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2018Mailing Address:

718 Haizhou East Road

Zhejiang University International Campus

Haining, Zhejiang, China

Arts & Sciences Building 434,

Institute of China Studies.

Zip code: 314400

中国浙江海宁硖石街道海州东路718号

浙江大学国际校区文理楼434

中国学中心

邮编：314400

Contact:

About MCS program:

Mr. Jiang Ripeng, ICS coordinator.

Institute of China Studies Office

Web: http://csp.intl.zju.edu.cn/

Tel: +86(0571)87572711

Email: chinastudies@zju.edu.cn

About admission and scholarship:

International College

Web: http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/

Tel: +86(0571)87952848

Email: zjuyhh@zju.edu.cn

In 2008, Zhejiang University became the first university in China to

grant a master’s degree in China Studies that, for the last decade, has

graduated more than 460 students from 53 countries as Masters of

China Studies. The MCS was based on the idea on offering education to

foreign students that could specialize themselves in China while

residing in China. The success of this MA-program later prompted the

other highest-ranking universities in China to follow suit in graduating

foreigners specialized in China.

Zhejiang University’s MCS program is now an integrated part of the

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences that also offers the undergraduate

program, Philosophy, Mathematics & Economics (PME). The MCS and

PME programs operate closely with the Program in Innovation

Entrepreneurship & Global Leadership (PIEGL) from Zhejiang

University’s School of Management. To create a better learning

environment, staff and students, from these three programs, are

highly engaged with each other in social and academic activities.

ABOUTTHE MASTER IN CHINA STUDIES (MCS)

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University has remained one of China’s top 5

best universities for more than a decade. Formerly known, as Qiushi

Academy, Zhejiang University is one of the most ancient renowned

institutions of higher learning in the country. Its success is a result of

maintaining an eminent academic level within a wide range of

discipline from our 7 established faculties with 32 schools. More than

47,000 students attend Zhejiang University each year, which boasts 7

campuses with each of their own uniqueness, namely: Zijingang,

Yuquan, Xixi, Huajiachi, Zhijiang, Zhoushan, and Haining International

Campus.

Home of the MCS program, Haining International Campus opened its

doors for its first students in September 2016, from undergraduate

students to doctoral students. The campus is located in East Haining,

125km west of the metropolis, Shanghai, and 61km east of Hangzhou,

capital city of Zhejiang province. In the south of the campus lies the

pleasant Juanhu Lake, and to the north students can find a wetland

park. The campus covers 200 acres with a center lake surrounded by

green trees. It is a very sustainable garden campus and a compact

campus with an axis running from the academic quad, through the

auditorium and the center lake giving a tranquil atmosphere for

students and teachers, staff, and visitors.

Here at the International Campus, we cooperate with the world’s top

institutions of higher learning in joint-colleges, to further the

development of China’s relationship with other foreign countries. The

design of the International Campus is based on neoclassicism that

absorbs from European style architecture, while also retaining old

Chinese architectural elements. The blend of east and west, classic and

modern is to represent the values of cooperation in a globalized world:

diversity, harmony, creativity, progression, and internationalization.

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China continues to advance itself, as a global frontrunner with ongoing

implementation of cooperative, long-term economic and sustainable

developments, to strengthen its relations with other countries. In a

rapidly changing China, there is also an increasing demand for non-

Chinese people that can analyze China, partake in its international

strategies, and promote mutual understanding. A Master’s Degree in

China Studies, from Zhejiang University, is a gateway to students, who

want to further their career in China either through professional work

or academia by providing some of the following key competencies

expected from a China expert:

Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese from speaking and listening to

reading and writing.

Conducting scientific research in modern China effectively that can

be presented through various communication channels.

Understand and analyze both the underlying trends and complex of

China’s development through research methods and strategies.

Executing workable projects presentable both in a Chinese and

international context.

The MCS program places great effort in providing high academic

c o u r s e s w i t h p r o f e s s o r s a n d g u e s t l e c t u r e r s f r o m v a r i o u s

departments/faculties. Our team of professors bring with them years

of teaching experience both in- and outside of China, capable of

providing students with vast and extensive knowledge on China. This

full-English degree program offers students, with different academic

backgrounds, the possibility to individualize their education by

keeping a wide range of selective courses open. Students also receive

research and practicum experience through internship opportunities

and field trips. The combination of classes, lectures, and out in-the-

field experience provides students with all the necessary skills to

become full-fledged professionals on various fields of China.

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WHY A MASTER’S DEGREE IN CHINA STUDIES

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THE MCS PROGRAM WE OFFER IN 2018

The two-years Master of China Studies Degree is divided into two types

of programs:

The One-year stay joint-program for graduate students from Zhejiang

University’s partner universities.

The Two-year stay full-program for graduate students seeking to

enroll independently.

A total of four-semesters, eight-terms (fall, winter, spring, summer)

long study course is required to complete the MCS program. Two

semesters last from mid-September to mid-July. Both programs

require two years length of study, however students from the joint-

program are to return to their home universities for further studies

during the second academic year.

