Beihang University (formerly Beijing Institute of Aeronautics) or BUAA for short, was founded on October 25, 1952 out of the merger of the aeronautical departments of Tsinghua University, Beiyang University, Amoy (Xiamen) University, Sichuan University, Yunnan University, Northwest Institute of Technology, College of Engineering, North China University, and Southwest Aeronautical Institute. Situated in the capital in the center of Zhongguancun Science Park, next to China' s National Olympic Center, with an area of over 100 hectares, BUAA is China' s first university of aeronautical and astronautical engineering.

Since its founding BUAA has been one of the key universities given priority for development. In the new century and millennium, BUAA was officially listed in China's Action Plan for the Revitalization of Education in the 21st Century. Over the past 50years BUAA has provided about 80000 professionals of high caliber in various disciplines for the country. At present, the university comprises 17 schools and 6 departments, covering such diverse fields as science, technology, liberal arts, law, economy, management, philosophy, foreign languages and education. Total faculty and staff number more than 3300, including 10 academicians of either the Chinese Academy of Sciences or the Chinese Academy of Engineering Sciences, over 1400 full or associate professors, and 290 supervisors of doctorate programs. BUAA has a total enrolment of over 26,000, including more than 1300 doctorate candidates, over 5000 master candidates, more than 14,000 in 4 or 2 year undergraduate programs, and about 300 overseas students. It has 42 research institutes or interdisciplinary research centers, 11 key disciplines of the national level, and 89 laboratories (including 4 national key laboratories, 5 national specialized laboratories, and 12 provincialor ministrial-level key laboratories.) In recent years BUAA has ranked among the foremost in China in terms of funding for scientific research. The university is equipped with all ancillary facilities. The library, with an area of over 24,000 m2, has a collection of over 1.2 million books. BUAA's sports facilities include a modern gymnasium and a sports ground with sophisticated equipment. BUAA has become one of the China' s important bases for scientific and technological innovation and quality education of high-level personnel. 

北京航空航天大学（简称北航）成立于1952年，是一所具有航空航天特色和工程技术优势的多科性、开放式、研究型大学，肩负着高层次人才培养和基础性、前瞻性科学研究，以及战略高技术研究的历史使命。作为新中国第一所航空航天高等学府，北航一直是国家重点建设的高校。学校现隶属于工业和信息化部，是国家“211工程”和“985工程”建设的重点高校和教育部、北京市人民政府与中国工程院共建学校。学校现有院系23个，本科专业50个，硕士学位授权点144个，一级学科博士学位授权点14 个，二级学科博士学位授权点49个。学科涵盖理、工、文、法、经济、管理、教育、哲学等8个门类，在航空、航天、动力、信息、材料、制造、交通、仪器和管理等领域形成明显的比较优势。北航原有的11个国家重点学科，9个进入全国前5名，2个名列全国第7名。2007年新一轮国家重点学科评审和增补，有8个一级学科被评为国家重点学科，位于全国高校第7名，国家重点二级学科由11个增加到28个。

Chinese Language Training Center of Beihang University (CLTCBU)

CLTCBU was established in 1994 and attached to International School of Beihang University. CTCBU is noted for its excellent and experienced teachers and staffs and boasts update multi-media teaching facilities for students. CLTCBU provides foreigners with various training programs and syllabi, including fundamental Chinese, oral Chinese, scientific and technological Chinese etc. In order to promote well-understanding of Chinese culture, history, society and tradition for foreigners, CLTCBU offers a lot of interesting and colorful activities. For example, linguistic practice, visiting scenic spots, trip outside of Beijing and so on. Several thousands foreign students, coming from more than 20 countries, such as Korea, the U.S.A, Japan, Australia，Indonesia, French, Germany etc, have graduated from CLTCBU since 1994. A great number of students have achieved excellent results and won the qualification to study in China for higher education. CLTCBU sincerely welcomes students from all over the world to join it

北京航空航天大学（北航）汉语培训中心成立于1994年，隶属北航国际学院。北航汉语培训中心拥有优秀的、具有丰富实践经验的教师，先进的多媒体教学设施和针对外国人学习汉语的教学大纲和培训计划。北航汉语培训中心为具有不同汉语水平的留学生提供多种多样的培训项目，包含基础汉语、口语和科技汉语等，和丰富多彩的实践、参观、座谈、游览等活动，使留学生在学习汉语的同时了解中国文化、历史、社会和风土人情等。数千名来自韩国、美国、日本、澳大利亚、印尼、法国、德国等三十多个国家的长、短期留学生在北航培训中心毕业，很多留学生取得优异的成绩，获得在中国接受高等教育的汉语资格。

2008 winter program

Qualifications
People who are between 15-60 years of age and are interested in learning Chinese will be eligible, if they are in good health and are willing to observe the laws and decrees of the People's Republic of China as well as the regulations of BUAA.

The Aims of The Training Program
Chinese Training Center regards instructing students in basic and practical Chinese as its main purpose and focuses on comprehensively improving the students' listening, speaking reading and writing abilities, thus equipping them to challenge their career and participate in the HSK test.

The Teaching Program and Language Practice

(1) Long-Term Classes: one semester or more
Course Arrangement: The courses will be given from Monday to Friday, about 20 class hours per week.

Class Division: BUAA Chinese Training Center offers various classes for trainees with different levels, including elementary, intermediate, and advanced ones. An entrance examination will be arranged to the applicants after enrollment and students will be divided into different classes according to their Chinese levels. There will be about 15 students in each class in general.

