Program Overview

LLM Program Overview

The LLM program at Tsinghua University offers international students the opportunity to pursue a Master of Laws degree in various specializations.

Application Specialization

The program offers the following specializations:

• LL.M. in Chinese Law
• LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Settlement
• LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Innovation Policy

Application Schedule

The application schedule is as follows:

• First round: Now-December 15, :00 (Beijing Time)
• Second round: January 5, :00-Febrary 27, :00 (Beijing Time)

Application Documents

Applicants are required to upload the following documents to the application system:

• 1. Personal statement
• 2. Degree certificate and degree authentication
• 3. Academic transcript
• 4. Academic recommendation letters
• 5. Passport information page (ordinary passport)

Required Qualifications of Applicants

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• 1. Be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport
• 2. Hold a bachelor's degree (or above) in law, or be expecting a bachelor's degree (or above) in law by July 2025
• 3. Be in good health and of good character
• 4. Meet the minimum English proficiency requirement: IELTS:6.0/TOEFL:90

Application Remarks

• Applicants are required to submit scanned images of all required documents at the time of application
• All uploaded documents should be in Chinese or in English; otherwise notarial translations in Chinese or English are required
• The application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted
• Applications with incomplete documents or without application fee payment will not be processed

Program Testimonials

The program has received positive feedback from alumni, including:

• I chose to come to China as I was interested in finding more about my own culture and learning the language, despite being ethnically Chinese myself
• I was motivated to come to China to gain exposure to the Chinese legal system and culture in relation to foreign investment
• An interesting course at a prestigious university, plus I had always enjoyed my previous visits to China