Beijing Foreign Studies University

🇨🇳 China 4-Year University

Global #2638 China #336

Campus of Beijing Foreign Studies University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1941
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,600 students
Faculty: 1,413
Website: http://global.bfsu.edu.cn/en/

About

Beijing Foreign Studies University is a higher education institution in China, founded in 1941. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 8,600 students. It is part of China's higher education landscape, which includes over 3000 institutions across the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #1201 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2638 · Ranked	62.00

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

31,979

Citations

3,875

Publications

748

i10-index

1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beijing Foreign Studies University's global ranking?

Beijing Foreign Studies University is ranked #2,638 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within China, it holds the #336 position.

When was Beijing Foreign Studies University founded?

Beijing Foreign Studies University was founded in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is one of the established institutions in China.

How many students attend Beijing Foreign Studies University?

Beijing Foreign Studies University has a student body of approximately 8,600 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.

What is Beijing Foreign Studies University's research output?

Beijing Foreign Studies University has produced 3,875 research publications with 31,979 total citations and an h-index of 74, according to OpenAlex data.