About TFSU
Tianjin is one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities, a national central city, a mega city, one of the first coastal open cities, an international consumption center, and a regional trade center. It is a national advanced manufacturing R&D base, the core area of northern international shipping, a financial innovation and operation demonstration zone, and a pioneering area for reform and opening- up. Tianjin is only around 30 minutes away from Beijing by high-speed train.
Tianjin Foreign Studies University, established in 1964, is one of China's eight prestigious institutions for higher education in foreign languages. TFSU is an institution of higher learning, with the discipline of Foreign Language & Literature taking the lead and Humanities, Economics, Administration & Management, Law, Education, Art, and Engineering balancing the overall disciplinary structure. The university now has two campuses occupying a total area of 470,000㎡. The three Wudadao campuses are located in the historical and architectural tourism area in Tianjin. The Binhai Campus is located in the picturesque university garden of Dagang District, Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA).
The university has established friendly cooperation with over 330 universities and educational institutions in more than 50 countries worldwide. The university is a designated institution for recipients of the Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students, as well as various specialized scholarship programs, including the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship- Master Program in Translation for International Students, the Sino-foreign University Language Partner Program, and the Sino- Indonesian Joint Training Program for Major of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Additionally, the university offers scholarship for international students studying at Tianjin Foreign Studies University. The university collaborates with other institutions like Tianjin Vocational University to jointly conduct programs for "Chinese Language + Vocational Skills" for international students. Every year, the university hosts over 2,000 long and short- term international students from more than 60 countries, pursuing undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees, or participating in short-term training programs.
Eligibility
1.Applicants must be under 45 years of age, non-Chinese citizens, and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education Document No. 12 [2020].
2.Applicants should have good conduct and be in sound physical and mental health, and comply with Chinese laws and regulations as well as the rules and regulations of Tianjin Foreign Studies University.
3.Applicants should hold a master's degree.
4.For programs taught in Chinese, applicants must have a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 6 score of 180 or above.
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
Program Information
Program |
Duration (Years) |
Research Direction |
School |
Foreign Language and Literature |
3 |
Translation Research on Important Party and State Documents for foreign countries (English) |
Center for CPC Literature Translation Studies |
Translation Research on Important Party and State Documents for foreign countries (Japanese) |
Translation Research on Important Party and State Documents for foreign countries (Russian) |
Application Procedure
1.Log in to the "Tianjin Foreign Studies University International Student Service Platform" (http://tfsu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx) to complete the information submission.
2.The International Admission Office will review the application materials.
3.After the materials are reviewed and approved, the office will organize the relevant college to conduct written tests and interviews for the applicants.
4.Upon passing the interview, the International Admission Office will notify the applicants to pay the fees.
5.After the payment is completed, the International Admission Office will issue the admission notice and visa application form for the applicants.
6.The applicants should then apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese embassy in their home country with the admission notice and visa application form.
Application Materials
A. The highest academic degree (diploma) certificate (proof). If the applicant is a current graduate student, a pre-graduation certificate issued by the applicant's school is required.
B. Complete transcript of the highest academic degree.
C. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors.
D. For programs taught in Chinese, a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 6 score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years).
E. Foreigner's Physical Examination Record (see Attachment 1 for details).
F. The first page of a valid passport (valid until after December 1, 2025).
G. A certificate of no criminal record.
H. A bank statement showing a deposit of more than 40,000 RMB from the applicant or their financial guarantor.
Note: All the application materials should be in Chinese or English. If the certificates (proof) are not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English must be attached.
Registration
New students must register on time according to the specified date on the admission notice. Those who fail to register on time without a valid reason will be treated as having withdrawn automatically.
When registering, please bring the admission notice, the Application Form for Visa of Foreign Students in China (JW201/202 form), and the original application materials (including the original diploma and complete transcript). If you have undergone a physical examination in your home country, please bring the original medical examination materials.
Fees (in RMB)
Registration: 500 RMB
Tuition: 22,000 RMB/year (Tuition does not include textbook fees)
Insurance: 800 RMB/year
Accommodation: 50 RMB/day for a double room . Students must stay in on-campus housing during their studies.
Room Facilities |
independent bathroom, central air conditioning, Internet, telephone, desk, chair, wardrobe, 24-hour hot water shower |
Public Facilities |
public kitchen, laundry room, lounge on the first floor (free Wi-Fi) |
Note: All the above fees are non-refundable once paid.
Contact Details
International Admission Office, Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Address: No. 117 Machang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, China
Postal Code: 300204
Tel: +86-22-2328-6974
Email: foreignstudents@tjfsu.edu.cn; tfsulb@tjfsu.edu.cn
Website: http://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/
Application: http://tfsu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Index.aspx
