2024 International Master of Public Administration and Policy (IMPA)

<Program description>

The School of Public Administration and Policy at Renmin University of China （SPAP -RUC）is one of China’s leading institutions of public administration and policy education. In 2023, the Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked SPAP-RUC as No. 1 in Asia and 18 worldwide in public management. The MPA (Master of Public Administration) program was successfully certified by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) in July 2017. In July 2018, it was awarded with A+ in the Professional Degree Level assessment conducted by the Degree Center of the Ministry of Education of China. The IMPA program was started in 2010 and now has 13 years of training experience. The program is adhering to the principles of “vision, truth-seeking, innovation, and dedication leaders” designed. The program suitable for foreign applicants who work related to China, especially related to Chinese public sectors. The faculty consist of the most experienced professors with both Chinese and Western cultural backgrounds from Renmin University of China and other top universities.

Do you want to understand China’s rapid development better? Do you want to get a profound insight on this new economic giant? How to understand China's public governance system and policy process? What kind of experiences can be learned from Chinese path to modernization? Welcome to SPAP-RUC！

<Eligibility>

Applicants should:

1. NOT have Chinese nationality.

2. Should hold a valid ordinary passport;

3. Have acquired a bachelor degree or above and have a good command of English;

3. Be physically and mentally healthy;

4. Be subject to the additional nationality regulations of Renmin University of China (RUC)

5. with recommendations of two associate professors or higher, providing a certificate of competence in English.

<Application Time>

Self-financed applicant:

November 15,2023- April 30,2024

Chinese Government Scholarship (high-level scholarship) Type B applicant:

December 15,2023-February 29,2024

Chinese Government Scholarship (silk road scholarship) Type B applicant: Applicant should apply in the International Students Application System of Renmin University of China first. The silk road scholarship application guide will be further notified.

（For more information, please refer to the website:

http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/sqlx/MasterinEnglish/index.htm）

<Admission Procedure>

1. Online Application (click: http://international.ruc.edu.cn/application )

2. Send in Application Materials3. Material Assessment4. On-line or in-person interview.5. Official Admittance Letter sent to applicant

（For more information, please refer to the website:

http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/sqlx/MasterinEnglish/index.htm）

<Application Documents >

1. Application Form for International Students of Renmin University of China (Original)

2. Final Education Certificate

3. Transcript (original or notarized)

4. Copies of the first page and visa page of the passport

5. Two Recommendation Letters

6. Personal Statement

7. Study Plan

8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Original)

9. English Proficiency Certificate

10. Proof of Economic Capability

11. Letter of Guarantee

12. Certificate of No Criminal record (original or notarized copy).

13. Nationality Proof

14. Copies of published academic papers, awards or other research results may be attached if necessary.

（For more information, please refer to the website:

http://iso.ruc.edu.cn/sqlx/MasterinEnglish/index.htm）

Please send all the required materials (e-copies) to mpazhaosheng@ruc.edu.cn. Besides, paper materials (hardcopy) to the MPA Education Center by EMS, DHL or SF express for qualification examination.

<Tuition>

The tuition for the International Master of Public Administration and Policy Program is RMB 60,000 per academic year for the regular study period of two years.

<Core Courses with Credits>

All students are required to complete a minimum 34 credit hours of course work and a thesis to obtain the degree in about two years’ time.

Courses and Degree requirements

The courses consist of prerequisites, required cores and free electives. Students need to complete all the prerequisites, cores and selected electives. Each course counts 2 credit hours except Academic Standards and Thesis Writing with 1 credit hour, Contemporary China’s Politics with 3 credit hours and Chinese Language with 4 credit hours.

Prerequisite Courses

Contemporary China’s Politics(3 credit hours)  

Chinese Language (4 credit hours)

Compulsory Course

The Making of Modern China: Historical and Social Perspectives

Academic Standards and Thesis Writing (1 credit hour)

Introduction of China

Core Courses

Ø Institutions and Public Administration

Ø Research Methods in Public Administration

Ø Public Management: Theory and Practice

Ø Economic Analysis for Public Policy

Ø The Chinese Economy

Ø Chinese Culture and Chinese Philosophy

Ø Chinese Political System and Government Management

Ø The Legal System and Legal Environment of China

Electives

Public Policy

Ø Land System and Housing Policy in China

Ø China’s Healthcare System  

Ø Educational Policy and Education Markets in China Public Finance in China’s Central and Local Governments

Ø Public Finance and Management of Public Projects

Ø Social Security Policy in China and the Market Opportunity

Ø Social Security Policy in China

Ø Media Policy in China

Ø Non-Profit Organizations in China

Ø China’s Policy for International Relations

Ø China’s Public Security Environment and Policy

Ø Logistics Policy and Management in China

Ø Studies on The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

Ø An　Introduction　to　Chinese　Excellent　Traditional　Culture

Ø Selected Topics of the CPC History

Ø Labor Markets and Labor Policy in China

Ø Financial Markets of China

Ø Trade Policy of China

Ø The Tax System and Company Law of China

Ø Investment Environment and Policy in China

Ø Urban and Regional Development in China

Ø Industrial Policy and Industrial Organization in China

Ø Operations of FDI Enterprises in China

<Scholarships>

Scholarships or tuition waive are available for full time students on Beijing campus.

1. Chinese Government Scholarship Type A: Bilateral Program

The applicant should first apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study of your home country, such as Chinese embassies and consulates abroad or other organizations. The dispatching authorities will send the application information to the university to decide whether the application can be approved.

2. Chinese Government Scholarship Type B: High-level Program

The applicant should apply for this scholarship to the university when applying for the master program. After receiving and reviewing the application, the university will submit relevant materials to the Chinese Scholarship Council. The final list will be issued by the Chinese Scholarship Council.

3. Chinese Government Scholarship Type B: Silk Road Program

The applicant should apply for this scholarship to the university and the China Scholarship Council when applying for the master program. The application period will be further notified. After receiving and reviewing the application, the university will submit relevant materials to the Chinese Scholarship Council. The final list will be issued by the China Scholarship Council.

4. Beijing Municipal Government Scholarship

The applicant should apply for this scholarship to the university when submitting the application documents at the same time. The scholarship will provide tuition reduction to the students.

<Voices of Students>

Yuki (Japan) IMPA 2014:

This program is a gate of understanding China, and falling in love with China! The courses are really fruitful, including a lot of activities with the locals and cultures. Professors are always close to support us. My life in China will never be the same if I wasn't a part of this program.

Lois (Ghana) IMPA 2018:

Your scope of horizon on the program such as analysis of policies, Chinese and world politics is well broadened, very flexible to have a social life on Renmin campus!

Steven (USA) IMPA 2019:

This university has given me many unique opportunities. I've had the chance to be taught by well renowned experts in my field of study. The professors working in the public administration department are constantly producing new work that is impactful on a national level. The professors working in the School of Public Administration & Policy are constantly producing new work that is impactful on a national level.

Rodrigo (Brazil) IMPA 2022

The International Master's Degree in Public Administration and Policy teaches us in a deep way to better understand public issues and practices within the Chinese government, its politics and public administration, with the intersectionality of other countries and the comparison of our own enabling us to share and collect   best practices in public administration.

<Contact>

Adviser: Ms Yixin Chen

Email: mpazhaosheng@ruc.edu.cn

Contact Number:（+86）1062513886

<Website>

http://en.spap.ruc.edu.cn/

<Address>

MPA Education Center
Room 116, Qiushi Building
School of Public Administration & Policy, Renmin University of China
No. 59 Zhongguancun Avenue
Haidian District
Beijing, China, 100872