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Tianjin Foreign Studies University

Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) referred to as “Tianjin Foreign University, Tianwai”, is a major foreign language with complete, coordinated development of literature, economics, management, law, education, art, engineering and other disciplines with distinctive characteristics. The university fully implements the Party’s education policy, adheres to the fundamental task of establishing morality, adhering to the motto of “Chinese and foreign search, competitive development”, and strives to cultivate high-quality and compound international talents with independent learning capabilities and cross-cultural capabilities. One of the predecessors of the university was Tianjin Industrial and Commercial University, which was founded in 1921. The main predecessor was Qinhuangdao Foreign Language College established in 1964, and later renamed Hebei Foreign Language College and Tianjin Foreign Language College. In 1974, the institute was restored and renamed Tianjin Foreign Languages College. In 1979, the institute began to enroll postgraduates majoring in English and Japanese. In 1981, it was approved by the State Council as the first batch of master’s degree-granting units. In 2010, it was renamed Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) with the approval of the Ministry of Education. The university currently has two campuses, Five Avenue and Binhai, with a total area of 464218.7 square meters. The three courtyards of the Five Avenues campus are located in the historical and architectural cultural tourism area of Tianjin (Machang Road, Munan Road, Zhengzhou Road). Binhai Campus is located in Dagang Higher Education Ecological Park in Binhai New Area, with a beautiful lake and beautiful scenery. Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has more than 10,000 full-time undergraduates and graduate students, and its students cover 30 provinces, cities, autonomous regions, and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions. The university now has 57 undergraduate majors. Among them, there are 34 foreign language and literature majors, and 23 other majors in literature, economics, management, law, education, art, and engineering. There are 5 national-level specialty majors, national-level undergraduate major comprehensive reform pilot projects, and 11 first-class undergraduate major projects in Tianjin. Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has a doctoral talent training project that serves the special needs of the country, 7 first-level disciplines authorized for master’s degree, 29 second-level disciplines authorized for master’s degree, and 6 categories of master’s professional degree authorization. It has 5 key disciplines in Tianjin and 4 characteristic clusters in Tianjin. Among them, the foreign language and literature discipline is the first-class construction discipline in Tianjin, and the Chinese language and literature discipline is the first-class cultivation discipline in Tianjin. The foreign language and literature subject has the qualifications of accepting young backbone visiting scholars and general visiting scholars from domestic universities. Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has nearly 1,000 faculty members, including more than 700 full-time teachers (including external teachers). More than 60% of full-time teachers have overseas study or work experience, and some majors have reached 100%. Among the teachers, there are 1 national teaching team, Tianjin teaching team, 10 Tianjin teaching innovation teams, and 1 Tianjin model laboratories innovation studio. Eight teachers were elected to the Teaching Guidance Committee of the Ministry of Education for foreign language majors. More than 70 person-times have received various honors or titles at the provincial and ministerial level and above, including the State Council Special Allowance Specialist, National Excellent Teacher, Ministry of Education “New Century Excellent Talent”, Tianjin Specially Appointed Professor, etc. Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has 9 Tianjin Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers, Tianjin Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching Center, 3 sets of international standard simultaneous interpretation lecture halls, 11 sets of international satellite TV receiving systems in 7 languages and covering two campuses Campus computer network. The university is rich in learning resources. The two campuses have a library area of more than 23,000 square meters, a collection of 7.38 million books including multilingual e-books, more than 1,600 Chinese and foreign newspapers and magazines, and 88 Chinese and foreign language databases. In the nearly 20,000 volumes of Chinese and foreign literature published in the mid-20th century, there are 520 kinds of rare books in Western languages, celebrity inscriptions, thread binding books in the late Qing Dynasty, and Sinology-related literature. They have important historical-cultural relics value, academic data value, and art appreciation value. The university sports facilities are complete, with standard sports grounds, football fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and other sports facilities, a comprehensive gymnasium of more than 10,000 square meters, and modern gymnasiums such as swimming pools and fencing halls. Dormitory building allows foreign students to stay in double rooms & use modern facilities according to charge standard. Various foods are also available to enjoy & eat.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 525 and the world rank is 5587.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
All Programs

Non-Degree Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Chinese Language Learning ProgramNon Degree1 Semester 6,700 RMB In TotalChinese
Chinese Language Learning ProgramNon Degree1 Year13,400 RMB In TotalChinese

Bachelor’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Chinese Language & LiteratureBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
EnglishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
SpanishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
GermanBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
FrenchBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
RussianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
ArabicBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
JapaneseBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
KoreanBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
BurmeseBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
SwahiliBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
IndonesianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
PortugueseBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
ItalianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Translation & InterpretationBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Business EnglishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
MalaysianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
ThaiBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
PolishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
TurkishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
UrduBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
HebrewBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
HindiBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
UkrainianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
FarsiBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
HausaBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
CambodianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
HungarianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
CzechBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
FinnishBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
BelarusianBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
JournalismBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
AdvertisingBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
CommunicationBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
FinanceBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
EconomicsBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
International Economy & TradeBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Financial ManagementBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
AccountingBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Human Resources ManagementBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
MarketingBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
International BusinessBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Administrative ManagementBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Information Management & Information SystemBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Tourism ManagementBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
LawBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
International PoliticsBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
DiplomacyBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Education TechnologyBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
AnimationBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese
Digital Media TechnologyBachelor4 Years15,400 RMB per YearChinese

