Beijing Normal University
Beijing · Official website ↗
Beijing Normal University is in Beijing, China; its bachelor's degrees are taught in Chinese. Tuition for international students: CNY 24,000–CNY 27,700 (≈ US$3,600–4,200) per year (reference). Standard entry requirements: High school diploma. Language: HSK 4, HSK 5. Applying: application fee CNY 500. Scholarships: 5 from the university; government scholarships: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition CNY 24,000 per year (≈ US$3,600) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 3 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program, Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program. |
| Chances of admission | High school diploma. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Beijing · 24 km from PEK airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“In order to encourage and support excellent applicants to study at BNU, the University offers the following scholarships.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“1. BNU New International Students Scholarship”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | NoSources (2)“There are 40 majors available for international undergraduate students.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The duration of the Bachelor’s degree program is 4 years (full-time), and the language of instruction is Chinese.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (2)“The Entrance Examination includes written exam and interview.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicant must attend the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) held by the China Scholarship Council.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
Sources (3)
“Type A: Covers tuition fees, accommodation fees (providing dormitories or accommodation subsidies), living allowances, and comprehensive medical insurance.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants must be new international students who have been admitted to Beijing Normal Universiy”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants for the scholarship to pursue a bachelor's degree must be under 25 years old.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BNU New International Student Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (4)
“1. Tuition waiver; 2. Provide living stipend during the study period ; 3. Provides comprehensive medical insurance;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with good health who maintain an amicable attitude towards China;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Undergraduate students: Those with excellent scores in the entrance examination;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The scholarship duration is equal to the duration of study.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12BNU “Silk Road Muduo” Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (4)
“The “Silk Road Muduo” scholarship include: tuition, living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applicants must be citizens of the "One Belt and One Road" countries;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Undergraduate applicants: Those with excellent scores in the entrance examination;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The scholarship duration is equal to the duration of study.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program (Type A)
Full cost of attendance
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: Full cost of attendance
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (4)
“The Bilateral Program supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars and senior scholars.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“(1) Tuition (2) Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy (3) Stipend (4) Comprehensive medical insurance”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The applicant should meet the requirements of BNU Admission Brochure for International Students;”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Amount not published
Sources (2)
“In order to encourage and support excellent applicants to study at BNU, the University offers the following scholarships.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“5. International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in Chinese: Artificial Intelligence · 4 years Source (2)“Artificial Intelligence”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The duration of the Bachelor’s degree program is 4 years (full-time), and the language of instruction is Chinese.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Chinese as a Second Language · 4 years Source (2)“Chinese as a Second Language”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The duration of the Bachelor’s degree program is 4 years (full-time), and the language of instruction is Chinese.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes taught in Chinese: Psychology · 4 years Source (2)“Psychology”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The duration of the Bachelor’s degree program is 4 years (full-time), and the language of instruction is Chinese.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | CNY 500 one-time (≈ US$75) Source (1)“The application fee is 500 RMB, which should be paid online after submitting the application.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Interview | Required Source (1)“Interview will be held by BNU. Applicants applying for two majors will have to take the interviews of both majors.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Passport copy: Required Source (1)“Photocopy of the Passport page of personal information . The passport should not expire before March 31, 2027.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Personal Statement. Please download the format from the BNU online application system. Print and fill out the form in Chinese. The personal statement should be handwritten; print version will not be accepted.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Required Source (1)“A letter of recommendation from a teacher, head teacher, or school leader of the high school. It has no fixed format, but signature of the referee is required.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“Valid China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) Report. Please refer to the Major Catalog for Undergraduate International Students to see which subjects in CSCA are required for applying each specific major at Beijing Normal University.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“The original/notarized / authenticated transcript of each year and all courses in high school.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in China
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Program
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
Sources (5)
“It is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, general and senior scholars. An applicant shall file an application with the dispatching department of their home countries.”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Comprehensive medical insurance: CNY 800 per person per year; CNY 400 per person (for programs lasting less than six months)”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program (reference)
China Scholarship Council (CSC)
CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: CNY 2,500 (≈ US$375)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (5)
“The program is designed to finance the study of talented international students in China that are directly ***ed and recommended by designated Chinese universities.”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“An applicant shall file an application with Chinese universities undertaking this program.”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Scholarship Coverage — 1. Tuition fees; 2. Free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy; 3. Stipend: Undergraduates: CNY 2,500 per month”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be a citizen of a country other than the PRC and in good health both mentally and physically”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“be an academically excellent holder of high school diploma or its equivalent under the age of 25 when applying for an undergraduate program”campuschina.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Programmes taught in Chinese · Humanities and Social Sciences: CNY 24,000 per year (≈ US$3,600) (reference) Programmes taught in Chinese · Science, Engineering, and Arts: CNY 27,700 per year (≈ US$4,200) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (2)
“Tuition Fee for Humanities and Social Sciences majors: 12,400 RMB per semester, 24,000 RMB per academic year.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition Fee for Science, Engineering, and Arts majors: 14,250 RMB per semester, 27,700 RMB per academic year.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“The international student dormitories at Beijing Normal University provide single rooms, double rooms, and other room types.”admission-is.bnu.edu.cn ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Beijing |
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| Nearest major airport | Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 24 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q1604022 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).