Beijing International Studies University (BISU), founded in 1964 with the support of China’s late premier Zhou Enlai, was one of the first institutions in China that offered undergraduate education. In its history, BISU was once under the successive leaderships of China International Cultural Liaison Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, Ministry of Education and China National Tourism Administration. Today, BISU is sponsored by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality.