University of International Business and Economics

What University of International Business and Economics does

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE, 对外经济贸易大学) is a public higher education institution established in 1951 and administered by the Ministry of Education of China. Headquartered at 10 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (postal code 100029), UIBE specializes in international business, economics, trade, law, finance, and management, and holds the national "Project 211" and "Double First-Class" designations. The university serves four primary student segments: domestic undergraduates, domestic graduate and doctoral students, international students, and continuing education learners. It also operates a dedicated Continuing Education and Distance Education platform (sce.com.cn), a Summer International School, and regional research institutes in Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hainan.

UIBE's underlying technology infrastructure consists of a centralized website cluster of 115 projects (109 officially launched sites as of May 2023), including the main university site, 54 administrative department sites, and 61 academic college sites, all managed by the Information Technology Office on a unified CMS platform. Administrative platforms include an information platform (i.uibe.edu.cn), service hall (ehall.uibe.edu.cn), library resources, and a WeChat-based repair and service portal. The university maintains institutional websites and internal management systems but does not expose public or partner-facing APIs.

UIBE generates revenue through four streams: tuition and academic fees from undergraduate, graduate, international, and continuing education programs; government funding and research grants including National Social Science Fund major special projects; donations and endowment income channeled through the Beijing UIBE Education Foundation (which holds public welfare donation tax deduction qualification); and corporate training and continuing education revenue, including executive education and summer international school programs. Student recruitment is sales-led through centralized national admissions systems with dedicated portals (aeo.uibe.edu.cn for undergraduate, yjsy.uibe.edu.cn for graduate, sie.uibe.edu.cn for international). The university also operates strategic partnerships with over 200 international universities for exchange programs and joint degrees, and a 2016 industry-academia-research partnership with China Aluminum Capital Holdings.

Name

University of International Business and Economics

Legal name

University of International Business and Economics (对外经济贸易大学)

Website

https://uibe.edu.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is a Beijing-based Chinese public university under the Ministry of Education, specializing in international business, economics, trade, finance, and law, serving domestic undergraduates, graduate students, international students, and continuing education learners with 200+ global academic partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management (BPADAOAC), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• International business education
• Economics and trade programs
• Continuing professional education
• International exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai, Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees charged to undergraduate, graduate, international, and continuing education students across various programs.
2. Government Funding and Research Grants: The university receives government funding for education, research, and infrastructure including national-level research projects such as the National Social Science Fund重大专项. The Education Foundation holds tax-deductible donation status for public welfare organizations.
3. Donations and Endowment Income: The Beijing UIBE Education Foundation (北京对外经济贸易大学教育基金会) manages alumni and corporate donations, offering tax deduction benefits to donors. Donation projects span student development, faculty support, academic discipline development, campus construction, and other categories.
4. Corporate Training and Continuing Education: The university generates revenue through executive education programs, professional training, and summer international school programs (暑期国际学校) for international students and alumni.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UIBE is a public university delivering higher education programs across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education levels, with a focus on international business, economics, trade, finance, law, and management. The university also runs a Summer International School serving international students and alumni, and operates dedicated research institutes including the China WTO Research Institute and National Institute of Opening-Up Economics.

Product overview

University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is a higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs. Its digital presence consists of institutional websites and administrative platforms including the main university website, alumni association platform, student development platform (成长惠园), education foundation website, logistics and infrastructure management system, and a website group management system. These are institutional web properties serving administrative, educational, and community purposes rather than commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (本科生教育) Four-year undergraduate degree programs in economics, international trade, law, management, finance, and related disciplines with an international perspective. Delivered at the Beijing main campus and targeted at domestic students admitted through the national admissions system.
• Graduate Degree Programs (研究生教育) Master's and doctoral research-focused programs in economics, business, law, and related disciplines. Recruited via the dedicated graduate admissions portal (yjsy.uibe.edu.cn). Supports advanced academic research and produces ranked research outputs including National Social Science Fund major special projects.
• International Student Programs (留学生教育) Degree programs, Chinese language studies, and cultural exchange programs designed for international students. Operated through the School of International Education (sie.uibe.edu.cn), accommodated in the dedicated International Student Comprehensive Building (49,979 sqm).
• Continuing Education and Distance Education (继续教育与远程教育) Continuing education, distance learning, and professional development programs delivered online for working professionals and others unable to attend on-campus. Includes executive education, professional training, and the Summer International School for international students and alumni.
• Summer International School (暑期国际学校) Short-term summer program serving international students and alumni, coordinated with over 200 partner universities worldwide and providing intensive international study experiences at UIBE.

Quantifiable outcome

• Overall postgraduate advancement rate ranks 15th nationally; overseas study rate ranks 3rd nationally among all Chinese universities

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• China Aluminum Capital Holdings Co., Ltd. (中铝资本控股有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2016UIBE Finance School signed a comprehensive industry-academia-research strategic cooperation agreement with Chinalco Capital. The partnership covers education and talent cultivation, joint scientific research, and internship-employment connections. Chinalco Capital becomes a teaching practice base for the Finance School while the Finance School becomes a staff training base for Chinalco Capital. The two parties will also establish a university-enterprise collaborative innovation center focusing on financing and risk management for enterprises going global, build a commodity finance R&D base, and explore building a commodity finance database and financial index product development.
• China Education Development Foundation (中国教育发展基金会)minorOthersThe Beijing UIBE Education Foundation is affiliated with the China Education Development Foundation for national education donation coordination and fundraising support.
• Beijing Municipal Government DepartmentsminorOthersThe Logistics and Infrastructure Department collaborates with Beijing municipal authorities including the Beijing Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau, Beijing Development and Reform Commission, and Beijing Municipal Education Commission for campus infrastructure and regulatory compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Renmin University of China: Project 985/211 public university widely regarded as China's leading institution for economics, finance, and management. Strong national reputation makes it a key broader incumbent competitor.
• Peking University HSBC Business School: International business school within Peking University (comprehensive top-tier institution). Competes for the same international business talent pool but offers broader university ecosystem and global brand.
• Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management: Top-tier business school within Tsinghua University offering economics, management, and finance programs. Wider institutional brand and resources position it as a broader incumbent in the same student market.

Regional players

• Beijing Foreign Studies University: Premier Chinese public university specializing in foreign languages and international affairs. Directly comparable as a MoE-affiliated institution with strong internationalization and government/diplomatic career pipelines.
• Shanghai International Studies University: MoE-administered public university focused on foreign languages and international studies. Comparable international focus and similar Chinese institutional positioning, attracting overlapping international student segments.

Direct peers

• Southwestern University of Finance and Economics: MoE-administered public university focused on finance, economics, and business administration with similarly strong graduate employment and alumni placement. Directly competes for top economics students.
• Zhongnan University of Economics and Law: Public university combining economics, law, and management disciplines under MoE oversight. Comparable as a Project 211 institution with overlapping international business and legal education offerings.
• Shanghai University of International Business and Economics: Public Chinese university with parallel naming and a comparable focus on international trade, economics, and foreign-related disciplines. Most directly comparable peer given similar positioning and target student base.
• Central University of Finance and Economics: MoE-administered public university specializing in finance, economics, and taxation with a strong applied research profile. Directly competes for top-tier students seeking finance/economics careers.
• Dongbei University of Finance and Economics: Specialist finance and economics public university with strong industry connections and applied focus. Comparable niche positioning and student outcomes profile in business education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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