Beijing Language and Culture University

Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. Meanwhile it also undertakes the tasks of offering degree education to Chinese students in the fields of foreign languages, liberal arts and social sciences, of training teachers specialized in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and of providing pre-departure language training to candidates intending to go abroad.

The undertaking of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language was started in the Peopleís Republic of China in 1950s. After over ten years of hard work, the High Preparatory School for Foreign Students was established in June, 1962. In 1964, it was renamed Beijing Language Institute. And then in 1996, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, the school was designated as Beijing Language and Culture University.

Today, BLCU has developed into an internationally famous university with appropriate scope, distinctive educational features, advantageous key specialties and coordinated development of both language and culture education. Each year there are about 8,000 international students from more than 120 countries and 4,000 home students learning and studying here.

After 40 years of unremitting efforts, BLCU has set up a strong teaching faculty and made outstanding achievements in teaching and academic research. Of the more than 700 teachers and full-time researchers, 300 are professors or associate professors. 500 are the holders of the certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, accounting for one-fourth of the total certificate holders in China.

For 40 years since its founding, BLCU has trained some 60,000 international students from 167 countries in the world. Now many of them have become leaders in varies fields in their own countries. Some become well-known diplomats, Chinese culture experts and journalists. Among them, 14 worked as ambassadors to China, and over 30 now work as ministers or councilors of their embassies in China. About 3,000 Chinese students have finished their undergraduate studies in the university and now work in the fields of diplomacy, foreign affairs management and education. In addition, over 30,000 students have finished their short-term training in the Pre-departure Training Department.   

In order to keep pace with the development of society and meet the needs of students, BLCU has made conscientious efforts to optimize its disciplines, update its specialties, create new fields and develop former interdisciplinary subjects. To this end a new discipline system has been set up, covering a wide range of subjects from Literature, Economics, Law to Engineering, history and Education, and granting bachelor, master and doctor degrees.

With the enhancement of China's international status and the development of foreign exchanges and cooperation, the Chinese language and Chinese culture play a more and more important role in foreign exchanges and cooperation. As the center for promoting the Chinese language and cradle of Sinologists, BLCU is entrusted with a historical and honorable mission. Taking advantage of the favorable environment of reform, the university will bring the advantages of the university into full play and keep perfecting its work in terms of scale, structure, quality, and efficiency. We will go all out to enhance its teaching and research abilities, to optimize the campus environment and make BLCU a global-oriented, high-standard language and culture university with its own characteristics.

PROGRAMS AND FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

The University has the following academic schools and research institutions: the Chinese Language College, the College of Advanced Chinese Training, the School of Humanities (the Department of Teacher In-service Training), the College of Intensive Chinese Language Studies, the College of Foreign Languages, the Department of Predeparture Training, the Continuing Education College, the Department of Computer Science and Technology, the Finance Department, the College of Network Education, the Center for Studies of Chinese as Second Language (CSCSL), the Institute for Language Teaching Research, the Language Information Processing Institute and the Center for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), offering from intensive Chinese language training program to regular academic programs leading to Bachelor, Master, Ph.D. or joint degrees.

The Chinese Language College provides to foreigners degree programs and training programs to advanced Chinese learners. The College of Advanced Chinese Training majors in long-term training programs and mandarin training program to learners of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. The College of Foreign Languages offers various degree programs and non-degree intensive training in foreign languages. The College of Humanities provides undergraduate program to Chinese students and postgraduate education to both Chinese and foreign students, meanwhile it is also responsible for Chinese language teachers in-service training and art education to students who are interested in studying Chinese painting, calligraphy, drama, music and arts. The College of Intensive Chinese Language Studies gives short-term intensive Chinese language courses to foreign students. In addition, the university runs a number of supplementary extracurricular classes on cultural studies. Some other courses or activities, such as Chinese calligraphy and painting, Qigong, Taijiquan or tour to factories, villages or schools, can also be arranged to cater to the special needs of short-term Chinese language learners.

