BIFT 2025 International Student Enrollment Prospectus of Graduates

Ⅰ. Introduction to the School of International Education (SIE)

The School of International Education (SIE) at BIFT is responsible for developing programs and management regulations related to the enrollment and cultivation of international students. Our work encompasses enrollment consultation, visa processing, education and teaching, and daily management for international students (both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking) worldwide.

Since 1997, SIE has offered bachelor’s degree programs in Fashion Design, Product Design, Visual Communication, Environmental Design, Animation, Photography, Fashion Performance, Painting, and Sculpture, as well as Chinese language training courses and specialized programs in Chinese culture, art, and fashion. These programs have attracted thousands of international students from countries such as the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Korea, Ukraine, Japan, Denmark, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Ethiopia, Argentina, and Chile, as well as Chinese students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.

Ⅱ. Duration of Study

The standard duration for graduate programs is 3 years, with a maximum of 5 years. Students who complete the required credits, submit their graduation theses, and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a diploma and a master’s degree from the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. The study mode is full-time. Note: Military service time is not counted toward the length of schooling.

Ⅲ. Program Offerings

BIFT offers graduate programs in both art and non-art disciplines. For details, please refer to the attached documents.

Ⅳ. Application Requirements

1.Applicants must be foreign citizens holding a valid passport and aged between 22 and 40 (in principle).

2.Applicants who emigrated from China must provide a foreign passport issued before April 30, 2021, proof of canceled Chinese nationality, and evidence of residing abroad for at least 2 years within the past 4 years (a stay of 9 months or more in a year counts as one full year, verified by entry and exit stamps).

3.Applicants must be in good health, exhibit good conduct, and be willing to comply with the laws and regulations of China and BIFT’s disciplinary rules, while respecting Chinese customs.

4.Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree or higher.

5.Chinese language proficiency must meet at least HSK Level 5.

6.Art program applicants must submit a personal portfolio.

Ⅴ. Application Deadline

Applications are accepted from the date of this announcement until June 30, 2025. For mailed applications, the postmark date will be considered the submission date. Send application materials to: gjyoffice@bift.edu.cn.

Ⅵ. Application Procedures

1.Submit the following materials via email (Note: Submitted materials will not be returned, regardless of admission status):

(1)Completed Application Form (downloadable from the website).

(2)Scholarship Application Form (downloadable from the website).

(3)Copy of passport.

(4)Copy of bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcripts.

(5)Copy of HSK transcript (Level 5 or above).

(6)Personal portfolio (for art programs; A4 size for painting copies).

(7)Copy of guarantor’s passport or ID card (issued by the guarantor or relevant institution).

(8)Proof of personal or family financial status.

(9)Study plan (approximately 800 words in Chinese).

(10) Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English).

Note: All certificates must be original or notarized copies.

2.Application fee: 600 RMB (non-refundable).

3.Online Interview or Exam: Arrangements will be announced later.

Ⅶ. Review Process

1.All application documents will be reviewed.

2.Art portfolios will be evaluated by a panel.

3.Application materials must be submitted by June 30, 2025.

4.Online interviews or exams will be conducted by July 5, 2025. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their contact information is up-to-date.

5.The admission list and scholarship levels will be determined based on the above steps.

Ⅷ. Enrollment Confirmation

Admitted students must provide the following for registration:

1.Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter.

2.Original and photocopy of visa, highest degree certificate, HSK transcript, temporary accommodation registration form, and medical insurance.

3.Completed “Admission Form for Foreign Students at BIFT” and signed commitment letter of learning discipline.

4.For applicants under 18: Photocopy of the guarantor’s valid documentation in China.

5.Valid visa and medical examination results.

6.Two 2-inch color ID photos with a white background.

7.Tuition fee for the first academic year (if no scholarship is awarded) and medical insurance fee.

8.Contact SIE in advance to arrange accommodation. In principle, the dormitory fees should be paid in advance for the first school year.

Ⅸ. Fees and Scholarships (RMB)

1.Tuition Fees:

Program	Tuition	Registration fee	Medical Insurance
Art	48000/year	600 (one-time)	800/year
Non-art	30000/year

2.Dormitory Fees: 50–60 RMB/bed/day (paid in full for the semester via the school’s financial platform).

3.Scholarships: Eligible students may apply for the Beijing International Student Scholarship (Levels A–D; Level A covers full tuition of one year).

4.Medical Insurance: Mandatory for all students per regulations of the Ministry of Education of PRC.

Ⅹ. Accommodation

1.SIE offers dormitories with double or triple rooms, equipped with air conditioning, TV, shower facilities, and basic necessities. Some rooms include kitchens. Laundry facilities are shared.

2.Off-campus housing is permitted but must be registered with local authorities within 24 hours of moving in.

Ⅺ. International Student Management

1.Management follows regulations set by the Ministry of Education of PRC and BIFT’s policies.

2.New students undergo a 3-month review; unqualified students may face dismissal.

3.Non-resident visa holders must submit a medical examination form from the Haidian Clinic of Beijing International Travel Healthcare Center.

4.Visa Requirements:

(1)Admitted students will receive an Admission Notice and JW202 form by mail.

(2)Students must register with local police within 24 hours of arrival, complete school registration within a week, and obtain a residence permit within 30 days.

