• International students can have an in-depth exposure to Chinese economy, Chinese economy reform and practice.
• They can also understand Chinese tradition and modern culture.
• It helps them to work or advance their career in the business circle in China in the future. 

1. Program Introduction

Editor Notes: This program is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to understand China’s economy.

• The courses are intended to equip students with the main tools of the professional economist, whether they intend to work in government, international organizations or business.
• The structure of the program is flexible and allows students to specialize to some extent in either economic theory or China’s economy.
• With a series of compulsory core courses on economic theory, the program combines lectures, seminars and tutorial supervision.
• The program provides an introduction to the study of Chinese economy, drawing on a range of aspects including industrial structure, financial market, trade policy, etc.
• The course not only prepares students for research work in an academic discipline but also is suitable for those with career interests related to China. 
• The three-year master’s program will be fully taught in English.
• Upon the completion of the program, graduates will earn a Master’s Degree.
• The field of study is Globalization and Chinese Economy.

2. Program Structure

Editor Notes: This program which requires 20 credits includes 7 core courses and 9 optional courses.

3. School Introduction:

Editor Notes: Shandong University provides bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs for international students.

Shandong University (SDU) , under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education is a key comprehensive university with a long history and a membership of Project 211 and Project 985. Shandong University comprises 8 campuses in three different cities (Jinan, Qingdao and Weihai), covering an area of over 533 hectares. Jinan is nicknamed as "Spring Water City" for its unparalleled spring water, Learn More>>

4. Campus Life

Editor Notes: International students enjoy the wonderful life in the campus.

International Students

Campus Life

1. General Requirements

(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good physical and mental health and possess a valid foreign passport;

(2) Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree to a Bachelor’s degree in China.

2. Language Proficiency Requirements

English-taught Programs

(1) Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English language certification.

(2) Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the IELTS (6.0 or above), TOEFL (80 points or above, SDU’s DI code: C296), MyBest Scores (80 points or above) and Essentials test (8 points or above), or other equivalent certificates of English proficiency.

(3) Applicants whose native language is not English and who have obtained their highest degree in an institution where the primary language of instruction is English, do not need to provide certificates of English proficiency such as IELTS/TOEFL scores but must submit a letter of proof.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

2. Proof of employment (if applicable).

3. Applicants meeting the following conditions must submit the required documents which include but not limited to the following

(1) Residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying as international students should submit:
(a) A certificate of annulment of Chinese citizenship.
(b) A certificate of annulment of Chinese Household Registration.
(c) A certificate to prove foreign nationality.
(2) A person who has acquired a foreign nationality at birth, both of whose parents are Chinese citizens and have settled abroad or either of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, and is applying as an international student should submit the following materials:
(a) A certificate to prove that the applicant obtained foreign nationality at birth.
(b) A certificate of permanent residence of the applicant’s parents (Chinese citizens) in a foreign country before the applicant’s birth, and the passport biographic page or I.D. card of the applicant’s parents (Chinese citizens).

*4. Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

The physical examinations must be fully filled in. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, and the official stamp of the hospital, and a stamped photograph will not be considered. Ensure your physical examination remains valid during your application time as the result is valid for only 6 months.

*5. Statement of Financial Support through a Guarantor and its supporting documents.

(1) Statement of Financial Support through a Guarantor, which should be filled in in Chinese or English;
(2) Bank Statement certifying that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover his or her tuition, accommodation, living expenses and international travels during his or her study in China;
(3) The scanned copies of the passport biographic page or I.D. card of the applicant’s financial guarantor (only the applicant himself/herself or his/her direct family can act as a financial guarantor).

*6. English proficiency certificate

*7. The biographic page of the applicant’s passport (personal ordinary passport must be valid until at least October 31st, 2023).

*8. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

*9. Transcripts of all courses taken when pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (the official seal of the school must be affixed).

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.

*10. Transcripts of all courses taken when pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (the official seal of the school must be affixed).

If the applicant has not received the Bachelor’s degree yet, a pre-graduation certification should be presented to affirm the applicant will graduate soon (the official seal of the school must be affixed).
Note: Applicants who apply using a pre-graduation certification must state their expected graduation time and must obtain a graduation certificate before enrolling in September 2023.

*11. Two recommendation letters from a professor(s) or associate professor(s) related to the applied major (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic title).

Referrer’s name (signature), title, institution, phone number and email address are required on the recommendation letters.

*12. A letter of motivation in Chinese or English.

The motivation letter should be written in accordance with the requirements of the template. Applicants applying for Chinese-taught programs should write in Chinese, and applicants applying for English-taught programs should write in English.

13. Table of contents and abstracts of academic publications (if applicable).

*14. Certificate of No Criminal Conviction

Applicants must submit the certificate of No Criminal Record within the valid period issued by the local Public Security Bureau. Generally, it should be valid within 6 months before the date of submitting the application.

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