In 2023, Beihua University admitted 150 international students from 600 applications (25% admission rate), with 65% receiving scholarships (15% freshman, 22% academic) and 80% using study support (daily 20 students), offering 150-credit programs and campus life activities for 85% participants.
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Entry Basics
In 2023, Beihua University’s School of International Education received 600 undergraduate applications from 25 countries, ultimately admitting 150 students (an admission rate of approximately 25%). Core requirements focus on high school performance, language proficiency, and the completeness of supporting materials.
72% of admitted students had a high school GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 (out of 4.0). 60% of admitted students for Chinese-taught programs scored above 200 on HSK Level 4. Applications require submitting transcripts, recommendation letters, language certificates, and vaccination records. Last year, 16% of students were returned for material re-submission due to incorrect formatting.
Application Requirements
65% of admitted science and engineering students (such as Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science) had an average high school score for mathematics and physics $\ge 85$ points (on a 100-point scale). Last year, among 25 admitted Mechanical Engineering students, 22 had Math $85+$, 21 had Physics $85+$, and only 1 was admitted exceptionally due to a Chemistry score of 94 (better matching the experimental track);
70% of English-taught program applicants achieved IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Last year, 28% of English program applicants were screened out due to insufficient language scores.
Liberal arts programs (such as Chinese Language and Literature) emphasize an average score for Chinese and History $\ge 80$ points. Such students account for 80% of admitted students in this category.
Applicants must ensure the authenticity of their scores; the university verifies materials through notarization. Last year, 2 cases were disqualified due to false GPA reporting, highlighting integrity as a basic threshold. Data shows that the subsequent review pass rate for those who met the standards was 35% higher than for those who did not.
Material Specifications
16% of applicants were returned for incomplete materials. Common issues included recommendation letters not on school letterhead, missing English MMR vaccination certificates, and unnotarized transcripts;
An 88% pass rate in the preliminary review corresponds to applicants with complete materials. The review focuses on whether the GPA meets the standard and whether language scores meet the teaching requirements.
Last year, a student from Southeast Asia was returned because the recommendation letter lacked a handwritten signature. After completion, they proceeded to the university assessment.
Materials are not just a threshold but also an initial screen to assess the learning attitude. The vaccination certificate reflects health awareness, and the recommendation letter reflects on-campus performance. Each item is related to the admission probability. For example, the Chinese Language and Literature major places more emphasis on materials like essay competition awards. Data shows that the preliminary review pass rate for those with a material completeness score above 95 points is 40% higher than for those below 90 points.
Review Process
After online submission, a confirmation email is sent within 3 working days, containing a material verification checklist;
Students who pass the preliminary review participate in the university assessment in November, which includes Beihua University history Q&A and Chinese situational dialogue (e.g., “The process of borrowing a Chinese periodical from the library”). The pass rate for the university assessment is 62%, mainly eliminating those with “high scores but weak communication skills.”
Those who do not meet the standard can apply for a makeup exam. 25% of makeup examinees must achieve 110% of the original passing line (e.g., scoring 66 points for a 60-point course).
Program Setup
In 2023, the undergraduate international student program structure at Beihua University’s School of International Education is framed around a total of 150 credits, divided into compulsory, elective, and practical categories, balancing professional depth and applied fundamentals.
Compulsory courses account for 70% of the total credits (105 credits), covering core professional and fundamental theories; elective courses account for 20% (30 credits), including interdisciplinary fields; practical courses account for 10% (15 credits), connecting with university-affiliated training bases.
In the assessment, usual performance accounts for 35% (assignments, lab reports), and the final exam accounts for 65%. 85% of courses adopt case-based teaching. Data shows that the program design enables international students to establish a solid professional foundation and adapt to Beihua University’s rigorous teaching pace, serving as the core vehicle for understanding its academic training model.
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Curriculum System
Beihua University’s international student curriculum system follows a professional logic, divided into three layers: fundamental, core, and expanded. Professional fundamental courses account for 60% of compulsory courses (e.g., using 3D software to teach component structure in Engineering Drawing), with an average student lab report score of 87 last year;
Elective courses are set in 12 interdisciplinary directions (Technical English teaches technical document writing, Project Management analyzes industrial cases), with a course selection coverage of 80%.
