Study In Beijing at CUFE: Brief Introduction to the History and Facts

Situated in the downtown area of the capital city of Beijing, CUFE was first established in 1949. Ever since its establishment, the university has played an important role of higher education within the city, and is considered a leading comprehensive university with extensive disciplines in law, arts, sciences and engineering, and it is also distinguished in economics and management. The institute proudly received acknowledgement for excellence after being listed as one of the 100 universities to which the Chinese government has attached top priority for the 21st Century. The goal of the establishment is to achieve responsible, managed growth through continuous improvement of our services, thereby developing a unique and multi-disciplinary research institution of international standing.




History of CUFE

In 1949, shortly after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the first university of finance and economics was created by the China central government. During more than five decades' development, the school went through numerous phases and has changed names various times. However it has maintained its status of one of the leaders in business and financial studies. In 1996, the Institute was officially renamed the Central University of Finance and Economics in honor of the Ministry of Education.

On its 50th anniversary, the school attracted former President Jiang Zeming, who proudly delivered the following massage: "Strive continuously to make great progress to provide large numbers of well-qualified management personnel to aid China's modernization."

Schools and Research Institutes

CUFE consists of over 30 schools, departments and research centers. The University(www.glchinese.com) awards bachelor's degrees in 39 academic disciplines, master's degrees in 42 disciplines, and 17 doctoral degrees in applied economics. In addition, four special programs are offered: MBA, MPAcc, MPA, and J.M. Key majors are in Applied Economics. There are also three post-research programs including applied economics, theoretical economics, and business administration.

Mission

Internationally recognized for top quality education and for its consistence in turning out well-qualified graduates, CUFE today still maintains its vibrant community of scholarship and learning that has inherited the traditions of service to the entire nation and striving for excellence. CUFE specialises in first-class teaching within all areas of economics and management. It also offers top-end education in law, liberal arts and the sciences.

Currently under construction, CUFE plans on expanding and upgrading its education facilities by building its new campus, located in Shahe, Changping District. CUFEconstruction of its new campus goes hand-in-hand with its continuing procedures in educational improvement and attaches great importance in:- the selecting outstanding well-qualified, experienced teachers; - recognizing and encouraging the highest standards of scholarship and research among both faculty and students; and - providing educational packages to help support less fortunate students.

Schools and Research Institutes

CUFE consists of over 30 schools, departments and research centers. The University awards bachelor's degrees in 39 academic disciplines, master's degrees in 42 disciplines, and 17 doctoral degrees in applied economics. In addition, four special programs are offered: MBA, MPAcc, MPA, and J.M. Key majors are in Applied Economics. There are also three post-research programs including applied economics, theoretical economics, business administration.

Faculty

The institute of CUFE has a well established staff structure currently consisting of more than 1067 full-time faculty and staff, including 110 professors and 237 associate professors as well as 50 foreign teachers. 78% of the faculty members have pursued master's and doctoral degrees.

Students

Currently, the student population has expanded to over 15,000, 8,000 of which are full-time students. Among these students, 5494 are undergraduates, 2275 are graduates and PhD candidates, and about 300 are international students. The others are adult students from the schools of Continuing Education and Online Education.

CUFE has educated and produced more than 60,000 experts in the fields of economics and management who have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to the development of China's economy. After receiving top-end education, many of CUFEalumni hold important positions in government, including the General Auditor, and in education, business and industry throughout the world.