1 . When choosing Chinese universities, it is necessary for students to take both university conditions and self-qualifications into consideration.     1     The following factors should be considered carefully before making decisions.

Students’ graduation result

Students’ graduation result provided during the application is the key reference for the university to decide whether to admit or not. The stronger comprehensive strength and better reputation the university has, the stricter requirement for students’ graduation result will be.     2    

Economy conditions

The cost of the study in China is relatively cheap, while daily expenses are not exactly the same in different areas. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other developed coastal cities, the daily expense can be relatively higher than that of inland. These cities’ living conditions are relatively better and entertainment and recreational facilities are richer. Therefore, when choosing universities, your economy factor needs to be taken into account.

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China is a large country and the northern and southern China has many differences in climate and diet custom.     4     Students need to consider whether the climate, traffic, diet, and culture of the city that university lies in are as expected before applying, so as to choose suitable universities.

Professional or comprehensive strength

In China, universities can be divided into comprehensive and professional two kinds. Which is more important, professional strength or comprehensive strength?     5     If you want to make achievements in professional field, we suggest that you consider professional kind of university. If you want to get diploma of a university which is comprehensive strength strong and well-known, the comprehensive kind of university may be better to meet your demand.

A．Location preference

B．Each city has its own characteristics.

C．There is no absolute answer actually.

D．Students sometimes get stuck when choosing majors.

E．Everyone hopes to choose suitable Chinese university reasonably.

F．You should make a reasonable assessment about self-qualifications.

G．So apply for a suitable university according to your graduation result.

2 . 2021 Admission Guide for International Students of Beijing Foreign Studies University

About BFSU Enrollment

BFSU enrolls international students into full-time degree programs. Degree programs include bachelor’s programs, master’s programs and PhD programs. BFSU grants BFSU diplomas to the students who meet the requirements for graduation by the designated deadline, and degree certificates to those who meet the requirements of the degree programs. BFSU enrolls both liberal arts students and science students from all over the world.

Semester

At Beijing Foreign Studies University, each academic year is divided into spring and autumn semesters. Autumn semester often starts in September and ends in January next year, while spring semester usually lasts from February till July. Exact starting and finishing dates of each semester are subject to BFSU academic calendar.

Degree Programs

Bachelor’s programs

Duration: 4 years. Students will be awarded diplomas upon successful completion of required courses, the thesis, and the oral defense of the thesis. Those who fulfil the requirements for bachelor’s degree will also be awarded a degree certificate.

Master’s programs

Duration: 2 or 3 years, depending on the major. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for master’s degree after acquiring all credits, finishing the thesis as well as the oral defense of the thesis.

PhD programs

Duration: 3 years. Students will be awarded diplomas and certificates for doctoral degree in the case of acquiring all credits, certain achievements in scientific research, and finishing the PhD dissertation as well as the oral defense of the thesis.

1. How long does each academic year usually last?

A．About 6 months.	B．About 5 months.
C．About 10 months.	D．About 12 months.

2. What do all degree programs have in common?

A．All programs need students to study for the same period of time.

B．Both Chinese and foreigners can apply for the degree programs.

C．All programs require students to fulfil an oral defense of the thesis.

D．Those who get diplomas must be awarded degree certificates.

3. What’s special about PhD programs?

A．Full-time PhD degree programs will be provided.

B．Students should study for three years to be qualified for the degree.

C．PhD programs enroll both liberal arts and science students.

D．Students should gain certain achievements in scientific research.