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A Brief Introduction of BISU
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 specialities 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, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Korean, the university offers courses in a multiple of schools. They are The School of International Communication, The School of Law and Politics, The School of International Economics and Trade, The School of Tourism Management, The School of International Cultural Exchange, The School of Continuing Education, The School of Advanced Vocational Education and The Academy of Tourism Development. And also the university has Institute for Transcultural Studies and Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Institute. Following a policy of providing higher education for its students on a multi-level and-purpose basis, the university offers 18 specialties providing undergraduate programs. They are English, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, French, Korean, German, Portuguese, Chinese Language and Culture, International Politics, Law, Tourism Management, Journalism, Marketing, Finance Management, Finance and International Economics and Trade. The specialties of English, Japanese, Russian, Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Enterprise Management, International Business, Tourism Management offer postgraduate programs. Currently the university has an enrollment of more than 10000 Chinese and over 700 plus international students including postgraduate, undergraduate and language students.
Specialties
1. Postgraduate program three years): English, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, German, French, Asian and African Languages (Only Korean language available now), Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Tourism Management (Chinese/English bilingual instruction, two years), Corporate Management, International Trade, Aesthetics, Contrastive Literature and World Literature.
2. Undergraduate program four years):Chinese Language, Journalism, English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism Management, Accounting Management, Event Economy and Management, International Economics and Trade, International Culture and Trade, Science of Law, Marketing, International Politics, Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Journalism, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.
3. Refresher program above half a year):Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Journalism, English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Translation and Interpretation, Tourism Management, Accounting Management, Event Economy and Management, International Economics and Trade, International Culture and Trade, Science of Law, Marketing, International Politics, Finance, Chinese Language and Literature, Journalism, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.
4. Chinese-Language learner program above half a year):
The School of International Cultural Exchange of BISU is mainly responsible for the carrying out of Chinese courses teaching. It is a special school that enrolls and teaches foreign students. The School provides the specialty of Chinese (including tourism route and finance route) for undergraduate program and also Chinese-Language learner program. The School of International Cultural Exchange of Beijing International Studies University is among the first batch of organizations that are authorized to hold the HSK Exam in Beijing.
5. Short-term program under half a year): Based on the different demands of learners, Chinese Language courses can be arranged on different dates.
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.
 
Information about HSK Exam:
The HSK Exam is held three times annually in May July and December.
Course Outlines: Extensive Reading, Oral Chinese, Listening Comprehension, Dialogue, Newspaper Reading and Film Appreciation etc.
 
Entry Requirements
Application for Undergraduates and Postgraduates Programs
A. Non-Chinese-major undergraduate
1. in the age bracket of 18-50 with good health
2. holding senior high school graduation diploma at least
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: BISU Appilcation Form,resume,certificate of HSK Level 6 or above,the latest diploma, academic record,hotocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
6. Application Deadline: May 31
B. 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 and academic record is required)
3. documents submission:BISU Application Form,resume, certificate of HSK Level 3 or above,the latest diploma,academic record,photocopy of passport or residence permit,two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
4. Application Deadline: June 30
C. Non-Chinese-Language postgraduate
1. under the age of 50 with good health, holding undergraduate diploma
2. documents submission: resume, BISU Application Form,degree certificate and diploma (presentation of the original documents is required upon registration), university transcript of academic record, certificate of HSK Level 7 or above, two reference letters, photocopy of passport or residence permit, two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
3. Application Deadline: May 31
 
Application for Chinese Language learner Program
1. under the age of 60 with good health, holding senior high school graduation diploma at least
2. documents submission: resume,BISU 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 certificatefrom the school is required), photocopy of passport or residence permit,two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
3. Application Deadline: December 31 (spring semester), June 30(autumn semester)
 
Application for Refresher and Advanced Refresher Program
1. under the age of 60 with good health, holding senior high school graduation diploma at least
2. documents submission: resume, BISU 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 transcript of school academic record,a photocopy of HSK Level 3 above Certificate and passport and two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
3. additional documents for advanced refresher program, the copies of undergraduate above diploma and academic record are required
N.B. 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
4. Application Deadline: December 31 (spring semester), June 30(autumn semester)
 
Application for Short-term Program (Open for students from sister universities)
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, BISU Application Form, photocopy of passport and two pictures of 2-inch size with blue background
4. courses: Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Listening Comprehension, Video, Situation Dialogue, Writing and Composition, Grammar, Chinese Painting
5. levels: elementary, intermediary, advanced
6. classes arrangement:20 teaching hours per week from Monday to Friday 8:00-12:00 during the summer vacation. Free activities are available in the afternoons and weekends.
Note: Individual applications could be considered provided that there are still some seats left in the summer classes.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees
 
 
The amounts below are for one year of study at BISU.
 
