Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Tianjin Foreign Studies University, nickname as "天外", is one of the top eight foreign studies universities in China.
As a renowned teaching and research institution, Tianjin Foreign Studies University specializes in foreign language and culture studies. Language concentrations include English, Japanese, German, French, Russian, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Swahili and Arabic. In particular, the university's English and Japanese studies programs are among the top in the country. The institution also offers programs in Chinese language and culture for foreign exchange students from other countries.
The university is located at 117 Machang Road, on the north of Hexi District, bordering Heping District. The area, being a famous historic tourist site in China, is one of the few places in China that have well preserved the European architecture from the 18th Century.
ChenFachun, a professor in English studies, serves as the president of the university.