The Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China (RDCY) in Suzhou is offering scholarships for applicants who wish to pursue a two years full-time Master of Contemporary Chinese studies (MCCS) at Silk Road School, Renmin University of China for 2023 academic year.

Degree level

Master's

Deadline

Deadline for online applications: 30 April 2023
Interview online: From May to June, 2023
Letters of admission sent out: July, 2023
Semester begins: September, 2023

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

  • Not hold Chinese nationality;
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree;
  • Be proficient in English;
  • Not be over the age of 35;
  • Be in good health physically and mentally.

Fields of study

The following specializations are available on the programme:

  • Chinese Politics;
  • Chinese Economy;
  • Chinese Culture;
  • Chinese Law.

The following is a selection of the available courses   

  • China Politics;
  • Contemporary Chinese Society;
  • Contemporary Chinese Foreign Policy;
  • Contemporary Chinese Economy;
  • China and Its Relations with Great Powers;
  • Investing in China;
  • Chinese Finance;
  • Neighboring Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation;
  • Chinese Culture;
  • Digital Economy;
  • Chinese Language

What the scholarship offers

  • Tuition fees waiver;
  • Accommodation fee waiver; and
  • A monthly living allowance of 2000RMB.

Application process

Applicants must complete an online application at: http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application.

All applicants for the scholarship must have already paid the application fee at the time the application.

After the online application, RUC will review the applicants’ information and materials. Applicants who pass the online preliminary review should mail the hard copies of the application materials to the International Students Office of RUC through EMS or SF-Express within one week after passing the online preliminary review. 

Application documents to include:

  • Application Form for International Students of Renmin University of China (Original)
  • Certified copies of your ID and passport;
  • Certified copies of bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcript;
  • Personal statement (in English);
  • Two recommendation letters from academic professors;
  • Study Plan - the study plan should include personal study and work experience, academic research achievements, research plans, career planning after graduation, etc;
  • Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
  • English Proficiency Certificate;
  • Proof of Economic Capability;
  • Letter of Guarantee;
  • Police clearance certificate;
  • Certified copies of published academic papers, awards or other research results may be attached if necessary

All documents submitted must be clear and in PDF format (no photographs of documents will be accepted).

Contact

For any inquiries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., who can guide you through the entire application process.

Documents and links

Note

Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training