Beijing Normal University 2026 Admission Brochure for Chinese Language Program
I. General Introduction
1. Different Levels of Classes & Small Class Teaching
International students with zero or any level of Chinese proficiency are welcome to join the Chinese Language Program for International Students. The core feature of this program lies in its scientifically stratified teaching approach. Based on Chinese proficiency standards, the teaching system is meticulously divided into seven levels. After enrollment, students will take a placement test to determine their Chinese proficiency level, and then enter the corresponding class for systematic learning. This ensures that the teaching content is accurately matched to individual abilities. In terms of teaching format, the program adopts a small-class teaching model with 15-20 students. This fully guarantees each student's speaking practice time in class, truly realizing the "student-centered" customized teaching.
2. Strong and Committed Teachers & Full Range of Curriculum
Beijing Normal University has been engaged in international student education since the 1960s and is one of the earliest institutions of higher education in China to embark on this field. Relying on a faculty team with profound teaching experience, the university conducts systematic teaching around the four core dimensions of "listening, speaking, reading, and writing," helping international students solidly improve their Chinese communicative competence. Meanwhile, through diverse course modules such as Chinese history, literature, and geography, the university guides students to gain an in-depth insight into Chinese culture and social features.
In terms of curriculum design, in addition to core compulsory courses, the university has also carefully offered a variety of elective courses, including calligraphy, martial arts, Chinese tourism geography, and selected readings of ancient Chinese poetry. These courses not only effectively stimulate international students' interest in Chinese learning but also help them perceive the profound heritage and cultural connotations behind the Chinese language from broader perspectives such as culture, art, and human geography.
3. Entertainment & Extracurricular Activity
To help international students comprehensively perceive the charm of Chinese and deeply integrate into Chinese culture, this program has elaborately built a diverse extracurricular activity system. The activities feature rich and varied forms, covering distinctive contents such as Peking Opera and acrobatics art appreciation, Chinese traditional music listening experiences, and on-site visits to historical and cultural sites. These activities serve as an out-of-class cultural practice platform for students.
Through immersive cultural experience activities, students not only get to practice their Chinese expression and application abilities in real and vivid language scenarios but also can intuitively feel the unique charm and profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture. Furthermore, this deepens their cognition and understanding of Chinese history, culture, and social life, enabling the dual improvement of language learning and cultural perception.
II. Study Duration and Study Mode
The duration of study is one semester or one academic year. Different classes are arranged for beginners and students of advanced levels (Study in the School of International Chinese Language Education). Students will be placed in the appropriate class after a placement test upon registration. 《Curriculum and Course Descriptions》
III. Application Requirement
1. Applicants should be in good health and of good character, respect Chinese habits and customs, and abide by both Chinese Law & Regulations as well as the university’s Rules & Regulations.
2. Non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 45 with a valid foreign passport.
3. High school certificate or higher academic degree.
IV. Application Period
Spring Semester (starting in March 2026) : October 10, 2025 -- December 15, 2025
If requested to supplement materials, the deadline for re-submission is December 28th.
Fall Semester (starting in September 2025) : March 15, 2025 -- June 30, 2025
V. Application Procedures
1. Online application. Log on to Beijing Normal University Online Application System For International Students at https://international.bnu.edu.cn/, register and complete the application, upload the electronic version of the application documents according to the requirements in Part VI, and pay the application fee 450RMB.
2. Review. After submitting the application, it goes to the review process. Applicants may attend online interviews if required.
3. Print the application form. Download and print the Application Form for International Students in the Online Application System of Beijing Normal University, which is automatically generated by the system after submitting the online application.
4. Sign and send the electronic application form. Please send the scanned signed application form to nondegree@bnu.edu.cn according to the instructions.
VI. Application Materials
1. BNU Application Form for International Student. Please log on to the Beijing Normal University International Student Online Application System (https://international.bnu.edu.cn/) and fill in the form online.
2. Passport Bio Page. Applicants who have a Chinese visa must provide the recent visa page.
3. Final Degree Certificate or Certificate of Enrollment.
4. Transcript of the final academic study period.
5. Non-criminal Record. Exchange students are not required to submit.
6. Application fee: 450 RMB (pay online). Application fees can be waived for exchange students according to the relevant agreement.
* All application documents must be in Chinese or English. Please provide the notarized version of documents translated to Chinese or English from other languages.
* The application fee is non-refundable. It will not be returned regardless of whether the applicant is admitted by the institution.
* Applicants studying at a higher education institution in China during the application period, if admitted, must provide a completion or graduation certificate issued by that institution upon registration.
VII. Tuition Fee (Unit: RMB)
One semester: 11600 RMB; One academic year: 22400 RMB.
VIII. Accommodation
Beijing Normal University International Student Apartment offers single and double rooms. Please refer to the website of the International Student Office of Beijing Normal University (http://iso.bnu.edu.cn/) for the fee information. After receiving the electronic admission letter, applicants can log on to https://bnu.17gz.org/ to apply online.
IX. Contact Information & Mailing address
Admission Office (International Students), Beijing Normal University
A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China 100875
E-mail: nondegree@bnu.edu.cn
Tel: 0086-10-58804345
