Program Overview

China Studies Program

Program Overview

The Master program of China Studies is an interdisciplinary program with a curriculum covering a wide scope of knowledge about China, focusing on contemporary Chinese issues in socio-economic development, political and legal institutions, and foreign affairs. 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: To promote mutual understanding, cooperation, and exchanges 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," which includes tuition and accommodation fees, insurance fees, and a monthly living allowance.
• Excellent Student Scholarship: Self-sponsored students 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

University Overview

About the University

Jinan University has multiple campuses, including the Main Campus, Panyu Campus, HuaWen Campus, Zhuhai Campus, and ShenZhen Campus. The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, with opportunities for international students to study in English.

Academic Structure

The university is composed of various schools and colleges, including:

• Arts College
• Chinese Language and Culture College
• Economics College
• Electrical and Information Engineering College
• Foreign Studies College
• Information Science and Technology College
• Environment School
• Humanities School
• International Business School
• International Studies School
• Journalism and Communication College
• Law School
• Liberal Arts College
• Life Science and Technology College
• Management School
• Marxism School
• Medicine School
• Pharmacy College
• Physical Education School
• Science and Engineering College
• Shenzhen Tourism College
• Research Institute
• Research Center

Research Areas

The university engages in various research areas, including strategic research areas, and has research institutes, centers, and labs. The university also has libraries and supports research activities.

Campus Life

The university offers a range of campus services, including housing, dining, health and safety services, and student organizations. The university also hosts events and provides opportunities for students to engage in study abroad programs and online learning.