Tsinghua University
Public Administration in International Development (MID) Program
MasterPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
1. Academic uniqueness
With the integration of SPPM’s resources, 33 English courses are offered in the two-year degree program. Students can choose courses from three main areas: International development, Governance and Chinese Public Affairs.
2. Practical Orientation
In order to give students opportunities to gain first-hand experience of integrated development approaches in a real-world context, the MIDG Program enhances the field training by providing various opportunities of field trips and guest lectures.
3. Global Network
Relying on current MID program resources, students will benefit from Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice Programs. There is also opportunity to learn with young professionals from developed countries to share international development and governance experience.
About the program
Launched in 2015, the Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance (MIDG) is a two-year English degree program offered by the School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) at Tsinghua University. Affiliated with SPPM’s Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID), it is the first international development program in China designed for professionals engaged in international development and governance in developing countries. By integrating cross-disciplinary knowledge and combining traditional classroom teaching as well as practice, the program aims to help students gain a deep understanding of international development and governance with emphasis of China’s development experience, and enhances their analytical and problem-solving abilities by applying public administrative theories and tools. The MIDG program is taught entirely in English and will be conferred MPA degree upon completion of required credits and a thesis defense.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma and above.
2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC ".
3. Physically and mentally healthy.
4. Applicants under 18 years old (Per September) should provide a letter of guarantee for their guardian in China (notarization required).
Application Documents:
1. Scan passport: Front page and Endorsement page (page 3/4, if there is an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
2. Recent passport size photo, with the following format: Recent full-faced passport size photo (the head occupies 70% of the size of the photo); the aspect ratio is 4:3; white background without borders; the size is 100-500KB (*.jpg,*.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
3. Language Certificates
- English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL IBT 85 (different for each university)
- Chinese Taught: HSK 4-6 (levels and minimum scores are different for each major and university)
4. High school diploma (for bachelor degree) and Bachelor or Master diploma (for master and doctoral degree), hasn’t graduated students should provide an official statement from your high school or university as proof of graduation (Pre-Graduation Statement). (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
5. High school transcripts (for bachelor degree) and university transcripts (for master and doctoral degree), page sorted in 1 file. Please contact the school to get ‘1 sheet’ kinds of transcripts. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
6. 2 (two) recommendation letters from your teachers in high school (for bachelor degree) and two university professors (for master and doctoral degrees) along with letterhead and stamp from the school. Please also include the email and phone number of recommenders.
7. Study Plan / Personal Statement, approximately 800 words (English/Mandarin) and must be signed with a clear name. You could check general personal statement points grid here (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
8. Additional requirements that apply vary from university to university, for example:
- Entrance Examination / Interview.
- Financial Statement (from Bank).
- Certificate of No Criminal Record (SKCK) from the Local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
- Medical Check Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)
Note:
- Documents number 4-6 above, MUST be translated into English / Mandarin, and legalized by the school or you could use the services of a sworn translator.
- Please neatly SCAN each file in pdf format, the size must not be more than 1 MB (except the passport photo must comply with the requirements above), then upload everything to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.