I.About TFSU
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. 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.
The university has established friendly cooperation with over 380 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. 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.
II.Eligibility
1.Applicants must be under 45 years old, non-Chinese citizens, and meet the requirements of the Ministry of Education Document No. 12 [2020].
2.Applicants shall be of good moral character, physically and mentally healthy, and willing to comply with Chinese laws and the regulations of TFSU.
3.Applicants should hold a master's degreeor an equivalent degree.
4.Applicants must have HSK6 score of 180 or above.
III.Application Deadline
June 30, 2026
IV.Major
Major |
Duration (Years) |
Research Direction |
School |
Foreign Language and Literature |
3 |
TranslationResearch on Important Party and State Documentsfor foreign countries(English) |
Center for CPC Literature Translation Studies |
TranslationResearch on Important Party and State Documentsfor foreign countries(Japanese) |
TranslationResearch on Important Party and State Documentsfor foreign countries(Russian) |
Ⅴ.Application Procedure
1.The applicants log in to the "Tianjin Foreign Studies University International Student Service Platform" (http://tfsu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx) to complete the online application.
2.TFSU will review the application materials.
3.After the materials are reviewed and approved, TFSU will conduct written tests and interviews for the applicants.
4.Upon passing the interview, the applicants shall pay the fees.
5.After the payment is completed, TFSU 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.
Ⅵ.Application Materials
1. Photocopy of passport(Ordinary passport expires afterMarch 31, 2027).Applicants who have immigrated to other countries or whose parent is a Chinese national should provide proof of time for naturalization, proof of renunciation of Chinese nationality and a visa record of recent four years for entry and exit to China .
2. The highest academic certificate. If the applicant is a current graduate student, a pre-graduation certificate issued by the school is required.
3. Complete transcripts for the highest degree. Applicants who will not graduate before the application deadline must provide their current academic transcript. In this case, the completed academic transcripts must be submitted upon enrollment.
4.A study or research plan written in Chinese or in English.Please use the TFSU template provided in Attachment1.
5. Two letters of recommendationin Chinese or Englishfrom professors or associate professors. Recommender's signature and contact informationmust be included.
6. HSK6 score of 180 or above (valid within 2 years).
7. Photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (the original document, printed by Chinese quarantine authorities, shall be filled in in English and kept by the applicant). The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Medical examination results are valid for only six months (see Attachment2).
8.Avalid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security, usually issued within six months prior to the submission date of the application.
9. A bank statement showing a deposit of more than 40,000 RMB from the applicant or their financial guarantor.
Notes:
1.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.
2.All documents uploaded through the system must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use professional device to scan relevant documents. Any consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable documents uploaded will be borne by applicants.
Ⅶ.Scholarships
1.Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A、Type B)
2.Tianjin Municipal Government Scholarship
3.TFSU University Scholarship
For detailed information, please refer to the scholarship application guideonTFSU’s internationaladmission website athttp://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn, or contacttheemail for inquiries.
Ⅷ.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 Chinaand allthe original application materials.Students who fail the admission qualification review will be disqualified from admission.
Ⅸ.Fees
1.Registration: 500 RMB
2.Tuition:22,000 RMB/year (Tuition does not include textbook fees)
3.Insurance: 800 RMB/year
4.Accommodation: 50 RMB/day for a double room . Students must stay in on-campus housing during their studies.
Room Facilities: independentbathroom, central air conditioning,Internet, telephone, desk, chair, wardrobe,24-hourhot watershower
Public Facilities: public kitchen, laundry room, lounge on the first floor (free Wi-Fi)
Note: All the above fees are non-refundable once paid.
X.Contact
InternationalAdmission Office,Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Address: 117 MachangRoad, Hexi District, Tianjin, China
Postcode: 300204
Tel: 86-22-23286974
Email: foreignstudents@tjfsu.edu.cn
Website: http://isa.tjfsu.edu.cn/
