INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS

For more than half a century, Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU), located at the heart of Beijing’s higher education hub, has always been a leading liberal arts university in China with 12,000 students from all over the world in undergraduate, graduate and language trainning programs.

BLCU is home to advanced research and teaching in languages, cultures, arts and social sciences. From teaching Chinese language to speakers of other languages to international politics and business, BLCU brings ideas and brilliant minds together, inspiring global communications and exchanges with real impact today and in the future.

As home to world’s largest Chinese language program for international students, BLCU has trained about 200,000 international students from 183 countries and regions since its founding in 1962. BLCU embraces its connections to the world and encourages partnerships in language teaching and culture promotion. With overseas education centres and academic partnerships spanning the globe, BLCU is shaping the future of the world.

ABOUT BLCU

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ALUMNI ALL OVERTHE WORLD

BLCU boasts eight disciplines including literature, economics, law, engineering, history, education, management and art. BLCU now has one post-doctoral research station, 16 Ph.D. programs, 33 master degree programs, and 30 undergraduate programs. Among these programs, there is one national key discipline and ten Beijing key disciplines.

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DEGREE PROGRAMSAND

MAIN COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

International Politics■ UN Studies■ Chinese Diplomacy and Foreign ■ Relations■ Contemporary International Relations ■ Studies on Russian and Central Asian ■ Affairs■ Studies on International Organization ■ *International Economics and Trade ■ (taught in English)

Education of Politics■ Fundamentals of Marxism■ Sinicization of Marxism:Theory and ■ Practice■ Chinese and Foreign Ideological and ■ Political Management Studies

Curriculum Design and Language Teaching

■ Teaching Theories of TCSOL ■ Curriculum Design of TCSOL■ Learning Theories of TCSOL ■ Teaching Materials Studies of TCSOL■ Assessment Studies of TCSOL ■ Teaching Resources Studies of TCSOL■ Modernization of TCSOL

GRADUATE PROGRAMS2-3 years(Note: programs with * are 2 years programs.)

Basic Psychology■ Psychological Measurement ■ Cognition and Learning Disabilities■ Psychological Development in Children

*Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesNo divisional direction

Literature and Arts Studies■ Aesthetic Culture Studies Ancient ■ Chinese Literary Theories■ Aesthetics of Literature and Arts ■ Comparative Study of Chinese and ■ Western Literary Theories■ Aesthetics of Chinese Calligraphy and ■ Painting

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

■ Theoretical Linguistics ■ Sociolinguistics and Language Use■ Second Language Acquisition Studies ■ Language Testing■ Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language■ Linguistic Geography■ Language Information Processing ■ Grammar■ Lexical Semantics■ Computer-assisted Language Learning

Chinese Philology and Language Studies

■ Chinese Phonology■ Chinese Grammatology■ Chinese Grammar■ Chinese Lexicology■ Chinese Dialectology■ History of Chinese Language

Chinese Classical Literature

■ Chinese Literature in Pre-Qin and Han ■ Dynasties■ Chinese Literature in Wei, Jin, and ■ Northern and Southern Dynasties ■ Chinese Literature in Tang and Song ■ Dynasties■ Chinese Literature in Yuan, Ming and ■ Qing Dynasties■ History of Chinese Literary Criticism ■ Studies of Chinese Ancient Civilization■ Dynasties

Chinese Classical Textual Philology

■ Study of Ancient Chinese Literature and ■ Textual Documents■ Study of Ancient Chinese Linguistics ■ Textual Documents■ Study of Unearthed Textual Documents ■ Calligraphy Literature and Creation

Language Intelligence and Technology

■ Computational Linguistics

■ Language Engineering

■ Speech Engineering

■ Language Education Technology

Modern And Contemporary Chinese Literature

■ Modern Chinese Literature Studies ■ Contemporary Chinese Literature Studies■ Women’s Literature Studies

Comparative Literature and World Literature

■ Cross-cultural Study of Comparative ■ Literature■ Comparative Studies on Classic ■ Literature■ Studies on the Relation of East Asian ■ Literature■ Studies on Overseas Sinology ■ Chinese and Western Literary Theories ■ and Culture Studies ■ Interdisciplinary Study of Comparative