Courses are organized by theory plus case studies. Theory of Machines discusses gear transmission combined with equipment data from a Jilin automobile factory (speed 2000 revolutions/minute) to analyze wear risk. Textbooks use a bilingual version from Higher Education Press with English abstracts for key chapters. Last year, 85% of students said case studies were easier to understand than pure theory.
The system is like a professional knowledge tree, with fundamental courses as roots, core courses as the trunk, and elective courses as leaves, helping international students transition from learning knowledge to applying it. For example, Mechanical Engineering students master fixture design solutions through case courses, increasing practical assessment scores by 14 points.
Credit Allocation
Credit allocation adheres to the principle of solid fundamentals and application orientation. Practical courses account for 15 credits out of the total 150 credits (including 6 credits for enterprise internships, involving rotation through university-affiliated manufacturing workshops for 2 weeks per subject, logging equipment maintenance records).
Usual performance accounts for 35%, including lab operations such as CNC programming simulation and group discussions such as production process optimization. Last year, an international student received bonus points for a group proposal on automation transformation.
Final exams include closed-book fundamental theory and project design, such as drawing the assembly diagram of a reducer. The average final exam score for Mechanical Engineering major was 81 points, 17 points higher than the entrance placement test.
Credits are linked to graduation; failing more than 2 courses requires retaking them. Last year’s retake rate of 5% indicates the allocation’s constraint on academic quality.
Data shows that reasonable allocation allows international students to complete the transition from basic memorization to application within 3 years. For Mechanical Engineering students, the qualification rate for CNC operation through credit practice increased from 58% to 93%.
Practical Components
The practical component is key to course implementation. 80% of practical courses are conducted at university-affiliated training bases, including experiments, internships, and skill training.
The skill assessment pass rate is 92%. Projects include fitter operation, circuit connection, and equipment troubleshooting, with practical training bench scoring error $\pm 0.5$ mm.
During the internship, students follow technicians and record production line debugging cases. Last year, students submitted 110 internship reports, with 86% rated as qualified.
Experiment courses use virtual simulation systems, such as industrial robot programming simulation, to reduce operational risks. Last year, 28 students entered real machine operation after passing the system assessment.
60% of practical course instructors are technicians from the training base, who use both Chinese and English during teaching, for example, saying “lathe operation” when discussing the lathe.
Scholarship Options
In 2023, Beihua University’s School of International Education’s international student scholarship system covers three categories: freshman, academic, and practical. 65% of enrolled international students have received university-level or higher scholarships, with 15% of freshmen receiving the Freshman Navigation Scholarship, primarily based on high school GPA and language scores;
The Academic Scholarship is for enrolled students, requiring a continuous two-semester GPA $\ge 3.2$. Last year, 22% of enrolled students received this scholarship;
The Practical Scholarship is based on volunteer hours ($\ge 40$ hours). 32 students received awards for community service and academic activities.
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Freshman Scholarship
The Freshman Navigation Scholarship is the first support for newly admitted freshmen. 15% of undergraduate freshmen received this award. The application requires a high school GPA $\ge 3.0$ and HSK Level 4 $\ge 180$ points. Last year, 38 freshmen passed the review and received partial fee waivers.
This scholarship focuses on basic academic potential. 75% of recipients had an average high school score for mathematics and physics $\ge 85$ points (on a 100-point scale). For example, a Mechanical Engineering freshman was selected for scoring Math 87 and HSK 185. Chinese Language and Literature freshmen needed an average score for Chinese and History $\ge 80$ points (18 out of 20 recipients met this last year).
Recipients must submit transcripts for review each semester. Eligibility is suspended if the GPA drops below 2.8. Data shows that the first-year failure rate for scholarship recipients is 18% lower than for non-recipients, as reduced financial pressure allows for greater focus on studies. For instance, a Southeast Asian freshman used the scholarship to cover accommodation fees, allowing an extra 3 days per week at the library. Their final GPA increased from 3.1 to 3.4, demonstrating the crucial role of initial support in academic adaptation.
Academic and Practical Scholarships
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is for enrolled students. 22% of recipients achieved the award based on a continuous two-semester GPA $\ge 3.2$. 88% of recipients had a final GPA $\ge 3.5$, with no failing grades being a strict requirement.