(3)Late submissions may result in admission cancellation.

Ⅻ. Contact Information

Address: Room 810, Comprehensive Building, No. 2 Yinghua Road, North of Heping Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China (east to China-Japan Friendship Hospital).

Postal Code: 100029

Tel.: +86-10-64285760 / +86-10-64288129-601

Fax: +86-10-64288129-605

Email: gjyoffice@bift.edu.cn

Website: http://gjy.bift.edu.cn | http://www.bift.edu.cn

WeChat: SIE-BIFT

Transportation Routes:

1.From Capital Airport: Take the Airport Express to Sanyuanqiao Station, transfer to Line 10, and alight at Shaoyaoju Station (Exit A).

2.From Beijing Railway Station: Take Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, transfer to Line 13, and alight at Guangximen Station (Exit A).

3.From Beijing South Railway Station: Take Line 4 to Xuanwumen Station, transfer to Line 2 to Dongzhimen Station, then transfer to Line 13 to Guangximen Station (Exit A).

2025 Master’s Degree Program Catalog of BIFT

Name   of Schools	Programs	Research Fields
001 School of Fashion and   Engineering	082104 Fashion Design and   Engineering	01 Ergonomics & Apparel   Technology
		02 Apparel Comfort &   Functional Clothing
		03 Fashion Design and   Technology
		04 Digital Fashion &   Intelligent Design
	140300 Design Science	01 Design Theory &   Fashion Culture
		02 Fashion Design and   Innovative Applications
		03 Design Management and   Fashion Communication
	135700 Design (Professional)	01 Clothing Culture and   Design
		02 Fashion Design and   Management
		03 Fashion Design and   Innovation
		04 Fashion Structure and   Application
		05 Theatrical & Film   Costume Design
		06  Knitwear Innovation & Practice
002 School of Fashion   Accessory & Engineering	140300 Design Science   (Professional)	02 Fashion Design &   Innovative Applications
		03 Design Management and   Fashion Communication
		04 Design Innovation and   Technology Application
	135700  Design (Professional)	07 Color Design
		08 Jewelry Design
		09 Footwear & Bag Design
		10 Industrial Design
		11 Design Management
		12 Arts and Crafts
	085500  Mechanical Engineering (Professional)	01 Industrial Design   Engineering
003 School of Materials   Design & Engineering	080500 Materials Science and   Engineering	01 Functional &   High-performance Fiber Materials
		02 Environment-friendly   Polymer Materials
		03 Intelligent Textile   Materials
	082102 Textile Materials   & Design	01 Application and   Development of New Materials & Technologies in Textiles & Apparel
		02 Functional, Smart &   Sustainable Textile Materials & Textiles
		03 Textile Material Testing   & Evaluation
		04 Ancient Textile   Technology and Textiles
	082103  Textile Chemistry & Dyeing Engineering	01 Digital Color &   Sustainable Processing of Textiles
		02 Functional/Smart Design   and Development of Textiles
		03  Intelligent Textile Testing & Evaluation
	140300 Design Science	02 Fashion and Apparel   Design and Innovative Application
	135700  Design (Professional)	14 Textile Design
	085500  Mechanical Engineering (Professional)	02 Multi-functional Polymer   Materials and Advanced Manufacturing
004 School of Art and Design	140300 Design Science	04 Design Innovation and   Technology Application
	135700  Design (Professional)	14 Interior and Landscape   Design
		15 Urban and Architectural   Design
		16 Visual Communication   Design
		17 Animation
		18 Digital Media Art
		19 Luxury Design and Management
		20 Lifestyle Design and   Trends
	085500 Mechanical   Engineering (Professional)	03 Digital Design and   Construction
005 School of Fashion   Communication	140300 Design Science	03 Design Management and   Fashion Communication
	055200 Journalism & Communication   (Professional)	01 Fashion Communication
	135700 Design Science   (Professional)	21 Fashion Performance
	135600 Art & Calligraphy   (Professional)	01 Photography
	085500 Mechanical   Engineering (Professional)	04 Smart Fashion   Communication
006 School of Fashion   Management	025400 International   Business (Professional)	01 Transnational Investment   and Operation of Fashion Enterprises
		02 Fashion Brand Global   Management
		02 Apparel E-commerce
	120201 Accounting   (Professional)	00 No Specific Research   Orientation
	120202 Business Management   (Professional)	01 Fashion Brand Management
		02 Fashion and Creative   Management
007 School of AI and   Innovative Design	080202 Mechatronic Engineering	01 Digitalization of Apparel   Equipment and Mechatronic System Control
		02 Intelligent Modeling and   Simulation of Complex Systems
		03 Intelligent Wearable   Technology and Applications
		04 Artificial Intelligence   and Creative Computing
	130100 Art Studies	01 Chinese & Foreign   Clothing Culture
	085500 Mechanical   Engineering (Professional)	05 Intelligent Engineering   and Creative Design
008 School of Fine Arts	130100 Art Studies	02 Art History & Theory
		03 Clothing history & style
	135600 Art and Calligraphy   (Professional)	01 Chinese Painting
		02 Oil Painting
		03 Illustration
		04 Sculpture
		05 Public Art

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