History

School of Arabic Studies was first established as the Arabic Language Program in China Foreign Affairs University in 1958. In 1962, the Arabic Language Program was merged into Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) as one part of the Asian-African Language Department. In 1981, the Arabic Language Program was separated from the Department, becoming the Arabic Department. In 2015, the Arabic Department was renamed the School of Arabic Studies. The School started to offer China’s first master degree and doctor degree for Arabic Language and Literature in 1981 and 1986 respectively. In 1992, it was approved to set up postdoctoral programs in BFSU. Its Arabic program was listed as a key discipline in Beijing in 2002. Its teaching faculty was granted the excellent teaching team of Beijing in 2008. In 2019, the School was listed as a national first-class undergraduate program and municipal first-class program in Beijing.

The School has three teaching levels of bachelor, master, and doctor with postdoctoral programs receiving doctoral graduates both from home and abroad every year. The School provides 4-year undergraduate programs, 2 or 3 years of master’s programs, and 4-year doctoral programs. The academic programs include Arabic Language & Translation, Arabic Literature, Regional Studies of the Arab World, Arabic Interpretation (Simultaneous Interpreting included), and so forth.

Teaching Faculty

School of Arabic Studies has 16 teachers, with a reasonable structure in age and academic relationship and a high level of academic qualifications. Among them, there are 4 professors, 4 associate professors, and 8 lecturers. 14 teachers have doctoral degrees.

General Students

Major

Arabic, Translation

Course Duration

0.5 to 1 year

Admission Requirements

1． Over 18 years of age

2． High school diploma

3． New HSK level 5 (score 180+) or above

Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form

2. Custody release form (Please download online, fill in and upload.)

3. Student Affirmations (Please download, fill in and upload.)

4. Copy of guardian’s ID card or passport photo page

5. Copy of passport photo page, and 3 two-inch photos

6. One photocopy of valid HSK Certificate

7. One photocopy of graduation certificate / pre-graduation certificate and transcripts from the educational institution attended (validated copies If the documents are written in neither Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.)

8. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)

9. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）

10. 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”.)

Advanced Students

Major

“Translation Theory and Practice” advanced training program, Chinese-Arabic

Course Duration

0.5 to 1 year

Admission Requirements

1. Doctor’s degree

2. New HSK level 5 (score 210+) or above

Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form

2. Custody release form (Please download, fill in and upload.)

3. Student Affirmations (Please download, fill in and upload.)

4. Copy of guardian’s ID photo page of passport

5. Copy of passport photo page, and 3 two-inch photos

6. One photocopy of valid HSK Certificate

7. One photocopy of graduation certificate / pre-graduation certificate and transcripts from educational institution attended (validated copies If the documents are written in neither Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.)

8. Two letters of recommendation from two former professors

9. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)

10. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）

11. 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”.)

Undergraduate Program

Major

Arabic

Course Duration

4 years

Admission Requirements

1. Over 18 years old

2. High school diploma

3. HSK level 6 (score 180+) or above

Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form

2. Custody release form (Please download online, fill in and upload.)

3. Student Affirmations (Please download, fill in and upload.)

4. Copy of passport photo page and 3 two-inch photos

5. Copy of guardian’s ID card or photo page of passport

6. One photocopy of graduation certificate / pre-graduation certificate and transcripts from the educational institution attended (validated copies If the documents are written in neither Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.)

7. One photocopy of valid HSK Certificate

8. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)

9. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）

10. 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”.)

11. 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”.)

Master’s Program

Major

1. Arabic Language & Translation

2. Arabic Literature

3. Regional Studies of the Arab World

4. Arabic Interpretation

5. Arabic Translation

Course Duration

2 years for MTI, 3 years for others

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher

2. HSK level 6 (score 180+) or above

Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form

2. Custody release form (Please download online, fill in and upload.)

3. Student Affirmations (Please download, fill in and upload.)

4. Copy of passport photo page and 3 two-inch photos

5. Copy of guardian’s ID card or photo page of passport

6. One photocopy of graduation certificate/pre-graduation certificate and transcripts from the last school or educational institution (validated copies If the documents are written in neither Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.)

7. One photocopy of valid HSK Certificate

8. Personal Resume (in Chinese)

9. Two letters of recommendation from two former associate professors/professors or with similar qualifications

10. A detailed research plan (1500 words or above, in Chinese or the taught language of your program)

11. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)

12. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）

13. 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”.)

14. 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”.)

Doctoral Programs

Major

1. Arabic Literature Study

2. Regional Studies of the Arab World

Course Duration

4 years

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher

Application Materials

1. Completed Application Form

2. Custody release form (Please download online, fill in and upload.)

3. Student Affirmations (Please download, fill in and upload.)

4. Copy of passport photo page and 3 two-inch photos

5. Copy of guardian’s ID card or photo page of passport

6. One photocopy of graduation certificate/pre-graduation certificate and transcripts from the last school or educational institution (validated copies If the documents are written in neither Chinese nor English, a Chinese or English translation should be submitted at the same time.)

7. One photocopy of valid HSK Certificate

8. Personal Resume (in Chinese)

9. Two letters of recommendation from two former associate professors/professors or with similar qualifications

10. A detailed research plan (3000 words or above, in English or the taught language of your program)

11. Visa page (for applicants currently studying in a university in China)

12. Study certificate（for applicants currently studying in a university in China Please upload to the file entitled “other attachment”.）

13. 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”.)

14. 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 Deadline

31^st of May each year

Website

http://arab.bfsu.edu.cn/

Contact Person

Prof. Wu Minyan

Contact

Email:wuminyan@bfsu.edu.cn Tel:88816328