Beijing Normal University (BNU)

Beijing Normal University (BNU) has a history of more than 100 years, which is almost as long as the history of Chinese modern education. The University has developed from the Faculty of Education, Capital Metropolitan University established in 1902 under the concept of Establish school, prioritize teacher education, which initiated teacher training in Chinese higher education. After several times of merging and reforming since 1949, especially in the 1980s, Beijing Normal University has moved into the new age of rapid development. The University’s history is an epitome of the development of modern teacher training and Chinese higher education.

Beijing Normal University has always been committed to international exchange and cooperation. At present, the university has established cooperative ties with over 200 universities, international organizations and enterprises from more than 30 countries and regions.

In the field of cooperative education, Beijing Normal University has jointly held a number of degree and non-degree programs with educational institutions in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia, UK and the United States. We aim that each year 10% of the students are expected to have overseas experience. Established in 2004, the Beijing Normal University- Hong Kong Baptist University United International College is the first united college jointly established by a Chinese mainland university and a Hong Kong SAR university.

The University is a national base for Teaching Chinese as Second Language; it makes great efforts to expand programs for international students. So far there are 2,015 long-term international students from 58 countries and regions studying in Beijing Normal University, which makes Beijing Normal University top No. 4 among all Chinese universities in the ranking table of international student body. Beijing Normal University-University of California Summer Program, Princeton in Beijing, and Beijing Normal University-Dartmouth College Short-Term Chinese Language Program have a widely reputation in the USA. Moreover, BNU established 4 Confucius Institutes overseas, two in the USA, one in Canada and one in UK, aiming to promote Chinese language and culture in a global base.

Beijing Normal University encourages faculties and students to establish academic exchange and cooperation with their counterparts overseas, and has carried out collaborative research programs with international educational and research institutions in many fields. Over 1,000 teachers and students are sent abroad each year to participate in exchange programs.

The university has been vigorously introducing international intelligence resources and broadening the scope of international cooperation. Every year, we independently or jointly host dozens of international conferences, establishing a platform for more than 400 scholars to share their research achievements. The University also invites about 300 professors from overseas for long-term teaching and short term visits each year. Furthermore, we have been working on the Intellectual Introduction Project for the Discipline Innovation in China University System, with two noteworthy discipline areas, one in Global Change Science: Land-Atmospheric Interaction Studies, and the other one in Brain and Cognitive Science.
Courses

