Beijing Language and Culture University was founded in 1962. Its main task is to teach the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. As well as teaching Chinese, it also undertakes the tasks of teaching foreign languages, computer science and technology, finance and accountancy to Chinese students.
It provides training courses for teachers who specialize in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, and it offers pre-departure language training to candidates intending to live and work abroad
It is the only international university in China with its main task set at teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreign students. As an international University, BLCU’s vision for the past 40 years has been to “popularize Chinese language and promote Chinese culture.”
BLCU has the longest history, the largest scope, and the most qualified teaching faculties of its kind in the area of teaching the Chinese language and culture to foreigners.
BLCU distinguishes itself by its unique cultural atmosphere of diversity, which attracts a large number of students from both home and abroad. Since the founding of the University over 40 years ago, more than 60,000 students from over 160 countries and regions have stepped out confidently into the world from here. Some have become distinguished diplomats, sinologists and journalists; 14 have worked as foreign ambassadors to China and more than 30 are diplomats working in the embassies to China.
Location
BLCU is located in the North West of Beijing in the University District (Haidian District). The campus is close to Wudaokou – the center of the University district in Beijing.
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Accommodation at BLCU:
BLCU Accommodation Update, Price Change: December 2015
There are more than 8,000 international students studying in BLCU every year, while there are only 2,000 beds in the campus dormitories. Places are limited and students are advised to book early to ensure a place (at least 3 months in advance). For those who book early we can guarantee a dormitory.
About Dormitories
The university provides six dormitory buildings: Building 4,Building 6, Building 7, Building 8, Building 17 and Conference Center Hotel.
International Student House (Building 17)
Welcome to Beijing Language and Culture University International Student House (shorted as ISH). The ISH is located in the Beijing Language and Culture University campus, and put into use at the end of 2005, with full-floor building area of 28,000 square meters, a total of 600 rooms, more than 1,000 the beds. Annually it receives more than 3,000 international students from different countries and regions, and is the largest and most international foreign students’ apartments in Beijing Language and Culture University.
International Student House in a “people-oriented, service first” purpose, wholeheartedly creates clean and beautiful living and learning environment for international students, makes efforts to build the international Student House as international students’ warm, comfortable and happy home in China.
The Apartments are equipped with restaurants, cafes, cultural experience room, tea house, canteen, laundry room, communal kitchen and other facilities, and strive to make international students from different countries and different cultures not only enjoy the hospitality of the service, but also share the joy and experience of multi-culture.
Rooms
Double room
Apartment double room is with an area of about 25 square meters, equipped with private bathroom, two single beds, desk, wardrobe, air conditioning, refrigerator, television, telephone, network interface and other equipment and facilities.
The Conference Center Hotel
The BLCU Conference Center is a 3-star hotel located in the heart of the BLCU campus. This accommodation includes everyday breakfast.
Conference Center has 290 all kinds of rooms, and they are single rooms, luxury single rooms and luxury double rooms. There are satellite televisions and mini-fridges, Internet connection, laundry service, 24 hours hot water and 201 Card telephones in the rooms.
Chinese restaurant with capacity 300 people offers all kinds of delicious foods.
Conference Centre is hotel management, and opens all day and all night. Conference Centre with preferential price is the best choice for students studying in China.
Bachelor’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages Introduction to the Program The Bachelor’s in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is a four year program for international students. Start Date of the Program March 1 or September 11 Entry Requirements Age: 18 to 50 years old High
Bachelor’s in Chinese Languages
Bachelor’s in Chinese Languages Introduction to the Program The Bachelor’s in Chinese Languages at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is a four year program for international students.
About the Program Chinese languages program include 5 directions: Chinese language, Business Chinese, Chinese/English Bilingual Studies, Japanese-Chinese Translation, Korean-Chinese Translation. Start Date of the Program March 1
Bachelor’s in International Economics and Trade
Bachelor’s in International Economics and Trade Introduction to the Program The Bachelor’s in International Economics and Trade at Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is a four year English-taught program for international students.
MA International Economics
Master’s in International Economics Introduction to the Program The MA in International Politics (International Economics) at BLCU is a two year Master’s degree program taught in English. About BLCU BLCU is the number 1 Chinese University for teaching Chinese to foreigners. Each year thousands of students come to BLCU to study Chinese.
BA International Economics and Trade
Bachelor’s in International Economics and Trade The Bachelor’s in International Economics and Trade at BLCU is a four year undergraduate degree program taught in English. About Beijing Language and Culture University BLCU is the number 1 Chinese University for teaching Chinese to foreigners. Each year thousands of students come to BLCU to study Chinese.
“Happy Beijing” Parent-Child Summer Camp
“Happy Beijing” Parent-Child Summer Camp Introduction The “Happy Beijing” Parent-Child Summer Camp at BLCU is a short-term Chinese language summer program for international students. About BLCU: BLCU is the number 1 Chinese University for teaching Chinese to foreigners. Each year thousands of students come to BLCU to study Chinese.
Summer Program of “Experiencing Chinese Language and Culture”
Summer Program of “Experiencing Chinese Language and Culture” Introduction The Summer Program of “Experiencing Chinese Language and Culture” at BLCU is a four week Chinese language program for international students. About BLCU: BLCU is the number 1 Chinese University for teaching Chinese to foreigners. Each year thousands of students come to BLCU to study Chinese.
“Beijing Study Tour” Summer Camp
“Beijing Study Tour” Summer Camp Introduction The Beijing Study Tour at BLCU is a short-term Chinese language Summer Camp program for international students. About BLCU: BLCU is the number 1 Chinese University for teaching Chinese to foreigners. Each year thousands of students come to BLCU to study Chinese.
Long Term Chinese Programs
Long Term Chinese Programs Introduction to Long Term Programs: There are wide number of long term programs at BLCU, these vary from 6 months to 2 years, for shorter programs, please refer to the short term programs. BLCU attracts thousands of students from all over the world each year
Short Term Chinese Programs
Short Term Chinese Programs Introduction to Short Term Programs: There are wide number of short term Chinese programs at BLCU, these vary from 1 month to 1 semester. For 1 year or more, please refer to the long term programs. BLCU attracts thousands of students from all over the world each year.