Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU), specialized in language and cultural studies, is one of the earliest eight such designated institutions of higher learning. The university provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. The University has 14 colleges and departments that grant both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Additionally, a number of non-degree programs are available for students in need of professional training. Graduate programs are offered by the Graduate Department, and undergraduate programs are offered in of English Studies, Japanese Studies, European Studies, Asian & African Studies, International Business, Chinese Culture & Communications, and Law.TFSU supports several international academic exchange programs each year. To date, the university has established a worldwide network of international education with over 70 higher education institutions across 18 countries to provide easy access to overseas studies. Meanwhile, a number of Confucius Institutes are co-sponsored by the university with Soonchunhyany University (Korea), University of Lisbon (Portugal), University of Toulouse I (France), and Volgograd State Pedagogical University (Russia) each playing a significant role in promoting the world's understanding of Chinese culture.With an outstanding competency in foreign language instruction, TFSU has served society for decades by constantly getting involved in big events like the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the 2010 Shanghai EXPO, and the 2010 Summer Davos exhibition. As a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that serves both the city and the entire nation, TFSU is striving for more rapid growth to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the dissemination of knowledge and understanding. With each and every bit of progress, the university is growing into a stronger and more prominent participant in China's foreign language studies and education.