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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Please take a look at these frequently asked questions, which have been gathered from the most recent application windows. Most of your questions are likely already answered here, so this is your quickest way to find answers.
Should you not find what you are looking for, please contact us with your detailed inquiry.
- Accomodation
- Application (CSC Scholarship Type A)
- Application (other funding tracks)
- Application Documents
- Campus Life
- Courses
- Deadlines
- Fees & Scholarship
- Other
- Visa
You can apply for the following funding opportunities:
- CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) Type A. In this case, the application should be done directly through the authorities in your home country.
- CSC (Chinese Government Scholarship) Type B. This application is done directly through Renmin University. Please keep in mind that only a small quota is reserved for our program, as this scholarships is usually allocated to students of Chinese-taught programs.
- Tuition Scholarships offered by Renmin University. These tuition scholarships may cover full or partial tuition, or they may come in the form of a tuition refund upon successful registration. These tuition scholarships are funded from a variety of budgets and are subject to various application criteria, depending on the funding body of each budget. Quotas for these scholarships change every year.
For more details, please check our application handbook.
The ISO is the International Students Office of Renmin University. They manage the first steps of the application for all international students.
To apply, you should download the scholarship application form here, then upload it on the Renmin University application website.
The application deadlines for Chinese Government Scholarship are different across countries (type A), so check ahead of time with the relevant authority in your country.
The application deadline for the Chinese Government Scholarship offered directly through Renmin University is usually in December 15th.
For updated deadlines, please contact our team at chinastudies@ruc.edu.cn
The University’s Tuition Scholarships are offered by various funding bodies to support our students. These tuition scholarships may cover
- full tuition,
- partial tuition,
- or they may come in the form of a tuition refund upon successful registration
These scholarships are offered and awarded by various funding bodies. Award criteria and quotas change frequently, and the CCSP admission committee is NOT involved in scholarship award decisions.
No, it covers only the tuition or part of the tuition.
There are two ways to apply for CGS: you can apply in your home country (CSC Type A), or you can apply directly through Renmin University (CSC Type B).
- Step 1: start your scholarship application here 来华留学管理信息系统 (csc.edu.cn)
- Step 2: select the CCSP on the system. To do so, select “English” as the language of instruction, select “law” as the discipline you are applying for, select “Contemporary China Studies” as the major you are applying for. If it doesn’t work, just make sure you select English as the language of instruction and something like “politics, international relations/affairs” as major. This way, the International Students Office will know you wish to be enrolled in our program.
- Step 3: submit the scholarship application and download the scholarship application form.
- Step 4: apply to your chose authority.
- CSC Type A: submit your scholarship application form, together with other relevant material, to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your home country. If you wish to increase your chances to be admitted to Renmin University, you can obtain a pre-admission letter (in this case, you should apply to Renmin University as well).
- CSC Type B: apply to Renmin University here 登录 Login (ruc.edu.cn) and make sure you include your scholarship application form
- Step 5: wait for the scholarship results, which are usually announced in June/July.
You should apply for the CSC Scholarship Type A through the relevant authorities in your home country.
These are usually the Chinese Embassies or Consulates. Additionally, some applicants can choose among several regional authorities, depending on their nationality:
- The China Mission to the EU, for EU applicants
- The AUN Program, for applicants from ASEAN countries
- The PIF Program, for applicants from Pacific island countries
- The MOFCOM Scholarship, available through the Economic and Commercial Counselor’s Office (ECCO) of several Chinese Embassies.
Every year, new funding opportunities become available. For this reason, even if you are not from one of the above areas, you might still find suitable funding bodies. For more information about the China Scholarship Council funding opportunities, and to check whether new scholarships are made available, please check their website.
There are different CGS programs.
- Bilateral Programs, for which you should apply through the relevant authority in your home country. This is usually the Chinese embassy/consulate. Deadlines and application procedures vary among countries.
- EU Program, for which you should apply to the Office for Education and Culture, Mission of the P. R. China to the European Union. This program is only open to EU candidates.
- AUN Program, for which you should apply to the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Secretariat. This program is only open to candidates from ASEAN member countries.
- PIF Program, for which you should apply to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat. This program is only open to candidates who are a citizen of a Forum Island Country and a resident in a Forum Island Country for five years before application, excluding years of study overseas.
- MOFCOM Program, for which you should apply through the Economic and Commercial Counselor’s Office (ECCO) of the Chinese Embassy in your country.
To apply for these scholarships, you should get directly in touch with the above authorities. A comprehensive overview complete with contact information can be found here.
N.B. Our team is not involved in the scholarship application process. But we can provide you with a pre-admission letter that could increase your chances of being admitted with a scholarship to Renmin University.
If you wish to obtain a preadmission letter, please register your application account here and follow the instructions.
To receive a pre-admission letter, you need to register an account on our application platform, submit your application, pay the application fee, pass the initial screening, and successfully complete your interview. Once you are admitted, your pre-acceptance letter will be emailed to you.
Please read carefully:
- In case you require a pre-acceptance letter for your scholarship application, please submit your application to our program at least two weeks before your scholarship application deadline, and pay special attention to your application’s completeness, to avoid any delays.
- You may attach this pre-admission letter to your CGS application in your home country.
To find the CCSP on the system, you should:
- select “English” as the language of instruction,
- select “law” as the discipline you are applying for
- select “Contemporary China Studies” as the major you are applying for.
If it doesn’t work, just make sure you select English as the language of instruction and something like “politics, international relations/affairs” as major. This way, the International Students Office will know you wish to be enrolled in our program.
For more details on the submission of the Chinese Government Scholarship application, please check our application handbook.
