In terms of school spirit, the four universities are all good. Beihang University, School of Political Science and Law and School of International Relations are rigorous, while Beijing Normal University and Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation encourage free thinking.
In terms of food, housing and transportation, Beijing Normal University and China University of Political Science and Law are within the Third Ring Road, Beihang University and university of international business and economics are within the Fourth Ring Road, and the Institute of International Relations is within the Fifth Ring Road. Therefore, transportation, food and accommodation are very convenient, and it is very close to the subway station.