Factsheet 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 Incomingand Outgoing
StudentMobility

Americas /Oceania
EuropePostal Address

Name

Ms. FANG Shunji

E-mailoice3@bnu.edu.cn

Tel.

+86-10-58800301

Fax+86-10-58800823

Name

Ms. WANG JunlingE-mailwangjl@bnu.edu.cn

Tel.

+86-10-58800089Fax+86-10-58800823

Name

Ms. 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
Spring Semester

Academic Calendar

Number of Exchange Students
ReceivedAutumn
SemesterClass Starts: End of February
Class (Exams) Ends: Mid-June to Mid-July
Class Starts: Early September
Class (Exams) Ends: End of December to Mid-January

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

Duration of Study at HostUniversity

One Semester or Full Year

Semester Course LoadUp 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 Deadline

A minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
Spring Semester

October 15

Autumn Semester

April 15

Nomination Method

Fill out the nomination form and send it back to the contact person via email

Online Application
PeriodSpring Semester

October 15-November 15Autumn Semester

April 10-May 15

Please note we have opened a new Student Application Portal:
https://international.bnu.edu.cn/user/login
Online Applicationand Admission

How to apply:
https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/onlineapplication/applicationguidance/index.html• More questions please contact to our Admission Office, Visiting Student Admission
Section by nondegree@bnu.edu.cn.

Programmes

Programme Type

1. Chinese Language Programme
2. Undergraduate Credit Programme
3. Graduate Credit Programme
Introduction

Chinese Language
Programme

Student Level inHome University
Request forLanguage Level

Provide different levels of Chinese language classes for students, ranging
from beginners to advanced. Students will be placed in appropriateclasses after a placement test upon registration. Students will study at
School of International Chinese Language Education.
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
None
1.

Application
Materials

2.
3.
4.
1.

Introduction

2.

3.

Undergraduate Credit
Programme

Student Level inHome University
Request for
Language Level

Application
Materials

Introduction

Student Level inHome University
Request for
Language Level

Application
Materials

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

Undergraduate••

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 takepostgraduate courses and choose all or most the courses from 1
academic school.
For English taught programme: students can choose any courses
from listed English course catalogue. Students will be enrolled in 1
academic school where they choose all or most courses from.
Exchange students can choose one Chinese course (6 credits) for freeat School of International Chinese Language Education.

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3.
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5.
6.
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3.

Graduate Credit
Programme

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.

Postgraduate••

Chinese course: HSK Level 5 195 points or above
English course: 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.
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6.

Accommodation
Types and Fees

60-85 Yuan RMB/day

Accommodation

It’ s highly recommended that students apply for accommodation as soon as they get theletter of admission and student ID number. Students are informed about booking portal in
the Welcome Handbook.

FAQs

OthersWebsiteDorm room or other on-campus accommodation guaranteed?
Due to the limitation of spaces in Main Campus, BNU can not guarantee dorm rooms forexchange students in the Main Campus. Some students may possible to stay in Changping
Campus which is 30-40 minutes shuttle bus from the Main Campus.
During long vacation, can students stay in their accommodation?
Yes (this may change on special occasions).
Possibility for Home Stay?
Yes, but students need to find the Home Stay by themselves.
Exchange students free charge of accommodation will be informed of specific arrangements.
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 in
China

Exchange students need to apply for X1 (long term/ more than 180 days) or X2 (shortterm/ less than 180 days) Visa.
• Students apply for visa after they receive the letter of admission and JW201/202 visa
application form, usually within 40 days after the application deadline.
• As requested by relevant national regulations and university policies, during theregistration international students must purchase group insurance for international
students studying in China which is provided by Ping’an Insurance Company. (Please noteother kinds of insurance can not be accepted at registration)• Scholarships students whose letter of admission indicate insurance coverage are notrequired to purchase insurance.
Students who hold X1 visa need to do physical examination at designated hospitals in homecountry, or they can do it in China after arrival at Beijing Normal University.
• Students must choose to study at one particular academic school. You could combine courses in
two different Schools, ensuring that the majority of your credits are taught in one academicschool.
• University level exchange students can choose courses across schools. School level exchange
students can not choose courses across 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.
•Students Supports••

Each academic school at Beijing Normal University has an international coordinator who isdesignated as a point of contact for study abroad students to assist with academic relatedquestions. It is the international coordinator who approves students for their courses
selection on our online system.
Study Buddy is organized by the Students’ Association for International Network and helps
new students to settle in by matching them up with current Chinese students to meet up
and share tips on campus life. We will let incoming students know further details closer toarrival.
International Students Office is responsible for registration, visa matters, student life andactivities organising for all BNU international.

Office of International Exchange and Cooperation