There are 4 dorms in total: Double rooms are located in buildings 1 and 2. Single rooms are available in building 3 and in the International Cultural Exchange Center. Price and service vary in each dorm.
Visit the Int’l Student Office website for pictures of the dormitories.
We will provide you with a Room Reservation Form as part of your admission documents. Once received, simply follow the instructions and information on the form.
Visit the Int’l Student Office website for more information about accommodation on campus.
Recipients of the Chinese Government Scholarship will be offered free accommodation in dorm 1 (double rooms).
If you wish to switch to a single room, you will need to apply through the housing department and pay the price difference.
As soon as you register, you can download them directly in your application profile.
The CCSP Team is always ready to help. However, we don’t directly manage the ISO system.
If you wish to reach out to them directly, you can find their contact info here.
Ms. Fang is the contact person for our program.
Your official admission letter will be sent to you together with your admission package in late-June/beginning of July. Applicants already in Beijing may also collect the admission package including the admission letter in person.
The application system opens in early November, and the application deadline is usually in late March.
For updated deadlines, please contact our team at chinastudies@ruc.edu.cn
Your recommendation letters must be issued on university letterhead and include the referee’s full name, title, signature and contact information including email address. Please upload scanned copies of your recommendation letters directly in your application account.
You will need to present your transcript and diploma in two different formats: You are required to submit a scanned copy of an officially issued transcript (with the stamp of the university) as part of your online application. Once you are admitted, you are also required to present your original transcript and diploma during your registration at Renmin University.
Documents are accepted in English (or Chinese). Screenshots or automatically generated transcripts from websites that allow students to check their own grades and credits are NOT accepted.
Yes, there is an application fee of 800 RMB. Payment instructions are provided in your application profile, and proof of your payment is required for successful admission to Renmin University.
The payment of the application fee is the last step of your application.
It depends on which CGS agency you choose:
- CGS applicants who apply through the Chinese embassy in their country (or any other relevant authority in their home country) do not need to pay the application fee, unless they need a pre-admission letter.
- CGS applicants who apply directly through Renmin University have to pay the application fee.
You can download it once you register your application account.
The medical form can be filled out by your general physician or by a physician of a hospital in your home country (in both cases the medical doctor’s signature and stamp should be on the paper).
In that case, please ask your physician to write N/A instead but keep in mind that the International Students Office might not be able to provide you with the necessary documents to apply for a visa or you might be asked to take the medical examination again once you come to China in order to apply for a residence permit.
You have two options:
- You can live off-campus on your own
- You can join a Culture Homestay program and live with a Chinese family
N.B. If you want to live on campus, but could not reserve a room ahead of your arrival, you can ask the housing office to put you on the waiting list of your dorm of choice. They will call you as soon as a room is available. In order to be added to the waiting list, you must be enrolled as a student. You can go to the housing office as soon as you register at Renmin University.
It is an exchange program designed by our partner institution China Educators for those who are studying or going to study at a Chinese university.
Selected students will live with a Chinese family and will be offered free single-room accommodation and meals in exchange for language tutoring (mainly English) to family members.
For more details on the requirements and application process, please check here http://www.culturehomestay.chinaeducators.com/
You will receive a Master’s Degree awarded by Renmin University, and accredited by the Chinese Ministry of Education. You will be issued both, Chinese and English versions of your degree certificates.
Yes, there are over 100 student associations and clubs on campus. A recruitment day is organized every September for new members who would like to join.
Class sizes vary depending on the course. All courses are organized in a way that each student has plenty of opportunity to actively contribute, ask questions, and join class discussions and activities.
All our core courses primarily enroll CCSP students. Some – especially elective – courses are also open to exchange students, to students from Renmin University’s other English-taught programs, and to both foreign and local double degree students.
The number of courses you attend depends on the number of credits you aim to earn in each semester. You are required to complete a minimum of 32 credits within three semesters if you want to graduate in two years. Each credit requires 18 hours of class time. Take a look at our course overview (which also lists the credit value of each course) to get a better idea of what your class hour load could look like.
Examination formats vary depending on the course and instructor. Most courses are graded based on your contribution to group work and presentations, written research papers and/or final exams. Attendance and overall class participation also contribute to your final course grade.
Courses and other program activities usually take place throughout the day from Monday to Friday.
Our program office will send you the necessary documents as part of your admission package. Then you will have to apply directly to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your country.
Visit the International Students Office website for more information about the required documents.
Please go to the International Students Office of Renmin University to get the necessary documents to extend your visa.
Just like class participation, assignments, and other grade components, attendance counts towards your final course grade. Some professors also set a specific maximum of acceptable absences to pass their course.
If you decide to live off-campus you will have to find housing on your own. The program office can suggest reliable real estate agencies and websites to get you started.
All classes are graded based on the Ranmin University grading standard. Your course grades (on both: a 100 scale as well as a letter scale) are shown in your transcript.
Yes, we also welcome applications from candidates who have already pursued advanced degrees in any major, provided they meet all the other eligibility requirements for the program.
Yes. However, CGS is preferably given to those who got the last degree abroad. There is a very limited quota for those who are currently studying in China.
During the interview you will be asked to quickly introduce yourself and your previous academic/professional background. Be ready to answer specific questions about your written application. The second part of the interview will focus on current events, trends, and developments related to China. Interviews last approximately 15 minutes.
Yes, there are many sports facilities on campus including an outdoor track and field stadium, a gym, a swimming pool, a football field and volleyball, basketball, tennis, table tennis and badminton courts.
Renmin University does not maintain a career office, but during the academic year, the University hosts career fairs where students can find internship positions and get to know potential future employers.
Yes, at the time of enrolment you must be between the ages of 18 and 35.