Beijing Foreign Studies University

Tuition €3,900 EUR 3900 per academic year (Equivalent to RMB 30000 per academic year) • Fee description: Tuition fee for master degree program; non‑refundable application fee RMB 800; mandatory medical insurance fee extra; accommodation cost is not included in tuition fee; fees subject to annual university revision

This English‑taught Master in International Affairs program is delivered by China’s first‑established School of International Organizations at Beijing Foreign Studies University. Rooted in BFSU’s unparalleled strength in foreign language education, regional studies and global governance research, this program sets three core concentrations: international organization operation, diplomatic affairs, and cross‑cultural communication. The curriculum integrates core modules including multilateral diplomacy, global public governance, international law, multilateral negotiation, intercultural communication and global policy analysis. The teaching faculty consists of senior academic professors, former diplomats and experienced practitioners from international organizations. Students will gain access to abundant internship resources from United Nations‑related agencies and other global institutions. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters are required for application. All admitted students must complete required course credits, finish field‑oriented research and pass master thesis defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates are well‑prepared for career tracks within international organizations, foreign‑affairs departments, multinational enterprises, cross‑cultural communication institutions and global non‑governmental organizations worldwide.

Master Business & Management

Beijing Foreign Studies University

China

Master of Business Administration (MBA, English‑taught)

Tuition €8,320 EUR 8320 per academic year (Equivalent to RMB 64000 per academic year) • Fee description: Tuition fee for master degree program; non‑refundable application fee RMB 800; mandatory medical insurance fee extra; accommodation cost is not included in tuition fee; fees subject to annual university revision

This full‑time English‑taught MBA program is operated by BFSU International Business School. It combines advanced global business theories with China‑oriented business practice, highlighting the unique cross‑cultural and multilingual advantage of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Core curriculum modules cover international finance, global marketing, cross‑border investment management, digital business innovation, multicultural team management and cross‑cultural business negotiation. This program requires relevant working experience for admission: bachelor‑degree applicants need at least 3‑year working experience, while master‑degree applicants need at least 2‑year working experience. The teaching activities combine case studies, business simulation workshops, enterprise field visits and overseas exchange opportunities. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports with recognized bachelor or higher academic qualifications. Two academic or professional recommendation letters must be submitted during application. Students need to complete all course credits and pass final thesis or practical project defense for degree conferral. Graduates can pursue management‑level positions in multinational corporations, cross‑border investment institutions, international consulting agencies and global trade‑related organizations.

Beijing Foreign Studies University

China

Master of Global Communication (English‑taught)

 This English‑medium master program focuses on global communication research and cross‑cultural journalism practice. Benefiting from BFSU’s outstanding accumulation of foreign language and global regional research resources, this program aims to cultivate high‑level interdisciplinary talents who master international communication theories, digital media operation and cross‑cultural narrative capacity. Core courses include global media theory, cross‑cultural journalism practice, digital new‑media production, international public relations, comparative media system and global media case analysis. Teaching forms integrate theoretical lectures, media‑practice workshops, academic seminars and field research projects. The school provides professional media laboratories and abundant academic resources for international students. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters are required for application. Students must finish all required course credits and pass master thesis defense to obtain the degree. Graduates can engage in cross‑cultural journalism, international public relations, global media operation and media research work within international news agencies, cultural exchange institutions and global communication organizations.

Beijing Foreign Studies University

China

Master of International Relations

Tuition €25,600 Tuition for each academic year; application fee RMB600; other personal expenses not covered

Duration Full‑time | 24 Months

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This two‑year full‑time English‑taught Master of International Relations program relies on Beijing Foreign Studies University’s unparalleled advantages in language education, international communication, and diplomatic research, forming a distinctive international relations talent training model that integrates language proficiency, diplomatic literacy, and global political research capabilities. The program aims to cultivate high‑level international diplomatic and global governance talents with solid international relations theoretical foundation fluent English application ability, and in‑depth understanding of China’s foreign affairs and global geopolitics. The curriculum includes core modules such as international relations theory, global geopolitics, modern diplomatic history, China’s foreign policy and international strategy, regional country studies, international security governance, and cross‑national diplomatic etiquette and practice. Different from general international relations programs, it highlights the integration of language advantages and diplomatic professional training, focusing on cultivating students’ cross‑cultural diplomatic communication, international public opinion analysis, and multilateral international negotiation capabilities. The program regularly invites senior diplomatic envoys, international relations scholars, and global political analysts to deliver lectures and conduct academic exchanges, and organizes international diplomatic simulation exercises, global hotspot issue seminars, and international relations research practice projects. Students will systematically sort out the evolution logic of modern international relations, master professional analytical frameworks for global political and diplomatic issues, and build a comprehensive cognition of multilateral international cooperation mechanisms. Graduates are suitable for diplomatic work, international organization affairs, global political research, cross‑national media communication, and international cooperative negotiation in foreign diplomatic institutions, international organizations, global think tanks, and international news and communication agencies.

Beijing Foreign Studies University

China

Master of Translation and Interpreting (Global Communication Track, English‑taught)

This English‑taught MTI program is offered by the prestigious Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation at Beijing Foreign Studies University, which is one of China’s most authoritative institutions for translation‑and‑interpreting talent training. This global communication‑oriented track focuses on cross‑cultural text transformation, international public‑opinion communication, multilingual media translation and cross‑cultural discourse construction. Core teaching modules cover written translation for global scenarios, consecutive interpreting, media localization, cross‑cultural discourse analysis and international public‑communication practice. Students will receive systematic professional skill training and take part in real‑world translation‑and‑interpreting practice activities for international conferences and events. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters are required for application. Students need to complete course credits, finish practical training and pass thesis or practical work defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can work as professional translators, interpreters, cross‑cultural communication specialists, media localization experts for international organizations, foreign‑affairs institutions, multinational media agencies and large‑scale multinational enterprises.