PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

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THE CONTEMPORARY CHINA STUDIES PROGRAM (CCSP)

CCSP is the first English program offered at Renmin University. It offers overseas students who are not yet proficient in Chinese the opportunity to study governance and foreign relations while living in China’s capital city. CCSP recruits students from all over the world, fostering a unique multidisciplinary and multinational environment in which diverse backgrounds and experiences enhance rigorous academic study.

A TOP PROGRAM AT A TOP UNIVERSITY

The two-year master’s program provides a comprehensive introduction to the economy, politics, law, society, and foreign policy of contemporary China. In the second year, the program supports students as they conduct independent research on a topic of their choosing. Upon completion of the program, graduates will earn a Master degree as recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The language of instruction and administration for CCSP is English.


CCSP resides within the School of International Studies at Renmin University (Renda), China’s premier institution of higher learning in the humanities and social sciences. Renda’s tradition of research and teaching excellence provides an unmatched foundation for educating top foreign students in the fundamentals of Chinese politics, society, and foreign relations. The university’s vibrant academic community enriches students’ experiences well beyond the classroom.

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