About Beijing Foreign Studies University

In 1941, BFSU was first built as the Russian Language Team in the Third Branch of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese Military and Political College. It was later renamed as Yan’an Foreign Languages School under the direct leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the school was put under the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was renamed as Beijing Foreign Languages Institute in 1954 and merged with Beijing Russian Institute in 1959. Since 1980, the Institute was put under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education. In 1994, it took on its current name Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU). Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is renowned as the “cradle of ambassadors” in China. Statistics show that over half of Chinese ambassadors are alumni of our university. Currently 96 languages are taught in BFSU.Beijing Foreign Studies University is one of the top public universities in Beijing, China (Mainland). It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2024. Beijing Foreign Studies University has 13 schools and colleges, 7 departments and several research centers, teaching 67 languages, offering 73 undergraduates, 42 graduates, and 14 doctoral programs, cultivating professionals mastering foreign languages, specializing in different majors, or being capable of teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

Why Should Study at Beijing Foreign Studies University?

Beijing Foreign Studies University, or the BFSU, is a prestigious university in China and under the direct management of the State Ministry of Education. As the first foreign language university and offering the most language programs in the country, it excels in the teaching and studying of foreign languages, foreign literature, overseas sinology, and also serves as an important base producing quality professionals with language competence and global vision. 

Campus

Beijing Foreign Studies University has two campus which is the East and West campus.

The east campus is located No 2 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.

The west campus is located No 19 Xisanhuan North Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China.

Study Levels and Options

• Undergraduate Studies 
• Postgraduate Studies 

Available Majors

Undergraduate

• Foreign Languages and Literature Majors
• Non-Foreign Language Majors

1. Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
2. International Business and Trade
3. Diplomacy
4. Law
5. Journalism
6. Finance
7. Business Management
8. Information Management and Information System 
9.  E-commerce
10.  Chinese Language and Literature
11.  Accounting
12. Computer Science and Technology
13.  Political Science and Public Administration
14.  World History
15.  Drama
16.  Financial Management 
17.  International Business
18.  International Organizations and Global Governance
19.  Communication
20.  Foreign Languages and Foreign History

Postgraduate 

Academic Master’s programs

1. Civil and Business Law
2. International Law
3. Intellectual Property Law
4. International Justice and Judicial Cooperation
5. International and Regional Security
6. International Politics
7. International Relations
8. Finance
9. International Business
10. Accounting
11. Journalism Studies
12. Communication Studies
13. Foreign Languages and Literature (English, Russian, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, Europeans, Asian and African)
14. International Trade and Investment Management 
15. International Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Professional Master’s programs

1. Master of Translation and Interpreting
2. Master of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
3. Master of Finance
4. Master of International Business
5. Journalism and Communication
6. Law
7. Accounting
8. Master of Business Administration

Doctoral Programs

1. Foreign Languages and Literature (English, Russian, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, European, Asian and African)
2. Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
3. Comparative Literature and Cross-Cultural Studies
4. Translation Studies
5. Language Policy and Planning 
6. Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
7. International Law and Regional Governance 
8. International Business and Regional Governance
9. International Relations and Regional Studies
10. International Communication Studies
11. Management Science and Engineering

Scholarship Opportunity

Currently, Beijing Foreign Studies University offers Beijing Government Scholarship for Cambodian Students.

Further Assistance

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