The MCS program of 2018 is designed to allow graduate students

acquire the knowledge of modern Chinese business, media, policy,

communication, culture and arts. Graduate students, from either one

of the programs, will study classes from the following 3 core modules:

History & Civi l ization, Society & Life, and Transformation &

Development. To become a holder of the MCS Degree, a completion of

minimum 24-credits (One-year) or 29-credits (Two-years) courses,

lectures, and seminars are required. This also includes a final research

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thesis of 20,000 words approved by Zhejiang University Master’s

Degree Committee.

puts ancient Chinese culture and traditions into

a modern interpretation by teaching students the fundamental

classics of Chinese philosophy and civilization periods. Students will go

through extensive literature that provides them with the proper

b a c k g r o u n d k n o w l e d g e t o c o m p r e h e n s i v e l y u n d e r s t a n d

contemporary Chinese ideology. Students will be able to analyze the

role that Chinese history, heritage, and religion have in modern China

through class lectures and field trips.

approaches the social scientific study of modern China

from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will develop competencies

in research methods and critical analysis of sources from the

disciplines of anthropology and sociology. These competencies enable

students to conduct empirical research for their theses when doing

fieldwork in different institutions either in rural- or urban China.

Hereby, also deepen students’ understanding of media, news, and

changing trends of Chinese livelihood.

introduces the political and

economic changes that have impacted contemporary China since the

reforms in 1978. Subsequently, modern Chinese policies will be taught

to students that will provide them with theoretical knowledge on the

structure and characteristics of Chinese governmental operations

within a range of areas. Students will learn to develop case studies to

analyze the consequences of China’s economic development through

inter-disciplinary approaches.

•History & Civilization

•Society & Life

•Transformation & Development

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Mandarin Chinese is increasingly becoming the mainstream language

among foreigners around the world, as China’s political and

economical development continues to influence the wide world.

Whether you are working with China as a professional career or within

academia, Mandarin Chinese is a must for anyone, who is committed to

enhance his or her communication skills and comprehension-level of

China.

At Zhejiang University, we recognize the high demand for foreigners

that are proficient in the Mandarin language. We, therefore, offer our

students extensive and practical language classes from beginner and

intermediate to advanced levels. Aside from the compulsory Mandarin

classes, the elective courses are designed to fit students individual

needs in learning Chinese through the methods:

Further enhancing your skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking,

and grammar.

Mandarin Chinese Center that can help set goals, evaluate and track

your progress.

Small classes so students can benefit the most from the teachings.

Preparation for different levels of HSK tests.

One-on-one guidance on learning Chinese from one of our many

tutors.

Bilingual courses from the three core modules.

MCS Chinese proficiency certificate.

The overall aim of our Mandarin Chinese courses is to move the

student from “survival Chinese” to “successful Chinese” being able to

communicate on a high level both verbal and written Chinese. The

MCS, along with the Mandarin Chinese Center, work hard to target all

dimensions of the Chinese language so that students can optimize

their skills and individualize their studies.

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MANDARIN LANGUAGE COURSES AT MCS

Students are expected to work independently, organized and in a

disciplined manner to fulfill their commitments as future experts on

China. Thereby, demonstrating a reflective and professional mindset

that can properly work and study China issues. Upon entry for the MCS

program, students are normally required to hold have achieved the

following:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in any given major (background in China

Studies is not necessary but can effect some selections of courses).

TOEFL, IELTS, and/or other internationally recognized English test

certificate demonstrating the applicant’s proficiency in English (the

applicant who does not hold any English test certificate are required to

go through an interview with an MCS staff member).

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The tuition fee for studying a Master’s Degree in China Studies at

Zhejiang University is per year. Accommodation on

Haining International Campus is per year; students will be

provided a single-bedroom with shared- bathroom and kitchen and

includes access to all the facilities in the Residential College.

30,800RMB

8000RMB

TUITION FEE

There exist a number of scholarships opportunities in China, created to

promote and strengthen the future cooperation between China and

the rest of the world, by supporting excellent foreign students, who

are passionate about learning and studying in China.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Zhejiang University offers two types of scholarships for foreign

students, which applicants can apply for along with application for

admission:

covers: tuition waiver, free accommodation on campus,

monthly stipend of 1,700RMB, and medical insurance.

covers: tuition waiver and medical insurance.

Scholarship requirements:

Provide a personal statement, no less than 500 words, on how you can

benefit from the scholarship in China and your studies.

Sufficient English proficiency that meets the academic requirements

of the MCS program (same as admission requirements).

Under the age of 35 when applying.

Applicants might be required to undergo an interview, to further

assess your qualifications, if deemed necessary by the application

handler.

•Scholarship A

•Scholarship B

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ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

The MOFCOM Scholarship is set up by China’s Ministry of Commerce to

sponsor young and middle-aged talents from developing countries.

Scholarship coverage includes:

Tuition waiver, free accommodation on campus, monthly stipend of

3,000RMB, and medical insurance.

