Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship for international students to study in China. The Beijing Film Academy is a public university in Beijing, China that was established in 1952. The Beijing Film Academy is one of the most prestigious film schools in China.
It provides opportunities for people to study filmmaking, cinematography, animation, digital art and design, TV production and other film-related courses. There are many scholarships offered to students by the school. One of them is the CSC scholarship which helps students who want to study in China but do not have enough funds.
The CSC Scholarship Program is a joint initiative of the China Scholarship Council and the Beijing Film Academy. The scholarship will cover all expenses of the five-year program, including tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, textbooks, and travel.
The school offers two bachelor programs, Cinema Direction and Cinematography; five master programs, including Cinema Direction & Cinematography, Visual Design for Film and Television, Screenwriting & Script Editing, TV Drama Directing and TV Documentary Directing; and one doctoral program in Cinema & Media Studies.
The CSC scholarship is designed for undergraduate or graduate students who are either international students or Chinese citizens studying abroad with a “Chinese” nationality. The scholarship offers a grant of RMB 30,000 to help cover tuition fees for one year at Beijing Film Academy or any other university in China that has an agreement with Beijing Film Academy.
It is the only film academy of its kind in China. The BFA teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level courses for students interested in film-making, animation, cinematography, digital effects and other related fields.
The institution has produced many notable graduates who have gone on to become some of China’s most successful directors and actors including Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Feng Xiaogang and Jia Zhangke.
This introduction mostly talks about what the Beijing Film Academy does for people who may not know what they teach or how it is different than other institutions that teach similar courses on filmmaking or animation.
| Program | Degree | Duration | Instruction Language | Tuition Fee(RMB) | Starting Date | Application Deadline |
| *Drama,film and Television Literature | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 43000 | Sep | 1-15 |
| *Directing | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 51000 | Sep | 1-16 |
| *Cinematography | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 51000 | Sep | 1-17 |
| *Fine Art | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 51000 | Sep | 1-18 |
| *Sound Recording | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 51000 | Sep | 1-19 |
| *Film Administrations and management | Bachelor | 4years | Chinese | 43000 | Sep | 1-20 |
Beijing Film Academy World Ranking
The World Ranking of Beijing Film Academy is #6204 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship 2024
Authority: Chinese Government Scholarship 2024 Through China Scholarship Council (CSC)
University Name: Beijing Film Academy
Student Category: Undergraduate Degree Students, Masters Degree Students, and Ph.D. Degree Students
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarship (Everything is Free)
Monthly Allowance Beijing Film Academy Scholarship: 2500 for Bachelors degree Students, 3000 RMB for Masters Degree Students, and 3500 RMB For Ph.D. Degree Students
- Tuition fees will be covered by CSC Scholarship
- Living Allowance will be provided at your Bank Account
- Accommodation （Twin beds room for undergraduates and Single for graduate students)
- Comprehensive medical insurance (800RMB)
Apply Method Beijing Film Academy Scholarship: Just Online Apply (No Need To send hard copies)
Faculty List of Beijing Film Academy
When you are applying for a Scholarship you just need to get an Acceptance letter to maximize your scholarship approval, so for that, you need faculty links of your department. Go to the University’s website then click on the department and then click on the faculty link. You must contact only relevant professors which means they are most closer to your research interest. Once you found a relevant professor There are main 2 things you need
- How to Write an Email for Acceptance letter Click here (7 Samples of Email to Professor for Admission Under CSC Scholarships). Once Professor Agree to get you under his supervision you need to follow the 2nd steps.
- You need an Acceptance letter to get signed by your supervisor, Click here to get the Acceptance Letter Sample
Eligibility Criteria For Scholarship at Beijing Film Academy
The Eligibility Criteria of Beijing Film Academy for CSC Scholarship 2024 is mentioned below.
- All International Students can apply for Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship
- Age limits for Undergraduate Degree is 30 year, for Masters degree is 35 year, and For Ph.D. is 40 Years
- Applicant must be in good health
- No criminal record
- You can apply with English Proficiency Certificate
Documents Required for Beijing Film Academy 2024
During CSC Scholarship online application you need to upload documents, without uploading your application is incomplete. Below is the list you need to upload during the Chinese Government Scholarship Application for Beijing Film Academy.
