首都师范大学

首都师范大学简介
Brief Introduction of
Capital Normal University
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CNU
Capital Normal University (CNU), established in 1954, is a key comprehensive university
supported and funded by Beijing Municipal Government, embracing liberal arts, sciences,
engineering, management, law, education, fine arts and music etc.

CNU greatly values academic exchanges and has signed cooperation agreements with 194
foreign universities and institutions from 32 countries and regions. Confucius Institutes were
jointly set up in St. Petersburg State University in Russia, University of Minnesota in
America, University of Venice in Italy, University of Piura in Peru, State University of New
York at Buffalo in America and Bremen University of Science & Technology in German. In
addition, as one of the earliest universities authorized by China’s Education Ministry to
accept international students, Capital Normal University accepts about 2,000 long-term and
short-term international students annually.

CNU is located at the west third ring road of Beijing with convenient public transportation of
subway, buses and taxi. The campus is not far away from both the prosperous downtown in
Beijing and world famous historical sites such as the Summer Palace and Forbidden City etc.

CIE
College of International Education (CIE) is one of 18 academic institutes in Capital Normal
University. CIE is responsible for Chinese language education, international student service
and international communication between CNU and foreign universities. With outstanding
faculties and advanced facilities (multimedia classroom, lecture hall and comfortable
dormitory etc), CIE provides students with comfortable living and learning environment.

The dormitory building has Chinese restaurant, Japanese/Korean restaurant, cafe, store,
bookstore, laundry room, public kitchen, indoor swimming pool, business center etc. There is
single room, double room and four-bed room, equipped with bathroom, TV, computer,
air-conditioner, refrigerator etc.

Faculty
There are 1509 full-time teachers in CNU of which 299 are professors, 540 are
associate professors, 818 have doctoral degree and 510 have master's degree. 88% of
full-time teachers have master’s degree or doctoral degree. Now there are a number of
experts and scholars who have academic influences at home and abroad. There are 6
academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering,
1 academician of Russian Academy of Engineering, 3 members in Discipline
Appraisal Group of Academic Degree Committee of State Council, 13 members in
Teaching Advisory Committee of Education Ministry, 4 candidates in national
“Thousand Talents” plan, 6 Yangtze River scholar professors, 1 Yangtze River
Scholar Chair professors, 34 Beijing Technological New Stars, 176 Beijing
“Outstanding Teachers”, 35 Beijing Special Term Professors and 9 candidates of
High-level Talents Scheme etc.
College of International Education has 50 full-time language teachers and about 40
part-time teachers, of which 2 are professors, 15 are associate professors and 9 master
tutors. 32% teachers have doctoral degree. 80% have overseas teaching experience
and certificate of Teaching Chinese as foreign Language (advanced level). CIE has
undertaken various programs funded by Confucius Institution, China’s Education
Ministry or Beijing Municipal Education Commission etc. Research results published
on Chinese Teaching in the World and other academic journals.

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Scholarships
Capital Normal University is one of the earliest universities that can accept "Chinese
Government Scholarship" students and "Confucius Institute Scholarship” students.
Furthermore, self-supported student have a good opportunity to win “Beijing Municipal
Scholarship”.

1). Beijing Municipal Scholarship

All new degree-seeking students (undergraduates, postgraduates and doctors) studying in

Capital Normal University can directly get “Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for
International Student” for one academic year. He shall attend courses, finish homework and
pass exams, which means he need meet the scholarship requirement for new degree-seeking
students. From the second academic year, he can continue getting full scholarship if he meets
the scholarship requirement for matriculated degree-seeking students.

2). Confucius Institute Scholarship

Confucius Institute Scholarship, established by Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban),

provides financial aid for students, scholars and Chinese language teachers worldwide to
proceed to a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL)
in Chinese universities, or study in other majors such as Chinese Language and Literature,
Chinese History and Chinese Philosophy.

Confucius Institute Scholarship students are exempt from registration fees, tuition, fees for
basic learning materials, accommodation fees on campus, and are provided with a one-off
resettlement subsidy, monthly allowance, outpatient medical service and comprehensive
insurance for foreign students studying in China.

