Beijing Forestry University

Beijing Forestry University (BFU) is a national key university directly under China’s Ministry of Education and a member of the “Project 211” and “Double First-Class” initiatives, recognized for its strong foundation in biology and ecology and its distinctive strengths in forestry, landscape architecture, ecological conservation, and related fields. Founded in 1952, BFU has developed into a comprehensive institution with coordinated programs across agriculture, science, engineering, management, economics, law, humanities, and arts, educating more than 200,000 professionals who have contributed significantly to national and global ecological, environmental, and socio-economic development. With a complete talent-training system spanning undergraduate to doctoral education, a highly competitive faculty, robust research platforms, and extensive international partnerships across over 40 countries, BFU plays a leading role in addressing major national strategies such as ecological restoration, sustainable development, and environmental governance, while steadily advancing its global academic influence.

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) under the Ministry of Education. Annual review is mandatory for all recipients, assessing academic performance, attendance, conduct, and overall evaluation.

• Type A

  • Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.

  • Majors: All except language-related majors

  • Eligibility: All nationalities

  • Coverage: Full or Partial

• Type B – High-Level Program

  • Level: Master’s, Ph.D.

  • Majors: All except language-related majors

  • Eligibility: All nationalities

  • Coverage: Full

• Type B – Silk Road Program

  • Level: Master’s, Ph.D.

  • Majors: As listed in the application system (bjfu.at0086.cn/student)

  • Eligibility: Belt and Road countries

  • Coverage: Full

• China Aid (MOFCOM)

  • Level: Master’s

  • Major: Forestry Economics and Management only

  • Eligibility: Developing countries

  • Coverage: Full

Beijing Government Scholarship (BGS)

Established by the Beijing Municipal Government and administered by the university’s International College. Annual review required.

• Level: Degree and non-degree programs

• Eligibility: International students and scholars

• Coverage: Full or Partial (tuition, accommodation, stipend for Master’s/Ph.D., and insurance)

University Scholarships

Awards for students demonstrating outstanding academic excellence. Annual review required.

• Experience Beilin Scholarship (EBS)

  • Level: All student categories

  • Majors: All except language-related majors

  • Eligibility: All nationalities

  • Coverage: Full or Partial

• Exchange Program Scholarship

  • Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.

  • Majors: All except language-related majors

  • Eligibility: All nationalities

  • Coverage: Tuition only