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BEIJING INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION TO BEIJING INTERNATIONAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1964，Beijing International Studies University (BISU) is a nationwide renowned key comprehensive university of higher education and has developed into a multi-disciplinary university incorporating liberal arts, management, economics and law, with the specialties of foreign languages and tourism as its most distinguishing feature. Selecting students nationwide, the university takes it as its main task to train professionals proficient in foreign languages, tourism, economics, trade and finance, for the national economic construction and social advance.

Besides the modern languages departments that teach English, Japanese, German, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Korean, the university offers courses in a multiple of schools. They are The School of Interpretation and Translation, The School of Tourism Management, The School of International Economics and Trade, The School of International Communication, The School of Law and Politics, The School of International Cultural Exchange, The School of Continuing Education, The School of International Education and The Academy of Tourism Development. And also the university has Institute for Transcultural Studies and Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Institute. The university offers 24 specialties providing undergraduate programs. They are English, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism Management, Accounting Management, Marketing, Event Economy and Management, International Economics and Trade, International Culture Trade, Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Journalism, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, International Politics, Science of Law, and the Chinese Language (for international students). There are 13 specialties offering postgraduate programs, namely, English, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Arabic, Asian and African Languages (only Korean language available now), Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Tourism Management, Corporate Management, International Trade, Aesthetics, Contrastive Literature and World Literature. Currently the university has an enrollment of more than 10,000 Chinese and 1000 plus international students including postgraduate, undergraduate and language students.

The university enjoys an environmentally good campus, and it is conveniently located in Chaoyang District of Beijing, adjoining the famous Beijing CBD (Central Business District). Website: www.bisu.edu.cn  

Specialties

1. Postgraduate program (two years): English, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Arabic, Asian and African Languages (only Korean language available now), Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Tourism Management (Chinese/English bilingual instruction), Corporate Management, International Trade, Aesthetics, Contrastive Literature and World Literature.
2. Undergraduate program (four years): Chinese Language, English, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism Management, Accounting Management, Marketing, Event Economy and Management, International Economics and Trade, International Culture Trade, Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Journalism, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, International Politics, Science of Law.
3. General Advanced Student program (above one semester): Chinese Language, English, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism Management, Accounting Management, Marketing, Event Economy and Management, International Economics and Trade, International Culture Trade, Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Journalism, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, International Politics, Science of Law.
4. Chinese-Language student program (above one semester): Chinese
   The School of International Cultural Exchange of Beijing International Studies University is mainly responsible for Chinese courses teaching. It is a special school that enrolls and teaches foreign students. The School of International Cultural Exchange provides the specialty of Chinese (including tourism direction, finance direction and education direction) for undergraduate program and also Chinese language learner programs. The School is among the first batch of organizations that are authorized to hold the HSK Exam in Beijing. The HSK Exam is held three times annually in May, July and December.
5. Short-term program (under a semester): based on the different demands of learners, Chinese Language courses can be arranged on different dates including the summer vacation.
6. Chinese/English Bilingual Program (long term or short term): Chinese Politics, China’s Economy, Foreign Trade and Investment in China, Chinese History and Society, Traditions of Chinese Culture, Tourism in China.
   Note: only group application (at least 10 students) is accepted.

Qualifications for Admission
Application for Undergraduates and Postgraduates Programs

A. Matriculation terms for non-Chinese-major undergraduate

1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health
2. holding senior high school graduation diploma at least (presentation of the latest diploma， academic record and two pictures is required)
3. holding certificate of HSK Level 6 or above
4. passing the major test and oral Chinese interview held by the applied department
5. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, the latest diploma, certificate of HSK Level 6 or above, academic record, photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures

6. application deadline: May 31

B. Matriculation terms for Chinese-Language undergraduate

1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health
2. holding senior high school graduation diploma or above (presentation of the latest diploma， academic record and two pictures is required)
3. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, the latest diploma, academic record, photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures
4. application deadline: June 30

C. Matriculation terms for non-Chinese-Language postgraduate

1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health, holding undergraduate diploma

2. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, degree certificate and diploma (presentation of the original documents is required upon registration), university script of academic record, certificate of HSK Level 7 or above, two reference letters

3. application deadline: May 31

Application for Chinese Language student Program

1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health, holding senior high school graduation diploma at least
2. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, photocopy of the diploma (the original document is required to be submitted upon registration and for currently enrolled senior high school students, the enrollment certificate from the school is required), photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures
3. application deadline: June 30 (fall semester) and Dec31 (spring semester)