The selection process scores GPA at 60%, class interaction at 20%, and assignment quality at 20%. Teacher recommendation letters are considered in case of a tie. The scholarship is disbursed monthly, covering part of living expenses. Last year, 65% of recipients used it to purchase professional books, such as the bilingual version of “Engineering Drawing.” Recipients’ average GPA increased by 0.2 the following year. For example, a Computer Science student who received the academic scholarship attended 2 programming salons, improving their Data Structures score from 76 to 88 points on the final exam.
The Social Practice Scholarship is based on volunteer contributions. Last year, 32 students received awards. 20 students served over 50 hours (e.g., 25 hours of community computer repair, 15 hours of translation for inter-university technology forums). 12 students received extra credit for specific activities (e.g., orientation guidance).
Study Help
The 2023 Beihua University School of International Education “International Student Study Support Report” shows that academic support covers three categories: course tutoring, resource access, and skill training.
80% of enrolled international students have utilized on-campus academic support, which serves an average of 20 students daily, focusing on difficult engineering subjects like mechanical drawing and engineering mechanics. The library’s electronic resource database receives 8,000 monthly visits (international students account for 35%), with 75% of students using it to look up foreign literature. Skill workshops are held 8 times annually, and the academic writing class participation rate is 60%.
- Course Tutoring is grouped by subject (Mechanical Drawing, Mechanics of Materials, etc.). 75% of tutors are senior international students or lecturers, who use 3D models + factory cases to break down difficult points. Last year, assignment correctness increased from 50% to 75% after tutoring;
- Resource Support: The library holds 180,000 engineering books (including original textbooks). The electronic resource database includes CNKI, IEEE, etc., with 8,000 monthly visits (international students account for 35%). A dedicated technical English terminology area is set up (e.g., robot programming instructions);
- Skill Training: The academic writing workshop teaches technical document formats, with a 60% participation rate. Last year, 10 students submitted work to the school journal using what they learned; the experimental skills course uses virtual simulation systems (e.g., CNC programming simulation), increasing the operation qualification rate from 50% to 80%;
- Faculty Assistance: Teachers set aside 2 hours per week for English-language appointments. 40% of students who booked appointments clarified their blind spots in literature review writing. Class interaction rate increased by 25% after adjustments.
Difficult Subject Tutoring
Academic tutoring focuses on the pain points of specialized engineering courses. 75% of tutors are senior international students or lecturers, who use their experience to explain difficult points like gear transmission parameters and circuit troubleshooting. Last year, assignment correctness increased from 50% to 75% after tutoring.
Tutoring is grouped by subject. Mechanical Drawing has a 3D modeling special group (using SolidWorks to demonstrate part assembly). Engineering Mechanics has a statics group (combining Jilin bridge load data). Each group has 1 tutor leading 5-7 students, with 2 ninety-minute classes per week. Students with a 95% attendance rate have a high pass rate.
For example, one international student’s Mechanics of Materials assignment score increased from 55 to 80, and they passed the final exam, as the tutor used stress analysis cases based on equipment failures at the university-affiliated factory.
Tutoring is not about doing the work but about teaching methods. Students need to prepare a book of mistakes beforehand, and the tutor provides targeted guidance. Last year, 21 out of 25 students who failed passed the makeup exam.
Data shows that student classroom question frequency increased by 35% after tutoring, indicating a direct improvement in comprehension. Mechanical Engineering students mastered fixture design drawing through tutoring, increasing their practical assessment scores by 12 points.
Resources and Skills
Resources and skills support help international students improve independently. The library’s electronic resource database receives 8,000 monthly visits (international students account for 35%), including CNKI Chinese core papers and IEEE foreign literature. The academic writing class participation rate is 60%, teaching technical report structures (including chart labeling and data sources). Last year, 10 students submitted work to the school journal, with 3 published.
The experimental skills course uses virtual simulation systems (e.g., industrial robot programming simulation) to reduce operational risks, increasing the operation qualification rate from 50% to 80%. Last year, 22 students entered real machine operation after passing the system assessment.
Skill support is practical. The writing workshop teaches the correct tense usage for English abstracts (e.g., using past tense to describe experiments). One student used this to write a CNC machine tool survey abstract that their tutor praised for its clear logic.
The resource area has technical English terminology cards (e.g., PLC programming instructions), making it easy to look up terms like servo motor and sensor. Last year, 55% of students reported that terminology cards reduced their literature reading time by 25%.
