School of International Relations and Diplomacy (SIRD)
Programs for International Students
About SIRD
Founded in 2006, the School of International Relations and Diplomacy (SIRD) at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) consists of the Department of Diplomacy, the Department of International Politics, the Department of Political Science and Administration. At present, the school has 32 staff and faculty, including 9 professors and 8 associate professors. The school has about 600 students, including 160 international students from more than70 countries.
SIRD Highlights
1. Three-tier degree programs: bachelor (including double degree), master, and doctoral.
2. Master’s degrees in Chinese and Foreign Politics, International Relations, Political Science and Diplomacy.
3. Diplomacy a top ranked subfield among Chinese universities.
4. Cutting-edge research in China studies, diplomacy of major powers, relations between major powers, area studies, public diplomacy, and the United Nations and international organizations.
5. Immersion in Chinese culture
6. Scholarships to international applicants.
Documents Needed for Application
1. Copy of passport photo page and two recent photos (passport-size)
2. Application Form
3. Custody Release Form (please download, fill in and upload online)
4. Student Affirmation (please download, fill in, and upload online)
5. Scanned copy of guardian's ID card or passport photo page
6. Valid English Proficiency Certification: IELTS or TOEFL transcripts (for programs taught in English)
7. Valid Chinese Proficiency Certification: HSK transcript (for programs taught in Chinese)
8. Transcripts/Mark Sheets (Please provide original or validated copies. If the documents are written neither in Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation version should be submitted at the same time.)
9. Diploma or Degree certificate/Pre-graduation Certificate (Please provide validated copies. If the documents are written neither in Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation version should be submitted at the same time.)
10. Personal Statement
11. Two Letters of Recommendation (for applicants of post-graduate programs) from two tutors who must work at a university.
12. Resume (for applicants of post-graduate programs, in Chinese or the taught language of your program)
13. Study Plan (for applicants of post-graduate programs, 1500 words or over for master applicants/3000 words or over for doctor applicants, in Chinese or English)
14. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)
15. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）
16. School transfer certificate or School withdrawal certificate (for applicants currently studying for degrees in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.)
17. Recommendation letter and academic transcript from your current university (for applicants currently studying in a university in China. Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.)
Application Website: http://study.bfsu.edu.cn
Programs Taught in Chinese
Undergraduate Program |
Major |
Diplomacy |
Study Period |
4 years (academic study) |
Tuition (RMB/year) |
26000 |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
Application Deadline |
Spring: Dec 15th Autumn: June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early March/ Early September (please refer to Letter of Admission for specific dates) |
Enrollment Requirements |
1. High school certificate 2. HSK level 4 180 or above 3. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent level |
Degree Requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU, includingHSK level 5 180 or above[1] |
Postgraduate Program |
Program Level |
Master |
PhD |
Major |
1. International Relations 2. Political Science 3. Chinese and Foreign Politics 4. Diplomacy |
International Relations and Area Studies |
Study Period |
3 years |
3years |
Tuition (RMB/year) |
30000 |
34000 |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
Application Deadline |
June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific date) |
Enrollment Requirements |
Bachelor’s degree; HSK 5 210 or above or equivalent level; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent level／pass the English interview test organized by SIRD |
Master’s degree; HSK 6 or New HSK6 210 or above or equivalent level; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent level |
Degree Requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU, includingHSK level 6 180 or above[2]. |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU，includingHSK level 6 180 or above[2]. |
Non-degree Programs |
Major |
Diplomacy (Undergraduate level) |
Preparatory Program (basic Chinese courses) |
Study Period |
half year (one semester), one year |
half year (one semester), one year |
Tuition (RMB) |
13000/semester 26000/year |
13000/semester 26000/year |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
800 |
Application Deadline |
Spring: December 15th Autumn: June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early March/Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific dates) |
Enrollment Requirements |
high school certificate, HSK 4 |
