Economics

Located in downtown Beijing,the capital of China, and established in 1949, Central University of Finance and Economics （CUFE）,under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, is one of the leading comprehensive universities covering extensive disciplines in law, arts, sciences and engineering, and it is also distinguished in economics and management. It is one of the 100 universities to which the Chinese government has attached top priority for the 21st Century.

Teaching Objectives

This program leads to the degree of Master of Economics, majoring in Western Economics. The program is designed to equip students with advanced skills in economic theory and econometrics. The emphasis is on development of students’ analytical skills, in particular their ability to identify key questions and to use theoretical and empirical tools to answer them. A graduate from this program will be in an ideal position to pursue doctoral study or successfully contribute to the business sector or government in China or around the world. Internship Students will have the opportunities to be engaged in industrial collaborative projects, interview techniques, resume instructions and review, visits to companies, and career consultation. Degree Awarded Qualified student will be granted Bachelor's Degree of Economics by Huazhong University of Science and Technology Future Career The graduates can work in the International trade transportation, insurance, customs clearance etc agencies, specialized foreign-trade corporations, and import and export department's of foreign-owned enterprises.

Established in 1949, Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), under the leadership of the Ministry of Education, is one of the leading comprehensive universities in China, covering extensive disciplines of law, arts, sciences and engineering, as well as being distinguished in economics and management. It is one of the 100 universities and colleges that Chinese government attaches top priority during the 21st Century.
 
CUFE offers 17 doctorate programs, 44 master programs, and 42 undergraduate programs. In addition, four special programs are offered: MBA, MPAcc, MPA, and J.M  Key majors are in Applied Economics, which includes National Economics, Regional Economics, Finance, Public Finance, Industrial Economics, International Trade, Labor Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, National Defense Economics and Accounting..

Currently there are more than 15,000 students registered at CUFE including 8,000 full-time students. Among these students, about 300 are international students. Among a total of 670 full-time faculty members, 350 are professors and associate professors.

 
At present CUFE has established and maintained the close relationship with more than 50 universities and academic institutions in 20 countries and regions. Professor Eric Maskin and Joseph E.Stiglize, the Nobel laureate, and Professor Xavier Sala-I-Martin have been invited to be the honorary professors at CUFE. Mr. Robert Zoellick, President of the World Bank, and Professor Lawrence R. Klein, the Nobel Prize Winner, have visited CUFE and given lectures.
 
CUFE cooperates with Stevens Institute of Technology (USA), Victoria University (Australia), the Finance Academy under the Government of Russian Federation (Russia), and University of Waterloo (Canada) for a long time. CUFE also maintains relationships with Asahi & Co. (Japan), Zurich Financial Services Group (Switzerland), AXA Insurance Group (France), and Metropolitan Insurance Company (US). The Institute of Actuaries (UK), the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) and the Australian Insurance Institute maintain academic centers at CUFE. Our Insurance majors automatically qualify for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZII).
 
CUFE commits itself to the development of internationalization, and pays much attention to the education of international students. School of International Cultural Exchange (SICE) was established to take charge of publicity, consultation, admission and general affairs of international students. SICE also takes responsibilities for Chinese language teaching, preparatory programs, and short-term programs. International students, including those with Chinese government scholarship, are welcome to apply for all undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs offered by CUFE. Non-degree programs, including long-term or short-term Chinese language programs and other training programs, are also available.

SICE supplies three kinds of international students’ apartments. Every room is equipped with TV set, refrigerator, air conditioner, internet access and other facilities. Ours is a modern, safe environment with all transport and convenient close at hand.

 
SICE provides international students with a variety of colorful extracurricular activities such as Chinese calligraphy, Chinese martial arts, Chinese cuisine, Chinese drama, Chinese knotting, etc. Cultural tours to the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and the Beijing’s Hutongs, etc. can also be arranged.
 
Furthermore, SICE organizes splendid festivals such as Chinese speech contests or Chinese singing competitions to help international students increase their interest in learning Chinese. The annual New Eve’s Party has become a chance for international students to share their culture with their Chinese classmates through song, dance or  other traditional performances.
 
With the advancement of globalization and the rapid development of Chinese economy, more and more students are coming to CUFE to study finance and economics, as well as to experience Chinese culture. Obviously, CUFE is the first and best place for international students to attain their goal in China due to its convenience in Beijing and its outstanding academic programs and faculty.

There are three kinds of International Students Apartment on CUFE campus available. The international students can choose to live in Expert Hotel, International Student Apartments and International Student Dormitory or rent apartment outside the campus. The students choosing in-campus accommodation shall make reservation one month before enrollment and shall pay the rent for the entire semester when checking-in at arrival.
 
According to the regulations and laws, those choosing to live outside the campus shall take his/ her passport and the householder’s residence booklet to process temporary residence registration at the local police station within 24 hours after moving into the apartment.
 
Every room in International Students Apartment is equipped with TV set, refrigerator, air conditioner, internet access and other facilities. Ours is a modern, safe environment with all transport and convenient close at hand.

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Applicant is under the age of 25, and is in good health, high-school graduate with good marks. 

2. The HSK score should reach level 3 or above

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
   With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
  A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.   HSK Certificate (No need for English-taught program)
    Level 3or above

4.   Academic transcript of high school

5.   Graduation certificate of high school
  Gradution certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not,it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.