Overview
Host Country: China
Host University: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
Description
Host Country: China
Host University: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
Scholarship Provider: Beijing Municipal Government
Scholarship Type: Government Scholarship
Study Level: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Foundation and Non-degree Programmes
Eligible Nationalities: International students (Non-Chinese citizens)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Be a non-Chinese citizen.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Meet the academic requirements for the chosen programme.
Have an average score of at least 80/100 or GPA 3.0.
Meet the age requirements.
Age limits include:
Additional Information
Scholarship Summary
Host Country: China
Host University: Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
Scholarship Provider: Beijing Municipal Government
Scholarship Type: Government Scholarship
Study Level: Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Foundation and Non-degree Programmes
Eligible Nationalities: International students (Non-Chinese citizens)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Degree Level
The scholarship supports:
Foundation Programme
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral (PhD) Degree
Exchange Study
Visiting Students
Visiting Scholars
Available Subjects
Students may apply for programmes offered at BFSU, including:
Chinese Language
International Business
Economics
Finance
International Relations
Diplomacy
Law
Education
Journalism
Communication
Literature
Translation
Linguistics
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Cultural Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
Business Administration
Public Administration
International Trade
Foreign Languages
Benefits
The Beijing Government Scholarship is offered in three categories.
Category A
Full tuition waiver
Free accommodation or accommodation allowance
Monthly living stipend
Comprehensive medical insurance
Monthly stipend:
Bachelor's students: RMB 2,500 per month
Master's students: RMB 3,000 per month
Doctoral students: RMB 3,500 per month
Accommodation support:
RMB 700 per month (Undergraduate and Master's)
RMB 1,000 per month (Doctoral)
Medical insurance worth RMB 800 is also included.
Category B
Tuition waiver
Accommodation support
Medical insurance
Category C
Tuition waiver
Medical insurance
Most newly admitted undergraduate, master's, and non-degree applicants are normally awarded Category C.
Eligible Nationalities
The scholarship is open to all international applicants except Chinese citizens.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Be a non-Chinese citizen.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Meet the academic requirements for the chosen programme.
Have an average score of at least 80/100 or GPA 3.0.
Meet the age requirements.
Age limits include:
Bachelors Degree
High school qualification
Under 25 years old
Masters Degree
Bachelor's degree
Under 35 years old
Doctoral Degree
Master's degree
Under 40 years old
Foundation Programme
High school qualification
Pre-admission notice
Under 24 years old
Visiting Students
Meet programme admission requirements
Under 45 years old
Visiting Scholars
Master's degree or Associate Professor qualification
Under 50 years old
Chinese Taught Programmes
HSK Level 4 for degree programmes
HSK Level 3 for foundation and visiting programmes
English Taught Programmes
Applicants should meet the language requirements specified by their chosen faculty. Many English-taught programmes require:
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
Equivalent recognised English language qualification
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to prepare:
Completed online application
Beijing Government Scholarship application form
Passport copy
Highest academic certificate
Academic transcripts
Language proficiency certificate
CSCA report (Bachelor's applicants only)
Study plan or personal statement
Recommendation letters (if required)
Awards or achievement certificates (optional)
Additional programme-specific documents
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
Visit the BFSU International Student Service System.
Create an online application account.
Select your preferred academic programme.
Complete the admission application.
Download and complete the Beijing Government Scholarship application form.
Upload the scholarship form under the "Additional Attachments" section.
Upload all required supporting documents.
Review your application carefully.
Submit before the application deadline.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship applications are evaluated based on:
Academic performance
GPA and examination results
Language proficiency
Study plan
Recommendation letters
Awards and achievements
Overall quality of the application
Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee selection.
Important Notes
Category A is fully funded, but most new undergraduate and master's applicants should expect Category C.
Undergraduate applicants must submit a China Scholastic Competence Assessment (CSCA) report.
Scholarship awards are generally valid for one academic year and are not automatically renewed.
Successful applicants and scholarship categories are published on the university's official international student website.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Beijing Government Scholarship at Beijing Foreign Studies University for Spring 2027 admission is:
30 November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Is the Beijing Government Scholarship fully funded? Only Category A is fully funded, covering tuition, accommodation, monthly living allowance, and medical insurance. Most newly admitted undergraduate and master's students are typically awarded Category C, which covers tuition and medical insurance only.
Can I apply without an HSK certificate? Yes. Applicants to English-taught or other foreign-language programmes may apply using the English language requirements specified by their chosen faculty instead of HSK.
Is the scholarship automatically renewed every year? No. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year. Continuing students must apply again and are evaluated based on academic performance, attendance, conduct, and faculty recommendation.
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Funding
Partial Funding
Organization
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Degree
Masters, PhD, Bachelor, Undergraduate
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
China
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