Painted interpretation inspired by Beijing Normal University’s main building and leafy entrance
Beijing Normal University official seal

BNUBeijing, China

International undergraduate study

Beijing Normal University

北京师范大学

Education, discovery and life in the capital

  • Founded 1902
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
  • Double First-Class
Verified official sourcesUpdated 9 October 2026
QS ranking#=237
LocationBeijing / Zhuhai
Teaching languageChinese
Degree length4 years
Tuition guideRMB 24,000–27,700/year
Application status2026 closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1902. A leading name in education and psychology, with broad strengths across the humanities and sciences.

Explore BNU’s story and strengths

A century of educational ambition

BNU began in 1902 as the teacher-training division of the Imperial University of Peking. It grew into a comprehensive research university with a distinctive commitment to education, humanities and fundamental sciences.

Strengths beyond teacher training

Education and psychology are central to BNU’s identity. The international undergraduate catalogue also offers Chinese studies, geography, computing, arts and environmental subjects.

Two campuses, one university

Most listed undergraduate options are based in Beijing. Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages is taught at the Zhuhai campus in Guangdong; this degree comes with a different city and housing arrangement.

  • Education and psychology

    Study these internationally available subjects at a university shaped by a long tradition of teacher education and psychological research.

  • Global academic connections

    Learn in a university with academic links to institutions and international organisations around the world.

  • Beijing beyond lectures

    Make Haidian your base for the capital’s museums, historic neighbourhoods and cultural life; the Chinese-teaching degree is based in Zhuhai.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 180+ HSK 4 for two Chinese-language degrees Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • HSK 4 (180+) for Chinese as a Second Language and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

No general HSK waiver is published. For 2026, certificates had to show an exam date after 1 November 2023. The Chinese-language teacher scholarship requires HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+.

English language Not required All listed bachelor’s options are Chinese-taught Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

Not applicable

No English-taught bachelor’s route is listed. English, Japanese and Russian majors still require HSK 5 · 180+; applicants cannot apply for the language major matching their native language.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by BNU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

Psychology, Computer Science and Technology, and Artificial Intelligence require at least 80% in both high-school Mathematics and Physics; both subjects must appear on the transcript. Arts applicants must provide evidence of relevant ability.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Humanities Chinese for humanities, education, business, arts, sport and Chinese-teaching entry; STEM Chinese for science and computing. Chinese as a Second Language and Chinese Language and Literature list Mathematics only.

By programme
Mathematics

Required for every listed undergraduate option, including the two routes without a Chinese paper.

Required
Physics

No CSCA Physics paper is listed. The separate 80% school Physics requirement still applies to Psychology, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Not required
Chemistry

No CSCA Chemistry paper is listed, including for Chemistry and environmental options.

Not required

Use your intended major’s combination. The catalogue specifies the Chinese paper track but does not state which Mathematics test language BNU accepts. No minimum CSCA score is published.

Submit a valid CSCA report for admission, including scholarship applications. BNU paper list ↗ · Official CSCA information ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Chinese-taught entry through CSCA and programme interviews.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Choose your options

Choose up to two majors and check the campus, language and subject requirements. Decide on funding early because scholarship channels differ.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

All applicants

Download the BNU statement form and complete it by hand in Chinese. Typed statements are not accepted; scholarship study-plan requirements may be additional.

School recommendation

All applicants

Ask a high-school teacher, head teacher or school leader for one signed recommendation. No fixed letter template is required.

Certified school records

All applicants

Prepare notarised or authenticated high-school graduation evidence and transcripts for every school year and course. Final-year applicants can first submit an original expected-graduation certificate, then present the final diploma at registration.

All other required documents

  • Application form and fee

    Print the original application form from the portal and pay the RMB 500 online fee.

  • Passport, visa and residence evidence

    Provide the passport identity page; for the 2026 intake it must not expire before 31 March 2027. Include a recent Chinese visa if held and a valid residence permit if you are already in China.

  • HSK and CSCA reports

    Upload the valid CSCA score report and copies of the required HSK certificate and score report.

  • Non-criminal record

    Provide the certificate of non-criminal record or the accepted letter of commitment.

  • Nationality and guardian evidence, if applicable

    Relevant Chinese-parentage and former-Chinese-citizenship cases need the required nationality and chronological entry/exit records. Former Chinese citizens also need renunciation and household-registration cancellation evidence. Under-18 applicants need an original notarised guardian certificate for Beijing or Guangdong, matching the campus.

  • Arts and optional supporting evidence

    Arts applicants must supply evidence of relevant expertise. Awards and standardised test certificates are otherwise optional supplementary documents; combine them into one PDF or Word file.

  • CSC-only forms and study plan

    Add the CSC application form and an English-completed Foreigner Physical Examination Form, valid for six months and bearing all required signatures, stamps and photograph. The bilateral scholarship guidance also requires a study plan of at least 200 words and specified work samples for music or fine arts.

