2010

BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY

Application Information for Overseas Students

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION ...................... 2 SEMESTER ................................. 6 PROGRAM INTRODUCTION .......................P7-P11 APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT ........................... 14 ACCOM MODATION .............................. 15 VISA & REGISTRATION ......................... 16

INTRODUCTION

Beijing Foreign Studies University is a key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People s Republic of China. Founded in Yanan in 1941, BFSU 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. 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. It is now an important base in the country for educating talents in various fields such as foreign languages, culture, diplomacy, journalism, and international business. BFSU consists of 13 schools, colleges and institute, 7 academic departments, and a number of research centers. The 13 schools, colleges and institute include the School of English and International Studies, School of English for Special Purposes, School of Russian language, Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation, School of International Business, School of Chinese Language and Literature, School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Law School, School of Asian and African Languages, School of European Languages and Cultures, School of Philosophy and Social Sciences, the Continuing Education College(Training college) and the Institute of Online Education. The 7 academic departments offer an opportunity for education and research in German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, Computer Science, and Physical Education. In addition, BFSU is also home to over a dozen of research centers, including the Beijing Center for Japanese Studies, the European and American Literature Research Center, the Foreign Languages Research Center, the International Issues Research Center, and an American Studies Center. In particular, BFSU is a host to the only National Research Center for Foreign Language Teaching in China, along with two National Bases for Training Undergraduates for Lesscommonly Used Language: one for European Languages and one for Asian and African Languages. BFSU is one of the first institutions authorized by the MOE to offer programs for Master and Doctoral degrees. It offers first-class Ph.D programs in Foreign languages and literature which covers 11 secondary disciplines; 10 secondary discipline Ph.D programs in English, Russian, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, European Languages and Culture, Linguistics & Applied Linguistics, Comparative Literature & Culture, and Translation;16 secondary discipline MA programs;2 professional MA programs (Chinese International Education and Translation); and 56 BA degree programs in 44 languages.

BFSU has a highly-qualified, experienced and conscientious faculty of 640 members, among whom 335 are either professors or associate professors and 279 of whom are lecturers. In addition, each year the university invites approximately 120 international teachers and experts from more than 20 countries to teach in various academic programs. Among its 7,291 registered students, there are 4,570 full-time undergraduates; 1,802 graduates and 919 international students. The university'" ''" ' s ' enrollment of international students started in the 1950s. It was among the first group of universities in China to teach Chinese as a foreign language and to accept international scholarship students sponsored by the Chinese government. In recent years, the university has enhanced the education of international students and the number of international students on campus has been continuously expanding, which has greatly contributed to BFSU's multi-cultural environment and vibrant campus life. ' BFSU is also actively engaged in comprehensive and in-depth international exchange and cooperation. To date, BFSU has established extensive academic partnerships with over 350 universities and educational institutions in 50 countries and regions around the world. The School of Chinese Language and Literature (SCLL) is one of the major institutions in the university that offers education to international students. SCLL offers Chinese Language courses for the undergraduate program, Linguistic and Applied Linguistic courses for the graduate program, Non-degree Chinese Language Training courses, and Vocational Short-term Intensive Chinese programs. Chinese undergraduate programs include 4 specialties: Chinese Language, Literature and Culture, Economy and Trade, and Chinese-English languages. The goal of SCLL is to train multi-lingual personnel who are competent in more than one discipline and are capable of communicating in Chinese. In order to satisfy the special needs of international students, SCLL also offers ElementaryIntermediate and Advanced Chinese courses (Economy & Trade), and Chinese Law courses in non-degree training programs. There are 67 teachers of Chinese at SCLL, among whom 6 are qualified full-time professors and 24 are associate professors. Situated in the Haidian District of Beijing, where the key institutions of higher education are concentrated, BFSU covers a total area of 310,000 square meters and enjoys access to convenient transportation, with the Third Ring Road running through the middle of the university campus. With its beautiful campus and diverse language programs, BFSU provides a unique and ideal environment for both Chinese and overseas students to master their target languages.

