Doctoral Program in International Politics (DPIP)
Program Overview
Introduction to the Doctoral Program in International Politics (DPIP)
The Doctoral Program in International Politics (DPIP) is a four-year, full-time program fully taught in English, designed to cultivate outstanding scholars and practitioners in the field of international politics. The program primarily enrolls international students, offering a global learning environment and cross-cultural academic exchange.
Program Overview
Fudan University, situated in Shanghai—China’s most vibrant and international metropolis—is a world-class comprehensive university. The School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) stands as a leading institution in the fields of politics and public affairs. Its Politics discipline is ranked 20th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025), highlighting SIRPA’s global influence and academic distinction.
Curriculum
- Public courses (10 credits)
- PhD Program - Political Development in Modern China (3 credits)
- Chinese Society: Past and Present (3 credits)
- Chinese Languages I (2 credits)
- Chinese Languages II (2 credits)
- Required Courses (15 credits)
- PhD Program - International Politics and Theories (3 credits, core course)
- International Political Economy (3 credits, core courses)
- Research Design in Political Science (3 credits)
- International Security and Strategies (3 credits, core courses)
- PhD Program - Research Methods (3 credits)
- Elective Courses (4 Credits)
- China-EU Relations (3 credits)
- China’s Foreign Economic Policies (2 credits)
- PhD Program - Chinese Diplomacy (3 credits)
- Global Governance (2 credits)
- A Comparative Perspective on International Regions (2 credits)
- East Asian Politics (2 credits)
Application and Requirements
Applicants should have master’s degrees in related fields. The application process involves:
- Logging into the website to register and complete the application form online, uploading the application documents, and submitting the application.
- Paying the application fee RMB 800 (Degree) online after preliminary review.
Application Documents
- Printed online barcode Application Form with personal signature and a photo.
- Copy of valid passport identification page, and it should be an ordinary passport and be valid until Mar. 1st, 2027.
- Certificates of at least one bachelor’s degree and one master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited international institution. Each certificate in the original language, accompanied by an official or certified English translation.
- Transcripts of all post-secondary (after high school) education. Each transcript in the original language, accompanied by an official or certified English translation.
- Resume. Applicants must submit a detailed and updated resume that highlights their academic background, work experience (if applicable), research projects, internships, extracurricular activities, awards, honors, and relevant skills.
- Statement of purpose. Applicants must submit a statement of purpose written in English, no longer than 1,000 words, addressing their preparation for pursuing the Ph.D. program, a description of one research project they would like to undertake for their doctoral research, their future career plans, reasons for choosing the DPIP program at SIRPA, and names of two potential supervisors.
- Writing sample. Applicants must provide a formal academic writing sample in English (approximately 20 pages).
- Two recommendation letters.
Tuition and Scholarship
The annual tuition is 125,000 RMB. Students awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship will receive a full tuition waiver for 4 years. SIRPA provides financial support for students to participate in international academic conferences and other activities, subject to SIRPA’s relevant funding policies.
Accommodation
An on-campus International Students Dormitory is available. For information regarding fees and application procedures, please check the relevant office for further details.