Zhejiang University
China Studies
MasterPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Master of China Studies is a MA-level degree program with a strong focus on China's political, economic, historical and societal context. Its interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to work analytical and gain an in-depth understanding of China. The MCS has a team of more than 20 professors for various departments and faculties to instruct and guide you through your studies and research. The practical components of the program such as workshops and fieldtrips seek to engage you in the Chinese society to further prepare you for conducting research independently and integrate your empirical knowledge. The primary instruction language is English with a rigorous Mandarin curriculum serving as an additional component to entrance your Chinese language proficiency
Graduate Destinations
The Program aims to prepare you for a career in a broad range of sectors where you can implement your knowledge on China and/or East Asian studies. However, our most graduates found themselves in certain destinations ranging from governmental agencies to research-oriented organizations such as think-tank centers or private sector firms after finishing their studies in the MCS Program.
Curriculum
Basic Courses
-Intercultural Communication
-Research methods of humanities and social sciences
Mandarin Chinese
-Four levels of Chinese class on listening/reading/writing/speaking
-Chinese Character learning etc. (Electives)
Understanding Contemporary China (History, Society, Media, etc.)
Major Courses
Doing business in/with China (Business, Economy, Management, etc.)
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 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 (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.
1. Application fee: RMB 800 yuan (non-refundable)
2. Tuition: RMB 66.000/year
3. Medical Insurance Fee: RMB 800 yuan /Year