SEMESTER
In China, schools of all levels follow the same school calendar system, i.e. one school or academic year with two semesters or terms. There are also two semesters available at BFSU, the spring semester and the fall semester. The former starts in February and ends in June; the latter begins in September up to January the following year. You can choose either of the two to commence your studies in! Meanwhile, we offer two long vacations between each semester, the summer vacation (from July to August) and the winter vacation (usually in February, including the Spring Festival).

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

We offer both degree programs and non-degree programs to meet different study purposes. Students can apply based on their specific needs. For degree programs, students may select BA, MA or Ph.D, or they can choose non-degree programs to improve their level of Chinese. At BFSU, non- Chinese language programs are also available. Meanwhile, students can attend non- degree Chinese language courses.

2010 Semester Calendar

Mandarin Chinese Language Studies

Feb, 2010 ring sem , 2010, Sp -Jun Jul, 2010Sept, 2 ester cation
Program Objectives

General
Length of Study

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Requirements Minimum age of 18 years High school diploma or other higher education qualifications HSK level 3 and above (Those who have no HSK Certificate must pass the BFSU Chinese proficiency exam)

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degree programs

1. BA

Suitable for students who wish to obtain the BA

4 years

2. MA

Suitable for students who wish to obtain the MA

3 years

Suitable for Chinese language 3. General students students who wish to improve program their Chinese language level 4. Chinese for Suitable for students who wish specific purposes to improve their professional (CSP) non-degree Chinese e.g. Business, Law etc. programs 5. Short-term Intensive program Suitable for students who wish to have a short overseas language study experience

1 semester or more

Bachelors degree in Chinese language HSK level 8 or above BFSU Chinese proficiency exam Minimum age of 18 years High school diploma or other higher education qualifications ------

8 weeks

<1 semester

Minimum age of 18 years High school diploma or other higher education qualifications

Program description
1. Undergraduate Program
The length of study is 4 years. On completion of the course, students are expected to submit their thesis, pass the oral defense and on satisfying the necessary requirements they may obtain a diploma and a Bachelors degree. BA Length of program Study Chinese Language 4 years Tuition Fee(RMB) 12150/semester 22150/year Application Fee(RMB)

3. General Students Program

The General Students Program is suitable for the students who wish to improve their Chinese language level. Duration of course is either 6 months or 1 year. Students may extend their course if necessary. On completion of the course, students may take the end-of-term examination. Those students who obtain a satisfactory mark will be presented with a certificate. Length of Study Tuition Fee(RMB) Application Fee(RMB) Deadline of Application

400

Deadline of Application Spring semester: January 10 Fall semester. June 10

Application Materials Completed Application Form for study at BFSU Reference statement signed by a referee living in China or abroad Copy of passport and 3 passportsized photos Copies of HSK3 or above Certificate Copies of graduation certificates and transcripts from the last school or educational institution

Application Materials Completed Application Form for study at BFSU Reference statement signed by a referee living in China or abroad Copy of passport and 3 passport-sized photos Copies of graduation certificates and transcripts from the last school attended or educational institution

1 semester or more

11,150/semester 21,150/year

Spring semester January 10 400 Fall semester June 10

Chinese and English Study

4 years

24150/year

400

Spring semester: January 10 Fall semester. June 10

Notice: According to the placement test results, the new students can attend classes at appropriate levels (from A to G). We offer compulsory lessons, optional lessons and Chinese culture lessons.

Notice: 1 The course spans a period of four years during which the first 2 years consists of both compulsory lessons and optional lessons. And in the third year, students can select a specific field of study.(Chinese language,Literature and Culture or Economy and Trade) 2 The Chinese language and the Chinese and English study courses are separate courses. 3 The minimum requirements Start from Grade Two Start from Grade Three HSK level 7 or above HSK level 5 or above Pass BFSU Chinese proficiency exam Pass BFSU Chinese proficiency exam Make up for credits that are normally Make up for credits that are normally obtained in previous years or submit official obtained in previous years or submit official undergraduate academic transcripts undergraduate academic transcripts

4. Chinese for Specific Purposes Programs

Chinese for specific purposes is suitable for students who wish to improve their professional Chinese e.g. Business, Law etc. This course is flexible and can be adapted to suit your needs. Should you have specific requirements, please contact us at the Overseas Students Affairs Office.