SUBJECTS OF STUDY

1. College certificate Program (three years)

Chinese language and culture (culture-oriented tourism; Chinese calligraphy; Chinese painting);

2. BA (four years)

(1) Chinese Language (Chinese/English bilingual studies; economics/trade)

(2) Chinese Language and Culture          (3) English

(4) French              (5) Japanese                            (6) Spanish

(7) Arabic              (8) Korean (the South Korean)

(9) German         (10) Computer Science and Technology

(11) Finance  (12) Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

(13) Chinese Language and Literature     (14) Chinese Painting

(15) Information Management and Information Systems

3. MA (three years)

(1) Chinese Philology (Comparative Phonetics between Chinese and Foreign Languages; Philology; Chinese Grammar; History of Chinese Language)

(2) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Theoretical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language; Language Information Processing)

(3) Curriculum Design and Language Teaching Theories (Theories of Chinese Language Teaching; Studies on Curriculum and Textbook Development for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language)

(4) History (History of Chinese Thoughts; History of Chinese Culture; History of Chinese/Foreign Cultures)

(5) Classic Chinese Literature (Studies on Chinese Poetry; Literature in the Wei, Jin and South-North Dynasties; Studies on the Literature of the Ming and Qing Dynasties)

(6) Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (American Theoretical Linguistics; Anthropological and Cultural Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Language, Culture and Translation; Theories of Foreign Language Teaching)

(7) Comparative Literature and World Literature (Comparative Studies on Chinese and Western Literary Theories; Comparative Studies on Chinese and American Literature; Comparative Studies on Chinese and Foreign Literature)

(8) International Politics

(9) English Language and Literature (English Linguistics; British and American Literature)

(10) Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature (Studies on Chinese Female Literature; Chinese Contemporary Novels and Drama)

(11) French Language and Literature (French Literature, Language    and Translation)

(12) Study of Literature and Art (Study on Aesthetic Culture; Chinese Classic Literary Theory; Literary Aesthetics)

(13) Chinese Classic Documents (Study on Chinese Classic Literary Documents; Study on Classic Chinese Language; Study on Unearthed Documents)

(14) Japanese Language and Culture

4. Ph. D. (three years)

(1) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Theoretical Linguistics; Sociolinguistics; Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language; Language Information Processing)

(2) Comparative Literature and World Literature (Comparative Studies between Chinese and Foreign Literature; Comparative Studies on Chinese and Foreign Literary Theories; Inter-disciplinary Studies on Comparative Literature; Chinese Literary Studies Abroad)

(3) Chinese Classic Literature (Chinese Classic Literary Theory; Literature in Pre-Qin and Han dynasties; Literature in the dynasty of Wei, Jin, South and North; Literature in the dynasty of Yuan, Ming and Qing)

5. Advanced Visiting Scholar Program

Candidates can choose the subjects offered by the MA and Ph. D. programs.

6. Refresher Program (1 to 2 years)

Candidates can choose the subjects offered by the College Certificate Program, BA program and the Chinese Culture and Art Program.

7. Language Learners Program (1 to 2 years)

Chinese Language courses

8. Short-term Program for Language and Cultural Studies

Based on the demands of learners and duration of learning, the following courses might be arranged: Chinese; Chinese History; Chinese Philosophy; History of Chinese Literature; Chinese Drama; Chinese Customs and Folklore; Chinese Contemporary Economy; Chinese National Conditions; Survey of Chinese Society; Chinese Tourist Geography; Chinese Garden Architecture; Cultural Exchanges between China and Other Countries; Chinese Calligraphy; Chinese Painting; Chinese Martial Arts; Qigong, and others.

 9. In-service Training Program for Teachers of Chinese Language

 See the Brochure of the College of In-service Training for Chinese Language Teachers.

STUDYING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

The beautiful garden-like campus, located in the Zhongguancun Science and Technology Zone and covering an area of 38 hectares, provides a quiet and comfortable learning environment. It has more than 40 fully equipped language labs and multi-media classrooms, including some exclusively designed for phonetic training. All classrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with modern aural comprehension training facilities.

The student dorms have two types of rooms: hotel-like double and single rooms with air-conditioning, bath, phone, TV, and refrigerator, as well as economic rooms with phone and TV. Internet service is also provided in the dorm buildings.

On campus can be found various canteens offering western food, Chinese food, fast food and Islamic food, and sports facilities for basketball, volleyball, tennis, football and baseball. In the newly-built gymnasium there are a swimming pool, several badminton courts and space for table tennis, bowling, recreation and work-out.

