Foundation Programs

Located Beijing and founded in 1941, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is a key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. It is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. Among the more than 7,000 registered BFSU students, there are approximately 1,000 international students. To date, BFSU has established extensive academic partnerships with 320 universities and educational institutions in 65 countries and regions of the world. As the authority of foreign language teaching, BFSU will definitly prepare you a master of languages.

Preparatory program: The duration of study is six months to one year. Students who perform well in school, pass the assessment and have excellent test scores will have the opportunity to be recommended to study in relevant undergraduate majors in our school.

Location

Beijing Foreign Studies University, or BFSU, located in the Haidian District of Beijing, where the key institutions of higher education and high-tech industries are concentrated, is divided into two campuses – the West Campus and the East Campus. BFSU covers a total area of 492,000 square meters and enjoys access to convenient transportation, with the Third Ring Road running through the two campuses.

Distinctive Features and Advantages

Founded in 1941, BFSU is a prestigious university in China under the direct leadership of the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is one of China’s top universities listed under Project 985 and Project 211, both comprising top universities in China. BFSU is one of China’s oldest language universities. It is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. It has the longest history among universities of its kind in China, offering a complete range of degrees, diplomas and programs at various levels, with the largest number of foreign language programs in the country.BFSU is also one of the first universities in China to accept international students.

Today, BFSU teaches 101 foreign languages and 121 bachelor degree programs. Excellence in the teaching and research of foreign language and literature has allowed BFSU to enjoy a good reputation for its quality programs, both at home and internationally. In 2017, BFSU was successfully chosen as one of China’s top universities which will participate in the country’s construction plan of world-class universities and first-class disciplines comprising top universities in China. Its core discipline is under construction is Foreign Languages and Literature.

Guided by its motto “Learn with an open mind; Serve a great cause”, BFSU has, over the years, produced a large number of qualified professionals with language competence who, after graduation, work in and outside China as diplomats, translators/interpreters, educators, businessmen/women, journalists, lawyers, bankers, etc. Among BFSU alumni, over 400 have worked as ambassadors and over 2,000 as counselors. BFSU is thus known as “ a cradle for diplomats”.

Teaching Institutions

Today BFSU has 33 teaching and research institutions. Among them, schools, colleges and institutes recruiting international students include School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of English and International Studies, School of International Business, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, School of Law, School of International Journalism and Communication, School of Asian and African Language, School of European Languages and Cultures, School of Russian language, of Arabic Studies, National Research Center for Foreign Language Education, Department of Japanese, International Institute of Chinese Studies, etc.

Faculty

BFSU attaches great importance to academic development of its faculty. It now has over 1,200 full-time teachers and supporting staff and nearly 200 foreign teachers from 60 countries and regions. Over 90% of the teachers have experiences of overseas study.

Library Holdings

The BFSU Library has nearly 1.45 million copies of printed books, over 2.22 million e-books, 1,123 periodicals, and 97 databases, all in Chinese and other languages and featuring mainly on language, literature and culture. In recent years, the Library has increased its collections involving politics, law, diplomacy, economics, journalism and management. It continues to make use of the latest information technology to build an open, interconnected, smart, innovative and integrated information structure, producing a number of remarkable results such as a multilingual official website, BFSU Online, a software platform, etc. Launched in 2015, the multilingual official website operates in 50 languages. In 2018, BFSU was listed as one of the pilots under a MOE program to promote AI technology application in Chinese universities.

International Communication and Cooperation

To enhance its international exposure, BFSU works in partnership with 313 universities and academic institutions in 91 countries and regions. It has cooperation programs with many foreign universities, including the University of Nottingham, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), INALCO, Moscow State Linguistic University, University of G?ttingen, Sapienza University of Rome, E?tv?s Loránd University, Jagiellonian University, etc.BFSU also works as a partner with foreign universities to operate 23 Confucius Institutes and Classrooms in 18 countries.

Employment Situation

By October 31 2019, the employment rate for graduates with a bachelor’s degree is 94.69%, the employment rate for graduates with a master’s degree is 93.24%, and the employment rate for graduates with a doctor’s degree is 94.12%.