Application for General Advanced Student and Senior Advanced Student Program

1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health, holding senior high school graduation diploma at least

2. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, photocopy of the diploma (the original document is required to be submitted upon registration and for currently enrolled senior high school students, the enrollment certificate from the school is required), the script of school academic record and photocopy of HSK Level 3 above Certificate, photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures

3. for applicants, additional documents including the copies of undergraduate above diploma and academic record are required

4. applicants who are learning in other Chinese universities should also provide :
   (1) a sealed transfer letter from the International Students Office of the university
   (2) a copy of his/her visa in China and
   (3) a recommendation letter from the class teacher

5. application deadline: June 30 (fall semester) and Dec31 (spring semester).

Application for Short-term Program

1. age from 18 to 50 with good health

2. time: summer vacation annually (During the period, mid-course student is acceptable)

3. documents submission: resume, Beijing International Studies University Application Form, photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures

4. classes arrangement: 20 credit hours per week from Monday to Friday 8:00—12:00 during summer vacation. Students are free in the afternoons and weekends.
   courses: Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Listening Comprehension, Video, Situation Dialogue, Writing and Composition, Grammar, Chinese Painting.
   level: elementary, intermediary, advanced

Information

How to Reach Us

2. Matriculation:
Upon verification, Beijing International Studies University will send out “Visa Application Form for Study in China” (JW202) and “University Admission Notice” to the accepted students before January 31(spring) or July 31(autumn). Holders of the above-mentioned two documents and health examination certificate are supposed to apply for the Students Visa (X) or Visit Visa (F) at the nearest Chinese embassy or Chinese consulate.

3. Health Examination
The foreign students who will study over half a year should go through health examination before entering into China and submit standard health examination forms to the university (available at the embassy or the consulate), inclusive of original blood test report, to be checked by Beijing Health Center to make sure all the items of the forms are complete, otherwise the students will take medical examination again at their own expense at Beijing Health Center. The students will pay 60RMB for inspection fee if all the items are complete. The students who applied for Students visa, but do not take physical examination prior to entering into China must take health examinations at Beijing Health Center.

4. Registration
Applicants are supposed to hold the original documents of “Visa Application Form for Study in China” (JW202) and “University Admission Notice” and health examination certificate and 8 passport-size photos to go to Beijing International Studies University for registration formalities on the prescribed date. Applicants who failed to achieve it within 10 days will be disqualified the status.

5. Insurance
According to the relevant rules of Chinese government, international students are supposed to buy medical insurance when they stay in China. Therefore, Accident Insurance and Hospitalization Insurance are required to be bought upon registration at their own expense of 300 RMB half a year and 600 RMB per year.

Charging Criteria

Long-term Students

Application fee (one semester or above): 800 RMB

Short-term Students

Application fee (under one semester): 400 RMB

The tuition fee for special cultural studies will be subject to the contents of studies.
Tour fee: depending on the routes and special requirements of the summer group.
Tuition for Chinese/English bilingual program: 5500RMB per month, 15000RMB per semester

Rates for School Housing and Facilities

1. Public facilities of kitchen and laundry are shared with other foreign students.
2. For Dorm No.2 Unit C, washroom with shower (24 hours hot water service) is shared with other foreign students.

Notes

1. The deposit of RMB500 shall be paid upon check-in at Foreign Students Dormitory. The deposit will be refunded when the student checks out if the property is not damaged.
2. All the above-mentioned information is only supposed to reference, the final decision shall be subject to university’s arrangement.
3. If the airport collection service is expected, flight details should be provided to the university in advance and pick-up service charge is RMB 200 per person. 100-degree electricity quotas will be provided to each room per month. The surplus part will be self-supported.

Fees can also be transferred to the below account number：

Notes

1. Tuition and boarding fees are due at registration. Students who don't pay within l0 days after registration without special excuses will pay 5% overdue fine.

2. Autumn semester: September1 to January 15 next year;
   Spring semester: March 1 to July 15

3. Residence fees during winter and summer vacations will be charged separately

4. Health examination fee in China will be self-supported

5. When new students enroll, the university may go through the Residence Permit application formalities on them behalves, and the service fee and visa fee should be paid at students own expense.

6. The application fee is nonrefundable. Tuition and accommodation fees are also nonrefundable unless the University is held accountable for the withdrawal.

7. Beijing International Studies University reserves the right to make changes that affect the policies, fees, curricula, or any other matters.

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