One-time round-trip international airfare (First fl ight during

enrollment in semester start and return home-ticket after graduation).

thApplication deadline: 30 April 2018

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MOFCOM SCHOLARSHIP

To further strengthen the communication between China and the U.S.

the CSC Scholarship is directed towards graduate students with a U.S.

citizenship. Scholarship coverage includes: tuition waiver, free

accommodation on campus, monthly stipend of 3,000RMB, and

medical insurance.

thApplication deadline: 30 April 2018.

CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP SINO-U.S

RELATIONS PROGRAM

As an international recognized university, we believe that life away

from books and classrooms is equally important to students’individual

development as their studies. This is why the International Students

Council and staff at Haining International Campus work closely

together to create a dynamic and inspiring environment to live and

study in.

The Residential College is a combination of multiple functions

accommodation, learning, seminars, catering, recreation, and

socializing, making it an ideal residence for students to dwell. The

function of every building have been extended and enriched, thus

providing space for extracurricular learning and interaction, and

encouraging intellectual activities everywhere across the campus.

Our MCS staff team provides students the intel lectual and

administrative support to obtain a rewarding academic experience. As

an MCS student, at the International Campus, you will be part of a

thriving community that promotes diversity, inclusion and respect,

and empower yourself and your fellow students. We invite you to learn

more about the MCS program at Zhejiang University and participate in

fulfilling our academic mission. We look forward to meeting you!

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Gather further information on our website to research your

opportunities and what the MCS program can offer you as a graduate

student at Zhejiang University.

Read through the guide to entry 2018-19 on our website to make sure

you provide all the correct supporting documents with your

application.

Check the deadlines on our admission page and plan your time to

submit your application well in advance. Application deadline for

admission and the Zhejiang University Scholarship 2018-19: thMay 20

2018

APPLICATION AND CONTACT

BEFORE YOU APPLY

HOW TO APPLY

Should you need to contact us regarding application or the MCS

program in general, please email us providing your name, nationality,

and educational background so that we may help you as best as

possible. You may also use our Skype consultation service that runs th stfrom March 15 to June 1 . Speak with one of our staff members and we

will assist you in your inquires.

You will receive an e-mail confirmation. By the end of June 2018 you

will be informed of the results of admission and scholarship. If you are

accepted into the MCS Program necessary document, admission

notice, JW202 Form for visa application, orientation schedule will be

mailed to you mid-August 2018.

AFTER YOU APPLY

CONSULTATION

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Complete and submit your online application here:

Complete and submit you online application here: http://iczu.zju.edu.cn

Click Admission – Online Application – Create Username – and follow

the necessary steps.

Afterwards send your application with supporting documents to the

mailing address provided below.

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Francesco Silvestri, 2013 China Studies graduate，PHD in Politics, Sant’Anna School of Advanced

Studies, Pisa, Italy； Acting Director for China,

TOChina Hub Postdoc in Comparative Public

Policy, University of Turin

I believe the MCS Program is a unique opportunity for any young scholar

interested in a firsthand academic experience in China. The courses offered

make a well-balanced blend of disciplines that conveys a comprehensive,

yet detailed, picture of China’s civilization, institutions and economy.

Regular fieldwork activities supplement classroom hours, allowing for a

more intimate understanding of Chinese society and provides a “human

contact” that is really the plus of this program.

Joerg Hoefer, 2016 China Studies graduate, now

works for the automobile company, Volkswagen.To

gain a much deeper understanding of China, he

traveled 5800km through the country on bike.

CCTV, Xinhua News, People’s Daily, covered and

reported his journey. Jorg is, currently, preparing

his book: “The Story of My Ride and The Chinese

Dream”

The MCS program has provided me with an invaluable multifaceted learning

experience in an incredibly dynamic environment. The program provides

numerous opportunities to explore China in- and out of the classroom by

organizing field trips that allow us to experience what we've been

studying. My favorite trip was for a class called "In the Process of

Modernization: Local Society in Modern China", where we discussed

different aspects of how rapid development has effected smaller cities and

towns across China.

Janus Hjorth, Danish student on the MCS

program, has a strong passion for Chinese

culture. Especially Shaolin kung fu, which he has

been studying for more than 7 years. He enrolled

on the MCS program at the Haining International

Campus in March 2017.

I chose to study China Studies at Zhejiang University to strengthen my

connection with China and further my research and understanding on

China’s culture and Chinese martial arts. Not only do I gain comprehensive

knowledge on China, but I’m also getting more integrated with being in

direct contact with the Chinese society.

During my two years studies on the MCS program, I had the unique

opportunity to meet brilliant people with many different cultural

backgrounds but one thing in common - the enthusiasm for China. While

the inter-disciplinary curriculum is focused on providing an understanding

of China's history, culture, economics and language, the MCS program

supports you in exploring China first-hand and directly apply what you have

learned e.g. during my research project leading through whole China.

Marian Slocum, 2016 China Studies graduate, is

now continuing her studies in the U.S. She was

strict and conscientious during her studies, and

was always keen on participating in all types of

activities. Her dedication to her studies and

extracurricular activities earned her the title “

Excellent International Student of Zhejiang

University”.