English-Taught Credit-Course Program
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
English 1 Year 2023-09-28 2023-07-30 RMB 24000 Per year
English 1 Semester 2023-09-28 2023-07-30 RMB 12400 Per semester
English 1 Year 2023-02-28 2023-01-10 RMB 24000 Per year
English 1 Semester 2023-02-28 2023-01-10 RMB 12400 Per semester
Chinese Language Program
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 1 Year 2023-09-03 2023-07-30 RMB 22400 Per year
Chinese 1 Semester 2023-09-03 2023-07-30 RMB 11600 Per semester
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program B（2 weeks）
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-07-30 2023-06-15 RMB 2300 In total
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program B(3 weeks)
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-07-30 2023-06-15 RMB 2900 In total
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program B (4 weeks)
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-07-30 2023-06-15 RMB 3500 In total
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program A(2 weeks)
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-06-24 2023-06-01 RMB 2300 In total
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program A(3 weeks)
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-06-24 2023-06-01 RMB 3500 In total
Summer Short-Term Chinese Language Program A(4 weeks)
Class hrs/wk Duration Starting Date Application Deadline Tuition Fee
Chinese 0 2023-06-24 2023-06-01 RMB 3500 In total
 Bachelor degree
Economics Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
Finance Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
International Economy and Trade Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
Chinese Language (Fall Semester) Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
Chemistry Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Biological Sciences Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Biotechnology Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Astronomy Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Business Administration Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
Human Resource Management Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 24000 Per year
Urban and Rural Planning & Resource management Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Geographical Information System Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Geo-Sciences Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Electronic Information Science and Technology Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Environment Science Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Psychology Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Statistics Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Computer Science and Technology Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Environment Engineering Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
Resources Science and Engineering Chinese 4 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 27700 Per year
 Master degree
Master's Program in World Economy and China (in English) English 2 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 40000 Per year
MA in Comparative Education (in English) English 2 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 34000 Per year
Master's Program in Contemporary Development of China (in English) English 1.5 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 50000 Per year
History of the Chinese Communist Party English 3 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 25300 Per year
MA Program in Environment Science and Technology (in English) English 1.5 Years 2023-09-03 2023-06-15 RMB 34000 Per year
Building Name No. Type Price (Long-term St.) day/bed Price (Short-term St.) day/bed Price (visitor) day/bed
No.1 International Students Dormitory (A) Liyun Apartment A1 Double Room RMB 40 RMB 50 RMB 70
A2 Single Room RMB 55 RMB 65 RMB 80
A3 Single Room RMB 65 RMB 75 RMB 80
  No.2 International Students Dormitory (F) Liyun Apartment F1 Single Room RMB 80 RMB 120 RMB 240
F2 Double Room RMB 65 RMB 120 RMB 280
No.3 International Students Dormitory(B) Liyun Apartment B1 Single Room (15 square meters or so) RMB 85 RMB 140 RMB 160
B2 Apartment with two bedrooms and one living room RMB 85 RMB 140 RMB 150
B3 Apartment with two bedrooms and one living room RMB 95 RMB 150 RMB 180
XinSong Apartment C1 Double Room RMB 60 RMB 120 RMB 200
C2 Double Room RMB 65 RMB 120 RMB 200
C3 Double Room RMB 75 RMB 130 RMB 220
Lan Hui Apartment (E) E Double Room RMB 60 RMB 120 RMB 240
Facilities:Singlebed/bedding/wardrobe/bookshelves/desk/chair/readinglamp/telephone/TV/campus high-speed internet connection/ Safe/ air-conditioning/Public Bathroom (24 hours hot water, shower bath) Accommodations offer hot water at least eighteen hours a day, and pay washers and dryers are available in each international student apartment building. Equipped public kitchens or canteens are available in some buildings. Computer labs, gymnasiums and cafeterias are also available in some building.
Building Name Service
No.1 International Students Dormitory (A) Liyun Apartment Ticket booking/ Domestic travel agency Note: There will be 60 Yuan per month extra charge for using the high speed internet port.
  No.2 International Students Dormitory (F) Liyun Apartment Room cleaning service / Ticket booking/ Domestic travel agency/ dinner orders and deliver. Note: There will be 100 Yuan per month extra charge for using the high speed internet port.
No.3 International Students Dormitory(B) Liyun Apartment Room cleaning service/ Ticket booking/ Domestic travel agency/ dinner orders and delivery Note: There will be 100 Yuan per month extra charge for using the high speed internet port.
XinSong Apartment Room cleaning service (once a day)/ Ticket booking/ dinner orders and delivery Note: There will be 100 Yuan per month extra charge for using the high speed internet port.
Lan Hui Apartment (E)  Room cleaning service (once a day)/ticket booking Note: There will be 60 Yuan per month extra charge for using the high speed internet port.
Notes: Deposits and dorm fees for the first half-year must be paid within the first two weeks after you move in. You are free to change accommodations among different dormitories and apartments within the first two weeks after the prescribed registration time, but if you change the room or check out after the two weeks you should pay the two-week accommodation fee as compensation. Notice for Those Living off BNU Campus: If you live off BNU campus, you must present to International Students Office your legal residence certificate. If you live in a hotel, apartment or an international student building at other school, you must obtain a certification stamped by the building’s front office. If you rent a Chinese house, you should get a completed REGISTRATION FORM OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE with the official seal from the local police station. To get this form, you must register at the local police station within 24 hours after moving in. Bring your passport and your landlord, who must present a household registration booklet. Those without a valid certificate will be considered illegally residing in China and will receive a warning or fine. Food The canteen in Lanhui International Students' Apartment has seating for 200 people. The average cost per day is about RMB 20 yuan. Other canteens and restaurants on campus are also open to international students, and within walking distance of campus there are a variety of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Western fast-food restaurants.
According to the requirements of different schools, the application materials will be slightly different, and the specific information is subject to the consultant office Non Degree Course & Bachelor Degree 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. Graduation certificate of high school Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized. 4. Academic transcript of high school 5. English proficiency test certificate For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English. Master Degree 1.A passport-sized photo 2.Copy of passport (the photo page) 3.Copy of your bachelor degree transcript (Notarized English translation if applicable ) 4.Copy of your bachelor degree certificate (Notarized English translation if applicable ) 5.English language proficiency certificate (non-English speaking countries) 6.non-criminal record or working proof (for non-fresh graduate) 7.study plan 8.two recommendation letters Doctoral Degree 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.  Master's degree diploma Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized. 4.   Transcript of postgraduate school 5.  Health certificate(optional) Photocopy of physical examination record. 6.   Two recommendation letters(optional) From professor,associate professor or equivalents. 7.  Certificate of English proficiency test IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker. 8.  Financial guarantee letter Photocopy of the signatured financial guarantee letter from his/her financial guarantor to prove their solvency.