Central University of Finance and Economics

Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), located in Beijing, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education, with strong support from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Beijing Municipal Government.

It is a Double First-Class university, a Project 211 university, and one of the first batch of universities to implement the 985 Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform. As a leader in China's finance and economics education, CUFE has the autonomy to set undergraduate programs in economics and management.

CUFE is renowned as the 'Cradle of Chinese Financial Management Experts', with exceptional reputation in finance and economics. Its flagship programs include Applied Economics (a national Double First-Class discipline), Finance, Accounting, Public Finance, and Insurance, all ranked among the top in China.

In the Ministry of Education's discipline evaluation, Applied Economics received an A+ rating, and Business Administration an A-. As one of the earliest universities to offer Finance and Public Finance majors, CUFE has produced numerous leaders in fiscal, financial, and tax systems.

CUFE boasts a highly qualified faculty of 1,773, with over 60% holding professor or associate professor titles, many serving as advisors to national ministries or members of international academic organizations. The university comprises 26 schools, offering 54 undergraduate majors, 7 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 16 first-level master's degree authorization points, 1 professional doctoral degree authorization point, 21 professional master's degree authorization points, and 5 postdoctoral research stations.

The curriculum emphasizes integration of theory and practice, featuring bilingual and English-taught programs, joint training with overseas universities, and exchange programs. Research is supported by several provincial and ministerial key research bases, such as the China Center for Fiscal Development Collaborative Innovation and the China Institute for Financial Development.

CUFE has three distinctive campuses: Xueyuan South Road in central Haidian District offers convenient transportation and rich cultural resources; Shahe in Changping features a modern, scenic environment as the main teaching hub; and Xishan in Shijingshan provides a tranquil study setting.

The total campus area is 1.04 million square meters, with 550,000 square meters of buildings and fixed assets worth nearly 400 million RMB. The library holds extensive collections and electronic resources covering global finance databases.