Capital Normal University is one of the universities which are allowed by Hanban to accept
"Confucius Institute Scholarship students". More information about implementing rules,
award and application procedure of Confucius Institute Scholarship, please log onto Hanban
Website (http://www.cis.chinese.cn/)

3). Chinese Government Scholarship

In order to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and
people from all over the world, and to promote cooperation and exchanges in fields of politics,
economy, culture, education, and trade between China and other countries, Chinese
government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students,
teachers and scholars to study and research in Chinese higher education institutions. For more
details please refer to China Scholarship Council website (http://www.csc.edu.cn/).

Capital Normal University is authorized by China’s Education Ministry to accept "Chinese

Government Scholarship students". For more information about implementing rules and
application procedure, please consult Chinese embassy (consulate) or dispatched departments
and agencies which are authorized by China Government Council and submit application at
Chinese embassy (consulate) in your country.

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Specialties
There are 18 colleges and departments in Capital Normal University, including：College of
Fine Arts, College of Foreign Languages, College of History, College of Information
Engineering, College of International Education, College of Life Science, College of
Literature, College of Management, College of Mathematics, College of Music, College of
Politics and Law, College of Pre-school Education, College of Primary Education, College of
Resource Environment and Tourism, Department of Chemistry, Department of Educational
Technology, Department of Physics, School of Education Sciences, with totally 52
undergraduate specialties, 145 master’s degree programs, and 91 doctorate program.

Programs in CIE:

College of International Education

No. Programs & Specialties Department
1 Chinese Language Training Non-degree Chinese Language Training
Chinese Language
2 Bachelor
(4 academic years)
International Chinese Education
3 Chinese Language
(2 academic years )
Master
Linguistics and Applied
4 Linguistics
(3 academic years)

Note:

1. The department of Chinese language training can provide both long-term and
short-term training (join the long-term class).

2. There are two directions for undergraduate of Chinese Language from the 3rd grade:
1). Chinese language direction. 2) International trade direction.

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Specialties in Other Colleges and Departments

Undergraduate Majors (4 academic years)

No. Major College & Department
Chinese Language & Culture
1 Chinese Language & Culture
(Senior foreign-related secretary)
College of Literature
2 Drama and Film-and-Television Literature
3 International Chinese Education
4 Culture Industry Management
History (Base classes)
5 History
(Management of City Traditions and City
Culture) College of History
6 World History
7 Archaeology
8 Philosophy
9 Science of Law
College of Politics and Law
10 Social Work
11 Politics and Administration
12 Labor and Social Security
13 Public Affairs Management
Information Management and Information
14 College of Management
System
15 E-business
16 International Economy and Trade
17 Pedagogy
College of Education
18 Psychology
College of Preschool
19 Pre-school Education
Education
20 English
21 Russian
22 German College of Foreign
23 French Languages
24 Spanish
25 Japanese
26 Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
College of Mathematics
27 Information and Computational Science
28 Statistics
29 Physics Department of Physics

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Information Engineering (Electricity

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Information)
31 Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
32 Applied Chemistry
33 Bioscience
College of Life Science
34 Biotechnology
35 Geographical Science
36 Geographical Information System College of Resources
37 Tourism Management Environment and Tourism
38 Remote Sensing Science and Technology
College of Education
39 Educational Technology
Technology
40 Information Engineering
41 Intelligent Science and Technology
42 Computer Science and Technology (teacher) College of Information
43 Computer Science and Technology Engineering
44 Electronic and Information Engineering
45 Software Engineering
46 Musicology
47 Dancing College of Music
48 Recording Arts
49 Fine Arts (art market)
50 Painting
College of Fine Arts
Visual Communication Design
51
Environmental Design
College of Preschool
52 Elementary Education
Education

Master’s Degree
Academic Master(3 years)
NO. The Secondary Discipline The First Level Discipline
1 Marxist Philosophy
2 Chinese Philosophy
3 Foreign Philosophy
4 Logic
Philosophy
5 Ethics
6 Aesthetics
7 Religion
8 Philosophy of Science and Technology

