Latest update August 10th, 2016 3:10 AM
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City: | Beijing |
Total Students: | 3000 |
International Students: | 20 |
Accommodation: | Double Room/Single Room |
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E-mail: | admission163@gmail.com |
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Address: | No 3-1 Zhixinxi Road, Erlizhuang, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R. China |
The ‘University of International Relations’ (UIR) is one of the seats of higher learning directly monitored by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The University of International Relations happens to be one of the first universities in China which were authorized to award academic degrees.
NOMENCLATURES
Colloquially known as “Guoguan” (国关) Guó Gūan, the nomenclature of the university in simplified Chinese is written as 国际关系学院; as 國際關係學院 in traditional Chinese; and as Guojì Gūanxì Xúeyuàn in pinyin. The institution’s official website is University of International Relations.
LOCATION
The sprawling campus of UIR is located next to the Summer Palace in Beijing. It is surrounded by some of China’s reputed educational institutions. The serene and picturesque ambiance is favorable for research and study.
Tracing its roots
Formally known as the ‘Institute of International Relations’, the university began its journey way back in 1949, initially with the purpose of training foreign office cadres of the newly born People’s Republic of China. In 1961 a merger took place between the university and the Foreign Affairs College to form a new entity known as the University of International Relations.
In 1964, Chinese Prime Minister Zhou Enlai directed the state agencies to stress on international relations and added that departments should be opened in colleges and universities to teach this multi-disciplinary subject. Accordingly, the International Liaison Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs set up their own institutions to study, and also to do research on all types of global trends — social, political, economic and cultural. In 1965, the country’s Ministry of Public Security took over the university. Very soon, the Ministry charged the University of Training Agents for Xinhua News Agency — the official media mouthpiece of China — as well as the country’s Investigation Department which is known today as Ministry of State Security. Ii was during this Cultural Revolution that the University was shut down. It was reopened in 1978.
COURSES OFFERED
The University of International Relations offers 13 academic courses at the graduate level and eight at the master’s degree level. The undergraduate and graduate courses offered are International Politics, International Economics and trade, Law, English, French, Japanese and Public Administration.
CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The University of International Relations has a language and culture component called the Centre for International Education (UIR-CIE). The primary aim of this unit is to provide Chinese language training programs and modules on Chinese culture and heritage to foreign students studying in the country. Another institution commissioned by the Chinese Government to carry out similar courses is the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) located near the UIR. A CIE sub-campus is situated in the Haidian District of Beijing. The centre offers Intensive Training and short term programs as well as semester programs.
INTELLIGENCE STAFF TRAINING SCHOOL
One of the key institutions of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), UIR also trains personnel for the country’s intelligence bureau. To be eligible for the intensive intelligence course, the candidates are selected from the High Schools. The entrance criteria are language proficiency; high scores and the candidate should not have any international contacts and must not have travelled abroad prior to appearing in the entrance tests.
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!
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STANDARD ROOM |
2 weeks below |
RMB 200 per day |
2 weeks – 4 weeks |
RMB 180 per day |
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5 weeks – 8 weeks |
RMB 160 per day |
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9 weeks – 25 weeks |
RMB 80 per day |
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More than 25 weeks |
RMB 75 per day |
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STANDARD ROOM |
2 weeks below |
RMB 220 per day |
2 weeks – 4 weeks |
RMB 200 per day |
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5 weeks – 8 weeks |
RMB 180 per day |
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9 weeks – 25 weeks |
RMB 95 per day |
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More than 25 weeks |
RMB 90 per day |
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STUDIO ROOM |
2 weeks below |
RMB 280 per day |
2 weeks – 4 weeks |
RMB 260 per day |
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5 weeks – 8 weeks |
RMB 240 per day |
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9 weeks – 25 weeks |
RMB 135 per day |
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More than 25 weeks |
RMB 120 per day |
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