Beijing Normal University (BNU or “Beishida”) 北京师范大学

Organized to train teachers, Beishida boasts a high level of instruction. The campus is not as beautiful as Beida or Tsinghua, but its central location offers easier access to most parts of the city. Apart from Chinese, you can study everything from applied chemistry to statistics. Tuition RMB 11,600 per semester, RMB 22,400 per year.