Beijing Union University Highlights
School Introduction
Beijing Union University is an university based in Beijing, China. It was established in 1985 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://buu.edu.cn before you apply — GSC re-checks every detail with the admissions office before your file is submitted.
Beijing Union University traces its academic identity to 1985. 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 Union 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 Union 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 1985
Admission
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.
- Degree levels
- bachelor · master · phd
- Teaching languages
- Chinese · English
Programs Offered
Program list on request — contact our admissions desk for the current catalogue.
Popular majors
Fees Structures
| Tuition range | RMB 20,000 per student per academic year |
| Application fee | 600 (as published by the university) |
| Accommodation | RMB 50 per day per student |
| 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
Accommodation
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: RMB 50 per day per student.
Facilities
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.
Scholarship
Beijing Union University offers scholarships such as the Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS) and the 'Belt and Road' Scholarship which cover tuition, living costs, accommodation fees, and insurance.
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