To encourage more outstanding international students to pursue studies and academic research at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU), self-financed applicants may apply for the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students in accordance with personal circumstances.
1. Scholarship Types & Benefits
1.1 Scholarship Categories*
Category A: Covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.
Category B: Covers tuition fees, accommodation fees and comprehensive medical insurance.
Category C: Covers tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance.
1.2 Benefit Standards
Tuition Fee: Full tuition waiver for one academic year, subject to the official tuition standard of BFSU in the current year.
Accommodation: Free on-campus dormitory provided by the university.
For off-campus accommodation allowance:
Undergraduates & Postgraduates: RMB 700 per month
Doctoral students: RMB 1,000 per month
Monthly Living Allowance in China:
Undergraduate students: RMB 2,500
Master’s students: RMB 3,000
Doctoral students: RMB 3,500
Comprehensive Medical Insurance: RMB 800 per person.
For insurance details and claim procedures, please visit: http://www.lxbx.net/
2. Eligible Recipients
Outstanding international students pursuing degree programs or non-degree programs in China.
Degree students: Undergraduates, master’s students, doctoral students
Non-degree students: Foundation students, visiting students (including inter-university exchange students)
3. Application Requirements
3.1 Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, friendly to China and in good physical and mental health.
3.2 Academic Background & Age Limits
Bachelor’s program applicants: High school graduate or equivalent, aged under 25.
Master’s program applicants: Bachelor’s degree holder or equivalent, aged under 35.
Doctoral program applicants: Master’s degree holder or equivalent, aged under 40.
Undergraduate foundation program applicants: High school graduate or equivalent with pre-admission notice, aged under 24.
Visiting & exchange students: Bachelor degree holder or current undergraduate/postgraduate student, aged under 45.
Visiting scholars: Master’s degree or above, or associate professor title or above, aged under 50.
3.3 Language & Academic Requirements
For Chinese-taught programs:
Foundation & visiting programs: Minimum HSK Level 3
Degree programs: Minimum HSK Level 4
For foreign language-taught programs: Please refer to program catalogues and faculty notices for specific language requirements.
Minimum academic performance: Average score 80 out of 100 or GPA 3.0. Current students shall have an average score no less than 80 in the previous academic year.
4. Application Deadlines
5. Required Application Documents
Completed Beijing Government Scholarship Application Form (download from https://study.bfsu.edu.cn and upload as additional attachment)
Highest academic degree certificate and academic transcripts
Language proficiency certificates (HSK, IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
CSCA score report for undergraduate program applicants
Other supportive documents such as recommendation letters and award certificates (optional)
Other documents as specified in BFSU International Student Admission Brochure
6. Review Procedure
The university selects qualified recipients through document review and academic assessment. The scholarship list and category will be published on the official website of BFSU International Student Office for a public notice period of five working days.
7. Important Notes
All applicants must first meet the general admission requirements stipulated in BFSU International Student Admission Brochure. Available majors are subject to the latest official admission brochure and major catalogue.
All submitted documents will not be returned regardless of application results. Individual notification will not be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
Applicants shall take full responsibility for the authenticity of all submitted materials. Any falsification will lead to disqualification and corresponding consequences.
8. Contact
International Student Office, Beijing Foreign Studies University
Email: study@bfsu.edu.cn
*Note: In principle, only Category C Scholarship is available for undergraduates, master’s students and non-degree students.