China Foreign Affairs University
China Foreign Affairs University
Located in:
24 Exhibition Hall Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
1. University Introduction
China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) is a higher education institution directly under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and jointly established with the Ministry of Education, focusing on cultivating interdisciplinary talents in diplomacy and foreign affairs. Founded in September 1955, the university was established based on the Department of Diplomacy at Renmin University of China. As the only directly affiliated university of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CFAU was the first in the country to offer an undergraduate program in diplomacy. It is also among the first institutions to grant master’s and doctoral degrees in international relations and diplomacy, representing the highest level of diplomacy research in China and receiving widespread recognition internationally. The university is known for its high-quality students.
2. Admission Programs
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Eligibility
1.High School Diploma or above.
2.HSK 4 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.Age under 45 years old.
2.HSK 4 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.Age under 45 years old.
Undergraduate Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.High school transcript.
4.High school graduation certificate.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Letter of Guarantee in China.
10.Personal statement/study plan.(Within 500 Characters).
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.High school transcript.
4.High school graduation certificate.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Letter of Guarantee in China.
10.Personal statement/study plan.(Within 500 Characters).
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Undergraduate Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomacy | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| English | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| Japanese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| Japanese | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| International Economics and Trade | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| Finance | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| Law (International Law) | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 | |
| Translation Studies | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 24,000 |
Master
Master Eligibility
1.Bachelor’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.
4.Age under 45 years old.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.
4.Age under 45 years old.
Master Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Study Plan (including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief).
10.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Undergraduate transcript.
4.Certificate of bachelor’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Study Plan (including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief).
10.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Master Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Law | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Relations | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Politics | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Diplomacy | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| English Language and Literature | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (English), | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (French) | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (Japanese) | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| World Economy | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 25,000 | |
| International Relations | Sep.01,2025 | 2 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | English | 30,000 |
Doctor
Doctor Eligibility
1.Master’s degree or above.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.
4.Age under 45 years old.
2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs.
3.IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 80 or above for English-taught programs.
4.Age under 45 years old.
Doctor Application Materials
1.Application Form.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Master’s transcript.
4.Certificate of master’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Study Plan (including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief).
10.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
2.Passport (photo page: if you have had a Chinese visa before, please also upload the Chinese visa page).
3.Master’s transcript.
4.Certificate of master’s degree.
5.Proof of Language proficiency.
6.Four 2-inch portrait photo.
7.Foreigner Physical Examination Form.
8.Certificate of no criminal record (issued by the local police station).
9.Study Plan (including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief).
10.Two Letters of recommendation from associate professors or higher.
*The original documents or notarized copies of the above materials need to be in Chinese or English.
Doctor Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Language | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diplomacy | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 32,000 | |
| International Relations | Sep.01,2025 | 4 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | Chinese | 32,000 | |
| International Relations | Sep.01,2025 | 3 years | Mar.01,2025-May.01,2025 | English | 34,000 |
Chinese and others
Chinese and other Courses
| Course | Starting Date | Duration | Application Deadline | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Credit Program (General Advanced Studies Student) | Mar,2025/Sep,2025 | 1 year | Oct.01-Dec.10,2024/Mar.01-May.01,2025 | 9,000 /semester | 1.High School Diploma or above 2.HSK 5 ≥180 for Chinese-taught programs |
| Chinese Language | Mar,2025/Sep,2025 | 0.5 year-2 years | Oct.01-Dec.10,2024/Mar.01-May.01,2025 | 9,000 /semester | 1.High School Diploma or above |
3. Accommodation
| Room Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Triple Room | 100/day (80 for stays over one month) |
| Single room | 80/day |
4. Fee structure
Tuition fee
| Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor/Master/Doctor/Others | For details, please refer to the program admission form. |
Other fee
| Project | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Degree program:600/Non-degree program：400 |
| Medical Insurance | 800/year 400/semester |
| Living Expenses | Approximately 15,000 to 20,000/year |
| Medical Examination Fee | 400 |
| Residence Permit Fee | 800 (for 12 months or more, including 12 months); 400 (for less than 12 months) |