Overview

Upon completion of the program, the graduate students should have a solid foundation of basic theories and required specialized knowledge and skills to conduct researches independently.

Key facts about The International Relations and Diplomacy programme at the Shanghai University:

The International Relations and Diplomacy programme at the Shanghai University is a sub-field of the multi-disciplinary Post-graduate Program of History Studies at Shanghai University. The graduate students are expected to get a deep understanding about the international relations between China and the West, especially the development of contemporary China under the global context by taking courses in History, Sociology, Language, Politics, etc.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law

International Relations

Diplomacy

Politics

Governance
History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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General requirements

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan and applying to study in Shanghai University as international students, should meet the following additional requirements: the applicants must hold valid passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile, in the latest 4 years
Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2021

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32500 CNY / year

≈ 32500 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

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Funding

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Key facts about The International Relations and Diplomacy programme at the Shanghai University:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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