■ Literature

■ World Literature Studies

Languages and Literature of Chinese Minority

■ Cross-lingual Comparative Studies ■ Bilingual Studies■ Chinese Language Studies ■ Studies on written Languages of Chinese ■ Minority Nationalities ■ Studies on Literature of Chinese Minority ■ Nationalities■ Studies on Languages and Literature ■ around China

English

French

German

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

Russian

Arabic

Turkish

Japanese

Korean

Translation (Chinese-English/Chinese-French)

International Politics

Teaching Chinese as aForeign Language

Chinese Languageand Literature

Journalism

International Affairs andInternational Relations

Human ResourceManagement

Finance

Accountancy

International Economicsand Trade

Computer Scienceand Technology

Information Managementand Information System

Digital Media Technology

Musicology (international education and

communication of music)

Chinese Painting

Calligraphy

Special Education(speech and audition science)

Chinese Language Skills

· Comprehensive Chinese· Chinese Listening· Chinese Speaking· Chinese Reading· Chinese Writing· Chinese Pronunciation and Diction· Reading and Writing Chinese · Characters· Basic Journalistic Chinese · Audio-Visual Chinese News

Business Chinese

· Comprehensive Business Chinese· Business Negotiation in Chinese· Business Conversation in Chinese· Practice of International Trade · Practical Business Writing in Chinese· China’s Foreign Trade· Principles of Economics· Contemporary Chinese Economy· Economic Research

Bilingual Studies and Translation

· English-Chinese Translation · Korean-Chinese Translation and · Interpreting· Korean-Chinese Simultaneous · Interpretation· Russian-Chinese Translation· Advanced Comprehensive English· English Listening and Speaking

Chinese Studies

· Chinese History· Chinese Human Geography· Facts about Modern China· Chinese Literature· Chinese Philosophy· History of Cultural Exchange between · China and Other Countries· Selected Readings of Analects of · Confucius· Chinese Folk Culture· Chinese Film Appreciation

Teaching Chinese toSpeakers of Other Languages

Chinese Language

■ Chinese Language

■ Business Chinese

■ Chinese/English Bilingual Studies

■ Korean-Chinese Translation

Main Courses:

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Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages

· Advanced Comprehensive Chinese · Seminar:Topics in Chinese Culture· Modern Chinese Vocabulary· Modern Chinese Grammar· Chinese Language Teaching: · Theory and Practice· Chinese Cultural Experience· Modern Chinese Rhetoric· Teaching Chinese Pronunciation and · Characters · Teaching Chinese Vocabulary and · Grammar

· Modern Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation· Introduction to Modern Chinese Characters· Chinese Words and Idioms· Selected Chinese Set Phrases· Business Chinese Reading· Selected Reading of Economic Review· Economic Laws: Principle and · Practice· Introduction to the Global Economy· English Lectures on Chinese Culture· Chinese Art History· Topics on Modern China· Korean Students’ Typical Chinese · Grammar Problems· Computer Applications· T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Traditional Chinese Shadow Boxing)· Calligraphy· Language Practicum

Selective Courses:

*Language Policy and Language PlanningNo divisional direction

Language Pathology

■ Language Disorders and Neural ■ Linguistics ■ Language Therapy and Rehabilitation■ Clinical Phonetics ■ Autism Spectrum Disorders■ Hearing Speech Disorder ■ Communication Assistant Devices and ■ Electronic Engineering

Specialized History Studies■ Chinese Intellectual History ■ History of Cultural Exchange between ■ China and Other Countries■ Chinese Art History■ History of Early Chinese Civilization

4 years, for international students only

Note: The aforementioned courses are offered to students of all programs and majors.

