Located in Beijing, China, Beijing City University is an university recognised by the national education authority. It was established in 1984 and has developed a full academic structure across undergraduate, master's and doctoral study. Teaching is delivered in Chinese and English, and the university accepts applications from international candidates through Global Study Consult. Areas of particular academic strength include Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences, Business & Management. Verify programme lists, intake dates and fees on the official website at https://bcu.edu.cn before you apply — GSC re-checks every detail with the admissions office before your file is submitted.
Beijing City University traces its academic identity to 1984. Over the following decades the institution expanded its faculties, built graduate schools and opened its programmes to international students. Today it operates as an university within the China higher education system, with degree awards recognised internationally.
Research at Beijing City University is organised through its faculties and institutes, with concentrations in Comprehensive degree portfolio, Applied Sciences. Postgraduate applicants are matched with a supervisor whose research area fits their proposal, and GSC supports the supervisor-contact stage for master's and doctoral files.
International students at Beijing City University study alongside local peers in Chinese and English-taught classes and are supported by an international student office that handles residence permits, orientation and academic registration. Chinese language tuition is available for students who arrive without HSK certification.
Beijing, ChinaEstablished 1984
Completed application form and passport copy; notarised highest diploma and full academic transcripts (English or Chinese translation); language certificate (HSK 4-5 for Chinese-taught programmes, IELTS 5.5-6.5 or equivalent for English-taught programmes); physical examination record; non-criminal record certificate; study plan or research proposal; two recommendation letters for master's and doctoral study; financial guarantee.
Program list on request — contact our admissions desk for the current catalogue.
| Tuition range | RMB 48,800 - 69,800 per year |
| Application fee | 400 (as published by the university) |
| Accommodation | 8400 RMB/Year |
| GSC service fee | Published transparently on our service fee policy and pricing page. |
Verified from the university's own website on 9/2/2026. Official admissions page
The main campus is located in Beijing, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
Published accommodation cost: 8400 RMB/Year.
The main campus is located in Beijing, giving students access to city transport, student accommodation, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities and health services. On-campus or university-arranged housing is normally available to international students in their first year; GSC confirms the current accommodation options and costs for each intake.
International students studying at Beijing City University have the opportunity to obtain scholarships. The application procedures and requirements for each scholarship vary.
Browse scholarshipsRequirements differ by degree level. Open the checklist for your level, then upload each file once into your encrypted GSC document vault.
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