The graduate credit program accepts current master’s student (or above). They can take graduate courses in BNU faculties, schools or departments as senior advanced studies students. The study period is one semester or one academic year.
I. Application Requirements
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 citizen holding a valid foreign passport and between 18-45 years old.
3. Current master’s student (including) or above.
4. Applicant must meet the relative Chinese level requirements. Students with prior/current academic qualifications taught in Chinese are exempt from submitting HSK certificate.
Chinese-taught master's students
-School of International Chinese Language Education: Minimum score of 220 and above in the HSK (Level 6), Minimum score of 65 and above in the HSKK (advanced);
-School of Chinese and Literature: Minimum score of 210 and and above in the HSK (Level 5);
-Other majors: Minimum score of 195 and above in the HSK (Level 5);
Chinese-taught doctorate students
-School of International Chinese Language Education: Minimum score of 240 and above in the HSK (Level 6), Minimum score of 65 and above in the HSKK (advanced);
-School of Chinese and Literature: Minimum score of 210 and and above in the HSK (Level 5);
-Other majors: Minimum score of 195 and above in the HSK (Level 5);
II. Application Period
Fall Semester (starting in September 2024) : March 15, 2024 -- June 30, 2024
Spring Semester (starting in February 2024) : October 10, 2023 -- November 30, 2023
III. 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 IV, and pay the application fee 450RMB.
2. Review. After submitting the application, it goes to the preliminary process. Applicants may attend remote interview 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 completing the online application.
4. Mailing documents. Mail the paper version of the application documents to the Admissions Office of Beijing Normal University (International Students). Exchange students or students sent under a cooperative agreement do not need to mail paper materials.
Mailing Address:
Admission Office (International Students), Beijing Normal University
A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District
Beijing, China 100875
Tel: 0086-10-5880-4345
IV. Application Documents
1. “Beijing Normal University International Students Application Form”. 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. A scanned copy of the passport photo page. Applicants who have the Chinese visa must provide the copy of the recent visa page.
3. Certificate of Enrollment or certificate of master's degree (or above). Applicants should submit the original copy of Certificate of Enrollment or a photocopy of the certificate of master's degree (or above).
4. Transcript of study of the latest academic qualification, a photocopy may be submitted.
5. HSK certificate and transcript; Or provide a certificate issued by the institution that the prior/current academic degree is taught in Chinese;
6. Two letters of recommendation from your teachers. Exchange students or students dispatched by friendly institutions according to the agreement only need to provide one letter of recommendation from their teacher. The letter of recommendation has no fixed format, but it must be signed by the teacher.
7. Non-criminal Record. Exchange students or students sent under a cooperative agreement are not required to submit.
8. Application fee of RMB 450. Please pay online through your personal account on Beijing Normal University International Student Online Application System (https://international.bnu.edu.cn/). Application fee can be waived for exchange students.
* All application documents must be in Chinese or English. Please provide the notarized version of documents translated to Chinese or English from other languages.
* Application documents and application fee are non-refundable. They will not be returned regardless of whether the applicant is admitted by the University.
* Copy of degree certificate of Chinese institution (only for those who are studying in China before applying for BNU).
V. List of Majors
2024 Majors Catalog of Master's Program for International Students
2024 Majors Catalog of Doctoral Program for International Students
VI. Tuition Fee (Unit: RMB)
Liberal Arts: RMB 14900 per semester; RMB 29000 per academic year.
Science, Engineering, Arts, P.E.: RMB 19000 per semester; RMB 37200 per academic year.
VII. Contact
Admission Office (International Students), Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs, Beijing Normal University
Address: A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District Beijing, China.
Postcode: 100875
Tel:0086-10-5880-4345
E-mail: nondegree@bnu.edu.cn