English and Intercultural Studies

Located Beijing and founded in 1941, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) is a key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China. It is the first institution specializing in foreign language studies. Among the more than 7,000 registered BFSU students, there are approximately 1,000 international students. To date, BFSU has established extensive academic partnerships with 320 universities and educational institutions in 65 countries and regions of the world. As the authority of foreign language teaching, BFSU will definitly prepare you a master of languages.

Program Focus

The department has graduates program at the Master's and Ph.D levels. The Master and Doctorate of Arts in English and Intercultural Studies are designed for those students who desire advanced training for careers that require interdisplinary knowledge and research. Strong comphasis is placed on theoretical and displinary and strict training in research methodology, and on strengthening students' English proficiency and broadening their scope of knowledge.

Drawing uping insights from political science, economics, sociology, history and communication theory, students will be capable of analyzing contemporary global issues, formulating intercultural perspectives, and exploring better solutions to today's complex and changing cross-cultural and transnational problems.

Program Outcomes

At the graduate level, students who major in English and Intercultural Studies will:

demonstration high English proficiency and intercultural communication competence;

possess strong professional skills with humanistic qualities, independent research capabilities and high self-motivation;

identify and critique relevant issues in the study of English language and intercultural contexts, applying theoretical and methodological knowledge to real world political, socioeconomic, cultural and literature date;

evaluate critically established knowledege and creatively apply it to novel, contemporary contexts in this globalizing world.

Career Prospects

Graduates are expected to be the leaders in the fields of teaching and research in academic institutions and organizations of foreign affairs, international communication, cross-cultural exchange and international trade and commerce.

International School of Business at Beijing Foreign Studies University was established to create a truly progressive business education program set on the basis of integrating an American business teaching model with a deep understanding of Asian cultures. Its campus, located in the capital of China, provides the perfect background for such a dynamic program, centering on Chinese businesses and their relationships with foreign countries.

 International School of Business offers students a most pertinent and unique combination of subjects, addressing contemporary Chinese business concerns, Chinese culture, Asian values and advanced Western and American business practice and management. Students are encouraged to develop themselves into responsible, ethical business leaders who solve contentious issues with a strong practical and theoretical grounding and cultural sensitivity. All class instruction and discussions of contemporary business issues are done in English, drawing on the vast knowledge and experience of our international faculty. In addition, an interactive and applied teaching model is followed in order to give students valuable practical experience in the real life.

Chinese helps students to understand the local culture and economic pattern better and to get rewarding internship and employment opportunities locally and abroad.
 

BFSU-Sol Bridge students enjoy the convenience of dormitories located on and nearby Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, a short walk away form classrooms and cafeterias. Our recently renovated dormitories are comfortable and clean. Students have the option of choosing among different styles and designs in accommodation and whether or not they prefer to share a room.

On-Campus Accommodation

Four dormitory buildings, located on the Beijing Foreign Studies University campus, are allocated for international students. They are the Guojiao Building on the east campus, the White Building, Building 6 and Building 7 on the west campus. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, television set, telephone, desk and chair, bed and bedding. High-speed Internet Facilities and services are available in dormitory rooms and are provided at a nominal charge.

Accommodation Fee

1.White Building

Double Room  RMB 40~50

Single Room  RMB 60~90

2.Guojiao Building

Double Room  RMB 70~110

Studio  RMB 260~300

Off-Campus Accommodation

The off-campus dormitory is located a 15 minute walk from the BFSU-SolBridge campus. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioner, heater, telephone, Internet access, a balcony, bed and bedding, desk and chair. The dormitory complex also houses a cafeteria, convenience store and a bank. Transportation is very convenient and a bus to campus, or elsewhere, stops right outside the dormitory gates.

Dormitory	Room Type	Fee	Conditions
Wanliu Building	Sharing:4 People	CNY 30/day	4 students share one room, bathroom
	Sharing: 2 People	CNY 55/day	2 students share one room, bathroom
	Single Room	CNY 110/day	Private room and bathroom

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.
If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Transcript of postgraduate school

5.Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.photocopy of awards certificate
If applicable

7.Personal statement

8.English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.