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9 The Jurisprudence
10 Legal History
11 Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
12 Criminal Law
13 Civil and Commercial Law
14 Litigation Law Law
15 Science of Economic Law
Science of Environment and Natural
16
Resources Protection Law
17 International Jurisprudence
18 Science of Military Law
19 Political Theory
20 Chinese and Foreign Political Institution
Scientific Socialism and International
21
Communist Movement
Politics
22 The History of the Communist Party of China
23 International Politics
24 International Relations
25 Diplomacy
26 The Basic Principles of Marxism
27 The History of Development of Marxism
28 Study of Marxism in China
29 Study of Marxism in Foreign Countries Marxist Theory
30 Ideological and Political Education
Study of Basic Issues of Modern Chinese
31
History
32 Principles of Education
33 Curriculum and Teaching Methodology
34 History of education
35 ※Comparative Pedagogy
36 Early Childhood Education
37 Higher Education
38 Adult Education Education
39 Vocational and Technical Education
40 Special Education
41 Educational technology
42 *Teacher Education
43 *Elementary Education
*Children’s Organizational and Ideological
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Education

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45 Fundamental Psychology
46 ※Developmental and Educational Psychology Psychology
47 Applied Psychology
48 Literature and Art
49 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
50 Chinese Language and Characters
51 Classical Chinese Literature
52 Ancient Chinese Literature
53 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
Chinese Literature
54 Chinese Ethnic Language and Literature
※Comparative Literature and World
55
Literature
56 *Cultural Industries
57 *Television Literature
58 *Culture Studies
59 ※English Language and Literature
60 Russian Language and Literature
61 French Language and Literature
62 German Language and Literature
63 ※Japanese Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and
64 Indian Language and Literature
Literatures
65 Spanish Language and Literature
66 Arabic Language and Literature
67 European Language and Literature
68 Asian-African Language and Literature
69 Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics
70 Journalism
71 Communication Journalism and
72 Media Economics Communication
73 Editing and Publishing
74 Archaeology and Museology Archaeology
75 The Theory of History and Historical Science
76 Historical Geography
77 Historical Philology
History of China
78 Specialized History
79 ※The History of Ancient China
80 The History of Modern China
81 ※World History
82 *Global History History of the World
83 *The History of International Relations

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84 ※Fundamental Mathematics
85 Mathematical calculations
86 Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
87 ※Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
88 Operational Research and Cybernetics
89 *Mathematics Education
90 *Mathematical Physics
91 *Mathematics and Information Technology
92 Condensed Matter Physics
Physics
93 Optics
94 Inorganic chemistry
95 Analytical Chemistry
96 Organic Chemistry Chemistry
97 Physical Chemistry
98 Chemistry and Physics of Polymers
99 Physical Geography
100 Human Geography Geography
Cartography and Geographic Information
101
System
102 Quaternary Geology Geology
103 Botany
104 Zoology
105 Physiology
106 Hydrobiology
107 Microbiology
108 Neurobiology
Biology
109 Genetics
110 Developmental biology
111 Cell Biology
112 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
113 Biophysics
114 Ecology
Materials Science and
115 Material Physics and Chemistry
Engineering
Information and
116 Communication and Information System
Communication Engineering
117 Computer architecture
118 Computer Software and Theory Computer Science and
119 Computer Application Technology Technology
120 *High-reliable Embedded System

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121 *Intelligence Application Technology

122 Hydrology and Water Resources Hydraulic engineering
Map Cartography and Geographical
123 Surveying and Mapping
Information System
124 Environmental Science Environmental Science and
125 Environmental Engineering Engineering
126 Tourism Management Business Management
*Informatization and Technology of Public
127
Management
128 Public Administration
Social Medicine and Health Service
129 Public Management
Administration
130 Educational Economy and Management
131 Social Security
132 Land Resources Management
133 Musicology
Musicology and Dancology
134 Dancology
135 Fine Arts Fine Arts
136 Artistic Design Design Science
Specialized Master(2 years)
Major Name
137 Applied Statistics
138 Education
Teaching Chinese to
139
Speakers of Other Languages
140 Applied Psychology
141 Translation
Cultural Heritage and
142
Museology
143 Engineering
144 Public management
145 Art

Note: Programs with ※ can be taught in English, others are taught in Chinese. Programs
with * are independent disciplines.

