Master Programs In English

Application for Admission to Master Programs in English

·Why RUC

Renmin University of China welcomes all international students to apply for our Master programs in English.

Renmin University of China (RUC) is a comprehensive research university focusing on humanities and social sciences. It was known as the “ China ’s flagship for social sciences and humanities education”. RUC strives for educating for the people and the society.

In 2013, the Ministry of Education released the appraisal of all the first-level disciplines and RUC got nine disciplines ranked No. 1 in the nation. They are theoretical economics, applied economics, law, sociology, politics, communication & journalism, statistics, business management and public administration. It brings RUC to the top one among Chinese universities in humanities and social sciences.

·Introduction

In 2016, we’ll offer the following six programs.

For more information, please refer to manuals and websites of each program in following websites.

Renmin University of China (http://www.ruc.edu.cn/en)，

International Students Office (http://iso.ruc.edu.cn),

Graduate School (http://pgs.ruc.edu.cn) or the specific Schools

As predominant disciplines of RUC, those programs will provide worldwide students with excellent opportunities to learn more about Chinese politics, law, economics and culture. Meanwhile, all programs provide scholarships with overall coverage as high as 80%.

·Eligibility

Non-Chinese applicants should have obtained a bachelor degree or above.

·Application Procedure

1)Complete the online application for admission at pgs.ruc.edu.cn

         2)Application period: October 10, 2015–April 30, 2016

3)Procedure:

Step1

Complete Online Application on the website of the Graduate School, RUC (click “Online Application for Master Programs in English” at pgs.ruc.edu.cn to register) within required time.

Step2

Download the application form after successfully submitting personal information online. Use A4 paper to print Application Form for Master Programs in English. Please note that some information needs to be filled in manually.

Step3

Application Materials

i. Application Form for Master Programs in English at RUC;

ii. Original Academic Transcripts and photo copy of diploma. (Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by Chinese or English translations) ;

iii. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by associate professors or professors;

iv. Four recent 2-inch photos (in white or blue background ) ;

v. One photocopy of the passport;

vi.Sample copies of published academic articles, awards or other research outputs;

vii.A Personal Statement indicating education and working experience, research achievements, plans and personal development objectives after graduation;

viii.Others: Please do check brochures of each program for their specific requirements.

           4)Qualification Review

All application materials should be sent to the International Students Office of RUC on working days for review. You can choose to:

A. Directly bring the application materials to the International Students Office of RUC( only on working days);

B. Or: Compile or scan all application materials and email to iso@ruc.edu.cn;

C. Or: Post mail all application materials to the International Students Office:

Ms FANG Ruting

International   Students Office

International Culture Exchange Center Room 108
Renmin University of China
#59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District
Beijing 100872, P.R. China

5)Submit the application materials

After the reviewing process, the qualified application documents will be forwarded to the Graduate School . Applicants should pay the application fee to the Graduate School. Graduate School will then forward the documents to the related schools for the reviewing. The related schools will organize the exams and notify the applicants of the location and time for the exams.

6)Payment of Application Fees

Applicants should pay non-refundable application fee of RMB600 before taking the interview through following ways:

A.Pay cash to the Office of Graduate Admission.

B.Or: Remit the fee to the University:

Name of Bank: Bank of China, Renda Sub-branch 319456031681

Account Name: Renmin   University of China

Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ110

In the remittance note please clearly indicate the following information:

i.Your name

ii.The school you are applying for

iii.Purpose of remittance: “Application Fee for Master Programs in English”.

·Interview

Applicants will attend a specialized comprehensive interview in English organized by relevant schools. Please contact each school for further information.

·Admission

The graduate adviser will provide opinions on the applicant’s performance and cultivation potential based on application materials and interview results. Then the Admission Committee of each school will make decision about the acceptance. The final admission roster will be approved by the Admission Committee of the University.

The International Students Office will send the admission letter, instructions for registration, as well as necessary materials for visa application and room reservation to the accepted applicants. Generally we will send the materials mentioned above to your address that have previously been signed in the application form. If the applicant is in Beijing, (s)he may pick up the package directly from the International Students Office.

·Enrollment

Upon acceptance, all applicants should register and pay the tuition at the International Students Office by the required time.

The tuition standards for Master’s Programs in English are available in Admission Manuals of each program.

All programs provide scholarship. Please contact specific schools for further information.

·Program Duration

All the programs will take two years for 2016.

Certificates of degree and diploma will be awarded to those who have completed the entire cultivation plan within required time.

·Contact Information

For any questions or inquiries, please call or send emails to International Students Office or contact the specific school.

International Students Office

International Culture Exchange Center Room 108

Renmin University of China

#59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100872

P.R. China                

Tel: +86-10-62512698

Fax: +86-10- 62515343

E-mail: iso@ruc.edu.cn

Website: http://iso.ruc.edu.cn