4 years, for both Chinese and international students

Chinese Language

Business■ Business Chinese Conversation

■ Economic News Reading

■ Chinese Human Geography

■ Facts about Modern China

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■ News Listening

■ Chinese Culture

■ Computerized Chinese Editing

* English-Chinese Translation

*English-Chinese Interpreting

*Japanese-Chinese Translation

*Japanese -Chinese Interpreting

*French-Chinese Translation

*French-Chinese Interpreting

*German-Chinese Translation

*German-Chinese Interpreting

*Korean-Chinese Translation

*Korean-Chinese Interpreting

*Spanish-Chinese Translation

*Spanish-Chinese Interpreting

*Arabic-Chinese Translation

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS2-3 years(Note: programs with * are 2 years programs.)

English Language and Literature

■ British Literature■ American Literature■ Western Literary Theories■ Western Culture Studies■ Comparative Studies of Chinese and ■ Western Literature

French Language and Literature

■ French Literature ■ French Linguistics■ Cultures of French-Speaking Countries

German Language and Literature

■ German Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

■ Japanese Linguistics ■ Japanese Literature ■ Japanese Culture ■ Japanese Education System

Spanish Language and Literature

■ Spanish Language and Literature

Arabic Language and Literature

■ Arabic Language and Culture ■ Arabic Literature■ Studies on Arabic Countries and Regions

European Languages and Literature

■ Italian Language, Literature, and Culture

Asian and African Languages and Literature

■ Korean Language and Literature

Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

■ Theoretical Linguistics ■ Applied Linguistics

Translatology■ Translatology-English ■ Translatology-French■ Translatology-Arabic ■ Translatology-Japanese

National and Regional StudiesNo divisional direction

Computer System Architecture

■ Embedded Speech Processing ■ Computer System Architecture and ■ Cyber Security■ Computer System and

Computer Software and Theories

■ Data Mining■ Pattern Recognition■ Formal Semantics

Computer Science and Technology

■ Natural Language Processing ■ Voice Information Processing■ Graphic Image Processing■ Information System■ Database Technologies■ Financial Information Technology■ Technologies of Language Teaching ■ Financial Statistics and Data Analysis■ Accounting Information System

*Software Engineering

■ Computer System Structure and ■ Network Security■ Computer System and Design■ Data Mining ■ Pattern Recognition■ Natural Language Processing■ Speech Signal Processing■ Information System ■ Digital Media■ Database Technology ■ Language Education Technology■ Financial InformationTechnology

*Accounting

No divisional direction

Literature and Arts Studies■ Criticism History and Cultural Studies ■ Confucianism and Traditional Chinese ■ Aesthetical Culture

PHD PROGRAMS3 years

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

■ Language Resources Research ■ Sociolinguistics and Language Use■ Chinese Syntactic Semantics Studies ■ TCSOL and Chinese Lexical Studies■ Grammar and Semantics■ Business Chinese Teaching■ Study of Acquisition of Chinese as a ■ Second Language■ Language Acquisition and Language ■ Pathology■ Second Language Education Technology ■ Interlanguage Research and Resource ■ Construction■ Language Testing■ Cross Language Comparison■ Altai Language Studies■ Contrastive Study of Chinese and foreign ■ languages and its application

Chinese Philology■ Chinese Dialectology■ Ancient Chinese Characters and ■ Lexical History■ Chinese Exegetics and Historical ■ Lexicology■ Chinese Palaeography■ Chinese Syntax and Semantics ■ Chinese Character Study■ Chinese Grammar History ■ Chinese Phonetics History

Chinese Classical Textual Philology

■ Study of Language in Unearthed ■ Textual Documents■ Ancient Chinese Linguistics Documents■ Calligraphy Literature Calligraphy ■ History

Classic Chinese Literature

■ Chinese Poetics and Poetic Arts in Wei, ■ Jin, Tang and Song Dynasties■ Literature and Textual Documents ■ in Pre-Qin, Han, Wei, Jin, Northern and ■ Southern Dynasties■ Ancient Chinese Literature and ■ Aesthetical Culture■ Chinese Literature in Yuan, Ming, and ■ Qing Dynasties■ Chinese Literature in Ming and Qing ■ Dynasties

Modern And Contemporary Chinese Literature

■ Modern and Contemporary Chinese■ Literature and Gender Culture ■ Contemporary Chinese Literature■ Modern Chinese Literary Thoughts and ■ Research on Writers and Works ■ Modern Chinese Writers and Cross ■ Cultural Studies

