Study period and Academic Schedule
The normal period of study for each program is as follows: 4 years for undergraduate degrees, 3 years for master’s degrees, and 3 years for doctoral degrees. Students may, in particular cases, reduce or extend the duration of study upon their application.
Beijing Forestry University divides each academic year into spring and autumn semesters, with the latter marking the commencement of the academic year. The autumn semester starts in September and ends in January of the next year, while the spring semester begins in February and ends in June. There will be a winter and a summer vacation every year. The summer vacation usually lasts for 2 months and there are various summer vacation courses available for students. The winter vacation typically lasts for 4 weeks and normally follows the schedule of Chinese New Year.
Programs
International students have the following options to study at Beijing Forestry University:
1. Programs for Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. Degrees
Undergraduate program: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 4 to 6 years, to fulfill the regulated teaching program, to complete the undergraduate’s thesis and to defend for the thesis to a panel of experts. Upon graduation, the qualified students will receive a graduation certificate along with the bachelor’s degree.
Master’s degree program: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 2-3 years, to fulfill the designated degree courses, to complete the master’s thesis and to defend for it to a panel of experts. Graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the Master’s degree.
Ph.D. degree program: Students are required to complete the curriculum between 4-6 years (in normal circumstances), to fulfill the designated degree courses, to conduct research, to complete the doctoral thesis and to defend for it to a panel of experts. Graduates will receive a graduation certificate along with the doctoral degree.
2. Programs for Visiting Students
Any overseas student wishing to make an advanced study at Beijing Forestry University but not for a degree or diploma may also be admitted. The period of study lasts from one semester to two years. After complete the refresher courses, the qualified students will receive a certificate.
3. Pre-university Program
This program lasts from one semester to two years. The students may receive a certificate rather than a degree or diploma.
4. Chinese Language Training Program
Long-term Chinese Language Training Program(about 16 weeks)
The program starts from the beginning of March and September each year, providing basic and practical Chinese courses. BFU provides courses on different levels (primary, secondary, advanced) to meet different students’ needs.
Course outlines:Chinese language, oral Chinese, listening comprehension,grammar, reading comprehension and writing etc.
Optional courses such as Chinese calligraphy, shadow boxing, shadow sword, and Chinese martial art will be arranged based on different interests and demands of the students. (Extra fee shall be paid for these optional courses besides tuition.)
The university provides activities, including sightseeing, watching Chinese opera or acrobatics for free per semester.
Short-term Chinese Language Training Program (2-8 weeks)
The program provides courses on oral Chinese, listening, and Chinese culture etc. Only group registration is accepted.
Qualifications for application
1. Undergraduates and Pre-University Students
(a senior high school graduate or with equivalent schooling)
① Beijing Forestry University Application Form
② Scanned Certificate of senior high school and the official credit transcript (each with 1 Photocopy)
③ Application letter (over 500 Chinese characters)
④ Photocopy of the certificate of HSK Band 6 or above (The students who attend the pre-university program of BFU are excluded)
⑤ Photocopy of the passport of the applicant (the page with photograph)
⑥ Attend the interview
⑦ Foreigner Physical Examination Form (long term, 6months above students only)
2. Master’s Degree and Ph.D. Students
① Beijing Forestry University Application Form
② Applicant’s scanned highest academic diploma and the official credit transcript(each with a photocopy)
③ Application letter (over 800 Chinese characters)
④ Photocopy of the certificate of HSK Band 6 or above (The students who attend the pre-university program of BFU are excluded)
⑤ Two reference letters from different professors(each with a copy)
⑥ Photocopy of the passport (the page with photograph)
⑦ Attend the interview
⑧ Foreigner Physical Examination Form
3. Senior Visiting Students/General Visiting Students
① Beijing Forestry University Application Form
② Applicant's scanned highest academic diploma and the official credit transcript(each with a photocopy)
③ Application letter (over 800 Chinese characters)
④ Photocopy of the passport (the page with photograph)
⑤ Photocopy of certificate of HSK Band 6 or above. (The students who attend the pre-university program of BFU are excluded)
⑥ Foreigner Physical Examination Form (long term, 6 months above, students only)
4. Chinese Language Training Students
① Beijing Forestry University Application Form
② Photocopy of the passport (the page with photograph).
③ Notarized guarantee of the guardians for those who are under the age of 18.
④ Foreigner Physical Examination Form (long term, 6 months above, students only)
Information of Application and Admission
Undergraduates, Master’s Degree, and Ph.D. Students
Students should apply from March 1st to June 15th.
It takes approximate 8 to 10 weeks after the application deadline to receive the notifications of admission. We may inform you for missing materials according to your application process during this period. If admitted, we will send you the admission letter and other relevant documents. Inquiries are accepted in the International Student Office either by email or phone. Once pass the interview by BFU, the students will receive the Admission Certificate and the JW202 FORM for applying for a student visa (X visa) to China.
Chinese Language Training Students and Visiting Students
Students should apply from May 1st to August 31st or from November 1st to March 1st.
Students should fill out the application form, provide basic personal information and pay the application fees. Once pass the interview by BFU, the students will receive the Admission Certificate and the JW202 FORM for applying for a student visa (X visa) to China.
Medical Insurance
Beijing Forestry University requires that all the international students have a sufficient medical insurance throughout the duration of study. The insurance is expected to cover at least Accident Insurance and Hospitalization. Students can either get the insurance either in their home countries or in China. Foreign students should submit the documents from their insurance companies upon registration. The documents are expected to be written in Chinese or English.
Students fail to submit the insurance documents will not be admitted for registration.
Accommodation information
There are housing facilities for international students at BFU. We provide the international students with double room including bathroom, shower, TV, telephone, refrigerator, air conditioner, wardrobe, desk, and the network facilities. (No cooking is allowed in the room). The electric bill will be paid by the students themselves.
Students can also choose to live off campus, in which case they must register in the local police station.
Expenses
Application fee:
Language student: RMB 410;
Visiting Student: RMB 410;
Undergraduate student/Pre-University students: RMB 800;
Master’s Degree Student: RMB 800;
Ph.D. Student: RMB 800.
Tuition fee: (per person)
Language student: RMB 8,200 / semester;
Undergraduate student: RMB 24,800 / year;
Master’s Degree Student: RMB 29,800 / year;
Ph.D. Student: RMB 33,000 / year;
Visiting student: RMB 24,800 / year;
General Scholar: RMB 29,800 / year;
Senior Scholar: RMB 33,000 / year;
Short-term Chinese Language Training Program: negotiable
Cost of teaching material: charged according to the courses
Accommodations:
Double room: 60 RMB / day /bed
Shared twin room:80 RMB / person/day
Insurance fee:
RMB 300 / person / half-year;
RMB 600 / person / year;