high school certificate |
Graduation requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU |
Non-degree Programs |
Major |
(postgraduate level) 1.International Relations 2. Political Science 3. Chinese and Foreign Politics 4. Diplomacy |
Study Period |
half year (one semester), one year |
Tuition (RMB) |
15000/semester 30000/semester |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
Application Deadline |
June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific date) |
Enrollment Requirements |
Bachelor’s degree; HSK 5; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent level／pass the English interview test organized by SIRD |
Graduation requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU |
Programs Taught in English
BFSU-Keele Collaborative Undergraduate Program |
Major |
For BFSU: Diplomacy For Keele: International Governance and Public Policy |
Mode and Duration of study |
4 years full-time |
Tuition fee |
Tuition Fee for Year 1, 2, and 4 at BFSU: RMB 86,000/year* Tuition Fee for Year 3 at Keele: £14,320** |
Time of Enrollment |
Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific date) |
Application Deadline |
June 15th |
Enrollment Requirements |
High School Certificate, High School Transcripts/mark sheets ; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent level; HSK 4,Admission interview |
Location of study |
Years 1, 2 and 4: Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China Year 3: Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, UK |
Diploma and Titles awarded |
Students who meet the requirements of graduation and degree-granting will be awarded the Diploma of Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Regular Higher Education Certificate by BFSU, as well as the BA (Honors) in International Governance and Public Policy by Keele University. |
Application fee (RMB) |
800 |
Application deadline |
June 15th |
Degree Requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU, includingHSK level 4 180 or above[3]. |
Postgraduate Program |
Degree Programs |
Master |
PhD |
Major |
International Relations |
International Relations and Area Studies |
Study Period |
2 years |
3 years |
Tuition (RMB/year) |
40000 |
34000 |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
Application Deadline |
June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific date) |
Enrollment Requirements |
Bachelor’s degree ; IELTS 6.5 or equivalent level／pass the English interview test organized by SIRD |
1.Master’s degree; 2.IELTS 7.0 or equivalent level (If English is not applicant’s first language) |
Degree Requirements |
Requirements of graduation and degree-granting of BFSU, including HSK3 180 or above[4]. |
Non-degree Programs |
Major |
Diplomacy (undergraduate level) |
International Relations (postgraduate level) |
Study Period |
half year (one semester), 1 year |
half year (one semester), 1 year |
Tuition (RMB) |
13000/semester 26000/year |
20000/semester 40000/semester |
Application Fee (RMB) |
800 |
800 |
Application Deadline |
Spring: December 15th Autumn: June 15th |
Time of Enrollment |
Early March/Early September (please refer to Admission Notice for specific dates) |
Enrollment Requirements |
High School Certificate IELTS 5.5 or equivalent level |
Bachelor’s degree or above IELTS 6.5 or equivalent level／pass the English interview test organized by SIRD |
Graduation requirements |
SIRD’s requirements for program completion |
* The tuition fees payable for years 1, 2 and 4 of the program will be set by and subject to the terms of Beijing Foreign Studies University. The tuition fee for these years will be communicated to you by BFSU and you are responsible for paying the fees to BFSU when due.
** We reserve the right to increase fees in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount. Further information on fees can be found athttp://www.keele.ac.uk/studentfunding/tuitionfees/
[1] Undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs taught in Chinese are required to pass HSK Level 5 180 or aboveby the end of the third year.
[2] Master students enrolled in degree programs taught in Chinese (International Relations/Political Science/Chinese and Foreign Politics/Diplomacy), and doctor students are required to pass HSK Level 6 180 or above by the end of the first semester of the second year.
[3] Undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs taught in English are required to pass HSK Level 4 180 or aboveby the end of the third year.
[4] Master students enrolled in degree programs taught in English, and doctor students are required to pass HSK Level 3 180 or above by the end of the first semester of the second year.
Contact Information
Contact person: Miss Sun
Address:
Room 407, 1th Building, Domestic Building
Office of International Exchange and Cooperation
School of International Relations and Diplomacy
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing, 100089, P.R. China
TEL: +86 1088818536
Email: maysun0521@bfsu.cn
Application Website: http://study.bfsu.edu.cn
Web:https://sird.bfsu.edu.cn/
School of International Relations and Diplomacy (SIRD) Preparatory Program for International Students.pdf
