Beijing International Studies University

Beijing International Studies University (BISU), located in the capital city of Beijing, China, is a multidisciplinary university renowned for its distinctive strengths in foreign languages and tourism. Founded in 1964 at the personal initiative of Premier Zhou Enlai, BISU is now a key university jointly established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Beijing Municipal Government, recognized as a high-level characteristic university in Beijing.

The campus covers 303,400 square meters and hosts nearly 10,000 students, including over 700 international students from around the world, creating a vibrant international atmosphere. BISU is a recipient institution for Chinese Government Scholarship international students, a member of the International Association of Translation and Interpreting Schools (CIUTI) and the China-Japan Humanities Exchange University Alliance.

BISU's flagship programs are in foreign languages and literature, and tourism management. It offers over 30 language majors including English, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Arabic, with its translation program ranking among the top in China.

As a key member of CIUTI, BISU is a leader in translation and interpreting education. The tourism management program benefits from BISU's role as the chair unit of the Tourism Education Committee of the China Tourism Association, giving it authoritative influence in tourism research and industry standards.

BISU comprises 16 teaching units offering 48 undergraduate programs, 5 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 2 joint doctoral programs. The faculty includes nearly 1,000 full-time teachers, many of whom are national teaching masters and industry experts, with a high proportion of foreign teachers providing an immersive language environment.

The curriculum features a 'language + specialty' model, such as dual-degree programs in tourism management with English or international business with French, and a well-established Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI) program covering major global languages.

BISU's campus is located in Beijing's Chaoyang District, with convenient transportation and close proximity to the CBD and embassy district. Covering 303,400 square meters, the campus features a pleasant green environment and a blend of modern and traditional architecture.

The library holds over 1.21 million volumes and provides electronic resources and multilingual databases. Teaching facilities include simultaneous interpretation labs, a tourism simulation training center, and a language learning center.