- CSC Online Application Form (Beijing Film Academy Agency Number, Click here to get)
- Online Application Form of Beijing Film Academy
- Highest Degree Certificate (Notarized copy)
- Transcripts of Highest Education (Notarized copy)
- Undergraduate Diploma
- Undergraduate Transcript
- if you are in china Then the most recent visa or residence permit in China (Upload Passport Home page again in this option on University Portal)
- A Study Plan or Research Proposal
- Two Recommendation Letters
- Passport Copy
- Economic proof
- Physical Examination Form (Health Report)
- English Proficiency Certificate (IELTS is not Mandatory)
- No Criminal Certificate Record (Police Clearance Certificate Record)
- Acceptance Letter (Not Mandatory)
How to Apply For Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship 2024
There are few steps you need to follow for CSC Scholarship Application.
- (Sometimes optional and sometimes must Need) Try to get Supervisor and Acceptance letter from him in your hand
- You Should Fill CSC Scholarship Online Application Form.
- Second, You Should Fill Beijing Film Academy Online application For CSC Scholarship 2024
- Upload all Required Documents for China Scholarship on CSC Website
- There is No application fee during the Online Application for Chinse Government Scholarship
- Print Both Application forms along with your documents send by email and through courier service at the University address.
Beijing Film Academy Scholarship Application Deadline
The Scholarship online portal opens from November it’s mean you can start applying from November and the Application Deadline is: 30 April Each Year
Approval & Notification
After receiving the application materials and payment document, the University Admission Committee for the program will assess all the application documents and provide China Scholarship Council with the nominations for approval. Applicants will be informed of the final admission decision made by CSC.
Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship Result 2024
The result of the Beijing Film Academy CSC Scholarship will be announced End of July, please visit the CSC Scholarship Result section here. You can find CSC Scholarship and Universities Online Application Status And Their Meanings here.
If you have any questions you can ask in the comment below.
Some QNS and ANS
Q：How much for living expenses per month does a person need for studying in Beijing?
A：Specific expenses will depend on the spending of the person. However, generally speaking, RMB1700 per month per international student is for the minimum standard of living in Beijing (including meal fee and basic daily expenses) except for tuition and accommodation.
Q：How about the accommodation? What room type to be selected?
A：International students could live in student’s apartments on the campus of Beijing Film Academy, which comprise two room types: single room and the double room with charging standard of RMB110/day/bed and RMB75/day/bed respectively. Due to the small quantity of single room, it’s only available for the doctoral candidate.
Q：Could international students live outside?
A：International students can live outside and please ask renting agent for specific house rental information. Please pay attention to the legitimacy and security of the apartment you rent. And remember to do lodging registration in a local police station.
Q：What is international student insurance? Is it a must for international students?
A：Internationala student insurance is an insurance product of Ping An Insurance Company identified by the Ministry of Education of PRC. Beijing Film Academy asks all self-supporting international students to buy it in order to guarantee their safe and sound sthe tudying and living. Hence, it’s a must for international students.
Q：How many types for tuition to be collected?
A：There are three ways to pay tuition: 1. It’s paid with RMB cash. 2. It’s paid through bank transfer. Please be aware that it will produce some bank handling charge for transfer. What’s more, exchange rate always changes. Please make sure to transfer tuition more than or equal to the required amount. 3. It’s paid with Pay-Union card. Students should go to Financial Office of the Academy with Pay-Union card to pay for it. Please mind that tuition must be paid in a month since the day that term begins. Otherwise, the international student visa will be delayed. Beijing Film Academy can’t accept installment for tuition.
Q：Does Beijing Film Academy have pick-up service at the airport? How to arrive at Beijing Film Academy from Beijing Capital International Airport?
A：So far, Beijing Film Academy doesn’t have pick-up service at airport. Students could come to the Academy by taxi or airport express. It’s RMB25 for airport express to arrive at Xitucheng Station of Line 10. Please get out from exit C and go south for 500m to reach the Academy. It will take 60min or so to arrive by taxi with expense of RMB100-120. If you are in the traffic jam or other situations, it’ll take more time and cost.
Q：Is there any bank on campus of Beijing Film Academy?