Comparative Literature and World Literature

■ Comparative Aesthetics and Cross-■ Cultural Studies■ Eastern Asian Literature Relation and ■ Overseas China Studies■ Eastern and Western Cultural Theories ■ and Religious Studies■ Western Literature Classics and ■ Comparative Literature

English Language and Literature

■ British and American Literature ■ Comparison between English and Chinese

Asian and African Languages and Literature

■ Japanese Literature and Culture ■ Comparative Linguistics and Korean ■ Lexical Studies

Translatology■ Translation Theories and Practice ■ Translatology

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

2 years

Language Policy and Language Planning

■ Middle East Studies

National and Regional Studies■ Language Policy and Language Planning

Language Intelligence and Technology

■ Speech Acquisition and Intelligent ■ Technology■ Language and Visual Media Technology■ Language Education Technology ■ Language Information Processing■ Language Data Mining

Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

■ Chinese Grammar Theory and Its ■ Application■ Chinese Learning and Cognition■ Research on Chinese Phonetics and ■ Phonetics Teaching■ Chinese Teaching and Cultural ■ Communication■ Chinese Discourse Analysis and its ■ Application■ Language and Culture Studies■ Overseas Chinese Education■ Teaching Materials in TCSOL■ Syntax and Semantics and its Application

Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

■ Syntax■ Semantics

European Languages and Literature

■ French Linguistics

Society■ Basic Journalistic Chinese

■ Topical Conversation

■ Chinese Human Geography

■ Facts about Modern China

■ (Society)

■ News Listening

■ Chinese Culture

■ Computerized Chinese Editing

Tourism■ Chinese Human Geography

■ Chinese Culture

■ Cultural Exchange between

■ China and Other Countries

■ Listening to Chinese Live

■ Audio-Visual and Spoken

■ Chinese

■ Topical Conversation

■ Computerized Chinese Editing

Secretarial Skills■ Practical Grammar Analysis

■ Basic Chinese Writing

■ Basic Journalistic Chinese

■ Chinese Reading

■ Audio-Visual and Spoken

■ Chinese

■ Chinese Culture

■ Computerized Chinese Editing

NON-DEGREETRAINING PROGRAMS

■ Single Semester Courses ( 20 class hours per week)Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)Level E/F(Advanced)Note: Apart from the required courses listed above, selective courses including Intermediate Business Chinese Reading, Chinese Writing, Proverbs and Allusions in Historical Stories, Chinese Film Appreciation, and HSK Test Preparation and Practice are available for Level D students; Advanced Business Chinese Reading, Introduction to Classical Chinese, Contemporary Literature and Facts about Modern China are available for Level E/F students.

Comprehensive Speaking Listening Daily ChineseComprehensive Speaking Listening Practical ChineseComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Business ConversationComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Comprehensive Speaking Audio-Visual and Speaking

■ ElementaryElementary Chinese; Elementary Listening and Speaking; Elementary Reading and Writing; Chinese Characters; Chinese Phonetics; Chinese Speaking; Practical Chinese Grammar■ IntermediateIntermediate Chinese; Intermediate Listening and Speaking; Economic Newspaper Reading; Basic Journalistic Chinese; Business Chinese Conversation; Practical Chinese Grammar; Usage of Chinese Words; Basic Chinese Writing; News Listening; Topical Conversation; Chinese Human Geography; Chinese Culture; Basic Translation■ AdvancedAdvanced Chinese; Advanced Chinese Speaking; Chinese Newspaper Reading; Business Case Study; Advanced Business Chinese; Facts about Modern China; Hot Topics in China; Classical Chinese; Chinese Rhetoric; Chinese Writing; Modern And Contemporary Chinese Literature Appreciation Chinese Idiomatic Phrases; Topics on Chinese Civilization; Cultural Exchange between China and Other Countries; Translation

