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SUNY 2+2 International Undergraduate Program (UIBE Commissioned Training)

UIBE Commissioned Training · State University of New York System & Partner Universities

Program Overview

About This Program

Delivered jointly by UIBE's School of International Education and the State University of New York (SUNY) system under a commissioned-training agreement, this program follows a 2+2 model. Students complete two years of commissioned training at UIBE — with overseas university enrollment registered upon admission — before transferring to a SUNY institution, one of Cornell's four statutory colleges, or partner universities such as UBC, U of Toronto, or SFU to complete the final two years and earn an overseas bachelor's degree. The program admits 60 students annually, open to high school graduates and students who have completed the huikao after year 11.

Understanding the "2+2" Model

The program uses a dual-teacher model: overseas faculty deliver courses live via real-time broadcast, ensuring parity with on-campus standards, while in-house tutors provide follow-up instruction and Q&A support. Students register for overseas university enrollment at admission; credits earned during the two domestic years are mutually recognized by the partner university, ensuring continuity of study and post-graduation credential recognition.

Partner Institutions

Domestic Host & Overseas Partner

Domestic Host

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is a national key university directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China and among the first Project 211 institutions. Located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, UIBE hosts a graduate school and 17 colleges offering 55 undergraduate majors, with over 17,000 students — including 8,900 undergraduates, 6,300 graduate students, and 2,200 international students — giving it one of the highest proportions of international students among mainland Chinese universities. Open-door education and international exchange are among UIBE's defining characteristics.

Overseas Partner

State University of New York (SUNY) System

Founded in 1948, the State University of New York (SUNY) is one of the largest comprehensive state university systems in the United States, comprising 64 institutions across the state — community colleges, four-year undergraduate institutions, and research universities. SUNY offers more than 7,000 academic programs across the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, business, and the arts. The system is noted for its program diversity, accessible tuition (generally under US$20,000 per year), broad geographic coverage, and research resources.

Curriculum

Domestic-Phase Curriculum

The two-year domestic curriculum focuses on academic English, quantitative foundations, and introductory business studies, covering freshman- and sophomore-level prerequisites required by partner universities.

Academic English

学术英语

IELTS Preparation

雅思备考

English Composition

英文写作

Public Speaking

公共演讲

Microeconomics

微观经济学

Macroeconomics

宏观经济学

Pre-Calculus

微积分导论

Contemporary Business

现代商务概论

Program Highlights

Core Advantages

211-University Commissioned Training with an International Campus

During the domestic phase, students receive a UIBE campus card and access the same resources as regular UIBE undergraduates — libraries, sports facilities, and dining — while living alongside 2,200+ international students from over 150 countries.

Alternative Pathway for Restricted Majors

The program offers a measured path into fields that face heightened visa scrutiny in North America — such as information technology, big data, nuclear physics, and biopharmaceuticals — supporting steadier academic planning.

Overseas Enrollment at Admission; Clear Credential Recognition Path

Students register for overseas enrollment upon admission. Returning graduates can apply for credential evaluation under the partner country's degree framework, subject to the prevailing policies of the Ministry of Education's overseas service center.

No Major Restriction at Admission; Broad Transfer Options

Admission is major-agnostic, welcoming students from varied academic backgrounds. After two domestic years, students may select business, arts, engineering, or other tracks at the overseas partner (with medicine and law excluded).

Dual-Teacher Joint Instruction

Overseas courses are delivered by partner-university faculty, paired with in-house tutors who reinforce understanding and support self-directed learning while maintaining instructional standards.

Admissions

Eligibility & Admission Requirements

Target Students

Current and recent high school graduates in China, and students who have completed their huikao after year 11.

Quota: 60 students

Admission Paths

Standardized English Score

Meet any one of the following:

TOEFL 55+ / IELTS 5.5+ / Duolingo 95+

Gaokao Score

Gaokao score at or above the current-year benchmark for four-year bachelor programs.

Program's In-house Entrance Assessment

Sit and pass the program's in-house entrance assessment.

Required Documents

Government-issued ID
High school transcript
High school diploma
Gaokao score report (if applicable)
Four 1-inch white-background color photos
Four 2-inch white-background color photos

Progression

Overseas Articulation Universities

After the two domestic years, students may continue to partner institutions in the following regions. Rankings cite U.S. News national university rankings or QS world rankings; figures reflect the reference-year snapshot and are subject to annual updates.

