The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is a university directly under the Minis- try of Education, jointly established by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Commerce. It is among the first batch of universities included in China’s national "Double First-Class" initiative and the first group of "Project 211" universities.
UIBE has distinct disciplinary advantages, offering 57 undergraduate programs, 14 first-level master’s degree authorization points, 14 professional master’s degree authorization points, 8 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, 2 professional doctoral degree authorization points, and 7 post-doctoral research stations. These span seven major academic disciplines—Economics, Law, Education, Literature, Science, Engineering, and Management—as well as interdisciplinary fields (National Security Studies, Intelligent Science and Technology). The university boasts the national "Double First-Class" discipline of Applied Economics, two national key disciplines (International Trade and International Law), seven Beijing key disciplines (Applied Economics, Law, Corporate Management, Accounting, World Economy, Law and Economics, and Low-Carbon Economics), and the Beijing high-precision discipline of Digital Trade.
UIBE is known for its distinctive approach to talent cultivation and strong reputation, consistently emphasizing and showcasing its commitment to nurturing high-quality, innovative, and internationally oriented leaders.
Program Introduction
Preparatory education is a stage designed for international students before they enter undergraduate programs, aimed at facilitating cross-cultural transition from secondary education abroad to higher education in China. Preparatory education serves as pre-university foundational training, and for international students in China, it involves basic university preparatory courses taken prior to undergraduate study. The International Foundation Program for International Students at UIBE is an undergraduate preparatory program specifically designed for inter- national students. Its goal is to equip students, after one academic year (fall and spring semesters) or one semester (spring semester only), with Chinese listening, speaking, reading, writing, and foundational knowledge in mathematics and sciences, enabling them to meet the admission requirements for Chinese-taught undergraduate programs at UIBE. Students who enroll in this program and successfully pass the Chinese Government Scholarship Council’s Undergraduate Academic Proficiency Test for International Students (CSCA) can directly proceed into UIBE’s Chinese-taught undergraduate programs.
Program Features
01 A "trinity" curriculum system: "Intensive Chinese" to solidify language foundations, "Academic Orientation" to align precisely with undergraduate studies, and "Cultural Adaptation" to deepen identification with Chinese culture.
02 An intensive and efficient teaching model, featuring concentrated, rigorous Chinese language training, along with supplementary instruction focused on core knowledge of specialized Chinese, mathematics, and sciences.
03 Skill-specific Chinese courses designed to comprehensively improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, supplemented by HSK preparation, practice, and CSCA mock tests.
04 A system integrating SPOC (Small Private Online Courses), flipped classrooms, and AI-powered feedback, utilizing AI to identify students’ language learning blind spots and dynamically adjust teaching strategies.
05 A multidimensional "Chinese+" system that breaks away from the traditional "pure language preparatory" framework, integrating language, academics, culture, and technology.
06 A teaching team with an international perspective, solid professional foundations, extensive teaching experience, strong disciplinary backgrounds, and high intercultural competence. Through "cultural workshops +immersive practices," such as simulated Chinese business negotiation scenarios, students enhance cross-cultural communication skills and shorten the cultural adaptation cycle.
Curriculum Structure
Zero-Beginner Class: For applicants with no prior Chinese language proficiency. International students who, after one academic year of intensive courses in Chinese, mathematics, etc., meet undergraduate admission standards.
Elementary-Level Class: For applicants with Chinese proficiency equivalent to HSK Level 3 or above. International students who, after one academic year of courses in Chinese, mathematics, etc., meet undergraduate admission standards.
Weekly class hours exceed 34 sessions, supplemented by supervised evening study and tutoring sessions as needed. Assessments include weekly tests, monthly tests, and mock exams.
Sample Schedule: Fall semester: approx. 16 weeks; Spring semester: approx. 16 weeks; Weekly Chinese class hours >30.
Time Slot (Fall Semester) |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Period 1-2 |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Period 3-4 |
Drills & Practice |
Drills & Practice |
Drills & Practice |
Drills & Practice |
Drills & Practice |
Period 5-6 |
Listening & Speaking |
Vocabulary |
Listening & Speaking |
Vocabulary |
Listening & Speaking |
Period 7-8 |
Cultural Practice |
Mathematics |
Cultural Practice |
Mathematics |
Weekly Test |
Time Slot (Spring Semester) |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Period 1-2 |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Comprehensive Chinese |
Period 3-4 |
Specialized Chinese (Academic) |
Specialized Chinese (Academic) |
Specialized Chinese (Academic) |
Specialized Chinese (Academic) |
Specialized Chinese (Academic) |
Period 5-6 |
Vocabulary |
Listening & Speaking |
Vocabulary |
Listening & Speaking |
Vocabulary |
Period 7-8 |
Cultural Practice |
Mathematics |
Cultural Practice |
Mathematics |
Monthly Test |
Admission Requirements
1.High school graduate and in good health.
2.Applicants under 18 years of age must obtain university approval and submit notarized guardian documents and other relevant materials (please contact the Admissions and Program Development Office for details).
Semester Schedule
Fall Semester : September to January of the following year
Spring Semester : February to June (specific start dates are indicated on the Admission Notice)
Application Period
Fall Semester : April 1 to July 30 (closes when seats are filled)
Spring Semester : October 1 to December 31 (closes when seats are filled)
Application Materials
(Only accepted in Chinese or English. Application materials will not be returned regardless of admission status.)
01 UIBE Application Form (to be completed online)
02 Copy of highest diploma and academic transcript
03 Copy of ID document of the applicant's guarantor in China
04 Notarized guardian certificate and copy of guardian's ID (for applicants under 18)
05 Proof of assets (if required, e.g., bank statement showing funds exceeding tuition fees)
06 Certificate of No Criminal Record (if required)
07 Copy of applicant's passport or ID document
08 Two recent passport-size photos with a white background (no hat)
Application Fee RMB660 (Application fee is non-refundable)
Tuition Deposit RMB 2000 (Tuition deposits are non-refundable and will be included in the total tuition fee)
Tuition: RMB 15600/semester RMB30300/Academic Year
Class Size: Approximately 15 students
Contact Information
Office 101, Building B, International Exchange Tower
No. 10 Huixin East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Admissions and Program Development Office, International School, University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)
Post Code: 100029
Tel: (86-10)6449-2327/6449-2329
Website: http://sie.uibe.edu.cn
Fax: (86-10)6449-3820
Email: degreeinenglish@163.com / sie@uibe.edu.cn
