The Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) in China offers several scholarships for international students to pursue degree programs in China.
The Beijing Foreign Studies University Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies in China.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Beijing Government Scholarship 2027, you must meet the following criteria;
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, friendly to China and in good physical and mental health.
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.
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.
Benefits
The different types of Beijing Foreign Studies University Scholarships include;
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.
Details of Benefits include;
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.
Available Chinese Government Scholarships include;
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A)
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) University Postgraduate Program
Chinese Government Scholarship (Type B) Silk Road Program
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
China Studies Program: Ph.D. Fellowship of China Studies Program
China Studies Program: Advanced Chinese Interpretation and Translation Training Program for Overseas Talents
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following 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
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: November 30, 2026.