United States

31 universities

Cornell University

Four statutory colleges

#11

Georgetown University

#24

University of Virginia

#24

UNC Chapel Hill

#27

University of Florida

#30

New York University

#30

Georgia Institute of Technology

#33

UIUC

#33

UW–Madison

#39

Ohio State University

#41

Rutgers — New Brunswick

#41

Lehigh University

#46

Purdue University (West Lafayette)

#46

University of Washington (Seattle)

#46

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

#54

Northeastern University

#54

Villanova University

#54

SUNY Stony Brook

#58

Brandeis University

#63

Michigan State University

#63

Tulane University

#63

Syracuse University

#73

SUNY Binghamton

#73

SUNY Buffalo

#76

Stevens Institute of Technology

#76

Rutgers — Newark

#80

Drexel University

#86

Howard University

#86

Rochester Institute of Technology

#91

Southern Methodist University

#91

Temple University

#98

Canada

7 universities

University of Toronto

QS #29

University of British Columbia

QS #40

University of Alberta

QS #96

University of Waterloo

QS #119

Western University

QS #151

Queen's University

QS #193

York University

QS #362

United Kingdom

8 universities

University of Manchester

QS #34

King's College London

QS #40

University of Glasgow

QS #78

University of Birmingham

QS #80

University of Southampton

QS #80

University of Leeds

QS #82

University of Nottingham

QS #108

University of York

QS #184

Australia

8 universities

University of Melbourne

QS #19

UNSW Sydney

QS #20

University of Sydney

QS #25

Australian National University

QS #32

University of Queensland

QS #42

University of Adelaide

QS #82

UTS

QS #96

RMIT

QS #123

New Zealand

3 universities

Massey University

QS #239

Victoria University of Wellington

QS #244

University of Canterbury

Singapore

5 universities

Curtin Singapore

PSB Academy

James Cook Singapore

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)

Hong Kong

7 universities

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Baptist University

Lingnan University

Hong Kong Metropolitan University

Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Education University of Hong Kong

Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Macao

2 universities

Macau University of Science and Technology

City University of Macau

Malaysia

3 universities

National University of Malaysia (UKM)

QS #138

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

QS #188

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

How to Apply

Application Process

Online Application

Submit your name, contact details, and program preference

Document Review

Submit ID, transcript, diploma, gaokao score (if applicable), and photos

Admissions Assessment

Evaluation via one of the three admission paths (standardized, gaokao, or in-house test)

Offer Letter

Successful applicants receive an official offer of admission

Overseas Enrollment Registration

Overseas university enrollment is registered simultaneously at admission

Enrollment

Complete payment and registration as instructed

FeesFees are subject to the official annual admissions brochure. Overseas-phase tuition follows the partner university's published international student rates each year; the figures on this site are not a definitive reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program uses a dual-teacher model — overseas faculty deliver courses live by broadcast, and in-house tutors provide follow-up instruction and Q&A to maintain teaching quality and learning outcomes.

Both classes and accommodation are based at the UIBE main campus (10 Huixin East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing). Students receive a campus card with access to libraries, sports facilities, and dining.

Three paths: (1) standardized score — any of TOEFL 55+, IELTS 5.5+, or Duolingo 95+; (2) gaokao score at or above the bachelor-programme benchmark; (3) the program's in-house entrance assessment.

The commissioned training plan is recognized by the SUNY system, Cornell's four statutory colleges, and partner universities including UBC, U of Toronto, and SFU. Students may also transfer to partner institutions in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, and Malaysia.

There is no major restriction at admission. During the overseas phase, students may choose among business, arts, engineering, and other directions. Medicine and law are not supported under this program.

Students are enrolled at UIBE under commissioned-training status and simultaneously registered with the overseas partner university at admission. Domestic credits are mutually recognized, easing the subsequent transfer.

Graduates receive a bachelor's degree from the overseas partner university and may apply for credential evaluation through China's Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) according to the prevailing policy. Official CSCSE review determines the final outcome.

For fields such as information technology, big data, nuclear physics, and biopharmaceuticals that face heightened visa scrutiny, the two-year domestic phase gives students time to reassess target country and major before transferring.

The 2025 enrollment plan is 60 students, subject to capacity.

Applicants should bring their ID, high school transcript and diploma, gaokao score certificate (if applicable), four 1-inch and four 2-inch white-background color photos.

Application office: Room 104, Huibin Apartments, 10 Huixin East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Appointments are recommended.

Contact & Location

Program Office & Consultation

Consultation Office

UIBE × SUNY 2+2 International Undergraduate Program Office

Teaching Location

UIBE main campus

Full Address

Room 104, Huibin Apartments, 10 Huixin East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Submit your application online and our admissions team will reach out within 24 hours. Appointments at the program office are also welcome.

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