# Beijing Foreign Studies University > Beijing Foreign Studies University is a Ministry of Education university in Beijing with roots in 1941 and its present name since 1994. Its international English routes span business, English studies, law, education and communication. Compare the exact school and language conditions; published 2026 fees and calendars need intake-specific confirmation, and applicants use BFSU’s official admission process. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/beijing-foreign-studies-university - Last reviewed: 2026-10-31 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Beijing, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china) - Type: Public - Established: 1941 - Official website: https://en.bfsu.edu.cn/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 15 ## Recognition and approvals - China Ministry of Education—listed higher education institution - Verify: [MOE2026national higher-education institution directory](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Business Administration](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-business-administration-international-business-school) | Bachelor's Business and Management | 4 years | English | CN¥39,900 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [International Business](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-international-business-international-business-school) | Bachelor's Business and Management | 4 years | English | CN¥39,900 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Finance (International Finance)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-finance-international-finance-international-business-school) | Bachelor's Finance | 4 years | English | CN¥39,900 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [International Economics and Trade](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-international-economics-and-trade-international-business-school) | Bachelor's International Economics and Trade | 4 years | English | CN¥39,900 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [E-commerce](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-e-commerce-international-business-school) | Bachelor's in E-Commerce | 4 years | English | CN¥39,900 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [English](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-bachelor-english-school-of-english-and-international-studies) | Bachelor's in English Studies | 4 years | English | CN¥26,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Higher Education](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-higher-education-graduate-school-of-education) | Master's Education | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Curriculum and Pedagogy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-curriculum-and-pedagogy-graduate-school-of-education) | Master's Education | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Comparative Education](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-comparative-education-graduate-school-of-education) | Master's Education | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Technology-Enhanced Education](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-technology-enhanced-education-graduate-school-of-education) | Master's Education | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [English Language and Literature](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-english-language-and-literature-school-of-english-and-international-studies) | Master's English and Literature | 3 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [International Business](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-international-business-international-business-school) | Master's International Business | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request | | [International Law](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-international-law-law-school) | Master's International Law | 2 years | English | CN¥64,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [International Relations — China Studies](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-international-relations-school-of-international-relations-and-diplomacy) | Master's International Relations | 2 years | English | CN¥40,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | | [Journalism and Communication](https://www.studentstraffic.com/bfsu-master-journalism-and-communication-school-of-international-journalism-and-communication) | Master's Media | 2 years | English | CN¥30,000 (International students) (2026 international published rate) | ## Admissions Select the exact programme, school and teaching language in the official BFSU system. Regular degree and scholarship calendars are separate; do not substitute bilingual or exchange-course rules for a degree route. ## Why students choose it - A language-and-culture university with English routes extending into business, law, education and communication. - Current catalogues distinguish programme codes, teaching languages, durations and academic schools. - Published native-currency fees and room categories support budgeting when their exact basis is retained. ## Things to consider - Most verified regular-degree catalogues and tariffs concern 2026; later-intake conditions need confirmation. - Some official programme entries conflict on fees or delivery language and require school clarification. - Use the university’s official admissions process and rely on its official decision, with no implied agency appointment. ## Best fit for - Applicants seeking English study within a multilingual Beijing university setting. - Students prepared for the exact school’s English requirements and undergraduate CSCA subjects. - Master applicants able to prepare an academic CV, research proposal and professor-level references. ## Campus and city BFSU’s East and West campuses are on Xisanhuan North Road in Haidian, at No.2 and No.19 respectively. The university’s language-and-culture setting includes a multilingual library and the World Language Museum. Academic choices extend beyond language learning into business, education, law and international affairs. A programme’s school and exact teaching language matter: Chinese, bilingual and English routes can have different durations and entry conditions. Confirm the admitted cohort’s teaching and registration venue before arranging accommodation; a school’s contact address is not a guarantee of every class location. The university is based in Haidian District, Beijing, with East and West Campus addresses on Xisanhuan North Road. For a new international student, the practical task is to connect the assigned teaching venue, residence and official registration location before arrival. The international office’s postal address is at the East Campus Student Center, while individual schools can publish West Campus contact addresses. Do not choose a room or commute solely from a general university address. The degree guides separate tuition, insurance and accommodation, and quote room prices per person per day. Food, transport, utilities where applicable and personal spending require an additional budget. The university’s academic setting combines language, literature, translation, regional studies and internationally focused disciplines. Its official overview describes research centres, multilingual resources and the World Language Museum. Specific English master routes include Global Communication within Journalism and Communication, China Studies within International Relations, and several distinct education majors. These are academic opportunities rather than promises of a paid internship, diplomatic appointment or professional registration. Compare the actual programme, research direction and supervisor arrangements with your prior preparation. Research directions within the same award should not be mistaken for additional degrees. ## Hostel, food and safety The 2026 UG guide quotes accommodation per person per day: examples