Founded in 1952, Xi'an International Studies University (referred as the University thereafter) is one of the earliest 4 foreign language institutions
established in new China. The University changed its original name of Northwest College of Russian to Xi'an Foreign Language Institute in 1958 and Xi'an International Studies University in 2006. In 2010, the University became doctoral degree conferring institution. In 2013, the University began to confer doctoral degree in foreign languages and literatures (Category I).
In 2014, the University established a post-doctoral research station. In 2011, the University was listed as one of the high-level key universities by Shaanxi Provincial Government that needs to be developed with priority.
There may be an additional academic and living expences by this University.