Master of Political Science
Overview
The two-year international master's degree programs (Major: Politics, Research area: China’s Politics and Economy) started from 2012, are geared towards students seeking to enrich their understanding of contemporary China.
IMP Students develop the ability to analyze China’s domestic and foreign politics, economy, and society from both comparative and international theoretical and policy perspectives. They not only acquire tremendous conceptual and factual knowledge, but also develop the functional skills needed to pursue China-related careers in business, government, and non-governmental organizations. This program only accepts full-time students.
In the last six years, SIPA program welcomed over 200 students from 40 different countries (primarily Europe and the US) with diverse educational and work backgrounds. As part of the SIPA, these students had the opportunity to attend many international meetings and symposiums pertaining to China as well as to hear from leading global experts on a variety of China-related topics.
Program Objective:
The program affords a distinct advantage to the aspiring practitioners and researchers alike, by enhancing their professional skills, familiarizing them with a public manager’s challenges. During the coursework, the students will polish their analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. The program enables the students to assume effective leadership roles in the society.
Program Summary:
Duration: 2 years
Language: English-taught
Program credits: 25
Thesis: Compulsory
Program Type: Full time
Fee: 100,000 RMB per year
Eligibility
The following are general requirements for application to SJTU International Graduate Programs.
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a foreign ordinary passport for private purposes.
Note: Whether an applicant holds Chinese nationality is determined by the exit and entry administration authorities of China’s public security organs. If, during the application or admission process or after enrollment, an applicant is determined by the competent authorities to hold Chinese nationality, or is found not to meet the University’s eligibility requirements, the University will revoke the applicant’s eligibility to apply, admission offer, eligibility to enroll, or student status, as applicable to the stage concerned.
2. Applicants must be of good character and in good physical and mental health, and must meet the medical examination requirements prescribed by the Chinese authorities and the University. They should have an understanding of and a friendly attitude toward China, be willing to abide by Chinese laws and regulations and the University’s rules, and have no criminal record or record of other violations of laws, regulations or disciplinary rules.
3. Applicants for master’s programs must hold a degree equivalent to a Chinese bachelor’s degree. Applicants for doctoral programs must hold a degree equivalent to a Chinese master’s degree. Applicants in their final year of study who have not yet obtained the required degree may apply with a certificate of expected graduation issued by their university. They must obtain the degree required for their chosen program before registration and enrollment.
4. Applicants must meet the applicable Chinese or English proficiency requirements specified in the Language Requirements for SJTU International Graduate Programs.
Online Application
1. Application Timeline Beijing Time
November 5, 2026: Applications open.
December 15, 2026: First-round application deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship through the University.
February 15, 2027: Final application deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship through the University.
March 31, 2027: Application deadline for the Shanghai Government Scholarship and SJTU Scholarships.
May 31, 2027: Application deadline for self-funded applicants.
For further application‑related information, please visit Study @ SJTU: https://global.sjtu.edu.cn/en/study-sjtu/prospective/degree-programs/267