■ Preparatory Essential Chinese CoursePreparatory Comprehensive Chinese/Listening/Reading and Writing; Practical Simulated Communication; Chinese Standard Pronunciation; Chinese Grammar/Vocabulary ; Computer Application in Chinese ■ Preparatory Specialized Chinese CourseLiterature Program: Specialized Chinese –Comprehensive/Listening and Speaking/Reading and WritingBusiness and Economics program: Business Chinese – Comprehensive Course/Extensive Reading; Preparatory Mathematics ■ Test Preparatory CourseHSK Test Taking Skills; HSK Vocabulary; HSK Modular Training ; HSK Stimulated Practices ■ Instructions on College Entrance ExamsIntroduction to China; Introduction to Chinese Colleges; Application for Good Universities – Application Procedure and Practical Application Strategies; Instructions on Academic Development

Candidates can choose subjects offered in the Masters and PhD programs and conduct specialized researches.

Based on the needs of learners and duration of studies, the following courses can be arranged in a customized curriculum. Courses include: Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, History of Chinese Literature, Chinese Theatre Arts, Chinese Folk Customs, Chinese Contemporary Economy, Facts about China, Survey of Chinese Society, Chinese Tourist Geography, Chinese Garden Architecture, Cultural Exchange between China and Other Countries, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Chinese Martial Art.

Short-term Regular Chinese Language Training Programsone semester or less01

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■ 12 Week Courses ( 20 class hours per week)Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)Level E/F(Advanced)

Comprehensive Speaking Listening Comprehensive Speaking Listening Comprehensive Speaking Listening ReadingComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Comprehensive Speaking Audio-Visual and Speaking

■ 4/5/6/8 Week Courses (20 class hours per week)Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)Level E/F(Advanced)

Speaking: Learning and Practice SpeakingIntensive Practice (Beginner and Refresher)Elementary Chinese: Learning and Practice Elementary Chinese:Intensive PracticeSpeaking Listening ReadingSpeaking Listening Reading Speaking News Reading News Audio-Visual and Speaking

■ Single Semester Courses (30 class hours per week)Level A(Very Beginner)

Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)Level E/F(Advanced)

Note: Apart from the required courses listed above, selective courses including Reading and Writing Chinese Characters, Listening and Conversation, Chinese Phonetic Sounds are available for Level A students; E-commerce, Communication on Selected Topics, Elementary/Advanced Idioms, Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Business Conversation, Crash Course for HSK Test Level IV/V, Ancient Chinese and Chinese Films are available for Level B/C/D students.

Elementary Lecture Elementary Drill Elementary Listening Elementary Reading and Writing Elementary Communication Language PracticeComprehensive Speaking Listening Language PracticeComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Language PracticeComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Audio-Visual and Speaking Language Practice Comprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Audio-Visual and Speaking Language Practice Comprehensive Speaking Reading Applied Writing News Audio-Visual and Speaking Chinese History Classical Chinese Language Practice

Short-term Intensive Chinese Language Training Programsone semester or less02

■ 12 Week Courses (30 class hours per week)Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)Level E/F(Advanced)

Comprehensive Speaking Listening Language PracticeComprehensive Speaking Listening Language PracticeComprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Language Practice Comprehensive Speaking Listening Reading Language Practice Comprehensive Speaking Audio-Visual and Speaking Language Practice

■ 4 Week Courses (30 class hours per week)Level A(Beginner) Level B(Elementary)Level C(Pre-intermediate)Level D(Intermediate)

Speaking: Learning and Practice Speaking: Intensive Practice Communication on Selected Topics Listening Elementary Chinese: Learning and Practice Elementary Chinese: Intensive PracticeSpeaking Listening Reading Idioms Applied WritingSpeaking Listening Reading Idioms Applied Writing

Regular Chinese Language Programone or two years03

Preparatory Educationone year04

Short-term Program for Chinese Language and Cultural Studiesgroup application only06

Advanced Research Programone or two years05

● Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)● Confucius Institute Scholarship (CIS)

● Beijing Government International Student Scholarship ● BLCU International Student Scholarship

● BLCU Huaxia Scholarship● BLCU Ping’an Scholarship

For more information, please go to the official website of BLCU: http://admission.blcu.edu.cn.