Data shows that students who use resources cite 1.5 more foreign literature references in their final papers than those who do not, and the experimental operation error rate decreased by 20% after skill training, indicating the promotion of academic output by resources and skills.
Faculty Assistance
Faculty assistance relies on targeted tutoring by teachers to fill in knowledge gaps. Teachers set aside 2 hours per week for English-language appointments, covering difficult points such as literature review and data analysis. 40% of students who booked appointments clarified their blind spots in literature review writing, and the class interaction rate increased by 25% after adjustments.
Tutoring is customized based on needs. For example, for an international student weak in 3D modeling for engineering drawing, the teacher used part drawings from the university-affiliated manufacturing factory (including tolerance marking) to explain the modeling steps. After 3 appointments, the assignment score increased from 58 to 82 points.
Campus Life
The 2023 Beihua University School of International Education “International Student Campus Life Experience Report” shows that campus life revolves around student clubs, accommodation environment, and cultural exchange. 85% of international students participate in at least 1 club, and 70% expressed satisfaction with the accommodation conditions. Over 35 activities were held throughout the year, including festival celebrations, sports events, and academic salons, serving as the main scenes for international students to integrate into Beihua University and establish social networks. Data clearly shows a positive correlation between life experience and academic adaptation, providing balance and a sense of belonging for engineering studies.
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Student Clubs
Beihua University’s international student clubs are oriented toward combining interests and majors. There are 12 registered clubs, with a 75% participation rate, holding activities twice a week. Members enhance comprehensive abilities through practice.
The cultural Hanfu club has 20 members, holding traditional clothing experience days monthly, wearing Hanfu to tour the campus and learn paper-cutting. Last year, it attracted 120 Chinese and foreign students; the sports basketball club has 18 members, mixed with local students for training, and ranked fifth in the school league last year;
The academic Technical English club holds a mechanical case discussion salon once a month, analyzing automobile part drawings in English, with a 70% participation rate.
Clubs are student-managed, and the school provides venues and small funds (e.g., the Hanfu club received 2500 Yuan annually to purchase props). Last year, 70% of club leaders said the activities improved their organizational and communication skills. For example, the basketball club leader learned to coordinate the schedules of 18 members for training.
Data shows that students participating in clubs have a final GPA 0.15 higher than non-participants, indicating that clubs are platforms for both socialization and ability training.
Accommodation Environment
Accommodation is mainly in double rooms, with double rooms accounting for 65%, equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and desks, located an 8-minute walk from the teaching building. The 70% satisfaction rate stems from convenience and quietness.
The dormitory area has a 24-hour self-study room with 25 daily visits, a coin-operated laundry (cleaned twice a week, with an average sanitation score of 88 points), and a communal kitchen for simple cooking.
The cafeteria has a Northeast Chinese flavor window (including sour cabbage stew with vermicelli, and Di San Xian), and an international food window accounting for 35%, including Halal and Southeast Asian simple meals. Last year, a “Dumpling Making Experience Class” was added, with 30 international students participating and an 82% satisfaction rate.
An African student studied Chinese an extra 1 hour daily because the dorm was close to the library, increasing their final oral test score from 60 to 78 points. Data shows that Beihua University’s accommodation complaint rate is only 6%, and the constant winter heating at 21 degrees adds to the comfort, providing a stable foundation for focused engineering studies.
Cultural Exchange
Cultural exchange is centered on festival activities and local experiences. 3 large annual festival events are held, with an 85% participation rate. 160 people made dumplings for the Spring Festival, 100 people attended the Mid-Autumn moon appreciation poetry gathering, and the International Culture Festival set up 15 booths displaying handicrafts from various countries, attracting 2500 visitors.
The language partner program successfully matched Chinese and foreign students at a 60% rate. They go for a walk and chat once a week, with 55% maintaining the relationship for over 3 months. A Korean student learned “mechanical drawing terms” through their language partner, increasing their final exam score from 56 to 73 points.
The school organizes “Jilin Cultural Experience Day,” taking international students to visit Rime Island and watch Er’ren Zhuan (Northeast folk dance and song). 85% of participants said they better understood Northeast customs.
Activities foster friendships and academic mutual help. Last year, 4 students who failed joined the cultural learning mutual help group, and 3 of them passed the makeup exam after 3 months.