The Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students in China aims to encourage self-funded international students studying at the University to study diligently and devote themselves to rigorous research, so as to cultivate high-level talents who are excellent in both academic performance and moral character.

I. Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens;

2. Applicants must be friendly to China, have no criminal record, and abide by the laws and regulations of the Chinese Government as well as the rules and regulations of the University;

3. Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy, with good moral character and outstanding academic performance;

4. Age requirements: in principle, applicants for undergraduate scholarships shall not be older than 25; applicants for master’s scholarships shall not be older than 35; applicants for doctoral scholarships shall not be older than 40 (age calculated as of September 1 of the year of admission).

II. Scholarship Categories and Coverage

International students applying for undergraduate, master’s or doctoral programmes at the University may apply for this scholarship. The scholarship covers the tuition fee for the first academic year and comprehensive medical insurance. All other expenses shall be borne by the applicants themselves.

III. Application Procedure

1. Download and complete the attached form: Application Form for Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students in China (for New Students)

2. Log in to the Beijing Language and Culture University International Student Application System (https://apply.blcu.edu.cn), fill in the application information online, and upload the documents required for the programs applied for together with the completed Application Form for Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students in China (for New Students):

3. The scholarship shall be awarded, and a scholarship certificate issued, only after the applicant has been approved by the Scholarship Review Committee; applicants who are not awarded the scholarship shall study at their own expense.

4. If an applicant gives up studying at the University, the documents submitted and the application fee will not be refunded.

IV. Application Period and Announcement of Results

September intake: applications shall be submitted before June 15 of the year of admission, and the scholarship results will be announced between August and September.

V. Application Documents

1. Applicants for undergraduate programmes, please refer to: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/46/list.htm

2. Applicants for master’s and doctoral programmes, please refer to: https://admission.blcu.edu.cn/63/list.htm

Contact Information

Applicants for undergraduate programs: undergraduate@blcu.edu.cn

Applicants for master’s and doctoral programs: graduate@blcu.edu.cn

Office of International Students, Room 102, Block B, Comprehensive Building, Beijing Language and Culture University, No. 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Postal code: 100083

Tel: 86-10-82303086

Fax: 0086-10-82303087

E-mail: scholarship@blcu.edu.cn