All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
All levels Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Beijing Normal University
Beijing
"China's leading university for education and teaching"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#247 (QS)
PSW VISA
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About Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University (BNU) was founded in 1902 as the teacher-training college of the Imperial University of Peking. It is now a public research university under China's Ministry of Education. It is a Project 985 and Project 211 university, and 11 of its subjects are in the Double First-Class list. BNU is ranked No. 1 in China for Education (QS subject rankings) and is also known for psychology, geography, environmental science, Chinese language and literature. Its main campus is in Haidian District, Beijing. It also has sites in Changping and Xicheng and a campus in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Around 3,300 international students study at BNU.
Rankings & Recognition
#247
Ranked #247 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#237 in QS 2027). No. 1 in China and No. 7 in the world for Education & Training (QS by Subject 2025).
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class (11 disciplines)
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Beijing Normal University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
47.6#
Employer Reputation
29.6#
Faculty Student Ratio
30.3#
Citations per Faculty
98.6#
Intl. Faculty
9.0#
Intl. Students
32.9#
Intl. Research Network
77.1#
Employment Outcomes
18.2#
Sustainability
55.5#
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Key Facts
22,000
Total Students
3,288
International Students
2,367
Faculty
1902
Established
22
Schools & Colleges
Chinese, English
Teaching Language
Popular Programs
Education
Psychology
Chinese Language & Literature
Geography
Environmental Science
Economics
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Application Details
Application Route
Online via BNU international application system (apply.bnu.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 450–500
Intakes
September (main), February for some programmes
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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HSK – Bachelor's (Liberal Arts)
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Level 6 |
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HSK – Bachelor's (Science / Chinese Language)
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Level 3 |
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New HSK – Master's/PhD (Liberal Arts)
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Level 5, 195+ |
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New HSK – Master's/PhD (Science)
|
Level 4, 210+ |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
JW202 admission form → X1 student visa; residence permit within 30 days of arrival
Post-Study Work
No dedicated PSW visa; graduates need a job offer and a work permit (Z visa)
Green Card Pathway
Very limited; Chinese permanent residence is rarely granted
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 450–500
Avg Scholarship
Full tuition + stipend (CSC)
Career Outcomes
29.6 / 100
Employer Reputation (QS score)
18.2 / 100
Employment Outcomes (QS score)
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 2,367
International Staff — 5%
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Notable Alumni
Yan (Nobel Prize in Literature, 2012)
Timothy Geithner (former US Treasury Secretary)
Kirsten Gillibrand (US Senator)
Lang Ping (Olympic volleyball champion and coach)
Campus & Location
BNU's main campus is at 19 Xinjiekouwai Street in Haidian District, Beijing, close to the city centre and other major universities. It also has sites in Changping and Xicheng Districts, and a campus in Zhuhai in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
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Student Life & Housing
Housing
International student apartments (Liyun): single and double rooms; double approx. CNY 120/day per person
Dining
Campus canteens with Chinese
halal and international food
Health & Wellness
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Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
sports
cultural festivals
Chinese language and culture events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
22,000
International Students
3,288
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
8,900 / 11,300
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition – Bachelor's (Arts)
CNY 24,000 / year
Tuition – Bachelor's (Science)
CNY 27,000 / year
Tuition – Master's (Arts)
CNY 25,000 / year
Tuition – Master's (Science)
CNY 32,300 / year
Tuition – PhD (Arts)
CNY 32,300 / year
Tuition – PhD (Science)
CNY 41,400 / year
Accommodation
approx. CNY 120 / day (double room)
Insurance
CNY 600 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
BNU's main intake for degree programmes is September. Applications are made online through the BNU international application system. Deadlines vary by programme and scholarship, so check admission-is.bnu.edu.cn before applying.
Scholarships at Beijing Normal University
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Beijing Government Scholarship
All levels Partial to full tuition
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school certificate, age 18–40, valid passport. HSK 6 for liberal arts, HSK 3 for science and Chinese language majors.
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree for Master's, Master's for PhD, age under 50. New HSK 5 (195+) for arts, new HSK 4 (210+) for science; English-taught as per programme.
English Proficiency
HSK – Bachelor's (Liberal Arts)
HSK – Bachelor's (Science / Chinese Language)
New HSK – Master's/PhD (Liberal Arts)
Level 5, 195+New HSK – Master's/PhD (Science)
Level 4, 210+Required Documents
Online application form
Passport bio page
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Recommendation letter
Language certificate (HSK / English test)
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Apply online
Fill in the form on apply.bnu.edu.cn and upload your documents.
2
Pay application fee
Pay the non-refundable application fee (CNY 450–500).
3
Print & sign
Print the completed form, sign it and attach a photo.
4
Submit to ISO
Send the signed form and documents to BNU's International Students Office.
5
Admission & visa
Get your admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Book housing online, register on campus and get your residence permit.
Campus & Location
BNU's main campus is at 19 Xinjiekouwai Street in Haidian District, Beijing, close to the city centre and other major universities. It also has sites in Changping and Xicheng Districts, and a campus in Zhuhai in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area.
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