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 between 18 and 35 years old, hold a non-Chinese nationality, and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education Document No. 12 [2020].
2.Applicants should have good conduct, 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 for undergraduate programs must have a high school diploma.
4.For Chinese-taught programs, applicants must hold a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 4 certificate with a score of 180 or above. For English-taught programs, applicants must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 (or above) or a TOEFL score of 80 (or above) or an equivalent level of English proficiency.
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
Program Information
Major |
Language |
Duration (Years) |
School |
Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Education |
E-commerce (International E-Business) |
English |
4 |
School of International Business |
E-commerce (International E-Business) |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Business |
Translation |
English |
4 |
School of English Studies |
Business English |
English |
4 |
School of English Studies |
English |
English |
4 |
School of English Studies |
Digital Media Technology |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Educational Technology |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Advertising |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Internet and New Media |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Journalism and Communication |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Chinese Language and Literature |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Digital Media Art |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Animation |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Communication |
Law |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Relations |
International Politics |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Relations |
Diplomacy |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Relations |
International Organizations and Global Governance |
Chinese |
4 |
School of International Relations |
Arabic |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Asian and African |
Korean |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Asian and African |
Swahili |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Asian and African |
Japanese |
Chinese |
4 |
School of Japanese Studies |
German |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Russian |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
French |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Portuguese |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Spanish |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Italian |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Ukrainian |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
Polish |
Chinese |
4 |
School of European Studies |
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. High school diploma. If the applicant is a current senior high school student, a certificate of enrollment issued by the school is required.
B. Complete high school transcript.
C. For Chinese-taught programs, a Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 4 certificate with a score of 180 or above is required (valid within 2 years). For English-taught programs, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or above) or a TOEFL score of 80 (or above) or an equivalent English proficiency certificate is required.
D. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (please refer to Attachment 1 for details).
E. The first page of a valid passport (valid until after December 1, 2025).
F. A criminal record clearance certificate.
G. A bank statement issued by a bank showing a deposit of more than 40,000 RMB in the name of the applicant or their financial guarantor.
H. Applicants who are under 18 years old as of September 1, 2025, must submit an original notarized power of attorney issued by a notary office in Tianjin, with the guardian being a resident with a permanent household registration in Tianjin.
Note: All application materials must be in Chinese or English. Non-Chinese or non-English certificates (proofs) must be accompanied by a notarized translation in Chinese or English.
Registration
New students must register on time according to the date specified in the admission notice. Those who fail to register on time without a valid reason will be considered to have withdrawn automatically.
When registering, please bring the admission notice, the Application Form for Visa of Foreign Students in China (JW201/202 form), the original application materials (including the original diploma and complete transcript), and if you have undergone a physical examination in your home country, please bring the original physical examination materials.
Fees (in RMB)
Registration: 500 RMB
Tuition: 15,400 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
