Information Sheetfor Student Exchange Programmes
2023/2024

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation

General Information
BNU website：https://www.bnu.edu.cn/Admission Office: https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/index.html
International Students Office Website : http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/en/index

Websites

Asia
Contact Person
for Incoming
and Outgoing
StudentMobility

Americas /Oceania
EuropePostal Address

Academic Calendar

Number of Exchange Students
Received

Name

Ms. FANG Shunji

E-mailoice3@bnu.edu.cn

Tel.

+86-10-58800301

Fax+86-10-58800823

Name

Mr. WANG Xiaochuan

E-mailwangxc@bnu.edu.cn

Tel.

+86-10-58800016

Fax+86-10-58800823

NameMs. HE Xi

E-mailhexi@bnu.edu.cn

Tel.

+86-10-58800305

Fax+86-10-58800823

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Beijing Normal University,
Room 9912A, Jingshi Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District,
Beijing, China Postcode: 100875
AutumnSemesterSpringSemester

Registration: 27th August 2023
Classes (Exams) Ends: Early January (TBC)
Registration: Mid-February 2024 (exact date TBC)Classes (Exams) Ends: Early July (TBC)

Based on bilateral agreements(Adjustments can be consulted in advance)

Duration of Study at HostUniversity

One Semester or Full Year

Semester Course Load

3-5 courses/ semester; Up to 26 credits / semester; 1-6 credits / course• 1 credit = 16 academic hours; 1 academic hour = 45 minutes class teaching

Nationality of applicants

Can only accept non-Chinese citizen

Minimum GPA Requirement
Nomination Method

A minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
Online nomination link or nomination form will be sent to the point-of-contact via
email close to the nomination period.

Nomination
PeriodAutumn Semester

15th February-15th April

Spring Semester

15th August-15th October

Online Application
PeriodAutumn Semester

15th April-15th May

Spring Semester

15th October-15th November

Student Application Portal: https://international.bnu.edu.cn/user/login
How to apply:
Online Application
https://admissionand Admission
is.bnu.edu.cn/english/onlineapplication/applicationguidance/index.html• If you have any questions during the application process, please contact ourAdmission Team at nondegree@bnu.edu.cn.
Students need to apply the scholarships directly following the guide below:
Chinese Government Scholarship-Type A• https://admissionScholarships For Which Exchangeis.bnu.edu.cn/english/international/chineseovernment/typebilateral/index.html
Students are Eligible to Apply
International Chinese Language Teacher• https://admissionis.bnu.edu.cn/english/international/internationalchinese/index.html

Programmes
Programme Type

1. Chinese Language Programme
2. Undergraduate Credit Programme (General Advanced Studies Student)
3. Graduate Credit Programme (Senior Advanced Studies Student)
1.
Introduction
2.

Chinese Language
Programme

Student Level inHome University
Request forLanguage Level

Undergraduate / Postgraduate
None
1.

ApplicationMaterials2.
3.
4.
1.
2.

Introduction
3.

Undergraduate
Credit Programme(General AdvancedStudies Student)

Student Level inHome University
Request forLanguage Level

Application
Materials

For Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 5 180 points or above
For English-taught programme: Native speak of English or TOEFL 80/
IELTS 6 or above

1.

Completed BNU Application Form for International Students. (Signed andsend it to nondegree@bnu.edu.cn).
Certificate of Enrollment at the home university (Chinese or English).
Official Academic Transcript (Chinese or English).
One Recommendation Letter.
Copy of Chinese or English proficiency certificate.
Copy of passport ID page.
For Chinese-taught programmes: Students can only take postgraduate
courses and choose all or most of their courses from 1 academic school.
For English-taught programme: students can choose any courses fromlisted English course catalogue. Students will be enrolled in 1 academic
school where they can choose all or most of their courses.
Exchange students can choose one Chinese course (6 credits) for free at
the School of International Chinese Language Education.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.

3.