  • Chinese-language teacher scholarship documents

    Apply through the recommending-institution channel with the HSKK report and its required supporting documents; this award is for the Zhuhai Chinese-teaching degree.

Submit Chinese or English documents; other languages require original notarised translations. The university may request additional materials.

BNU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

33 options
Browse all 33 options

BNU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorSchool / departmentLanguage
Chinese as a Second LanguageSchool of International Chinese Language EducationChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages · ZhuhaiSchool of International Chinese Language EducationChinese
Chinese Language and LiteratureSchool of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
Communication (Online and New Media)School of Journalism and CommunicationChinese
PhilosophyCollege of PhilosophyChinese
HistorySchool of HistoryChinese
Education (4 majors)Faculty of EducationChinese
EnglishSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
JapaneseSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
RussianSchool of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
LawLaw SchoolChinese
SociologySchool of SociologyChinese
International Economics and TradeBusiness SchoolChinese
Business AdministrationBusiness SchoolChinese
Theatre, Film and TV LiteratureSchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
Digital Media ArtsSchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
CalligraphySchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
Fine ArtsSchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
DesignSchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
MusicologySchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
DanceSchool of Arts and CommunicationChinese
Physical EducationCollege of P.E. and SportsChinese
PsychologyFaculty of PsychologyChinese
Computer Science and TechnologySchool of Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Artificial IntelligenceSchool of Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsSchool of Mathematical SciencesChinese
StatisticsSchool of StatisticsChinese
PhysicsSchool of Physics and AstronomyChinese
AstronomySchool of Physics and AstronomyChinese
Geographical Science (4 majors)Faculty of Geographical ScienceChinese
ChemistryCollege of ChemistryChinese
Environmental Science and Engineering (2 majors)School of EnvironmentChinese
Environmental Engineering + Statistics (double degree)School of EnvironmentChinese

How you choose your major33 admission options cover the catalogue’s 40 majors. Education includes Education, Pre-school Education, Special Education and Educational Technology; Geographical Science includes Physical Geography and Resources & Environment, Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning, Geographical Information Science, and Nature Resources and Environmental Science. The environmental group includes Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering. The Environmental Engineering–Statistics double degree remains a separate option. All are Chinese-taught; the Chinese-teaching degree is in Zhuhai and the other listed options are in Beijing.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB65,400

Tuition

RMB / year24,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year14,600Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year18,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year2,400Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year6,400Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Humanities, social sciences and sport; science, engineering and arts use the higher annual rate.

Accommodation

A Beijing twin-room allowance based on the standing long-term room rate.

RMB 40/day × 365; allocation and current charges vary

Food

Campus meals, groceries and occasional meals out.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 1,500 × 12

Transport

Local buses, metro and occasional taxis.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 200 × 12

Other costs

Books, phone, essentials and an allowance for medical insurance.

ChinaStudyGuide estimate: RMB 5,600 + RMB 800 insurance allowance

Tuition: 2026 BNU catalogue. Budget assumes 12 months in Beijing campus housing; the Zhuhai Chinese-teaching degree has published housing of RMB 7,500/year. Excludes the RMB 500 application fee, visa, flights and deposits.

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

University award

BNU New International Student Scholarship

FundingTuition + stipend + insurance
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition waiver
  • Living stipend; amount not published on the current award page
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

Normal degree duration; campus accommodation is not listed as an included benefit.

Application
Apply through BNU’s portal with the undergraduate application and required paper documents. The 2026 general deadline was 15 March.
CSCA
Required for BNU undergraduate admission; use the listed combination for your intended major.
Selection
Admission and excellent entrance-assessment results; other scholarship or organisational funding cannot be held concurrently. Annual review in May; one unsuccessful review suspends funding and a second ends it.
Official scholarship details
University award

BNU Silk Road Muduo Scholarship

FundingTuition + stipend + insurance
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition waiver
  • Living stipend; amount not published on the current award page
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

Normal degree duration; campus accommodation is not listed as an included benefit.

Application
Apply through BNU’s portal with the undergraduate application and paper documents. The deadline follows the latest BNU brochure.
CSCA
Required for BNU undergraduate admission; use the listed combination for your intended major.
Selection
Citizens of Belt and Road countries admitted to BNU with excellent entrance-assessment results. No concurrent scholarship or outside funding. Annual May review; suspension and termination rules apply.
Official scholarship details
Municipal award

Beijing Government Scholarship

FundingTypes A / B / C
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Type A: tuition, housing or subsidy, living allowance and insurance
  • Type B: tuition, housing or subsidy and insurance
  • Type C: tuition and insurance

Up to the standard degree duration, subject to annual review; stipend and housing-subsidy amounts are not published on this page.