1. College Certificate ProgramApplicant should be a senior high school graduate or with equivalent schooling in the age bracket of 18-50.2. B.A. ProgramApplicant should be a senior high school graduate or with equivalent schooling in the age bracket of 18-50. HSK5 is required for programs designed for both international students and Chinese students.3. M.A. ProgramApplicant should be under 40 years old and have acquired a Bachelor's degree or evidence of its equivalent. HSK Level 5 certificate is required.4. Ph.D. ProgramApplicant should be under 45 years old, and have a Master's degree or equivalent. HSK Level 6 certificate is required.5. Advanced Visiting Scholar ProgramThe applicant should be under 50 years old and have a Master's degree or equivalent, with the goal of pursuing further research in a specialized subject.6. Refresher Program (1 or 2 years)The applicant should have finished at least two years of university education or equivalent schooling and be in the age bracket of 18-50.7. Language Learners ProgramThe applicant should be a senior high school graduate in the age bracket of 18-50.8. Short Term Refresher ProgramThe applicant should be a senior high school graduate in the age bracket of 18-60.9. Teachers Training ProgramThe applicant should have a B.A. degree, and be currently teaching or intending to teach Chinese as a second language.

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BLCU has adopted a flexible credits system. Undergraduate students majoring in Chinese Language are a l lowed to choose a second degree (or major) , e.g. International Economics and Trade, after two years of study. As long as they complete the required credits, they will earn double degrees or double majors.

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Studying in a Third CountryBLCU has formed partnership with more than 321 universities and educational institutes of 58 countries, and has co-established joint programs with over 50 universities from around 20 countries including US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, Australia, Netherland, Japan and South Korea. This partnership makes it possible for the degree students to go to the third country to study relevant courses and earn transferable credits. BLCU organizes various Study Abroad programs during summer and winter holidays. These programs provide all the students with an opportunity to study in famous universities and colleges in US, UK, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and other countries, and experience their diversified cultures.

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Global BLCUBLCU has co-founded 18 Confucius Institutes and a Confucius Classroom around the world, and established three overseas Chinese language centers in Japan, South Korea and Thailand respectively. These overseas institutions offer not only Chinese language courses to local students, but also various kinds of scholarships supporting the students to come to BLCU for further study.

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You Are the Next Chinese Star

BLCU encourages its international students to take part in various Chinese language competit ions and talent shows, such as the Chinese Bridge, CCTV Chinese Star C o m p e t i t i o n , C h i n e s e d e b a te co n te st , interpreting contests, singing competitions and festivals of international culture, and has reaped quite a number of champions in various Chinese language contests. Many of the contesters have now become household names in China.

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Field Trips in China Field trip is an important part of BLCU curriculum for international students, through which students can have a better understanding of China and its colorful and diversified cultures. some of the most popular destinations are Gengma Autonomous County of Dai and Wa ethnic minorities in South China’s Yunnan province, National Museum of Chinese Writing, Chenjiagou, the birthplace of Tai-chi, Laoshe Teahouse, Geely Auto Company, Yuan Longping Rice Research Institute and “Project Hope” primary schools in Sichuan province. Besides, BLCU has several language training and practicing programs with institutions in Beijing and other cities, such as Guild Hall of Hunan and Guangxi Province, and Language Museum in Anyang City.

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Thanks to the close relationship with Embassies, MNCs, Confucius Institutes and other platforms, BLCU is able to offer its students, via its career center and on-line job information plateform, a large number of internship opportunities in TV stations, publishing houses, exhibition companies, as well as primary and secondary schools. Those opportunities cover jobs in the area of language teaching, finance and banking, IT, media, translation, and tourism.

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STUDYING IN BLCUEXPLORING LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES

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BLCU is located in Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, covering an area of 38 hectares and boasting a quiet and comfortable garden-like environment.

The university is fully equipped with advanced teaching facilities. All the classrooms are air-conditioned and installed with infrared listening systems and multimedia devices. Language labs, sound labs, multi-functional classrooms and simultaneous interpretation classrooms are all available for students’ use.

