I. Introduction

Beijing Sport University (BSU) has been approved as the only university in China offering postgraduate programs for Olympic champions and world champions and coaches to be exempted from entrance examinations and study for their master’s degree in Physical Education.Over 20 years since the BSU Graduate School launched the program in 2003, it has been well-received and enabled many of them to receive higher education, while drawing much public attention. Considering the condition of the Champion Class students, BSU makes a special curriculum and training scheme that involves varied teaching arrangements (e.g. online courses and small-sized class), flexible schooling length, full credit system and international talent development. After years of hard work, BSU has cultivated batches of high-level practical talents engaged in sports training, education and teaching, and administrative management in the field of sports.

II. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding ordinary foreign passports under the age of 40.

2. Applications who have a degree equivalent to Chinese bachelor's degree.

3. Applications are foreign athletes or coaches who have won a championship in single or group events in Olympic Games, World Championship or World Cup.

III. Majors:

IV. Cultivating Modes

(I) Degree programs

Students are supposed to study the courses in the first year and begin required practice and scientific research and complete academic dissertations (graduation project) since the second year.

Students will obtain a master’s diploma and degree certificate issued by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China after meeting the graduation requirements.

(II) Non-degree programs

A range of teaching methods will be adopted and students may come to BSU for short-term study, exchange and training. Based on students’ sport specialty, the program will offer individualized short-term training plans via BSU’s existing bilingual and all-English curriculum.

Students will obtain a course-completion certificate issued by BSU after completing the courses and reaching the program requirements.

(III) Small class-size

As of June 1, 2024, classes can start when the admission scale reaches 6 or more students.

V. Curriculum

In terms of the cultivating modes, the Champion Class gears itself to international talent cultivation requirements, follows the laws of higher education, and integrates theoretical learning with social practice based on sports specialties to set up an international academic exchange and practice platform.

Courses are planned to include degree courses, optional courses and practice courses.

(I) Degree courses

Research direction for students in the Champion Class: sports training, organization of competition, social sports guidance and physical education teaching. Students may also select their major and area of study according to their individual situation and are allowed to change according to the actual situation during cultivation process.

(II) Optional courses

Optional courses of the Champion Class are planned to be offered based on BSU’s bilingual and all-English courses or the multilingual courses of the School of International Sports Organizations.

(III) Practice courses

Students can participate in practical activities during their study at school, including but not limited to sports training, competitions, organizations of competitions, scientific and technological service, academic activities, speeches and teaching and coaching assistants. In the meantime, international sports organizations and excellent athletes from various countries can also be invited to our university to help carry out the practice courses and offer creative ideas through our high-quality international cooperation platform.

VI. Faculties

The Champion Class program will make use of BSU’s internal and external strengths and invite personages in international sports organizations, renowned experts introduced from foreign countries and domestic top experts and professors to improve our talent cultivation modes and build an all-round educational quality guarantee system for the Champion Class.

VII. How to apply

1. Application time:

January 1, 2024—June 1, 2024.

2. Application ways:

Online application ( https://ims.bsu.edu.cn/EEdepot.aspx  ), video interview with experts and merit-based admission.

VIII. Admission

The admission result will be sent to applicants via e-mail in early July every year. Admitted students will receive BSU’s Admission Letter and Confirmation for Study in China in early August every year.

IX. Grants

There is a policy guarantee to attract champions from countries along the Belt and Road route to study at BSU. In addition to the exemption of tuition and accommodation expenses, students can also get living allowance about 3000 RMB each month during their study at BSU.

X. Contact Information

Admission Office of Beijing Sport University

Address: Room 222, South Office Building, Beijing Sport University, 48 Xinxi Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Postcode: 100084

Tel: 0086-10-62989047, 62989342 (9:00-11:00 and 14:00-16:00 on weekdays, GMT+08:00)

Fax: 0086-10-62989047

E-mail: admission@bsu.edu.cn

Website: https://zs.bsu.edu.cn/lxszsw/