Application
Select the Beijing scholarship in BNU’s online application and send the required paper documents. Award review follows admission.
CSCA
Required for BNU undergraduate admission; use the listed combination for your intended major.
Selection
New bachelor’s students under 25, admitted for the award year, with non-Chinese nationality and good health. No concurrent Chinese government or social-organisation scholarship; annual assessment determines renewal.
Official scholarship details
Bilateral award

Chinese Government Scholarship · Type A

FundingFull or partial funding
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition
  • University dormitory or accommodation subsidy
  • Living stipend and medical insurance

Partial awards cover fewer benefits; available categories and deadlines depend on your country’s nomination scheme.

Application
Apply through your home-country nominating authority, the CSC portal and BNU’s portal. Follow the authority’s dated call and BNU’s application deadline; no undergraduate Type B route is established here.
CSCA
Required for BNU undergraduate admission; use the listed combination for your intended major.
Selection
High-school graduates under 25 who meet BNU’s requirements and their nominating scheme. CSC and BNU review the application; other scholarships cannot be held concurrently.
Official scholarship details
Chinese teaching award

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

FundingFull funding · Zhuhai
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Tuition and campus accommodation
  • RMB 2,500 monthly living allowance under the national scheme
  • Comprehensive medical insurance

Up to four years for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at Zhuhai; annual review applies.

Application
Apply through a recommending institution and cis.chinese.cn, selecting BNU. The September 2026 scholarship deadline was 15 May; this does not extend BNU’s separate 15 March undergraduate application deadline.
CSCA
Required for BNU undergraduate admission. Chinese-teaching applicants take Humanities Chinese and Mathematics.
Selection
Aspiring Chinese-language teachers, high-school graduates aged 16–25 with HSK 4 · 210+ and HSKK Intermediate · 60+. This higher language threshold applies to the scholarship; it is not the standard HSK 4 · 180+ admission floor.
Official scholarship details

These are the five funding schemes listed for the 2026 undergraduate intake, which is closed. 2027 award availability is not yet confirmed. Competition labels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates; BNU publishes no award-rate figures.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Beijing base.

On campus

International student dormitories

A campus base with single and shared room types.

Book after admissionLocations & practical details
Locations
Beijing international student apartments; reserve at bnu.17gz.org after receiving the electronic offer. The 2026 booking window was 1 July, 09:00 – 15 August, 12:00, Beijing time.
Best for
A convenient campus routine. Full CSC and Chinese-language teacher scholarship students are allocated housing by the university.
Plan for
The standing Beijing page lists long-term twin rooms at RMB 40/day and singles at RMB 55–65/day; short-term prices are higher. Current availability and allocation govern your room. Zhuhai Chinese-teaching students receive arranged campus housing at RMB 7,500/year.
Off campus

Private rental in Beijing

More independence, with a lease and commute to organise.

Independent arrangementLocations & practical details
Locations
Choose a practical route to BNU’s Beijing campus at 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian. The Zhuhai degree requires a housing plan in Guangdong instead.
Best for
Students wanting independent living or an alternative to a campus room.
Plan for
Allow more than the twin-room budget for private rent, deposits and utilities. Complete accommodation registration within 24 hours of moving in, and submit BNU’s off-campus application and signed commitment form.

Have a housing backup. Self-funded students should obtain a confirmed room or rental before arrival. Check the campus on your offer; Beijing arrangements do not apply to the Zhuhai Chinese-teaching degree.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted interpretation inspired by BNU’s Jingshi Xuetang entrance and magnolia blossoms
Spring at Jingshi Xuetang
Painted interpretation combining traditional and modern Beijing
Beyond the campus gates

Beijing after class

Beijing brings imperial history, museums, live performances and neighbourhood food into reach of a student weekend. Start with the hutongs and lakes around Shichahai, then explore further as your schedule allows.

Life on campus

Build a routine around study, the library, shared meals and student activities. BNU’s Beijing setting combines an established academic community with leafy paths and recognisable campus architecture.

Around Haidian

Explore the streets around Xinjiekouwai and nearby neighbourhoods for everyday food, shops and cafés. Expect hot summers, cold winters and a busy urban setting rather than a remote campus.

Weekends in Beijing

Spend free days around the hutongs and lakes of Shichahai, the city’s museums or its major historic sites. Students on the Zhuhai Chinese-teaching degree have a southern coastal setting instead, with Tangjiawan as their everyday base.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Checked 9 October 2026. The latest published undergraduate intake is 2026; its application windows are closed. No 2027 undergraduate dates were published in these guides.

The Chinese admission guide takes precedence over the English version. The Chinese catalogue requires 80% in each of Mathematics and Physics for Psychology, Computing and AI. Tuition uses the published annual rate, which differs from twice the semester rate. Beijing housing prices are standing guidance; academic targets, competition and living budgets are ChinaStudyGuide estimates.