Beijing University of Technology

Beijing University of Technology (here in after referred to as "BJUT") is one of the first universities to carry out education for international students in China. In 1990, BJUT recruited its first international student. In 2002, with approval from the Ministry of Education, BJUT set up a program named "Chinese Language and Culture" for international students. In 2005, Geraldine John Kikwasi from Tanzania received a doctoral degree in Management and became the first international student to receive a doctoral degree at BJUT. BJUT College of International Education (here in after referred to as "CIE") was established in 2011, operating in the International Office of BJUT. In 2012, according to the adjustment launched by the Ministry of Education, the "Chinese Language and Culture" program was renamed as "Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages", qualified to award a Bachelor Degree of Arts. In May of 2016, CIE separated from the International Office and became an independent institute of teaching and scientific research. So far, BJUT has cultivated around 10,000 international students from more than 100 countries.

CIE is mainly responsible for the enrollment, teaching, scholarship, visa and daily management of the international students at BJUT. CIE is also responsible for the construction of the program of "Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages", the compulsory courses, cultural courses and Chinese courses for all international students. After many years’ efforts, CIE has built a well-organized system of international student cultivation, offering many degree and non-degree programs. At present, international students can study and be awarded with degrees in around 67 bachelor programs, 33 master programs and 20 doctoral programs. CIE has also developed 2-year fully English-taught master’s programs in Information, Urban Construction, Materials and Manufacturing, and Chinese Economy and Society. The non-degree programs in CIE, such as the Engineering Program for International Students, Chinese Contemporary Business and Culture and Doing Business in China, are very popular choices for international students.

In recent years, CIE recruits annually more than 1000 international students, among whom approximately 60% are degree-seeking students. Now, CIE has the qualification of recruiting international students through the China Government Scholarship Program, the Confucius Institute Scholarship Program and the Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship. CIE is also one of the HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Centers designated by Hanban and the Confucius Institute.

International education is an important part of the internationalization of higher education in China and plays an important role in China’s overall diplomatic strategy. It is of strategic significance for the promotion of the international competitiveness and international influence of the university. BJUT CIE sincerely welcomes excellent international students from all countries and regions to study here and achieve their personal and greater dreams in order to make a better future together.

In the 60 years since its establishment, Beijing University of Technology has always been in the same direction with the reform and development of the country and the capital, and has embarked on a road of building a first-class university with differentiated development of characteristics and connotations, and has promoted the school to become an internationally renowned, distinctive and high-level research university. It has become an important base for the capital Beijing to train high-quality innovative talents, a strong support for regional social and economic development, and a demonstration window to show the achievements of the development and construction of municipal colleges and universities. Brilliant flowers bloom in places where the people need it most.

Yijiazi's hard work has created a splendid chapter, and the new journey will bear in mind the mission and work together to create greater glories. Standing at the historical intersection of the "two centenary" goals, Beijing University of Technology will adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, in-depth study and implementation of the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Party and the 19th Plenary Session, and adhere to Lide establishes the foundation of one's life, keeps in mind the mission of educating people for the party and the country. Under the strong leadership of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, it adheres to the school positioning of "based on Beijing, serving Beijing, radiating the country, and facing the world". The spirit of the school motto of "Continuously be active and new day by day", accelerate the construction of a high-quality education system, and steadily promote the construction and development of the "14th Five-Year Plan", in order to realize the century-old dream of building a world-class university and the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation Struggle tirelessly!