Founded in 1949, and administered by the Ministry of Education,the University of International Relations is recognized as one of China’s key national universities.Situated in Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park in the Haidian District of Beijing, to the east of the Summer Palace and west ofYuanmingyuan Park, UIR occupies a site with many world-class universities nearby.Blessed with an unparalleled geographical location and boasting a superb teaching and research environment,the UIR has producedmany outstanding graduates.