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The University of International Business and Economics is a center of excellence in research in several fields, including economics, management, law, literature, and science. It is located in the diplomatic district of Beijing, China. It has over 16,000 students, including over 3,300 international students from 148 different countries.
International outreach is a major theme of UIBE’s work. It has established 9 Confucius Institutes in countries as far apart as Japan and Malawi. It has partnerships with 165 universities across the world.
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| Establishment year | 1951 |
| Total Students | 16,094 |
| International Students | 3,334 |
| QS World University Rankings 2024 | 1201 - 1400 |
| Campus Size | N/A |
| Total Number of Campuses | 2 (Beijing and Israel) |
| University Website | http://english.uibe.edu.cn/ |
| No. of Schools and Divisions | 15 Schools |
| Nobel Prize Winner Alumni | 0 |
| No. of Education Programs | 43 (undergraduate), 52 (Master’s), 23 (PhD) |
| Student to Faculty ratio | 13:1 |
The University of International Business and Economics offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through 15 Schools, and several Institutes and Departments.
There are also two Departments that coordinate and organize a wide variety of events and activities: Culture and Art and Sports (Physical Education).
International applicants to undergraduate programs at UIBE must satisfy the following requirements:
International applicants to all Master’s and PhD programs must hold a valid bachelor’s degree from a reputed institution, and be in good physical and mental health. Depending on whether the course of interest is taught in English or Chinese, the applicant must also be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the respective language.
Applicants to undergraduate courses should follow these steps:
Applicants to master’s courses follow a process similar to that outlined above. However, two letters of recommendation are also required, usually from professors who have taught the candidate in the past. The Chinese proficiency requirement is Level 5 HSK rather than Level 4.
Applicants to Doctoral courses at UIBE must submit their applications online. The rest of the steps are similar to those for master’s applicants; however, PhD applicants must also submit a soft copy of their master’s thesis.
Undergraduate tuition fees for international students at UIBE vary according to whether the chosen course is taught in English or in Chinese. For bachelor’s courses taught in Chinese, the application fee is 660 RMB; this is not refundable, and is a one time payment. RMB 4,000 must be paid as an advance at the time of enrolment; this is adjusted against the first year’s tuition fees. Most courses taught in Chinese have a tuition fee of RMB 24,800 (USD 3,600) per year, except for the Chinese Language and Literature program, which has a tuition fee of RMB 30,000 per academic year.
Undergraduate courses where the medium of instruction is English have a substantially higher tuition fee. The advance amount to be paid is RMB 10,000, and the tuition fee is RMB 49,750 (USD 7,222) per academic year.
Tuition fees for master’s courses at UIBE vary widely. Some indicative amounts for courses taught in Chinese are given below:
Tuition fees for master’s programs taught in English are as follows:
Doctoral programs have a tuition fee of RMB 33,000 per year for courses in the School of Law, and RMB 29,800 per year for all other PhD programs.
Accommodation fees for most on-campus halls of residence are RMB 130 per day for a single room, or RMB 65 per day for double occupancy. For 9 months spent on campus per academic year, this comes to approximately RMB 17,500 - RMB 35,000 per year. Students should also budget for food, travel, and shopping costs.
The Beijing campus of UIBE is home to several modern architectural buildings that collectively serve the academic, research, and housing needs of the university. Natural beauty is also a key feature of the Beijing campus, with multiple gardens, sports grounds, and even a lake. In 2021, UIBE opened a campus in Israel that would initially concentrate on UG courses in business and management. This is located in the city of Petah Tikva, and was opened to mark the seventieth anniversary of the founding of UIBE.
The School of International Education (SIE) at UIBE organizes competitive sports events for overseas students at the university. Sports meets in commonly played athletic pursuits like volleyball, basketball, and soccer allow the students of the university to come together and forge strong bonds. SIE also works to organize cultural events so as to educate both Chinese and foreign students at the university about the unique points of different cultures across the world.
The School of International Education also organizes several annual activities for overseas students, like the International Cultural Festival, the Laowai Idol singing competition, Chinese Cultural Classes, monthly trips within Beijing City, and sports meets. It also conducts regular lectures and workshops on various important topics, from Chinese calligraphy to local martial arts (e.g., Wushu Sanda), from opera to drama.
The main International Student Associations at UIBE are the International Student Union (ISU), the International Student Volunteer Center, the Debate Association, and the Talents Club. ISU has a robust organizational structure that helps set up regular activities and events, with several Departments including Literature, Physical Education, study, and PR.
UIBE provides extensive career opportunities to its students from the beginning of their degrees, from internships to virtual jobs to full time placements. Industrial partnerships are the main mechanisms by which this is achieved, with industrial visits and internship placements at some of the biggest Chinese and multinational companies. This allows international students to experience the economic situation in China.
The International Career Advisory Center organizes up to ten job fairs primarily for overseas students every year. Through these events, large companies send their representatives to the UIBE campus and take part in recruiting fairs to give part time and full time job fairs to international students of the university.
The UIBE International Alumni Association works to create a powerful global network of graduates of the university to network with each other and access employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. It has six branches in different countries.
The flagship financial aid mechanism at UIBE is the Chinese Government Scholarship. This was established to promote cooperation between China and other countries by allowing talented international students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University. The financial terms are very generous, with all scholarships under this scheme giving awardees free tuition, accommodation, and medical insurance. There is also a monthly living allowance of RMB 2,500 (undergraduates), RMB 3,000 (Master’s students) or RMB 3,500 (PhD students). Partial scholarships may also be offered, where the tuition fee waiver is usually the only component that is subsidized. Undergraduate recipients must register for courses taught in Chinese (with a preparatory year spent in learning the language to a high degree of proficiency), while postgraduate awardees can choose courses that are taught either in English or in Chinese. The Chinese Government Scholarship has several types:
The Beijing Government Scholarships are offered by the Municipal Government of Beijing City to international students based on academic excellence. Applications are open between February and May each year. These scholarships are offered in two categories: the full scholarship awards a 100% tuition fee waiver, whereas the partial version is usually associated with a 50% tuition fee waiver. The following candidates can apply for this scholarship: overseas students in sound physical and mental health, who abide by the Chinese laws and have no criminal record in any country.
The UIBE scholarships are awarded one or two times a year to international students who display exceptional ability in academics, research, and social impact. There are many different types of awards within this umbrella, for example: outstanding freshmen, academic excellence, progress in studies, excellent graduate students, outstanding student cadres, dedicated activists, scientific research achievements, and research and teaching assistance.
The Confucius Institute Scholarships are awarded to excellent international students who pursue UG or PG studies in subjects related to the Chinese language and culture, and teaching Chinese to Speakers of Foreign Languages. These are sponsored by the Confucius Institute. They award a tuition fee waiver, free accommodation, free medical insurance, and a monthly living allowance.
