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
Dual degree program

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

Entry Requirements

Tuition Fee/Year

(in RMB)

College of International Chinese Education

*Chinese LanguageChinese 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 LanguageChinese-English Bilingual

*Chinese LanguageEconomics 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.
2.Pass the written examinations (mathematics and logic) and interviews (mathematics, logic, and information technology).

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)