A： There is no bank inside the Academy. The ATM of Agricultural Bank of China downstairs in the students’ dining hall will meet basic financial service of students. Bank of Beijing is only 200m away from the campus. You can find it in north of the gate of the Academy.
Q：How about the internet service inside the Academy?
A：For students living in international student’s apartment, you can ask apartment reception desk about internet access, access fees and student’s internet traffic calculation. The whole campus is covered with WiFi. International students could use the campus wireless network with their username and password of Campus Card. Internet access fee will be charged according to the used traffic.
Q：How does the entrance examination of Film Production English Undergraduate program go each year？
A：The entrance exam of the program focuses on interview. Applicants abroad must pass the on-line interview. Moreover, applicants must submit admission statement, personal films or TV works and English level certification. Please see statement on enrollment website.
Q：Is there any auxiliary class before examination owned by Beijing Film Academy?
A：Beijing Film Academy doesn’t have any kind of auxiliary class. At present, many auxiliary classes in the name of our Academy in society claim that they can promise to help you be admitted to some major and collect large amount of tuition. All international students with their parents must be cautious.
Q：When shall be OK to apply for class of Chinese language learning? Is there any entrance examination?
A：Students can apply for class of Chinese language learning any time in International School of Beijing Film Academy. They can join a class in the middle of the course. However, taking consideration of systematic learning, application in February or June is recommended. Thus, international students could select a class suiting their Chinese level. Chinese language class for further studies has no entrance exam. However, there will be a placement test for admission in order to help international students find a class suiting their language level.
Q：When shall be OK to apply for class for professional advanced study? Is there any entrance examination?
A：May to June each year is OK for international students to apply for classes for professional advanced study. Some such classes (such as the School of Performing Arts) will ask applicants to attend an interview to understand their Chinese level and professional quality. Professional advanced students will start their class in mid-September each year.
Q：What kind of Chinese level certification of international students is required for various majors?
A：Except for Film Production English Program, all majors require a relevant Chinese level exam (HSK) certificate. Undergraduate applicants and general advanced students shall provide new HSK5 certificate. Post-graduate applicants and senior advanced students shall provide new HSK6 certificate.
Q：I was Chinese and obtained a foreign nationality last year. Shall I apply for Beijing Film Academy as an international student this year?
A： Based on relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education, applicant must keep a foreign passport or certificate of nationality for more than 4 years and have a record of living abroad for more than 2 years in last 4 years. Moreover, applicants from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are not international students.
Q： What kind of scholarship could I apply for when I study at Beijing Film Academy?
A：You are available to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship provided by China Scholarship Council (CSC). Please log on CSC website http://en.csc.edu.cn for detailed application process. Besides, some excellent admitted self-supporting international students will be awarded Beijing Municipal Overseas Students Scholarship to reduce or exempt tuition according to admission performance and admission proportion. The scholarship needs no application and will be paid with one-off payment when tuition is collected.
Q：How could I get the visa for studying in China?
A：Please take the visa application form for international student issued by Beijing Film Academy and your Letter of Admission to Chinese Embassies or Consulates to ask for X1 (study) visa. Please be reminded that you must register residence permit for study in 30 days after entering China according to requirements of International Student Office
Q：What is residence permit for study?
A：It’s a kind of special visa for international students who stay in China for study for a long time (more than 6 months [included]).
Q：How shall I get residence permit for study?
A：Before you enter China, the visa application form for international student issued by Beijing Film Academy, the Letter of Admission, passport and a 2’’ photo (same size with passport photo) must be got ready. And teachers in International Student Office will help you apply for residence permit for study when you get to Beijing Film Academy.
Q：I am required to register on September 5. Shall I arrive in Beijing days before?
A：It’s available for you to arrive in Beijing in advance. However, please notice the validity of your visa. Otherwise, your application of residence permit will be affected. Usually, it’s recommended that you can come to Beijing 7 days before registration date. Too early arrival (more than 10 days before registration date) is not recommended. All the consequences arising from too early arrival, such as unavailable application of visa, shall be on international student’s own account.
Q：Shall I have part-time job or full-time work when I study in China?
A： According to relevant regulations, so far, international students are not allowed to work outside or participate in relevant profitable activities. You’ll be fined or even detained for illegal part-time job.
Apply here http://eng.bfa.edu.cn/en/index