Business Chinese Program

degree Objectives Course Contents Achievements on Completion of Course
On completion of course, students would have acquired approximately 600 words and a basic knowledge in everyday Chinese

Length of Study
Spring course: March--May Summer vocational course: July August

Tuition Application Fee(RMB) Fee(RMB)

2. Masters Program
The length of study is 2-3 years. Students will be able to attend classes along with Chinese students. On completion of the course, students are expected to submit their thesis, pass the oral defense and on satisfying the necessary requirements they may obtain a diploma and a Masters degree. Length of Tuition Study Fee(RMB) Application Deadline of Fee(RMB) Application

Elementary level

Basic Chinese language competence

Everyday Chinese applicable in a work environment

Application Materials Completed Application Form for study at BFSU Reference statement signed by a referee living in China or abroad Copy of passport and 3 passport-sized photos Copies of graduation certificates and transcripts from the last school attended or educational institution Copies of HSK8 or above Certificate Personal Resume Two letters of recommendation from their former professors A detailed research plan

Intermediate level

Students have acquired knowledge of approximately 1000 Chinese characters Students have acquired knowledge of approximately 1500 Chinese characters

Intermediate level Chinese forjob application, recruitment, training, negotiating, social events etc. Advanced level Chinese for contracts, sales and marketing, service providers, company culture etc.

On completion of course, students would have acquired approximately 800 words and be able to express themselves in non-professional contexts.

12,500 Fall course: September November (8 weeks to complete the course)

400

3 years

27000/year

800

December 15

Advanced level

On completion of course, students would have acquired approximately 1000 words and be able to express themselves in professional contexts.

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notice: 1 Depending on contexts at various levels, we may arrange for 2-3 visits to well-established enterprises for an enhanced Chinese language learning and communication experience. 2 ALL of the courses are liable to cancellation, unless there is a minimum number of 10 applicants.

Individual Application Program

Length of Study 8 weeks160 class-hours From June 28 4 weeks80 class-hours From July 26 3 weeks60 class-hours From August 9 4weeks80 class-hours From January 10 Tuition Fee(RMB) 6100 3600 2900 3600 Application Deadline of Application Materials Fee(RMB) Application 400 400 400 400 May 30

Law Chinese Program

Objectives
Students have acquired knowledge of approximately1000 Chinese characters and a general Chinese language proficiency at intermediate and advanced level

Course Contents

Achievements on Tuition Completion of Length of Study Fee(RMB) Course

On completion of course, students would have acquired approximately 1000 words and be able to express themselves considerably well in professional context. Spring course: March--May Summer vocational course: July--August Fall course: September--November (8 weeks to complete the course)

Application Fee(RMB)

Summer

June 30 July 10

commonly used law terms, C h i n e s e l a w and regulation the university course book

Completed Application Form for short-term study at BFSU Copy of passport and 3 passport-sized photos

Winter
12,500 400

December 30

Group Application Program

Length of Study 1 week 20 class-hours 2 weeks 40 class-hours 3 weeks 60 class-hours Special curricular requests and lesson times shall be considered separately Tuition Fee(RMB) 1200 2000 2900 To be considered separately Application Fee(RMB) Deadline of Application

Application Materials Completed Application Form for short-term study at BFSU Copy of passport and 3 passport-sized photos

Notice: 1 We organize educational outings such as offering an opportunity to converse with professionals in the law field, and attending a hearing in court. 2 The course is liable to cancellation, unless there is a minimum number of 10 applicants.

400

Upon request

Basic Chinese Language Course for the Family Members of Delegates and Professionals
Objectives

Course Contents basic spoken Chinese and approximately 500 commonly used characters everyday Chinese Chinese cuisine and cookery classes, flower arranging classes etc.

Achievements on Completion of Course On completion of course, students would have acquired everyday Chinese and should be able to use Chinese when shopping, at a beauty parlous, and communicate with others in a formal context.

