China University of Political Science and Law

25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100088, China

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Overview

The China University of Political Science and Law is an upcoming institution of higher education located in Beijing, China. It is home to over 18,000 students, of whom more than half are undergraduates, with almost 800 international students. It has almost 300 international partner institutions in 55 different countries. Its law programs are significantly highly ranked within China.

Academic and research activities at CUPL are organized into 19 schools, half of which are related to legal subjects, with the others teaching business, political science, ...

University Highlight

Establishment year	1952
Total Students	18,143 (full time)
International Students	782
QS World University Rankings 2024	1201 - 1400
Campus Size	N/A
Total Number of Campuses	2
University Website	http://en.cupl.edu.cn/
No. of Schools and Divisions	19 Schools
Nobel Prize Winner Alumni	0
No. of Education Programs	N/A
Student to Faculty ratio	15:1

Course Highlight

The China University of Political Science and Law offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through 19 schools.

There are seven Schools that provide UG and PG taught and research programs in subjects related to various aspects of legal affairs: Law , Civil, Commercial and Economic Law, International Law, Criminal Justice, Juris Master, Information Management for Law, and the China - EU School of Law.
Two Schools conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Public Policy: the School of Political Science and Public Administration and the MPA Education Center.
There are two Schools that teach UG and PG courses, and carry out research related to Business: the MBA Education Center and the Business School.
Three Schools provide UG and PG taught and research programs in the Social Sciences: Humanities, Sociology, and Marxism.
Two Schools conduct undergraduate and postgraduate programs in International Affairs: Foreign Studies and International Education.
Other Schools include the School of Continuing Education, the Guangming School of Journalism and Communication, and the CUPL Training School.

There are also 11 Research Institutes at CUPL, many of which are National Key Laboratories or local government Institutes. Some of the prominent examples are the Institute for Human Rights, the Institute of Evidence Law and Forensic Science, the Institute of Legal History, the Institute for Chinese Ancient Legal Documents, the Collaborative Innovation Center of Judicial Civilization, and the Globalization and Global Issues Institute.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate international applicants to CUPL must satisfy the following requirements:

Holding a valid international passport from a country other than China.
Aged between 18 and 25 years. In case the age is less than 18, details of a legal guardian residing in China must be submitted.
No criminal record in China or elsewhere.
Sound physical and mental health.

They must also have completed a high school degree, or be in the final year of such a degree. Some programs may mandate prerequisite subjects taken in high school. For Chinese proficiency, the candidate must submit a certificate from the HSK Level 4 examination.

International applicants to Master’s courses at CUPL must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. Prerequisite subjects should be verified on individual course pages. For example, master’s degrees in law do not necessarily require an undergraduate degree in the same field, though it is an advantage when applying. Courses taught in English require proof of proficiency in the language through TOEFL (minimum score of 90) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.0) certificates.

International applicants to PhD programs at CUPL must have a Master’s degree from a recognized global university. They are evaluated based on their research proposal and the synergy between their previous academic, research, and professional experience and their PhD research proposal. The required IELTS scores are 6.5 or higher, as compared to 6.0 for master’s courses.

Admission

Undergraduate international applicants must follow these steps:

Filling the form downloaded from the relevant international application website.
Attachment of the documents required:
- Soft copies of photographs.
- Passport identity page scans.
- High school graduation certificate - notarized scan.
- High school academic transcripts - notarized scans.
- HSK Level 4 Chinese Proficiency Test certificate.
This process must be completed between March 1 and June 1.

International applicants to Master’s courses follow a similar process. However, the list of required documents is more extensive:

A scanned copy of the filled application form (PDF).
A scan of a valid international passport.
Bachelor’s degree certificate (or interim certificate) - notarized PDF scan.
Bachelor’s degree - notarized academic transcripts.
English / Chinese proficiency test results.
Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement.
Detailed CV or Resume, depending on the course requirement.
Two Letters of Recommendation. These can be written in either English or Chinese.
Physical examination - recent report.

For PhD applicants, the list of documents to be uploaded is similar to the list for Master’s program applicants. However, a detailed research study plan must also be uploaded as part of the admission process, and there is no real deadline; candidates can apply throughout the year.

