China Studies (Two-Year English-taught Master Program)

Program Overview

Master program of China Studies, based on Chinese traditional classics, overseas Sinology and studies of China, is an interdisciplinary program with a curriculum covering a wide scope of knowledge about China, with a focus on contemporary Chinese issues in socio-economic development, political and legal institutions, and foreign affairs.

The target students are non-Chinese nationals. The program aims to cultivate qualified China specialists or business/international affairs professionals with a profound knowledge of Chinese culture and state of affairs.

Eligibility of Applicants

   Non-Chinese nationals with a valid passport
 Bachelor's degree or above
 TOEFL/IBT 550/90, IELTS overall 6.5 or above required for non-native English speakers or those who have not had a substantial part of their education taught in the English language.
 Priority will be given to International applicants who have a foundation of Chinese

Funding and Scholarship

✔Chinese Government Scholarship
In order to promote the mutual understanding, cooperation exchanges in politics, economy, culture, education and trade between China and other countries, the Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and research in Chinese universities.
Applicants can apply for the "Chinese Government Scholarship" (Including tuition and accommodation fees, insurance fees and a monthly living allowance).
✔Excellent Student Scholarship
Self-sponsored students (those who are not supported by Chinese Government Scholarship) can apply for the university's "International Graduate Student Scholarship".

Major Courses

General Compulsory Courses
Chinese Language
General Introduction of China

Specialized Compulsory Courses
Economy and Development of Contemporary China
Chinese Law and Society
Chinese Government and Politics
Comparative Study on Chinese and Foreign Civilization
Studies on PRC’s Foreign Relations
Theory and Methods in Social Science
Research Methodology and Thesis Writing
Investigation of Chinese History and Culture
Exploration and Experience of Contemporary China

Optional Courses
Lectures on Frontier Discipline
China and the World
Selected Readings on Chinese Classics
Topics on Chinese Culture and Arts

How to Apply

Contact Program Office at mastercs@jnu.edu.cn for application materials and inquiries. All completed application materials should be forwarded to the Program Office, by both email (PDF format) and post.

Contact and Enquiry

Program Office
Address: Room 317, 2nd Social Sciences Building, International School, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, P. R. China, 510632
Email: mastercs@jnu.edu.cn
Tel.: 86-20-85223678
Fax: 86-20-85223116
Contact: Ms. Sun Qiyun (Eva)
WeChat: ruiruimama1121