Overview

About Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Beijing Foreign Studies University

Beijing Foreign Studies University has master’s and PhD programs, including 7 master’s programs(Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, International Chinese Language Education, Chinese Language and Literature, Comparative Literature and World Literature, Ancient Chinese Literature, Literature and Art, and Chinese Contemporary Literature) and three PhD programs (Comparative Literature and Cross-Cultural Studies, International Chinese Language Education, Language Policy and Planning).

Admission

All majors are now open to global admissions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics

Languages

Chinese

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beijing, China

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 30 other Masters in Language Studies in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Photocopy of the photopage of the passport

Three recent photos forpassport

Application form

Guardian’s Letter of Guarantee (please download, fill in and upload online)

Letter of Enrollment Commitment (please download, fill in and upload online)

Copy of ID card or passport photo page of guardian

Proof of Chinese proficiency level: valid HSK academic sheet

Academic result sheet (photocopied, a Chinese or English translation shall both be submitted if the text is not in Chinese or English)

Certificate of Graduation / Pre-graduation Certificate or Degree Certificate (photocopied, a Chinese or English translation shall both be submitted if the text is not in Chinese or English)

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendationfrom two former associate professors/professors or with similar qualifications

CV(in Chinese)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30000 CNY / year

≈ 30000 CNY / year

Living costs

Beijing

China

6409 - 7841 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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