Tianjin Foreign Studies University

Tianjin Foreign Studies University (天津外国语大学 Tiānjīn wàiguóyǔ dàxué) 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 translation and interpretation and Japanese programs are among the top of its kind in the nation. 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 (马场道 Mǎchǎngdào), on the north of Hexi District (河西区 Héxīqū), bordering Heping District (和平区 Hépíngqū). 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.

Xiu Gang, a professor in Japanese studies, serves as the president of the university.

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Universities and colleges in Tianjin

National	Tianjin University Nankai University

Municipality	Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts Tianjin Agricultural College Tianjin Conservatory of Music Tianjin Foreign Studies University Tianjin University of Sport Tianjin Medical University Tianjin Normal University Tianjin Polytechnic University Tianjin University of Commerce China Tianjin University of Finance & Economics Tianjin University of Science & Technology Tianjin University of Technology Tianjin University of Technology and Education Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin Chengjian University

Hebei	Hebei University of Technology

Private	Florida International University Tianjin Center

CAAC	Civil Aviation University of China

See also: List of universities in China

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