There are also a clinic, a bank office, a post-office, a convenience store, and a laundry on the campus. The University is on the routes of the buses numbering 331, 375, 398, 810 and 902 that go directly to downtown areas. A taxi trip from the University to the Beijing airport only takes 30 minutes. A more convenient transportation means is the subway. It is quite near the university and can take the passengers to any place in the urban area.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION

College Certificate Program and BA Program

The applicant should be a senior high school graduate or with equivalent schooling in the age bracket of 18-25.

MA Program

The applicant should be aged under 50, have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or evidence of its equivalent, and be able to pass the qualifying examination.

Ph.D. Program

The applicant should be aged under 50, have the equivalent of a Master's degree conferred by a Chinese university, two recommendation letters from his/her advisors (full or associate professors), and be able to pass the qualifying examination.

Advanced Visiting Scholar Program

The applicant should have the equivalent of a Master's degree conferred by a Chinese university or the Ph.D. candidacy, and aim at pursuing further research on a specialized subject.

Refresher Program (1 to 2 years)

The applicant should have finished two years of university education or with equivalent schooling and be in the age bracket of 18-25.

Language Learners Program

The applicant should be a senior high school graduate in the age bracket of 18-50.

Short Term Refresher Program

The applicant should be a senior high school graduate in the age bracket of 18-60.

Teacher Training Program

The applicant should have a Bachelor's degree, and is teaching or intends to teach Chinese as a second language.

The applicant must submit a copy of his/her official academic credentials and be in good health.  

NOTE:

1.                   All those applicants for Chinese Language and Chinese Culture BA course should submit a photocopy of HSK (Elementary or Intermediary) Band Three Certificate and above .Applicants with a certain knowledge of Chinese ,but with no HSK   Certificate must take the HSK test held by BLCU before your study begins. And the test fee is 250 RMB. And you should provide 3 passport size photos while applying. Once you acquire the HSK BAND THREE Certificate and above you will be accepted as a BA student of BLCU. If you fail to pass the  HSK BAND THREE test, you can study the Chinese Language as language student at either the College of Advanced Chinese Training or the College  of Intensive Chinese Language Studies for half -a-year. After you pass the final exam with fair good results at the end of  the  half -a-year program, you can further your study at the Chinese Language college as a BA student exempt of any qualification exam.

2.                 All those applicants for Chinese-English-Oriented BA studies and Chinese Government  Scholarship students shall not take the qualification exam .

3、The admission procedure for exchange students who  are not recruited in accordance with  Inter-University Student Exchange Agreement shall follow the relevant items on the agreements . 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Chinese government scholarship students

The Chinese government scholarship students will follow the guidelines provided by the relevant agreement between China and their respective countries.

2. Non-scholarship students

(1) The applicants should contact the Foreign Student Admission Office for the Application Form. The completed form should be returned two months before the opening of the university to the Admission Office together with the required supporting documents and the registration fee (cash if submitted in person, or a photocopy of the telegraphic transfer receipt).

(2) Within two months after the day on which it receives the application and relevant materials, the Admission Office will send to qualified applicants a letter of acceptance and Form JW202 for visa application in the Chinese embassy or consulate in their country. Participants in the programs of no more than six months' duration are expected to come to China with a X-status or a F-status visa. Those who are enrolled in programs of a longer duration (one year or more) must hold a X-status visa to get registered at BLCU. Other status visas cannot be used for registration.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION

1. Degree students

College Certificate and BA Program

(1) Academic diploma: a copy of the applicant's latest academic diploma or certificate of university education.

(2) Academic record: the original script of academic record (A copy of the script will not do).

 (3) Two reference letters.

(4) Passport of the applicant and a copy of the ID of the applicant's contact in China.

(5) A copy of the receipt of the registration fee

(6) Copy of the  HSK (Elementary or Intermediary) Band Three Certificate and above

(7) Certificate of HSK Band Six or above (only those who apply for a joint class with the Chinese Students)

(8) Photocopy of T/T receipt

MA Program

(1) Academic diploma: photocopy of BA degree

(2) Academic record: the original script of academic record (A copy of the script will not do).

(3) Two reference letters from 2 association professors or experts of related fields

(4) Passport of the applicant and a copy of the ID of the applicant's contact in China

(5) A copy of the receipt of the registration fee

(6) Certificate of HSK Band Six or above (Medium Level)

Ph. D Program

(1) Academic diploma: photocopy of MA degree

(2) Academic record: the original script of academic record (A copy of the script will not do).

