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Beijing International Studies University CHINA
 
 
 
 
 
Beijing International Studies University
Founded in 1964, Beijing International Studies University (BISU) offers you an amazing opportunity to gain valuable language skills by enrolling in an Intensive Chinese Language Program or taking undergraduate or graduate business courses taught in Chinese. Located in the suburbs of Beijing, Tian’anmen Square and The Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing are easily accessible from campus. BISU is a 10 minute walk from the subway which takes you to the city center in 15 minutes. Or, a 1 minute walk to the bus gets you a 25 minute ride to the city center. Campus has all of the essentials for students, including a supermarket and a variety of cafeterias. Also, a main street filled with shops and restaurants is just outside the campus gate. You can enjoy the free campus sports facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field and a climbing wall. Beijing International Studies University provides a wonderful opportunity for you to study in China and make new, lifelong friends while abroad.
 
Beijing, China
Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, is the nation’s political and cultural center. The city has a wide variety of attractions that could keep anyone busy for weeks. The famous Great Wall is only an ahour from campus by bus or car. Jinshan Park, Bei Hai Park, Temple of Heaven, Tibetan Lama Temple and Summer Palace are just a few more places to visit during your semester in Beijing. You could also take an inexpensive in-country flight to visit China’s business cities, such as Shanghai or Hong Kong.
 
Program Level: Undergraduate & Graduate
 
Program Information Links
Study Abroad University Homepage
Program Flier
 
Application Material
UNF Application
  Note: Students can get this application and return it to UNF's International Center (Building 10, Room 2470)
Program Application
Copy of Valid Passport (http://travel.state.gov)
  Note: Submit this material directly to Kate Mattingly (Building 42, Room 2021) not to the exchange partner or other UNF offices.
 
Other Information
Campus Plan
BISU Grade Conversion Scale
BISU Credit Conversion Scale
What to Know before You Go
Estimated Average Costs
Additional Cost of Living Information
Accommodation
  BISU offers housing in a number of student residence halls. Accommodation for the year cost approximately $1,000 - $2,000. Housing fees for summer and winter holidays are extra. Accommodation for a single semester costs approximately $6 - $8 per day.
Visa Information (http://travel.state.gov)
  Students are required to individually obtain the necessary visa for study abroad prior to departure. Most semester programs are more than 90 days. Students should visit the U.S. Department of State webpage which links to each country’s Embassy. Many visa applications must be made in person. Please plan ahead!
 
Contacts Abroad
Wang “Greta” Xuefei  (wangxuefei@bisu.edu.cn)
International Student Program Coordinator International Exchange and Cooperation Office
Phone: + 86 (10) 65778564
Fax: + 86 (10) 65762520
   
Associate Dean Li (lili@bisu.edu.cn)
School of International Economics & Trade
   
Ye Lei    (syueji@163.com)
International Exchange and Cooperation Office
   
 
 
 
 
         

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