page_title: Beijing International Studies University
section_title: Main Campus
hierarchical_section_title: Beijing International Studies University / Campus / Main Campus
caption_attribution_description: 中文（简体）‎: 北京第二外国语学院运动场全景English: Panorama of Beijing International Studies University stadium
context_page_description: The Beijing International Studies University is a public teaching and research university based in the city of Beijing, China. Founded in 1964, it was part of the national initiative to promote tertiary foreign language education. The institute grew out of a 1956-established subsidiary of Xinhua News Agency and has developed into one of the most notable universities of foreign languages and cultural studies in China. Today, the University pioneers in the fields of tourism studies, hospitality management and international trade. It maintains links with national institutions including the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the National Tourism Administration. In addition, it holds formal collaborative agreements with more than 140 universities and academic institutions of about 40 countries spanning the continents, providing a wide range of study opportunities for inbound and outbound students alike. According to the China Education and Research Network, the University is ranked fourth for the most satisfactory international admissions and services among Chinese universities.
context_section_description: BISU's central campus occupies a 55.2-acre (223,334 m³) site in the vicinity of the Guomao neighbourhood, about 5 miles (8.8 km) east of the Central CBD. It neighbours the Communication University of China from the West Gate and has two main entrances on Jianguo Road (South Entrance) and Chaoyang Road (North Entrance), both with bus stops located within walking distance.
  The campus is featured by a mixture of contemporary and antique architecture which is naturally integrated into the landscape.
  While situated in the urban area, it is honoured Garden Campus and has maintained this title since 1994.
  In 1997, it was named the city's Model Campus.
  The central campus boasts five major teaching buildings and four auditoriums,
  six student halls of residence,
  a comprehensive learning hub and the university library.
  Full meals and light fare are available at two dining halls
  and five specialty restaurants,
  in addition to three corner stores offering snacks and drinks.
  Vending machines are on the ground floor of the International Lodge.
  In addition, it contains most of the sports facilities, including an outdoor stadium with two volleyball courts and six basketball courts, an indoor gymnasium, four tennis courts and an aquatic center.
  Other amenities include
  a supermarket,
  two copy shops,
  a book store
  and a post office.
  A pharmacy and an ICBC bank branch are located at the North Entrance, opposite to the Tian-Ke-Long shopping mall on the other side of the road.
  The university press Tourism Education Press headquarter office is also located nearby.
  The northern campus houses the School of Continuing Education and the Study Abroad Resource Center.
  The Yi-Shui-Fang-Yuan campus in the south is the new residential area developed in 2011. Separated by the Jingtong Expressway from the central campus, it is centered on a peaceful site along the Tonghui River and provides housing facilities for most of the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
caption: Panorama of the stadium on BISU's main campus
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