About the Program
The School of International Studies at Peking University (hereinafter referred to as SIS) is inviting applications for a two-year Master Program in International Relations (MIR). Students will receive intensive and rigorous trainings in various fields ranging from general politics, foreign affairs, to social development of contemporary China. Students are encouraged to study Mandarin in this program, but all MIR courses and theses are conducted in English. Students will be granted a master’s degree in International Relations by Peking University once all requirements are fulfilled.
Further information about the School, curricula, degree and application procedures are accessible to our website .
Qualifications
1. Eligibility. This program is designed for international applicants who hold valid passports issued by their countries. Residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan who have emigrated to other countries and are applying to Peking University as international students must present valid passport or citizenship documents dating from before April 30, 2017, along with proof of cancellation of Chinese nationality.
2. Prior Degree. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of recognized standing. Applicants who have not yet graduated upon application, must get the degree before September 2023. Applicants who graduated from non-Chinese universities must hold a bachelor's degree from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education of China. (Grade skipping or joining in the middle of the course is not permitted.)
3. Language Proficiency. Applicants from non-English speaking background or who did not receive their bachelor’s degree from an English speaking institution after September 1, 2018 are required to provide valid English test certificates.
Application Materials
1. Peking University application form with a photograph affixed. Please visit http://www.studyatpku.com to complete and download the Application Form. The application form should be signed by the applicant.
2. Graduation diploma and degree certificate, must be original documents or certified copies either in Chinese or English. Note: Students expecting to graduate should provide an official letter stating their expected graduation date.
3. Official transcripts, original or certified copies either in Chinese or English.
4. A personal statement of no more than 1500 words either in Chinese or English.
5. Two reference letters from a professor(s) or associate professor(s) related to your major (or equivalent professionals with relevant academic title. The format of the reference letters is attached below. Reference letters must be originals with the signature of the recommender or be sent directly from referees to sisoip@pku.edu.cn. The reference letters can be either in Chinese or English.
6. One photocopy of your valid passport (passport type must be ordinary).
7. English language proficiency certificate and it should be taken after September 1, 2021. IELTS 7.0, or TOEFL IBT / TOEFL Home Edition 100, GRE 315 or Linguaskill 180.
8. Abstracts of publications and/or any original work in other forms in relevant fields (If relevant).
*The application materials above will not be returned.
Submission
The soft copies (PDF version) of the required documents shall be organized in nice order and be DELIVERED to the email: sisoip@pku.edu.cn.
The hard copies of the required documents must be DELIVERED to:
Veronica WANG Juan, B101, School of International Studies, Peking University, Beijing China 100871. Tel: +86(10)62759615
*Both soft and hard copies are required. The documents should be organized in order (proceed along the Application Materials from 1 to 8);
The Application Form in soft and hard copies should be accurately and truthfully completed and signed;
A recent passport standard photo affixed to the Application form in soft and hard copies.
Application Fee
The application fee for MIR program is 400 RMB. Nonrefundable, shall be paid through online payment or in cash or by bank card with China UnionPay utility before March 31, 2023.
*Please note that incomplete application materials and application without successful payment will not be processed.
Timeline (Beijing Time)
Application period: November 1, 2022- March 31, 2023
Materials review: around early or mid-April, 2023
Interviews/Assessment: mid-late April, 2023 (Interviews will be conducted via zoom, skype, telephone or, in rare cases, in person)
Pre-admission results: end April, 2023
The final admission list will be released by the International Student Division and the official admission letter / visa application form shall be sent out: late June, 2023
Enrollment: early September 2023, the exact date is subject to PKU official admission letter. Admitted students must complete the registration procedures at Peking University in accordance with the time specified in the admission notice
Tuition Fee
CNY75,000 (per year per person)
Scholarship
1. MIR program nominates 3-5 merit-based new enrolled students as the candidates to the Scholarship Office of the International Student Division of Peking University for different scholarships.
2. Applicants can also apply for Chinese Government Scholarship through the Chinese Embassy at the applicant’s country of origin. For more information, please visit http://www.csc.edu.cn.
Degree
Certified by the Degree Committee of Peking University, a two-year full time Master’s Degree in law, majored in International Relations will be granted upon completion of required credits and successful defense of a Master’s thesis.
Contact Information
Program Officer: Veronica WANG Juan
Email: sisoip@pku.edu.cn
Tel: +86(10) 6275 9615
Address: B101 office of international programs, School of International Studies, Peking University, Haidian District, Beijing 100871, China.
For more detailed information including the scholarship and the visa issue refer to: 2023 Application Information for International Students (Master's Degree and Ph.D. Degree)
MIR Letter of Recommendation
Course Offering 2022-2023 (For reference only)