Curricular Arrangement: The main courses are Intensive Reading, Chinese speaking, Listening, Newspaper Reading, Writing, Audio-visual and speaking, Calligraphy, Introduction to China as well as a class for HSK instruction.

Language Practice for Long－Term Students: BUAA offers linguistic practice trip outside of Beijing during the spring and autumn vacations. BUAA also organizes weekend trips to scenic spots and places of historical interest around Beijing. There are other gatherings and activities such as symposium with Chinese students, watching Peking opera and acrobatics.

Certificate: At the end of the study, certificate will be awarded by CTCBU to the participants whose performance is satisfactory.

(2) Short-term Classes: the training period varies from 3 weeks to 5 weeks

Course Arrangement: The courses are given from Monday to Friday.

Language Practice: BUAA holds activities such as visiting Beijing’s scenic spots and places of historical interest, participating in a symposium with Chinese students, watching performances and shopping.

Certificate: Certificates from the CTCBU will be awarded to the participants after the training.

Application and Deadline
Long Term Classes: The application deadline for the spring semester is the end of December. The class will begin at the end of February. The application deadline for the autumn semester is the end of June, and the class will begin at the end of August. But the application will be ended once all seats taken.

Enrollment and Visas
The applicants for admission of Chinese language program can complete all application procedures on line through this system; or fill out Chinese Language Program Application and then mail it directly to the Foreign Affairs Office of BUAA.

The Chinese Language Training Center of BUAA will accept application from both individuals and groups. The applicants must submit the “Application Form” to BUAA two months before the classes begin. After receiving the Admission Notice and JW202 form, the applicants can apply for an “X” or "F" visa from the embassy and consulate of the PRC in the their own countries (Applicants who have an “X” visa need to bring the “Health Examination Result”, for the convenience of the residence procedure in China.).

From Autumn of 2004 CLTCBU accepts application on line and the website address is www.buaa.edu.cn  International Students.

Registration
The registration is 3 days before the classes begin. (Check the Admission Notice For specific time). CLTCBU checks and verifies the Admission Notices, JW202 form, passport, and handles the procedure for admission.

The applicants should pay the tuition fee at the registration time by RMB and the tuition fee will not be reduced or refunded for students who arrive after the term has begun or leave before the term has concluded. The accommodation fee will be paid in one lump sum at the beginning of semester.

The tuition fee for long term classes covers lectures and textbooks.
The tuition fee for short-term training program covers only lectures, textbooks and the Board fee is around 60 RMB.

2008年汉语寒假项目

招生对象
凡对中国及汉语感兴趣的各届人士，年龄在六十岁以下，十五岁以上，身体健康，遵守中华人民共和国的法律、法规和北京航空航天大学的规章制度者，均可报名。

汉语培训目的
汉语培训以学习实用汉语为主，全面提高学生的听、说、读、写各方面能力，并为参加 HSK考试的留学生提供辅导和帮助。汉语培训中心同时开设科技汉语培训项目，培养科技翻译人才。

教学与实践安排
长期班：招收一学期或一学期以上的学习者，每学期学习时间为4个月。

授课时间：每周星期一至星期五上课，每周20学时左右。
编班：长期班设有初级、中级及高级班等8个不同班级。申请长期班的学生入学后根据汉语水平测试成绩，编入不同的班级，每班15人左右。
教学内容及课程设置：长期班围绕实用汉语，根据不同班级分别设置精读、口语、听力、报刊阅读、写作、视听说、中国概况、中国书法等课。为配合汉语水平考试，特别设置HSK辅导课。
实践：学校每年为长期班学生组织语言实践和旅游（包括春假、秋假时去外地及北京周边地区）、联欢会、观看京剧或杂技演出等活动。
学习结束时颁发“北航汉语培训中心结业证书”。

短期班：招收学习时间为两周至五周的学生。(详情请点击：2008年汉语寒假项目)

授课时间：每周一至周五。
实践：学校为短期班学生组织游览北京名胜古迹、观看演出、市场购物等活动。
学习结束时颁发“北航汉语培训中心结业证书”。

报名与开学时间
长期班：春季班报名12月底截止，次年2月底开学；秋季班报名6月底截止，8月底开学，名额报满为止，具体开学时间以录取通知书为准。

短期班：提前两个月报名，报满15人开班。一般暑期开学时间为七月初，寒假开学时间为一月初。团队报名可参考团队提议的开班时间。

报名办法及签证
申请者可从两种报名方式中任选其一：

1.网上（北航网址：Http//is.buaa.edu.cn）填写网上报名程序，邮寄护照复印件、报名费；或书面填写外国留学生来华学习汉语申请表，交护照复印件、报名费；

2.学校收到报名材料后发录取通知书和JW202表；

3.申请人到所在国大使馆或领事馆办理F或X签证。

报到注册
开学前三天为报到时间。（具体时间以录取通知书为准）报到时交验北航录取通知书、JW202表及护照，同时办理入学手续和在华居留手续。

留学生在报到注册时交纳学费，中途退学者，学费不退；迟到者，学费不减。住宿费按学期交纳。学费和住宿费只收人民币。
长期班学费含学费、教材费。
短期班学费含学费、教材费.短期班餐费每人每天70元。

BUAA address
International School
Beihang University
37 XueYuan Road Beijing, P.R. China 100083
Liaison: XIONG Ying
Telephone number: (86-10) 82316488, (86-10) 82317686
Fax: (86-10) 82316488, (86-10) 82317692
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联系地址及联系人
北京航空航天大学国际学院
中国北京市海淀区学院路37号 邮政编码：100083
联系人：熊瑛、朱明媚
电话：(86-10)82316488，(86-10)82317686
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