I.RegistrationTime

8:30 am-11:30 am, and 1:30 pm-4:30 pm, February 28 to March 1, 2024

II.RegistrationSite

Student Service Center, F/1, East Campus, Beijing Foreign Studies University

III.Materials Required

1.New students: Admission Notice, JW202 Form Copy/ JW201 Form, Passport, and four two-inch ID photos (white background). Those who live off-campus, please bring your Registration Form of Temporary Residence.

2.Enrolled students: student ID card and passport. Those who live off-campus please bring your Registration Form of Temporary Residence.

IV.Insurance

1.Upon enrollment, all international students studying at BFSU should purchase Comprehensive Insurance for Foreigners Staying in China designated by the university (including Medical Insurance for Accidental Injury, and Hospitalization and Medical Insurance). The insurance fee is 400 RMB for one semester and 800 RMB for one academic year.

2.This insurance is requisite to the registration. International students without insurance cannot register at BFSU.

V.Accommodations

1.The International Student Apartment of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) will open some rooms for online reservations for international students. For further details, please refer to theBFSUNotice of Online Dormitory Reservation for International Students for Spring Semester 2024. After successful reservations, please check in during the registration period (February 28 to March 1, 2024). The reserved dormitory will not be retained if check-in is overdue. Those who cannot register in time for objective reasons should submit a paper document to the concerned faculty and the Overseas Students Affairs Office (Email: hexianfeng@bfsu.edu.cn) with supporting materials in advance. In principle, early arrivals will not be received, please contact your own college in case of special circumstances.

2.Students with dormitories on campus do not need to reserve. Please report your dormitory information according to requirements upon arrival.

3.When checking in at our international student dormitory, students should log in to the “Online Residence Registration System for Overseas Visitors in Beijing” with a personal mobile number purchased within China and complete their registration within 24 hours according to the relevant regulations. The front desk staff at the international student dormitory will provide instructions on residence registration (Students can get a Chinese SIM card on site, but it is recommended to get one before checking in).

4.Students who live off-campus should apply for a Temporary Accommodation Certificate at the local police station within 24 hours of their stay according to the relevant regulations. They should also present the above certificate upon registration.

VI.Tuition Fees

1.Tuition fees can be paid by semester or academic year in a lump sum. (Degree students must pay by academic year and non-degree students can choose to pay by semester.) All fees will be charged according to the RMB price. The accommodation fee can only be paid by semester in a lump sum. Students who check out halfway for personal reasons will not get a refund.

2.International students can choose from the following methods to pay for their tuition and accommodation fees.

Online Payment: Currently, only mobile payment (WeChat, Alipay, and ICBC e-Bill Payment) is supported. Overseas card payment is currently not available. Students who choose to pay online should fulfill the payment prior to your coming and check it on site upon registration (Instructions for Online Payment in BFSU International Student Service System).

Onsite Payment: Cash, WeChat, Alipay, and bank cards are applicable. If you choose to pay with a foreign bank card (MASTER or VISA), please make sure your credit limit in advance.

Bank Transfer: Students who choose to make a bank transfer need to complete the procedure in advance, keep the transaction receipt, and present it upon registration.

Note: Online payment is most recommended. Students with dormitories on campus without checking out for holidays can pay for their tuition and accommodation fees online in advance. Others can pay for their tuition fees online ahead of time and cover the accommodation fee upon registration.

3.BFSU Account Information for Remittance (remittance from abroad)

Beneficiary: BEIJING FOREIGN STUDIES UNIVERSITY LB

Bank: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA

BEIJING MUNICIPAL BRANCH

ZIZHUYUAN BANKING OFFICE

Account No.: 0200007609026402172

VII.Visa

1.International students should bring their passports and apply for an X1 or X2 visa. Students who have attained permanent residence in China can register and study at our university with their documents.

2.Students who entered China with an X1 visa please add Ms. Zhang as a friend in WeChat (WeChat ID: SLvisa). The QR code is as follows. Ms. Zhang will help the students with appointments for the physical examination and visa application.

VIII.Registration Process

Kindly Reminder：For certain process that do not support international card payments, such as insurance, visa fees, and SIM cards, students who don’t have a chinese bank card are advised to prepare some cash, it is recommended to have around RMB 2000.

Beijing Foreign Studies University

Overseas Students Affairs Office

January 2024