Length of Study Spring course: March--May Summer vocational course: July August Fall course: September November (8 weeks to complete the course) One-on-one courses

Tuition Fee(RMB)

Application Fee(RMB)

Notice: 1 All tuition fees include materials cost and a tourism fee (visit to one inner city site each week) 2 Group representatives are welcome to attend a face to face meeting with course leaders to discuss the course contents and lesson times.

the family members of delegates and professionals

12,500 400

Non-Chinese Language Studies

English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian , Ukrainian, Swedish, Arabic, Polish, Czech, Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Albanian, Serbian, Finnish, Slovak, Dutch, Croatian, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Greek, Cambodian, Laos, SinhalaSwahili, Malay, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Thai, Hausa, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew, Farsi, Urdu

the tuition fee is considered separately

languages

Notice: The course is liable to cancellation, unless there is a minimum number of 10 applicants.

5. Short Term Intensive Training Programs

Short term intensive training programs consist of individual application program and group application program. They are suitable for students who wish to have a short overseas language study experience. Lessons are held from Monday to Friday. Chinese language lessons are usually held in the morning while Chinese culture lessons are often held in the afternoon. Alternatively, students may be taken out on culture outings such as a visit to the Forbidden City or be given time for leisure activities. Upon arrival students will be given a student card and on completion of the course, they will be presented with a certificate.

others

Journalism, Law, International Economy and Trade, Finance, Accounting, Business Management, E-Commerce, Information Management and Information Systems

Notice: 1 We also offer BA, MA and Ph.D in the Foreign Language Studies and the length of study is the same as the Chinese Language Studies. 2 Application requirements for these courses vary. Therefore you are kindly asked to contact the Overseas Students Affairs Office regarding the documents necessary for application.

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Accommodation
Application & Enrollment
Application
1 Obtain an Application Form and Reference Statement Forms from the Overseas Students Affairs Office or download them directly from our website: http://lb.bfsu.edu.cn 2 Applicants should mail all the materials required along with the nonrefundable application fee to BFSU(The payment could be made via Bank Transfer or cash )

On-campus accommodation:
Beijing Foreign Studies University has four dormitory buildings for overseas students- Guojiao Building on the east campus, White Building, Building 6 and Building 7 on the west campus. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, TV set, telephone, desk and chair, bed and bedding, and internet facilities are available and internet access can be provided on purchase of the service. Location Room type Single room Single room suit Single room Single room White Building Double room suit Building 6, Building 7 Double room Short-term 1 year(RMB) 1semester(RMB) student 60/day 75/day 180/day 45/day 60/day 30/day 220/day 30/day 60/day 85/day 200/day 50/day 65/day 35/day 240/day 35/day 90/day 100/day 220/day 70/day 80/day 40/day 250/day 40/day Long-term student Equipped with bathroom bathroom, sitting room bathroom bathroom, kitchen, sitting room

Beneficiary: BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY LB Bank: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA BEIJING MUNICIPAL BRANCH ZIZHUYUAN BANKING OFFICE Account No.: 0200007609026402172 Swift code: ICBKCNBJBJM

Guojiao Building

3 Our office will respond within 30 days upon receiving the application materials and application fee. Your applications and documents will not be returned. Applications with incomplete materials or uncertain address or crabbed handwriting will not be considered.

Enrollment
Admission of Non-degree students is done primarily on a first-come-first-serve basis. Admission of BA or MA degree students is based primarily on the content of applicant s materials. The admitted applicants will receive the materials 1 Admission Notification of BFSU 2 JW201/202 Form issued by the Ministry of Education of P.R.C 3 Registration Notification 4 Application for Reservation of Accommodation on Campus 5 Form of Physical Examination Record for Foreigners( only for students applying for an X visa)

How to apply:
1 For students who want to apply for on-campus accommodation, please visit our website at http://lb.bfsu.edu.cn/bookroom.asp, and input your student ID number to book a dormitory room.(Student ID number is in the upper right of JW201/202 form- Visa Application for Study in China , e.g. 09119004 ) 2 Upon arrival students who have made a reservation can directly move in to their dormitory rooms before proceeding to registration. 3 Students who arrive prior to the registration period should confirm your arrival date with the office beforehand, to make sure accommodation is available. 4 There is a 400RMB security deposit due upon check-in. 5 Students who choose to move off campus before the study period ends would be charged with one extra month of the accommodation fee and have the rest refunded. 6 Students who choose off-campus accommodation should have all necessary arrangements made before arrival. Once you have arrived in Beijing, you are required to go to the police station to get registered, with your landlord to prove your residence status. On registration, a permit of residence will be issued. You will need to bring this with you when you register at BFSU.