The application fee is RMB 660 for undergraduate courses and RMB 800 for postgraduate programs.

Fees

Indicative annual costs for international undergraduate students at CUPL are as follows:

Tuition fee: RMB 20,000 (USD 2,912) per year.
Insurance fee: RMB 800 (USD 116) per year.
Accommodation fee: RMB 5,250 (USD 764) per academic year, assuming 9 months are spent on campus on average. This is the approximate cost for undergraduate student housing on the Changping campus.
There are also additional living costs (food, travel, and shopping for personal items).

For International Master’s students, all the costs given above are similar except for tuition fees, which are RMB 43,500 (USD 6,334) per year.

The tuition fee for international PhD students is RMB 33,000 per year, and these programs last, on average, three years.

Campus facilities

The China University of Political Science and Law has two campuses. The Haidian, or Jimenqiao, campus is located in downtown Beijing, and is home to all graduate programs except the Juris Master (JM). The suburban Changping campus is home to all undergraduate programs and the JM program. It is located in the northern part of the city, close to famous landmarks like the Great Wall of China, the Ming Tombs, and the Mangshan Forest Park.

An annual Sports Meet is held for students in CUPL every year; this provides an opportunity for the best sportspeople on campus to display their skills. There are many categories, from track and field to soccer to indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, and table tennis. Most competitions are held in the stadium on Changping campus, and both undergraduate and postgraduate students participate. Health and fitness are priority areas for all students, with several gyms, sports courts, and grounds allowing members of the university to stay fit and take part in recreational sports and group exercise activities. There are also physical endurance activities like the annual university marathon and long distance run; these allow all students to challenge themselves and get fit for a cause.

The academic calendar is filled with extracurricular sports and cultural events that help students explore their interests and enhance their skills outside the classroom, in addition to several symposia and industry talks and seminars. Many annual festivals and events are celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, including the Mid-Autumn Festival in September, National Day in October, the PG Sports Meet in October, State Constitution Day in December, and the Chinese Spring Festival in January.

Scholarship

Three types of Chinese Government Scholarships (CGS) are awarded to eligible students at CUPL:

The CGS - Bilateral Program is intended for UG and PG students of CUPL from countries which have an exchange agreement with the Chinese Government. UG applicants to this scholarship must be enrolled in a program where the medium of instruction is Chinese, while Master’s and PhD applicants can be enrolled in either English or Chinese medium courses. The full Scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and insurance costs, with an additional living allowance of RMB 2,500 per month (undergraduates), RMB 3,000 per month (Master’s students) or RMB 3,500 per month (PhD students). The partial version of the scholarship covers one of the aspects that the full version covers; usually the tuition fees. Applications must be made through the relevant authorities in a candidate’s home country between January and April of the year in which the program starts, and an online application must be made on the relevant CGS website.
The CGS - Silk Road Program is intended for UG and PG students at the University from the Belt and Road countries only. The scholarship perks and award amounts are the same as for the other CGS awards; however, applications for this scholarship must be made directly to CUPL, between March and April of the year of course commencement.
The CGS - High Level Postgraduate Program is intended for Master’s students (for up to 3 years) and Doctoral students (for up to 4 years) who display academic excellence and research potential. The amount of financial assistance is the same as for the other CGS programs, and the application must be made directly to CUPL by mid-January.

The Beijing Government Scholarship is awarded to students of any degree at CUPL who display academic excellence and potential. Two kinds of scholarships are offered: the full version gives a complete tuition fee waiver, whereas the partial version pays a portion of the tuition fee, depending on the program. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are straightforward: international students in good physical and mental health, with respect for Chinese laws, and no criminal record in any country. Selection is made on the basis of educational background, research skills, and language proficiency, and awardees cannot be recipients of any other Chinese government scholarship.

The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (Confucius Institute Scholarship) is awarded to international students at CUPL who study short term courses and degree programs in Chinese teacher training. Candidates who are selected for this award are given free tuition and accommodation, and provided with a monthly allowance, free medical insurance, and a resettlement subsidy to enable them to travel to the country and buy essential items to start their course.