Silk Road School, Renmin University of China (Suzhou) Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies 2020 Program

Silk Road School, Renmin University of China (Suzhou)

Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies

2020 Program Overview

The Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies Program at Renmin University's Silk Road School (SRS) is a key measure by Renmin University of China (RUC) to actively support the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in an education context. Based on RUC's educational platform, international experience, and high-level think-tank resources, SRS is devoted to train scholars and leaders for countries along the BRI who are passionate about China, who are well-versed in key aspects of Chinese culture, and who profoundly understand the path, approach, and goals of China's development.

Adhering to a global strategic perspective, bringing together global political leaders, business elites and outstanding faculties, the program provides students with a well-rounded learning experience in China through core competitive professional courses, lectures by famous scholars, high-end forums, visits to well-known enterprises as well as various cultural visits.

The Silk Road School offers different levels of scholarship for the successful applicants, including the full scholarship and partial scholarship. 

Eligibility

• The overseas applicants should have the foreign nationalities recognized by Chinese government. Applicants with dual nationalities must register with the nationality on the application form.
• Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or above (awarded before August 31, 2020).
• Applicants should be fluent in English. The minimum English proficiency scores are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90. Graduating from an English taught program or majoring in English language can also qualify.
• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. 

Application Process

Complete the Online Application on the website of international student’s registration system at Renmin University of China (http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application).

Follow the instruction to complete your application materials and upload the materials which are needed, be sure every information is true. Once complete, you should submit all materials to the office for the initial review. You should pay the application fee (RMB 800) as well and it is not refunded.

Application Schedule

Deadline of online applications: June 8, 2020 (updated)

Interview online: From May to June, 2020

Letters of admission: July, 2020

Semester begins: September, 2020

Curriculum Structure

Following specializations are available on the program:

• Chinese Politics
• Chinese Economy
• Chinese Culture
• Chinese Law

The following is a selection of the available courses

• China Studies and Development
• China Politics
• Investing in China and its Legal Requirement
• Development Studies and Developing Countries
• Seminar on the Belt and Road Initiative
• Seminar on China Studies
• China and Global Governance
• Political Economy of Development
• Technological Revolution and World Politics
• Chinese Economy Studies: Reform and Policy
• Chinese Language Courses

Duration and Location

The program is two years full-time in Suzhou city, Jiangsu Province of China

Silk Road School, Renmin University of China

Address: No.158 Ren’ai Road, Dushulake High Education District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China

Contact

Tel.: 86-010-62516305*8003

Email: srsruc@ruc.edu.cn

Website: http://srs.ruc.edu.cn/