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Visa Application & Registration

Visa Application
1 With the Admission Notification and JW201/202 Form(original), students may apply for a visa at a local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. 2 Students who will study for one year or more must apply for an X visa; who will study for half a year or less can apply for either an F or X visa. 3 For students with an X visa:
You need to have a physical examination, which can be conducted either in your home country or in China. If you get a physical examination in your home country, it must be notarized and cannot be older than 6 months. For any lab tests you have completed, you must have a physical examination record with all the actual lab results on it. After arrival in China, you need to go to the hospital to have your physical examination record verified, which will cost about 60RMB. If you for any reason need to have the physical examination in China, a fee of about 400RMB will be charged. You need to obtain a Residence Permit at the local police station within 30 days after entering the country. The Residency Permit for one year or less will cost about 460RMB. If your 30 days expire before the police can change your visa, it is a fine of 500RMB per day after expiration. Please be careful especially when you have travelling plans before school starts.

Registration
Register at the appropriate place and time as directed. Those who have reserved accommodation at BFSU can go the dormitory first and then register. 1 You will be required to present:
a Admission Notification, passport and JW201/202 Form students c Overseas Medical and Accident Insurance. Those who will study for one semester or more must have proof of Overseas Medical and Accident Insurance. Insurance can be purchased from China Ping'an Insurance Company upon registration. It is Chinese Government policy that all foreign students have Medical and Accident Insurance. Without proof of insurance you will not be allowed to register. b Physical Examination Records and the relevant materials(original only)which are required for resident

2 Both tuition and accommodation fees are to be paid by semester or a year during the registration time. The payment via the bank should be mailed to BFSU by the registration date.
a You can either pay tuition and fees before arriving to campus by transferring money to BFSUs bank account or pay upon registration. You may either pay by semester or for the complete year. If you transfer money please keep the receipt of the transaction. You will need this in order to prove that youve already paid your tuition and fees. When you pay during registration, you may only use RMB, or credit card. If you do not pay the full semester tuition, you will not be able to attend BFSU. b For special case if payment is later than deadline time, the sum of 5% the fee will be added as a delay charge. c For personal reasons if you drop out class within two weeks, 20% of the tuition fee will be kept, the rest returned to you; within four weeks 50%;more than four weeks no refund will be given.( from the first day of registration) d BFSUs bank account: see page 14

4 For students with an F visa, if it expires before your term of study ends, a fee of 190-950RMB will be charged to prolong it.

Transportation
1 Airport Reception In the certain timeBFSU representatives will be at the Terminal 3 (There will be free airport shuttle bus from T1.T2 to T3) to assist you with finding transportation to campus. 2 Self Assist
By bus from the airport: take bus No.4 (from airport to Gongzhufen) and get off at Beijing TV station. Walk straight ahead for about 200 meters. The first bus starts from T3 at 6:50a.m., via T1 and T2 on the way; the last bus is till the last national flight of that day. The bus fare is 16RMB/person. By taxi: Always remember to ask for a receipt. The distance from the airport to BFSU is about 40km and the taxi fares should be around 100yuan depending on traffic conditions.

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Contact us
Overseas Students Affairs OfceBeijing Foreign Studies University .R.C No.2 Xisanhuan Beilu Beijing 100089 P Tel: 0086-10-88816549 / 88810671 Fax: 0086-10-88812587 E-mail: wsclxb@bfsu.edu.cn Website: http://lb.bfsu.edu.cn Contact person: Ms. Wu Lingling