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Global partnerships and study abroad

北京师范大学 (Beijing Normal University)


Overview

At a glance

Beijing Normal University (BNU) was established in 1902 as China’s first university. Whilst it was originally named the Department of Education of Imperial University of Peking, it became Beijing Normal University in 1993. Over a century later, BNU has become a research-intensive and comprehensive university with a focus in sciences and humanities.


Established : 1902
Student Population : 34000
Overview of Facilities and campus : Beijing Normal University consists of Beijing Campus and Zhuhai Campus. The University has 3 faculties, 29 schools, 9 research institutes and 5 academies.


Website and links

Website : BNU webpage

Academic information

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at 北京师范大学 (Beijing Normal University):
  • Chinese
Semesters Available
  • First Semester
  • Second Semester
Levels Available
  • UG
Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad adviser

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Adviser.

Your studies abroad

Partner Course Catalogue : This is a Chinese Language intensive placement, please contact the School of Languages for more information.

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : The number of places will be confirmed during the selection process. 

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Living there

Getting there and getting around

Accommodation

BNU offers a range of on-site accommodation that is accessible to international students. To find out more visit Housing & Dining at BNU

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.

Finance and insurance

Insurance

The Chinese Ministry of Education requires all international students to be medically insured for the duration of their stay in China. Please note that students without insurance are not allowed to register. You are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students provided by Ping An Insurance Company when you register at BNU. This insurance is recognised and recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

St Andrews students authorised to study or work abroad as part of their degree programme will be covered by the University’s insurance policy. Please reference to our travel insurance pages for further information.

Passports and visas

Please refer to our passports and visa page for further information.

Student experience

See profiles and photos of St Andrews students who have studied abroad.