include CNY 40 for a shared-bathroom double, CNY 60 or 70 for different West Campus single-room types, CNY 90 for an East Campus private-bathroom single, and CNY 90–100 for a West Campus Domestic Mansion single. These are room categories, not guaranteed allocations or annual prices. Admitted students normally reserve through the university system within its announced period; designated scholarship housing follows the relevant allocation rules. Confirm availability and the current category before budgeting. The degree guide lists comprehensive insurance references of CNY 800/year or 400/half-year, separately from tuition and housing. The reviewed degree guides do not establish halal certification, a vegetarian meal plan or allergen controls. Ask the international office about the actual campus and residence before accepting accommodation, and explain any precise dietary restrictions. Confirm whether self-catering is permitted and what appliance rules apply. Food is separate from the published tuition and daily room charges; do not infer a meal plan from a room quotation. The degree guides require appropriate health and conduct for study and valid insurance before registration. UG applicants under 18 need university approval and notarised guardian documents in China. These are admission checks, not a campus safety rating. Follow the university’s current arrival, insurance and residence instructions and complete any required local accommodation registration. Applicants use study.bfsu.edu.cn and BFSU’s official admission process. The Overseas Students Affairs Office publishes study@bfsu.edu.cn for enquiries. Students Traffic can help compare public programme information; applicants handle university application/submission steps through BFSU’s official channels. Confirm school-specific documents, scores and the offer directly with the university. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BFSU the same as Beijing International Studies University? No. This profile is Beijing Foreign Studies University, 北京外国语大学, with Ministry of Education institution code 4111010030. Other Beijing universities with similar English names are distinct institutions. ### Which teaching language should I choose? Choose the exact language-specific catalogue entry. English, Chinese and bilingual routes can have different durations and requirements. Translation-related routes can require strong Chinese even when an English catalogue label appears; obtain the department’s current confirmation rather than assume an English-only course. ### Are study directions separate degrees? Not automatically. Shared-code English and Business Administration options remain within their parent awards here. Distinct education major codes remain separate programmes. Research directions such as China Studies or Global Communication identify the focus within a master parent, not another qualification. ### Do English UG applicants need CSCA? Yes. The 2026 English catalogue marks Mathematics for these routes. It does not by itself establish the exam-paper language. Follow current BFSU and CSCA instructions; do not assume an English score or a general school-leaving examination replaces the required report. ### What English scores apply? IBS degree guides list UG IELTS 6.0/TOEFL iBT 79/TOEIC 750/Duolingo 110 or equivalent, and MIB IELTS 6.5/TOEFL iBT 88/TOEIC 800 or equivalent. English Studies lists UG IELTS 6.5 and master IELTS 7.0 if English is not the first language. Other schools set their own requirements; an exchange-course table is not a universal degree threshold. ### Who is eligible for undergraduate study? Non-Chinese ordinary-passport holders need high-school completion or permitted pre-graduation evidence and must meet health, conduct and school academic conditions. Relevant Chinese-parent/former-Chinese cases face the published nationality and residence checks. Under 18 applicants need university approval and notarised guardian documents in China. ### What do master applicants prepare? The central regular guide requires a recognised bachelor’s degree, transcript, CV, research proposal of at least 1,500 words in the teaching language, and two references from professors/associate professors or equivalent experts. School- or scholarship-specific additional documents can apply. ### What are the tuition fees? Published 2026 English UG tuition is CNY 39,900/year at IBS and CNY 26,000/year for English. Supported master rates include CNY 30,000, CNY 40,000 or CNY 64,000/year depending on the exact route. English International Business has conflicting catalogue figures of 45,000 and 50,000; request its applicable quotation instead of selecting a rate. ### What other charges should I budget for? The application fee is CNY 800 and non-refundable, paid in RMB through the university system. The 2026 degree guide lists insurance references of CNY 800/year or 400/half-year. Housing is priced separately per person per day, plus daily living, transport and personal costs. ### Are dormitories guaranteed? No universal room guarantee is established. The guide requires eligible admitted students to book within the designated reservation window, while scholarship housing can follow separate allocation rules. Confirm room category, availability, dates and the daily charging basis; do not annualise a daily rate without an actual contract period. ### When should I apply? The published regular 2026 master window was 15 October 2025–31 May 2026. The UG guide lists autumn and spring windows, but each programme’s catalogue limits which seasons it offers. Confirm the next applicable cohort and school deadline; a general spring window does not make every programme spring-eligible. ### Is there a 2027 scholarship notice? A separate 2027/28 CSC high-level postgraduate notice was published 30 October 2026. It lists the university deadline 20 February 2027 and a later CSC system window. Confirm programme participation and current supporting rules directly; this notice is not a universal regular-degree calendar or a scholarship guarantee. ### How are applications and admission decisions handled? Applicants use BFSU’s official system and official admission notification. Students Traffic can help compare public programme information. The international postgraduate prospectus says BFSU does not authorise intermediary admissions work; university application/submission steps remain within BFSU’s official process. ## Sources - [BFSU ug guide](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2612/7182.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU pg guide](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2612/6432.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU master catalogue live](https://lb.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2382/5431.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU ibs](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2832/5632.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU seis](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2832/5672.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU gse](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2832/5602.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU sijc](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2832/5622.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU sird](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2832/5532.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU overview](https://en.bfsu.edu.cn/overview.html) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU csc 2027 guide](https://lb.bfsu.edu.cn/info/2612/4381.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [BFSU2026international postgraduate prospectus PDF](https://osao.bfsu.edu.cn/__local/8/BE/87/0DFBE72B86754B98BB5C626251F_6D464FE0_4E07C.pdf) (checked 2026-10-31) - [MOE2026directory](https://hudong.moe.gov.cn/jyb_xxgk/s5743/s5744/202606/W020260618416094865984.xls) (checked 2026-10-31) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com