Master’s in International Relations

Introduction to the Program

The Master’s in International Relations at Zhejiang University (ZJU) is a two year program for international students taught in English.

About Zhejiang University

Zhejiang University is located in the eastern coastal city of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, which lies 180km south of China’s largest commercial center Shanghai. As one of the seven ancient capital cities of China, Hangzhou has a history of over 2,200 years. The city is also a world-famous tourist resort praised as ‘a paradise on earth’, boasting very favorable natural conditions, with a mild climate, convenient transportation systems, picturesque scenery and rich cultural heritage. In the 13th century, the Italian traveler Macro Polo admired Hangzhou as ‘the most beautiful and splendid city in the world’.

Founded in 1897 as one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in China, Zhejiang University is now a leading research university under the direct administration of China’s Ministry of Education. Reputed as the ‘East Cambridge’ in history, Zhejiang University has always been ranked among the top universities in China in terms of its academic strength shown in teaching, research, and social service. For more info visit the page here.

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Start Date of the Program

September

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, holding bachelor degree. Applicants whose mother tongue and official language are not English are required to achieve TOEFL test score 90 (or above) or IELTS test score 6.5 (or above).

Application Deadline

May 20

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees are RMB 36800 per year. The total for the 2 year program is 73,600 RMB.

Accommodation

Zhejiang University possesses different types of International Student Dormitories with different conditions and specifications. For further information on the accommodation at Zhejiang University (ZJU) visit the accommodation page here.