Today, taking advantage of its long tradition, BFSU continues to pursue excellence in an effort to build itself into a world-class university with Chinese characteristics and produce high-quality, dedicated, innovative language professionals with patriotic passion, international exposure, critical thinking and cross-culture capabilities.

Welcome to Beijing Foreign Studies University, where you are given an opportunity for strong intellectual and personal development. You are all encouraged to be part of our diverse cultural setting while retaining your own identity.

BFSU-Sol Bridge students enjoy the convenience of dormitories located on and nearby Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, a short walk away form classrooms and cafeterias. Our recently renovated dormitories are comfortable and clean. Students have the option of choosing among different styles and designs in accommodation and whether or not they prefer to share a room.

On-Campus Accommodation

Four dormitory buildings, located on the Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, are allocated for international students. They are the Guojiao Building on the east campus, the White Building, Building 6 and Building 7 on the west campus. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, television set, telephone, desk and chair, bed and bedding. High-speed Internet Facilities and services are available in dormitory rooms and are provided at a nominal charge.

Accommodation Fee

1.White Building

Double Room  RMB 40~50

Single Room  RMB 60~90

2.Guojiao Building

Double Room  RMB 70~110

Studio  RMB 260~300

Off-Campus Accommodation

The off-campus dormitory is located a 15 minute walk from the BFSU-SolBridge campus. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, heater, telephone, Internet access, a balcony, bed and bedding, desk and chair. The dormitory complex also houses a cafeteria, convenience store and a bank. Transportation is very convenient and a bus to campus, or elsewhere, stops right outside the dormitory gates.

Dormitory	Room Type	Fee	Conditions
Wanliu Building	Sharing:4 People	CNY 30/day	4 students share one room, bathroom
	Sharing: 2 People	CNY 55/day	2 students share one room, bathroom
	Single Room	CNY 110/day	Private room and bathroom

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Applicants must be high school graduates, at least 18 years of age, and usually under 50 years of age. The applicant must be determined not to have Chinese nationality in accordance with the Nationality Law of the People's Republic of China and hold a valid ordinary passport for personal reasons. According to Notice No. 12 of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (2020), our University's supplementary regulations for international students applying for undergraduate studies are as follows:

If both parents or one of the applicants is a Chinese citizen and settled abroad, and the applicant has foreign nationality at birth, in addition to meeting other registration qualifications, the applicant must also hold a valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (inclusive). Have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the last 4 years (as of April 30, 2025) (the actual residence in a foreign country for at least 9 months in a year can be counted as one year, subject to the entry-exit signature).

The applicant must be physically and mentally healthy, meet the physical examination requirements for visa or residence permit in China, and meet the physical examination standards of the major applied by our university, so as to ensure that he can study and live normally during his stay in China. Applicants should have good conduct, no disciplinary violations, no public security penalties, no criminal acts and records, be friendly to China, abide by Chinese laws and school rules and regulations, and respect the customs and habits of the Chinese people.

1. Proof of English proficiency during the validity period: IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC transcript or equivalent level;

2. Photocopy of passport photo page

3. Guardian Guarantee (Please download, fill and upload online)

4. Admission Commitment (Please download online, must be signed and uploaded)

5. Copy of guardian's ID card or passport photo page

6. Visa Page (for students studying in Chinese universities)

7. Certificate of study (for students studying in Chinese universities, please upload it to other attached folders)

8. Transfer certificate or dropout certificate (for students studying in Chinese universities, please upload to other attached folders)

9. 2 letters of recommendation (If the applicant is a student, the letter of recommendation needs to be filled in by the school teacher)

10. Recommendation letter and transcript of current university (for students studying in Chinese universities, please upload to "Other Attachments" folder)

11. Transcript (Photocopy, if the text is not Chinese or English, the Chinese or English translation must be submitted at the same time)

1. Graduation certificate/Pre-graduation certificate or study certificate (photocopy, if the text is not Chinese or English, Chinese or English translation must be submitted at the same time)