With the continuous enhancement of China's comprehensive national strength, foreign-related activities in higher education have also developed by leaps and bounds. Foreign affairs reception work has become a bridge for foreign cooperation and exchange in higher education. In this context, foreign affairs reception work has become particularly important. To understand the principles and procedures of foreign affairs reception, and discuss how to improve the quality of foreign affairs reception, so as to establish a good image in international exchanges and realize the scientific and orderly development of foreign affairs work in universities.