Long-term Students (half a year or above)
Application fee:800 RMB
 
Program Annual TuitionRMBOpening Month
undergraduate
program
Postgraduate
program
refresher program
advanced refresher program
22000
25000
18000
25000
Short-term Students (under half a year)
Application fee:400 RMB
 
 
Program TuitionRMBOpening Month (Every July and August)
4 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
1 Week
3000
2500
2000
1000
Tuition for Chinese/English bilingual program: 5500 RMB per month, 15000 RMB per semester.
The tuition fee for special cultural studies will be subject to the contents of study.
 
Note: 1. The cost of learning materials is covered by the tuition.
2. Tour fee: depending on the routes and special demands of the summer group.
3. Tuition fees need to be paid at the beginning of a semester and can be paid in installment. Please note that the valid period of your residence permit is directly connected with the amount of paid tuition fees.
Living Expenses
Living in Beijing might be relatively more expensive than in other cities in terms of transportation, house renting, social activities and so on. To save your living expenses, on-campus accommodation is a good choice. International students who wish to live on campus can apply for any type of apartment in advance or upon the registration according to their financial condition. Since we merely provide double rooms, if you don’t want to share the room with other student you will be charged twice of the rate for one person. And in this case, you are suggested make a reservation as early as possible.
The university can apply for student transportation cards on students’ behalf at the beginning of every semester, which can give international degree students a certain discount on any forms of transportation each time. With a student ID card, international students can also enjoy student discount, usually 50% off as the Chinese students on tickets of public parks, tourist attractions, museums, and so on. Some stores and entertaining venues give students a certain discount as well.
Accommodation:  
Dormitory No.
 
 
Building No.2
Building No. 8
Block No.
Block A
Block B
Block C
Rate (RMB)
For ONE Academic Year
12000 per person/per bed
15000 per person/per bed
9000 per person/per bed
14000 per person/per bed
For ONE Day
80 per person/ per bed
85 per person/ per bed
55 per person/ per bed
80 per person/ per bed
Features
furniture, bed linens, TV, air conditioner, telephone set(201 card), private washroom with shower (24 hours hot water service)and internet access
furniture, bed linens, TV, air conditioner, telephone set(201 card), private washroom with shower (24 hours hot water service), a kitchen and internet access
furniture, bed linens, TV, air conditioner, telephone set(201 card) and internet access
furniture, bed linens, TV, air conditioner, telephone set(201 card), private washroom with shower (24 hours hot water service)and internet access
Note:  
1. Kitchen and laundry are shared with other foreign students.
2. Students who stay in Block C, Dorm No.2 need to share public washrooms with shower (24 hours hot water service)with other foreign students.
 Other information:  
 1. The deposit of RMB500 yuan shall be paid upon check-in at each Foreign Students Dormitory, which will be refunded upon students’ check-out if all the property is in good maintenance.
 2. All the above-mentioned information is only supposed to reference, university reserves all rights to rearrange.
 3. If an airport pick-up service is expected, detailed flight information is required to be provided boforehand to the univeristy and RMB 200 yuan will be charged from every student.
 4. Every room has 100 degree electricity quotas for free; however the surplus part shall be self-supported.
Accommodation fees in RMB ONLY can also be transferred to the following account: 
Beneficiary bank : The Agricultural Bank of ChinaBeijing Branch . Ding Fu Zhuang Sub-Branch , Beijing P.R. China
    Beneficiary:BeijingInternationalStudiesUniversity
  Account No:0433 0104 000 3700
  Swift:ABOCCNBJ010
  A/C No:65501-90005
  Banking office code:474
 


Welcome to study at Beijing International Studies University(北京第二外国语学院)