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Doctoral Degree (3 years)

NO. The Secondary Discipline The First Level Discipline

1 Marxist Philosophy
2 Chinese Philosophy
3 Foreign Philosophy
4 Logic
5 Ethics
6 Aesthetics Philosophy
7 Religion
8 Philosophy of Science and Technology
9 International Politics
10 International relations
11 Diplomacy
12 The Basic Principles of Marxism
13 The History of Development of Marxism
14 Study of Marxism in China
15 Study of Marxism in Foreign Countries Marxist Theory
16 Ideological and Political Education
Study of Basic Issues of Modern Chinese
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History
18 Principles of Education
19 Curriculum and Teaching Methodology
20 History of education
21 Comparative Pedagogy
22 Early Childhood Education
23 Higher Education
24 Adult Education
Education
25 Vocational and Technical Education
26 Special Education
27 Educational technology
28 *Teacher Education
29 *Elementary Education
*Children’s Organizational and Ideological
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Education
31 Fundamental Psychology
32 Developmental and Educational Psychology Psychology
33 Applied Psychology
34 Literature and Art
35 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Chinese Literature
36 Chinese Language and Characters
37 Chinese Classical Documents

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38 Ancient Chinese Literature

39 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
40 Chinese Ethnic Language and Literature
41 Comparative Literature and World Literature
42 *Culture Industry
43 *Film and Televisions literature
44 *Cultural Studies
45 English Language and Literature
46 Russian Language and Literature
47 French Language and Literature
48 German Language and Literature
49 Japanese Language and Literature
50 Indian Language and Literature Foreign Languages and Literatures
51 Spanish Language and Literature
52 Arabic Language and Literature
53 European Language and Literature
54 Asian-African Language and Literature
55 Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics
56 Archaeology and Museology Archaeology
57 The Theory of History and Historical Science
58 Historical Geography
59 The Study of Historical Documents
History of China
60 Specialized History
61 The History of Ancient China
62 The History of Modern China
63 ※World History
64 *Global History History of the World
65 *The History of International Relations
66 ※Fundamental Mathematics
67 Mathematical Calculations
68 Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics
69 ※Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
70 Operational Research and Cybernetics
71 *Mathematics Education
72 *Mathematical Physics
73 *Mathematics and Information Technology
74 Physical Geography
75 Human Geography Geography
Cartography and Geographic Information
76
System
77 ※Botany
Biology
78 Zoology

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79 Physiology
80 Hydrobiology
81 Microbiology
82 Neurobiology
83 ※Genetics
84 Developmental biology
85 Cell Biology
86 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
87 Biophysics
88 Ecology
89 Musicology
Musicology and Dancology
90 Dancology
91 Fine Arts Fine Arts

Note: Programs with ※ can be taught in English, others are taught in Chinese. Programs
with * are independent disciplines.

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Application Requirement
1. Entrance requirements and the required documents