Students’ dorms on-campus are clean and tidy, offering several types of single room and twin room to international students. The newly-constructed building complex has an auditorium which can hold up to 1,000 people. Students have access to a wide variety of foods on campus, such as Chinese, western, Japanese, Korean, South-east Asian, and Muslim (halal) food.

There are a range of sport venues including a football field, basketball courts, volleyball courts and tennis courts. The sports center contains an indoor swimming pool, several badminton courts, ping-pong rooms, bowling rooms and a fitness center.

Heal th center, ICBC branch, post o f f i ce , supermarkets, laundry stores can also be found on campus.

BLCU is at the hub of Wudaokou district. It is closely connected to other parts of the city by subway Line 13 and Line 15, and Bus 307、311、331、375、398、429、508、562、86. A taxi ride from the University to Beijing Capital International Airport only takes about 50 minutes.

Building Complex

Wudaokou District

Canteen

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Swimming Pool

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Football Field

Fitness Center

Library

Conference Center

Korean Cuisine Bank

Muslim Restaurant

Japanese Cuisine

Health Center Cafe

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BLCU CAMPUS MAP

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ACCOMMODATION

Room type Rates (CNY ) Facilities

Single room

Double room

145—150RMB/day

75—80RMB/day/bed

50—65RMB/day/bed

TV, phone (phone bill not included), Internet access (fee not included), air-conditioner, refrigerator, bathroom, closet, etc.

TV, phone (phone bill not included), Internet access (fee not included), air-conditioner, refrigerator, public toilet and bathroom, etc.

Accommodation Rates (CNY) Facilities

Standard Single Room

Luxury Double Room

150 － 248 RMB/day

358-458 RMB/day

TV, phone (Phone bill not included), Internet access (fee not included), air-conditioner, refrigerator, bathroom, closet.

Submit Application Documents

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Receive “Admission Notice” and “Visa Application Form for Study in China”

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Book Accommodation

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Register at BLCU

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ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE

There are 3 ways to apply for programs in BLCU:

1. Applying online(http://admission.blcu.edu.cn).

2. Visiting the international student admissions office to hand in the required materials in Office 101, South Wing of the Main Building.

3. E-mailing the application forms to the international student admissions office. See “contact us” for more information about our e-mails.

Students Dormitory Service Center Tel:0086-10-82303300/82303752E-mail: zhusu1@blcu.edu.cn

Conference Centre (Hotel-style rooms) Tel:0086-10-82303778,E-mail: hyzx2002@blcu.edu.cn

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Address: The Admission Office for Foreign Students, Beijing Language and Culture University, 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P. R. China,

Postal code: 100083

Tel: 0086-10-823039510086-10-823030880086-10-82303086

Fax:0086-10-82303087

E-mail Address: zhaosh1@blcu.edu.cn (Language: English, For European, African, and Oceania applicants)zhaosh2@blcu.edu.cn (Language: English, For Southeast Asian, North and South American applicants)zhaosh3@blcu.edu.cn (Language: English & Chinese, For Special Programs, Masters and PhD Programs applicants)zhaosh4@blcu.edu.cn (Language: Korean and Japanese, For Korean and Japanese applicants)zhaosh5@blcu.edu.cn (Language: English, for Scholarship students and other Asian applicants)

Website: http://admission.blcu.edu.cn (Language: 中文、English、Français、Español、Русский、日本語、한국어、اللغة العربية)

Programs Annual Tuition (RMB)/person Starts from Degree Programs

Associate Degree programB.A (Chinese Language)B.A (Bilingual program in Chinese Major)B.A.(Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Musicology) B.AM.AM.A (Literature and Art Studies-Chinese Calligraphy and Painting)Ph.D

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Language learner and refresher programPreparatory programAdvanced visiting scholar programRegular Single Semester Program(20h/wk)Intensive Single Semester Program(30h/wk)Regular 12-week Program(20h/wk)Intensive 12-week Program(30h/wk)Regular 8-week Program(20h/wk)Regular 6-week Program(20h/wk)Regular 5-week Program(20h/wk)Regular 4-week Program(20h/wk)

Intensive 4-week Program(30hrs/wk)Study Tour in Beijing

Training Programs for Teachers

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