Application Guide for Undergraduate Students of Beijing Language and Culture University
I. Application Eligibility
1. Having high school diploma or equivalent;
2. Age: 18 to 55 years old. If under 18, the applicant must have the consent of school and provide relevant documents such as a notary certificate of guardianship;
3. Non-Chinese citizens holding foreign ordinary passports;
*If both or one parent of the applicant is a Chinese citizen and settled in a foreign country, and the applicant (without Chinese nationality) has a foreign nationality at birth, should have held a valid foreign passport or foreign nationality certificate for at least 4 years and have a record of actual residence in a foreign country for at least 2 years within the last 4 years (until April 30 of the enrollment year) (actual residence in a foreign country for 9 months in a year can be counted as one year, based on entry and exit stamps).
*Residents of China's mainland, Hong Kong region, Macau region and Taiwan region who have immigrated and acquired foreign nationality should also meet the requirements above when applying for undergraduate studies at BLCU as international students.
(For more details, please refer to http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html released by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China)
II. Application Dates
Majors with * symbol enrollment available in March and September; other majors enrollment available in September.
If enrolled in March 2026, deadline of application: January 12, 2026.
If enrolled in September 2025, deadline of application: JUNE 30, 2026.
III. Majors and Entry Requirements
1.Special Program - English taught program | |||
Faculty | Major | Entry Requirements | Tuition Fee/Year (in RMB) |
Business School | Finance (Taught in English) | 1.English language requirements:IELTS 5.5 overall and above (with no less than 5.5 in each component)/TOEFL 80/ TOEIC 650. 2.Pass the interview. | 39000 |
International Economics and Trade (Taught in English) | |||
School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences | Special Education (Speech and Hearing science) | 1.English language requirements:IELTS 5.5 overall and above (with no less than 5.5 in each component)/TOEFL 80/ TOEIC 650. 2.Pass the interview. | |
College of Sinology and Chinese Studies | Sinology | English language requirements:IELTS 6.5 overall and above /TOEFL 90 | |
2.Special Program - Dual degree program and Joint Program | |||
Chinese Language(Chinese-Japanese Bilingual) | BLCU Tokyo campus | Chinese language requirements:HSK(Level-4)180 overall and above. | BLCU Beijing campus 25,800 yuan/year; BLCU Tokyo campus 1,000,000 yen/year |
Chinese+Artificial Intelligence | USTB | Chinese language requirements: HSK(level-4)180 overall and above with no less than 60 in each component of the HSK test; | Beijing Language and Culture University 25,800 yuan/year ; University of Science and Technology Beijing 23300 yuan/year |
Chinese+Art Management 【Dual degree program】 | NACTA | Beijing Language and Culture University 25,800 yuan/year ; National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts 35,000 yuan/year | |
Chinese+Cultural Industry Management 【Dual degree program】 |
3. Programs for International Students Only | |||
Faculty | Major | Tuition Fee/Year (in RMB) | |
College of International Chinese Education | *Chinese Language(Chinese Language) | Chinese Language Requirements: HSK4, overall score: 180 or above; Translation(Korean-Chinese) also needs Korean Language Proficiency Test TOPIK Level 3 or above / Native Korean Speaker | 25800 |
*Chinese Language(Chinese-English Bilingual) | |||
*Chinese Language(Economics and Trade) | |||
*International Chinese Language Education | |||
*Translation (English-Chinese/ Korean-Chinese) | |||
*Translationlocalization | |||
*International Organizations and Global Governance | |||
*Communication Studies | |||
*Chinese Language and Culture | |||
*Chinese Language Education | |||
*Elementary Education | |||
College of Applied Chinese | International Economics and Trade | Chinese Language Requirements: HSK4, overall score: 180 or above | |
Linguistic Intelligence and Technology | |||
4. Programs for Both Chinese Students and International Students | |||
Faculty (Schools & Departments) | Major | Entry Requirements | Tuition Fee/Year (in RMB) |
School of International Politics and Communication | International Politics | 1.Chinese language requirements:HSK(level-5) 200 overall and above with no less than 60 in each component of the HSK test; 2.Pass the interview (Interviewcontent: comprehensive Chinese and basic knowledge of the corresponding major) | 25800 |
International Affairs and International Relations | |||
Journalism | |||
Internet and New Media | |||
Business School | Economics (Economic and Financial Statistics and Analysis) | 1.Chinese language requirements:HSK(Level-5) 180 overall and above. 2.Pass the written examinations and interviews | 25800 |
Accounting (Digital and Intelligent Accounting) | |||
Big Data Management and Application | |||
Digital Economy | |||
School of English and Advanced Translation | English | 1.Chinese language requirements: HSK(Level-5) 180 overall and above. 2.English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 /TOEFL 90 overall and above. | 27600 |
Business English | |||
English (bilingual English-Spanish program) | |||
School of Psychology | Psychology (Brain Science and Intelligent Engineering) | Chinese language requirements: HSK(Level-5) 180 overall and above. | 25800 |
School of Information Science | Computer Science and Technology | 1.Chinese language requirements: HSK(Level-5) 180 overall and above. | 25800 |
Digital Media Technology | |||
Data Science and Big Data Technology | |||
Artificial Intelligence |
IV. Application Materials
1. Applicant's passport information page
2. Certificate of high school diploma and academic transcript of all semesters (Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.)
* Prospective diploma recipients must submit original pre-graduation letter issued by their current school to prove the current student status and expected graduation date. Once admitted, applicants must resubmit the graduation certificate and degree certificate before registration. If the documents required cannot be provided on schedule, the admission qualification will be canceled.
3. HSK certificate
4. Letter of Recommendation (written in Chinese or English with no fixed formats. Please let the reference sign in person,and attach valid contact information);
5. The registration fee 800 RMB, which must be paid online by International Student Application System. This expense is non-refundable.
6. Scan of guarantor’ valid credentials (Passport, ID card, etc.; if the guarantor is a foreigner in China, their valid visa in China will also be required).
7. Non-criminal record report;
8. Photo;
9. Other materials required by corresponding majors.
V. Application Procedures
1. Log in the International Student Application System of BLCU, http://apply.blcu.edu.cn, fill out the application information online, and upload all application materials;
2. BLCU will review each applicant’s materials in the system and contact applicants by phone or email. Please make sure that the phone number on the application form works, and the email address is correct;
3. Students will receive admission results via email and the acceptance notice and other materials. Please make sure that the acceptance address on the application form is correct.
VI. Contacts
Office of International Student Admissions and Affairs, Beijing Language and Culture University.
Room B102, Administration Building, Beijing Language and Culture University, 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R. China.
Postal code: 100083
Tel: 86-10- 82303951/60303086/82303086
E-mail:
cn@blcu.edu.cn (Chinese)
en@blcu.edu.cn (English)
pro-shao@blcu.edu.cn (Cooperation Consultation)