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How to apply to Beijing Normal University

北京师范大学

Beijing, Beijing, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Beijing Normal University. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

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Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for Beijing Normal University. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10027. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The recorded application fee is CNY 600. CNY 500 for undergraduate applicants, paid online after submitting the application; unpaid applications are not processed and the fee is non-refundable. Graduate applicants pay CNY 600 (non-degree CNY 450). Undergraduate rate re-verified September 15, 2026.

Source-linked admission details

2026 intake, international undergraduate applicants; a separate 2026 prospectus covers master's and doctoral applicants · recorded source check: October 2, 2026

Application fee
CNY 500 for undergraduate applicants and CNY 600 for graduate applicants, non-refundable; scholarship applicants must also pay
Tuition per academic year
Undergraduate: liberal arts CNY 24,000 (CNY 12,400 per semester); science, engineering and arts CNY 27,700 (CNY 14,250 per semester). Master's Chinese-taught: arts CNY 25,300, other fields CNY 32,300; Master of International Chinese Language Education CNY 65,000 for two years. English-taught master's CNY 60,000 for two years. Doctoral Chinese-taught: arts CNY 32,300, other fields CNY 41,400; English-taught doctoral CNY 98,000 for three years.
Accommodation
Zhuhai campus (Phoenix College) CNY 7,500 per person per academic year for a double room. Beijing campus dormitory rates are not published on the pages opened; booking runs from July 1 to August 15, 2026 through the university booking system. Full Chinese Government Scholarship and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship students are assigned housing automatically.
Insurance
Comprehensive medical insurance is required before registration. The scholarship-student standard is CNY 400 per half year or CNY 800 per year.
Language and entry requirements
Undergraduate: HSK level 4 with 180 or above for Chinese language and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, HSK level 5 with 180 or above for all other majors, from tests taken after November 1, 2023, plus a mandatory CSCA score report. Graduate Chinese-taught: thresholds vary by school, from HSK 5 with 195 up to HSK 6 with 240. Age: generally under 50; Chinese Government Scholarship applicants must be 35 or under for master's and 40 or under for doctoral.
Scholarships
The "Silk Road Muduo" scholarship covers tuition, a living stipend and comprehensive medical insurance for the length of the degree, for admitted degree students from Belt and Road countries who hold no other funding; its deadline follows the current prospectus. The Beijing Government Scholarship for enrolled students covers tuition, accommodation and insurance (Category B) or tuition and insurance (Category C). No separate deadline is published for either award. Benefits, applicant nationality, eligibility and deadlines vary by award and route; the standard CSC package does not apply to every listed scholarship.
Source caution
The older iso.bnu.edu.cn site still carries 2016 and 2019 material; the current admissions authority is admission-is.bnu.edu.cn. The university has published a Spring 2027 non-degree undergraduate credit notice; no regular 2027 degree notice was located as of October 2, 2026.
Application dates — official notice audit
BNU has published a Spring 2027 Undergraduate Credit Program notice, a non-degree route. Applications run October 10–December 15, 2026, with a CNY 450 application fee. No regular 2027 degree admission window was confirmed by this audit. Other programs have separate notices and this credit-program window does not establish their deadlines. Source: https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/nondegreeprogram/undergraduatecredi/b/index.html
Recorded route dates — 2026 undergraduate, graduate and CSC application deadlines
Official BNU 2026 undergraduate guide gives Nov 15 2025–Mar 15 2026. Official graduate guide gives Nov 15 2025–Mar 10 2026, with CSC applicants required to submit before Jan 25 2026. All are closed as of audit date. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/zsxm/bkxm/jz2/index.html
Recorded route dates — Beijing Government Scholarship award terms and deadline
BNU official 2026 graduate guide lists Beijing Government Scholarship. The current official award page was accessible, but its category/coverage details were not fully captured as a standalone notice in this pass; no separate universal deadline was confirmed. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/international/beijinggovernmentscholarshipforinternational/index.html
Ranking source and edition
Beijing Normal University’s Education and Psychology disciplines received A+ in the Ministry of Education’s fourth national discipline assessment, whose results were published in December 2017. Source: https://www.bnu.edu.cn/ttgz/86324.htm
Read 北京师范大学2026年外国留学生本科生招生简章 (Beijing Normal University 2026 international undergraduate admissions prospectus)

Published dates and unconfirmed windows

Application timing and source scope

BNU has published a Spring 2027 Undergraduate Credit Program notice, a non-degree route. Applications run October 10–December 15, 2026, with a CNY 450 application fee. No regular 2027 degree admission window was confirmed by this audit. Other programs have separate notices and this credit-program window does not establish their deadlines. A separate Spring 2027 Scientific Research Program also accepts applications October 10–December 15, 2026. It requires online submission followed by a signed-form email; its notice does not state the application-fee amount.

Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10027

Open deadline sourceOfficial programme source; scoped review October 3, 2026Official programme source; scoped review October 3, 2026Open additional official source 3

Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

Spring 2027 Undergraduate Credit Program

Non-degree credit programme

Opening:
October 10, 2026
Closing:
December 15, 2026

The CNY 450 fee and application dates belong to this programme. This is separate from regular undergraduate degree admission.

Official BNU Spring 2027 credit-programme notice

Scientific Research Program · Spring 2027

Non-degree research visitors; no coursework

Opening:
October 10, 2026
Closing:
December 15, 2026

Corrections due December 20 in the Spring round; fee amount unstated in this notice.

Official programme-specific 2027 admissions guidance

Funding options

Scholarships listed for Beijing Normal University

These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.

  • CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
  • Beijing Normal University "Silk Road Muduo" Scholarship
  • Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students

How to apply to Beijing Normal University

Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.

Historical reference: Start with the university application

Self-funded admission

Opens:
Not confirmed for this university and route
Closes:
Not confirmed for this university and route

2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent

An exact autumn 2027 degree admission window remains unconfirmed here. Separately documented non-degree programmes retain their own dates and instructions below. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language.

University website — locate the current admission notice

Chinese-taught undergraduate admission

Register at international.bnu.edu.cn, choose Undergraduate and up to two majors, upload the documents, submit, then pay the non-refundable CNY500 online fee. Applicants required to send paper materials must post them promptly after initial review; missing materials or payment invalidates the application. Supply CSCA results, the required HSK, qualifications/transcripts, a teacher recommendation and a handwritten Chinese personal statement. Admission assessment includes CSCA and major interviews; two choices require two interviews. Check the system and email for arrangements/results. The online window was November15,2025–March15,2026.

Reference: 2026 undergraduate; closed March15,2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure

Non-degree research visitors; excludes coursework

Choose Non-Degree Program and General/Senior Advanced Studies; mark Scientific Research Program in the study plan. Upload passport, enrolment/transcripts, statement and one signed academic reference, plus applicable police, financial, scholarship or cooperation records. Supervisor contact is strongly advised. Submit online; review may include an interview. Download, print and sign the form, then email its scan to nondegree@bnu.edu.cn. Spring applications run October 10–December 15, 2026; corrections are due December 20 in that round. The fee is required and non-refundable, but this notice gives no amount.

Reference: 2027 Scientific Research Program; Spring 2027 application round. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Beijing Normal University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

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  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.

  3. 3

    Complete the university application

    Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.

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  4. 4

    Review your offer and costs

    Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.

  5. 5

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.

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Document checklist and upload instructions

Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:

  • Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
  • Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
  • Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
  • Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
  • Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.

Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Application templates
How to fill the university application

Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.

  1. Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
  5. Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
  5. Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.

University agency number on record: 10027. For Type B, match it to Beijing Normal University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.

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Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.