MBA program and MPA program each admits 30 students in every academic year. Both MBA program and MPA program require a two-year full-time study.

All courses are taught in English. All students enrolled in MBA or MPA program are required to fulfill the credit requirements and pass the thesis defense to graduate. Graduates will earn a degree of Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration issued by Beijing Normal University.

MBA program prepares pre-experience students with skills and knowledge for advancing careers in a fast growing business environment.

The program will equip students with:

Theoretical knowledge and analytical methods of business administration

Sound understanding of international business strategy

Social responsibility awareness

Knowledge of the background and mission of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong–Hong Kong– Macau Greater Bay Area and related business opportunities

MPA program offers students with cutting-edge philosophy and prepares them with management skills to shape the future of public and management sectors.

The program will equip students with:

Principal theory, methods, and skills of public administration and public policy

Skills for cross-cultural communication and management

Knowledge of the background, main tasks of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong–Hong Kong– Macau Greater Bay Area and related public policy

• Introduction of the Belt and Road Initiative
• The Development and Management of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area
• The Economy and Development of Emerging Market Countries
• China Social Economic Survey

All applicants are considered for full or partial scholarships based on the overall assessment of academic merit or specific eligibility criteria.

The MBA and MPA programs offer full and partial scholarships:

• Full scholarship provides a tuition waiver for two academic years, a health insurance, and a stipend for housing and living
• Partial scholarship provides a tuition waiver for two academic years, a health insurance, and a partial stipend for living

• 1.Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign passport and under 50 years old.
• 2.Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above. Working experience (including internship) is required. One year or longer of working experience is preferred.
• 3.Applicants should demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English. Non-native English speakers should provide a certificate issued by school attended to prove the medium of instruction was English or TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.0.

1. Application Form for International Students
2. Original notarized (authenticated) copy of the highest education or degree certificate
3. Original transcripts or original notarized (authenticated) copies of the transcripts
4. Two recommendation letters
5. Official English proficiency test scores
6. Personal statement Form
7. Photocopy of the Passport page of personal information
8. Certificate of working experience (including internship)
9. Valid Certificate of Non-Criminal Record

*For requirements of application materials, the admission information of Beijing Normal University shall prevail:https://admission-is.bnu.edu.cn/english/admissionprogram/postgraduateprogram/masterdegree/admissi onbrochure2/index.html 

Online application period: November 15, 2025-March 10, 2026

Interview:  The interview will be conducted in batches based on the order of registration from December of 2025-June of 2026.

1.Online registration: Register account at https://international.bnu.edu.cn/login and sign in before March 10, 2026. Submit all required information as guided. Pay an application fee of 600 RMB (non-refundable) through the payment system on the website;

2.Deliver the hard copies of all required documents to the Admission Office of Beijing Normal University for review within 10 days after passing the preliminary review. (DHL, FedEx, and other international delivery service are recommended to minimize the possibility of mail loss)；

3.Take online interview (interview notification for successful applicants will be sent out via email).

*Address of Admission Office of Beijing Normal University (for hard copies delivery): Admission Office (International Students), Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs, Beijing Normal University

A103, Main Building, No. 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District Beijing, China 100875 Tel.: +86-10-5880-2944

Email: egp@bnu.edu.cn

1.Campus Location

No. 18 Jinfeng Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China

2.Contacts

Address of Admission Office, Belt and Road School, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai (for study): E104-2, Li Jiao Building, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, No. 18 Jinfeng Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China 519085

Tel.: +86-756-3621031

Email: brs0926@bnu.edu.cn

Website: http://brs.bnu.edu.cn

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