Categories Age Application materials & fee Notes

1. Application form
2. Copy of high school diploma
3. Copy of passport
Chinese language
Under 4. Application fee: 450 RMB
student
60 5. Applicant under 18 need submit the
(Non-degree)
guarantee letter of the guardian
6. Transferred student need submit the
transfer certificate
1.
1. Application form For Chinese language student
2. Copy of high school diploma & (Non-degree):
transcript The application deadline for
3. Copy of passport spring semester is 30th Mar.
4. Copy of HSK grade 3 transcript (or The application deadline for
Chinese language equivalent level) for Chinese language; autumn semester is 30th Sep.
and other majors Copy of HSK grade 5 transcript for other
(undergraduate) majors 2.
5. Application fee: 450 RMB For detailed application
6. Applicant under 18 need submit the procedure of undergraduate
guarantee letter of the guardian (except Chinese language),
7. Transferred student need submit the please call:
Under transfer certificate +86-10-68902651
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3.
1. Application form The application form can be
2. Copy of undergraduate graduation downloaded from the website:
certificate, degree certificate & transcript http://study.ciecnu.cn/En/
3. Copy of HSK grade 5 transcript
Master candidate 4. Copy of passport 4.
5. Application fee: 800 RMB The application fee can be
6. 2 recommendation letters from 2 paid online:
professors http://study.ciecnu.cn
7. Study plan
5.
The scholarship cover
tuition fee and registration
1. Application form fee. Any other expenses
2. Copy of master graduation certificate, are self-funded.
Doctoral candidate degree certificate & transcript
& 3. Copy of HSK grade 5 transcript
Under
Advanced student 4. Copy of passport
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in doctoral 5. Application fee: 800 RMB
program 6. 2 recommendation letters from
professors
7. study plan

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2. Application Procedure

Download and fill the Submit application We send you the

Application Form materials and pay the admission notice and
http://study.ciecnu.cn/ application fee JW202 form after
approval

Apply for a visa

Register in school on time with the JW202
form and Admission
notice

Expenditure
Tuition Standard：(RMB/person）

Long-term Students

Categories Application Fee Tuition for one semester

Chinese language student (non-degree) 9,800
Chinese Language student (undergraduate) 11,800
450 Humanities: 11,800
Undergraduate in other departments Science: 13,800
Art: 14,500
Humanities: 13,800
Master candidate Science: 15,800
Art: 16,000
800
Humanities: 15,800
Doctoral candidate &
Science: 16,800
Advanced student in doctoral program
Art: 17,500
(Note: the tuition fee for one year study will be doubled)

Short-term students

Length of study Application fee Tuition （excluding textbooks）

One week 1100
Two weeks 2100
Three weeks 450 2800
Four weeks 3300
Longer than four weeks 800 for each extra week

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Activity Fee according to the requirements of each group

Insurance expense：(RMB/person)

International students are required to buy foreign nationals comprehensive insurance in China:
400RMB for one semester 800RMB for one year。

Accommodation Fee: (RMB/person/per night)

Payment Double Room Single Room Four-bed Room Deposit

by semester 70 110 45 300
Note: Accommodation fee is nonrefundable.

Campus Life
International students in CNU enjoy a colorful campus life. There are campus sports meeting,
"Chinese Star" competition, Chinese debate, cooking competition, ceramic art experience &
Chinese culture experience activities etc. Each semester, CIE organizes cultural tours to help
international students to better understand Chinese culture, such as visiting the Great Wall
and watching Chinese Kung fu show etc.

International Student Union also organizes activities and is a great platform for international
students making friends with Chinese students in CNU.

About Scholarship

There is 20 scholarship provided for the 2015/2016 academic year

as bachelor degree,master degree and PHD student.( Chinese Lang
uage scholars is not included)

International trade, tourism management, geographical science,

geographical information science, remote sensing science and techno
logy can be taught in English on September 2015, therefore, the co
urses above does not have Chinese language require. The level for
the Chinese language please check the table above.

Any new degree-seeking student (undergraduates, postgraduates

and doctors) studying in Capital Normal University can directly ge
t “Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship for International Stude
nt” for one academic year. He shall attend courses, finish homewor
k and pass exams, which means he need meet the scholarship requi
rement for new degree-seeking students. From the second academic

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year, he can continue getting full scholarship if he meets the schola

rship requirement for matriculated degree-seeking students.

Why CNU
1. Various Scholarships
2. Best Location
3. Reasonable Tuition Fee
4. Best Language Environment
5. Most Flexible Mandarin Courses
6. Professional Mandarin Teachers
7. Best Study & Living Facilities
8. Key Comprehensive University Supported by Beijing Municipal
Government

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