studies
Department of German Studies
Department of Japanese Studies
Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies
Beijing was earlier known as Peking to the English. It is now the capital of China. One of the four great ancient capitals of China, Beijing is not only one of the political epicenters but also an educational and a cultural hub of the world. Besides this bustling second largest Chinese metropolis after Shanghai is also a principal commutation center. A network of routes – air, rail, and road – pass via this city. While the political capital of the People’s Republic of China is Beijing, the economic capitals of the country are Shanghai and Hong Kong. Beijing was also the venue of the 2008 Olympics Games.
PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES
Located at the northern edge of the North China Plain, Beijing is flanked by the sprawling fertile plains of the Chaobai River and the Yongding River in the south. The Bohai Sea is to its east while the Taihang Mountains are to its west. The widespread Inner Mongolian Plateau is to the northwest of Beijing.
CLIMATE & SEASONS
Spring in Beijing is characterized by its short duration and abrupt temperature changes. It falls between April and May. Beijing experiences Autumn between September and October. This is the ideal time to visit this wonderful mesmerizing city of the Red Dragon. the best bet during these seasons are light shorts or pants and T-shirts.
On the other hand, extremely cold winters and intense hot summers mark Beijing’s continental monsoon climate, a typical aspect of the North Temperate Zone. In January, the temperature of this city can drop down to lower than 5oF (lower than-10°) while around July, the temperature of this place can rise to more than 100 F (higher than 38°). The Chinese summers are as hot and humid as that of Washington DC. Try avoiding wearing shorts and use sunglasses. The summer season stretches from June to August. However, the average monthly temperature is above 24°C.
TRACING THE ROOTS
Beijing is a cultural cauldron with a varied and rich heritage that dates back to the days of yore. This fabulous oriental history is traced to some 3000 years ago when a primitive culture flourished in the region. It got the status of a capital city during the reign of the Liao Dynasty in the early part of the 10th century. The rulers of this regime made Beijing their secondary political capital for the first time in AD 900. Since then the following four dynasties also made Beijing their capital. They are the Jin Dynasty (AD 1115-1234), the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1271-1368), the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (AD 1644-1919). The People’s Republic of China (founded on October 1, 1949) also made Beijing the capital.
Beijing Products
Beijing is known for its variety of cuisine, the rich tradition of preserving fruits, designer items especially the watercolor block printing on wood known as Rongbaozhai, besides the exquisite mini carvings on stone and jade, jewellery, and artifacts, as well as the fine lacquer and filigree ware.
Beijing Cuisines
The moment the term ‘Beijing’ is pronounced, the first thought crossing one’s mind would be the world famous Beijing Duck. Much in demand for its delicate meat, this bird is fine bred in farms. Tourists flock Beijing eateries offering the Beijing duck in a roasted form. There are several restaurants specializing in this delicacy. These eateries prepare the duck in the traditional manner, and have been successful in preserving the unusual flavor. Once prepared, it is served dark brown with its skin crispy and the meat tasty and tender. Experience this wonderful gourmets’ delight!
The frozen king-size persimmon is one of the popular dry fruits of Beijing. Beijing and its suburbs are ideal for producing the best quality Liangxiang chestnuts, Jingbai pears and Miyun dates.
When in Beijing, try out the many mouthwatering Chinese cuisines available at the food stalls there. Actually, there are three primary schools of Chinese cuisine. Here they are in an alphabetical order: Guangdong, Jiangzhe, Shandong, and Sichuan. The other traditional cooking styles are the Guandong, Huaiyang, and Tanjin. The barbeques, the total lamb meal, and the complete fish dishes draw crowds.
Besides these, the other gastronomical delicacies include the local snacks and flavors, and the typical dishes prepared in the characteristic authentic Chinese cooking styles of Beijing, Henan, Hunan, and Shanxi. The very manner of the cooks preparing the dishes is eye catching!
RoomType | Rates | Separate Toilet | Separate Bathroom | Broadband Internet Access | Landline | Air Conditioner |
Single Room (Guojiao Building) | 70yuan/day | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Single Room (Guojiao Building) | 90yuan/day | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Single Room (White Building) | 60yuan/day | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Single Room (White Building) | 70yuan/day | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Suite (Guojiao Building) | 260yuan/day | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Suite (White Building) | 260yuan/day | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Double Room (White Building) | 40yuan/day | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Double Room (Building 6) | 40yuan/day | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Double Room (Building 7) | 75yuan/day | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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