In 1941, BFSU was first built as the Russian Language Team in the Third Branch of Chinese People’s Anti-Japanese Military and Political College. It was later renamed as Yan’an Foreign Languages School under the direct leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Today, BFSU teaches 101 foreign languages, more than any other Chinese universities. It is the first in China to offer courses in some less commonly taught European, Asian and African languages. BFSU has 121 bachelor’s programs, 44 of which are found exclusively at BFSU in China.
BFSU now has about 5,600 undergraduate students, about 3,100 graduate students ( master’s and doctor’s candidates), and about 1,600 international students.
Today BFSU has 33 teaching and research institutions, many of which were newly launched in recent years. These new institutions include an international graduate school jointly run by BFSU and the University of Nottingham (UK), BFSU Academy of Language Sciences, BFSU Academy of Foreign Literature Studies, BFSU Academy of Regional and Global Governance, BFSU Academy of Comparative Civilization and Intercultural Communication, Beiwai College, School of Global Governance, and Graduate School of Education.
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Based on 6 reviews
Studying in China was a unique and eye-opening experience. I enjoyed learning in an international environment, discovering a new culture, and developing strong adaptability skills. The education system is demanding and well-structured, which pushed me to improve academically. Although communication and cultural adjustment were sometimes difficult, these challenges helped me grow. Overall, my experience in China was positive and unforgettable.
It special feature is it not only tought in English but also teaches very good
I haven't really started studying in it yet, but I hope it turns out to be good because I'm expecting good.
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| 1201 | 1201 | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
The BFSU Library has nearly 1.45 million copies of printed books, over 2.22 million e-books, 1,123 periodicals, and 97 databases, all in Chinese and other languages and featuring mainly on language, literature and culture. In recent years, the Library has increased its collections involving politics, law, diplomacy, economics, journalism and management.
The university was established in 1941. It is accredited by Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China.
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