About BFSU

Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is a key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1941, BFSU is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. It has the longest history among universities of its kind in China, offering a complete range of degrees, diplomas and programs at various levels, with the largest number of foreign language programs in the country. Excellence in teaching and extensive research in foreign language and literature has earned high respect for BFSU’s quality programs, both at home and internationally.
 
BFSU consists of 13 schools, colleges and institutes, and 7 academic departments. In addition, BFSU is home to over a dozen research centers, such as European and American Literature Research Center, Foreign Languages Research Center, and American Studies Center among others. The one of a kind, National Research Center for Foreign Language Teaching in China, is also proudly hosted by BFSU.
 


BFSU is one of the first academic institutions in China authorized by the MOE to offer programs for Master and Doctoral degrees. A Post Doctoral program in foreign language research is offered alongside 9 Ph.D. programs in English, Russian, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, European Languages and Culture, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, and Comparative Literature and Culture. Furthermore, 15 MA programs are offered in 34 languages, as well as Chinese as a Foreign Language, Law, Diplomacy, and 53 BA degree programs in 49 languages.