(3) Two reference letters from 2 association professors or experts of related fields

(4) Passport of the applicant and a copy of the ID of the applicant's contact in China

(5) A copy of the receipt of the registration fee

(6) Certificate of HSK Band Nine or above (Advanced Level)

2. Non-degree students (Advanced Visiting Scholar Program; Refresher Program and Language Learners Program (1 to 2 years); Short-term Program for Language and Cultural Studies; In-service Training Program for Teachers of Chinese Language)

(1) Academic diploma: a copy of the applicant's latest academic diploma or certificate of university education.

(2) Passport of the applicant and a copy of the ID of the applicant's contact in China

(3) A copy of the receipt of the registration fee

3. Applicants who are learning in other Chinese universities should also provide:

(1) a sealed transfer letter from the Foreign Students' Office of the university

(2) a recommendation letter from the class teacher; and

(3) a copy of his/her visa or residence permit in China.

INSURANCE

In order to optimize the studying and living environment for international students, and to ensure that the international students can complete study here smoothly and with a healthy body, it has been decided by Beijing Language and Culture University that since September, 2005 all those who are to study here for more that one semester (one semester included) should buy the comprehensive hospitalization insurance which is bought by Beijing Language and Culture University as a collective insurance. The insurance rates and way of payment are as follows:

1. Insurance rates: One Academic Year     ￥600 (once for all upon new student’s enrolment)

                One Semester          ￥300

2. Way of payment: International students are supposed to pay the insurance along with tuition fees upon enrolment. Those who do not buy the insurance shall not be admitted by the university.

TUITION

1. Tuition Rates for Programs of Degree Students:

2、Tuition Rates for Non-degree Students

Short-term Programs (no more than 6 months' duration)

3、Tuition Rates for Teacher Training Programs

4.  The tuition fee for short-term cultural studies will be subject to the contents of studies.

Note: The cost of learning materials is covered by the tuition.

5. Rates for School Housing and Facilities

Housing Service Center (Tel:00861082303300)

Conference Center (00861082303778)

Note: 1) The above rates are subject to change without notice.

     2) Tenants for school housing are asked to sign a tenancy agreement with the university for a minimum period of occupation.

6. Admission   Fee

   (1) Direct payment in BLCU, please pay in  RMB:

Non-degree Students: ￥600

Degree Students: ￥800

   (2) Payment from abroad must be sent by telegraphic transfer (T/T) to the following address :

Non-degree Students: US $ 75

Degree Students: US $ 100

INTERMEDIARY BANK:  CITIBANK ,N.A.，NEW YORK

                   SWFT BIC: CITIUS33

ACCOUNT WITH BANK: A/C NO.: 36082562

                         HUA XIA BANK，H. O.

                         SWIFT.BIC：HXBKCNBJXXX

BENEFICIARY： A/C NO.: 030-734-028194134

                NAME:  ADMISSION OFFICE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS,

         BEIJING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE UNIVERSITY

             ADDRESS: 15 XUEYUAN ROAD, HAIDIAN DISTRICT        

                       CITY, PROVINCE: BEIJING

                      TEL.: 0086-10-82303951

Checks and cash are not acceptable.

   (3) In China, the applicant may deliver the Admission Fee  in RMB to the Admission

Office in person or by telegraphic transfer (T/T) to:

北京语言大学来华留学生招生办公室

0200006209089106391

北京工商银行海淀东升分理处

Please note: The application fee is nonrefundable. Tuition is also nonrefundable unless the University is held accountable for the withdrawal.

 Related Link:

Admission Office for Foreign Students

Address: The Admission Office for Foreign Students

Beijing Language and Culture University

15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District

Beijing, China 100083

Tel: 0086-10-82303086   0086-10-82303088   0086-10-82303951

Fax: 0086-10-82303087

E-mail:        zhaosh1@blcu.edu.cn (for long-term)

             zhaosh2@blcu.edu.cn (for short-term)

       zhaosh4@blcu.edu.cn (for short-term)

    zhaosh5@blcu.edu.cn  (for short-term)

   zhaosh3@blcu.edu.cn (for culture study)

Web site: http://www.blcu.edu.cn/