Master’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
English Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Japanese Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
French Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Russian Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
German Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Spanish Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Asian-African Languages & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Arabic Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Italian Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Portuguese Language & LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Foreign Linguistics & Applied LinguisticsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Comparative Literature & World LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Ancient Chinese LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Modern & Contemporary Chinese LiteratureMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese PhilologyMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Linguistics & Applied LinguisticsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Foreign PhilosophyMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
World EconomicsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Western EconomicsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Political EconomicsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Population, Resources, and Environmental EconomicsMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Management Science & EngineeringMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
International JournalismMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Intercultural CommunicationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Advertising Integration, Marketing, and CommunicationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
International Investment & Transnational OperationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Business Foreign LanguageMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-English TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-English InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Japanese TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Japanese InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Russian TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Russian InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-French TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-French InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-German TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-German InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Korean TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Korean InterpretingMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Spanish TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese-Arabic TranslationMaster3 Years19,400 RMB per YearChinese

Doctoral Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Translation of CPC Literature: Chinese into JapaneseDoctoral3-4 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Translation of CPC Literature: Chinese into RussianDoctoral3-4 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Translation of CPC Literature: Chinese into EnglishDoctoral3-4 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Translation of CPC Literature: Chinese into KoreanDoctoral3-4 Years22,000 RMB per YearChinese
Fees Details

Expenses in Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  6,700 RMB – 13,400 RMB Per Year
  • Bachelor Degree: 15,400 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 19,400 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 22,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee: 
  • Double Room 60 RMB Per Day
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 400 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB-2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 800 RMB

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form
Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic.

Scholarship Information

Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) adheres to improving the quality of personnel training as the core, comprehensively promotes the in-depth integration of professional teaching and foreign language teaching, and vigorously promotes a variety of compound talent training models such as minors, double degrees, project classes, “foreign language +” and “professional +”. Actively organize students to participate in the translation and foreign affairs reception services of various large international conferences, select outstanding students to study and study abroad, continue to broaden the channels for students to accept multiple cultures, and highlight language training and compound professional education with unique characteristics.

The employment rate of graduates has remained at a high level for many years in a row, and nearly 50,000 outstanding alumni have been active in various fronts such as diplomacy, foreign trade, news, finance, legal affairs, and education, and have been well received and welcomed by employers. Established 67 practice bases with today’s top 500 companies such as Toutiao, FAW Toyota, and AECOM, including several overseas internship bases such as Phoenix Satellite Television America and Taiwan. Students have repeatedly achieved good results in various professional competitions across the country.

Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) adheres to the road of running an international school, actively serves the “Belt and Road” initiative, and has established friendly cooperative relations with more than 200 universities and educational institutions in more than 30 countries around the world. The university is an institution that receives “Chinese Government Scholarship”, “Confucius Institute Scholarship”, and “Tianjin Foreign Student Government Scholarship” for foreign students. It also has a “Tianjin Foreign Studies University Scholarship for New Students from China”, which receives more than 50 scholarships from the world every year. More than a thousand international students from the country come to the university to study for undergraduate, master, doctorate, or short-term study.

Translation theory research and practice have always been the university’s traditional strengths and key academic areas. Over the years, Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has continuously exerted its academic and professional advantages and actively served the society. It has undertaken the tasks of alternating interpretation and simultaneous interpretation of most high-end meetings and large international conferences in Tianjin. It has signed cooperation agreements with more than 40 government agencies, enterprises, and institutions. It has become an important force for large-scale foreign affairs, foreign trade activities, and the spread of Chinese culture to Tianjin and even the whole country.

Tianjin Foreign Studies University(天津外国语大学) has successively undertaken the translation work of large-scale international conferences and events such as the Summer Davos Forum, World Intelligence Conference, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tianjin Global Promotion Conference. Student volunteers have successfully completed many types of volunteer services such as large-scale exhibitions, helping the disabled, and environmental protection. They have won more than 40 honors such as China’s 100 outstanding volunteer service collectives, the China Youth Volunteer Service Excellent Organization Award, and the China Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition Gold Award. Forming a unique “Tianwei” volunteer service system and an influential volunteer service brand.

The university adheres to the fundamental mission of establishing people with virtue, adheres to the school concept of “people-oriented, characteristic development”, takes the intrinsic development path with quality improvement as its core, and is committed to building distinctive characteristics that have greater influence in China and a certain reputation in the world of high-level foreign language universities.

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