Request for
Language Level

Application
Materials

For Chinese-taught programmes: Students can only take undergraduate
courses and choose all or most of their courses from 1 academic school.
For English-taught programme: students can choose any courses from thelisted English course catalogue. Students will be enrolled in 1 academic school
where they can choose all or most of their courses.
Exchange students can choose one Chinese course (6 credits) for free at
the School of International Chinese Language Education.

••2.

Student Level inHome University

Completed BNU Application Form for International Students. (Signed andsend it to nondegree@bnu.edu.cn).
Certificate of Enrollment at the home university (Chinese or English).
Official Academic Transcript (Chinese or English).
Copy of passport ID page.

Undergraduate

Introduction

Graduate Credit
Programme(Senior AdvancedStudies Student)

This programme is designed for International Students, and different
levels of Chinese language classes will be provided, ranging frombeginners to advanced. After registration, students will take a placement
test to determine their appropriate class.
Students will study at the School of International Chinese Language
Education, but they cannot choose courses from other schools.

Postgraduate••For Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 5 195 points or above
For English-taught Programmes: Native speak of English or TOEFL 80 /IELTS 6 or above

1.

Completed BNU Application Form for International Students (Signed andsend it to nondegree@bnu.edu.cn).
Certificate of Enrollment at the home university (Chinese or English).
Official Academic Transcript (Chinese or English).
One Recommendation Letter.
Copy of Chinese or English proficiency certificate.
Copy of passport ID page.

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3.
4.
5.
6.

Accommodation
Types and Fees
General Information

FAQsWebsite

60-85 Yuan RMB/day• After being admitted, students will be informed of the booking portal and booking time
for on-campus housing. A student ID number is required for booking.
• Usually students are allowed to move into on-campus housing one week before theRegistration Day.
Are on campus housing guaranteed?
Due to space limitations on the Main Campus, BNU cannot guarantee dorm rooms forexchange students. Some students may need to stay at the Changping Campus, which is a30-40 minute shuttle bus ride from the Main Campus.
During long vacation, can students stay in their accommodation?
Yes, but the charge for the room may be different during vacation.
Information on on-campus accommodation:
http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/en/accommodation?cid=13&pid=3

Visa, Insurance and Others•

Visa Procedures

Insurance Required

Physical Examination
Required

Restrictions

Application Fee
The Financial Supporterand the Guarantor inChina

Exchange students need to apply for X1 (long term/ more than 180 days) or X2 (shortterm/ less than 180 days) Visa. Other types of visas will not be accepted at registration.
• Those who hold an X1 Visa are required to apply for a Student Residence Permit within 30
days of entering China. International students should apply for a Student Visa at theChinese Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries and provide admission
materials from BNU as well as any other documents requested by the Embassy orConsulate during the application.
• To learn more about the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in your countries, please visit
the official website of Chinese Foreign Diplomacy on http://www.fmprc.gov.cn.
• As required by relevant national regulations, international students must purchase groupinsurance for studying in China from Ping’an Insurance Company before registration.
Please note that other types of insurance will not be accepted at registration.
• Scholarships students whose letter of admission indicates insurance coverage are notrequired to purchase insurance.
Students holding X1 visa are required to do physical examination at designated hospitals inhome country or upon arrival in China.
• Students must choose to study at one particular academic school, but students can combine
courses from two different Schools as long as the majority of their credits are taught in one
academic school.
• Exchange students under institutional agreement are able to choose courses from different
schools. School level exchange students are not able to choose courses from different schools.
Exchange students are exempt from Application fee.
While you making application online, it require to fill in your financial supporter and guarantor inChina, please fill it with your parents’ information.
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Students Supports•

Any questions related to online application and admission, please contact our Admission
Team at nondegree@bnu.edu.cn
The International Students Office is responsible for managing registration, visa matters,
housing booking, and organising student activities for all international students at BNU.
For further information regarding these matters, please contact Chinese@bnu.edu.cn
Each academic school at Beijing Normal University has an international coordinator
designated as a point-of-contact for study abroad students to assist with academic relatedquestions. The international coordinator approves student’s courses selections on ouronline system.

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation