The university is home to 19 research institutions. A platform of fundamental research has been built through eight scientific research bases at the provincial and ministerial level, one collaborative innovation center at the provincial and ministerial level, and seven national and regional studies centers under the Ministry of Education.
To promote international cultural exchanges, BISU will distinguish itself with the enhanced teaching and research of Foreign Languages and Tourism Management as its specialized programs. The university has developed into a multi-disciplinary educational establishment that offers courses in studies of liberal arts, economics, management and law, and has achieved a good number of academic results by promoting “research subjects be local, research methods be international, and research results be applicable”.