📖Introduction

Founded in Shanghai in October 1951, East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of the most prestigious universities in China and is sponsored by the national programs “Project 211” and “Project 985”.

Since China opened up to the world in 1978, ECNU has developed at a breathtaking pace into a comprehensive research university. At present, the University has 21 schools and colleges, and 5 advanced research institutes, with 58 departments offering 70 undergraduate programs in humanities, education, science, engineering, economics, management, philosophy, psychology, law, history and art.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Politics at East China Normal University (ECNU)

The Department of Politics at East China Normal University accepts applications from prospective students interested in pursuing a 2-year research-oriented Master’s of Art or 4-year Ph.D. in Politics. The program is based on ECNU’s main campus in Shanghai. Part-time, non-degree students are also welcome to apply for short-term studies leading to a graduate certificate or to complement studies elsewhere. The program focus is Chinese politics, and draws from the Department’s expertise in the areas of political philosophy, political history, political theory and systems, political communication and public relations, political education and participation, international relations, and research methods. Mandarin language learning support will be provided, and degree-seekers will be required to pass the HSK Level 4 Examination in order to graduate.

All courses will be taught in English, and Master’s students in the program will be required to successfully defend a thesis written in English. Doctoral candidates may submit their dissertations in English or Chinese. The Department boasts a robust, diverse faculty, many of whom have trained abroad or earned their doctorates or completed substantial post-doctoral or visiting scholar positions abroad. All are regular faculty at ECNU and will therefore be available to form strong mentorships as they teach, advise, direct student research, and help graduates embark on post-graduate opportunities.

The program applies the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to accommodate and integrate students from different cultures, backgrounds and capacities. This includes creating teaching environments for better instructional presentation and student engagement, doing in-service teacher training to implement multiple methods in teaching, engaging and assessing, as well as leveraging the latest technological innovations available.

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🏫About East China Normal University (ECNU)

Besides that, the University also offers 26 doctoral programs of the State Primary Disciplines, 38 master’s programs of the State Primary Disciplines, one professional doctoral program, 17 professional master’s programs and 18 post-doctoral mobile research stations.

ECNU attaches great importance to the internationalization of its development and enjoys a wide influence and an excellent reputation around the world. The university has established exchange and cooperative partnerships with more than 150 internationally renowned universities and academic institutions.

Adhering to the university motto of ” Seek Truth, Foster Originality, and Live up to the Name of a Teacher”, ECNU has  made enormous achievements in talent-training, scientific research, community service and international exchanges. In so doing, it has significantly contributed to the development of Chinese basic education and teacher training, and the advancement of economics, sciences and society, both locally and nationally. The development and transformation of the country and the modern international metropolis of Shanghai bring huge opportunities to the university for its progress. ECNU is steadily and enthusiastically working towards its goal of establishing itself as an internationally renowned high-level research university, with a number of first-class disciplines and a well coordinated discipline development, while also taking the lead in the development of China’s teacher training.

Campus

With two campuses located in Minhang and Putuo District, and with a total area of over 207 hectares, ECNU has long been reputed as a “Garden University” for its beautiful campus scenes.

Living in University

With over 110 official student associations integrating the academic, extracurricular, and curricular spheres of students’ life, ECNU students are active on and outside of campus. Having the ability to engage in a wide variety of interests and to enrich the social, cultural and educational experience is highly valued at ECNU. The student associations in the University mainly cover six domains: academic, career training, public welfare, sports, recreation and arts.

Every year, the University makes an appraisal of all these associations according to their popularity and contribution. Winning a five-star medal means the best appraisal and is the greatest honor for all these associations.

Here are some popular student associations at ECNU:

•      Yang Zhi Shui Drama Club

Yang Zhi Shui Drama Club was founded in 1999, and has enjoyed a great  reputation on and outside of campus. The purpose of the club is to provide practical experience in all aspects of drama (artistic and technical), with assistance from knowledgeable and experienced professors in the dramatic arts. All the activities of Yang Zhi Shui Drama Club are based on the primary goal of stimulating interest  among the members and discovering and training talented  actors/actresses. Furthermore the club is characterized by its endeavors in the production and performance of original Chinese plays.

•    O3 Society (Our Own Oasis)

Since its establishment in 2001, O3 Society, short for Our Own Oasis, has been closely involved in environmental protection issues at ECNU. As the only student association for environmental protection at ECNU, the association has successfully promoted the concept of “Hold Green in Your Heart” with the goal of drawing attention to this increasingly important idea to the general ECNU community. Affiliated with the School of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, O3 Society is well positioned to achieve its goals through lectures, field trips, and other educational activities.

•      Lan Xin Philosophy Club

Lan Xin Philosophy Club is ECNU’s flagship student association dedicated to the practice and promotion of philosophy. The organization has two central purposes: meeting friends who share an interest in philosophy, and coordinating student philosophical activities. The student activities include weekly discussion groups, field trips, and occasional lectures.

•      Psychology Association

One of the earliest student associations at ECNU, the Psychology Association was founded by a group of students majoring in psychology in the 1980s. The association seeks both to promote the interests of the undergraduates affiliated with the School of Psychology and Cognitive Science and to promote the study of psychology in the campus community at large. The group will attempt to further its goals through appropriate means by offering psychological consultations and organizing public activities.

Facilities

International students can use all facilities on campus with their student card.
The indoor badminton stadium: open all year
The indoor ping-pong stadium: open all year
The swimming poor: open in summer
The outdoor basketball court: open all year
The outdoor soccer court: open all year

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🏠 Accommodation

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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$115 USD

Tuition fee:

30,000 CNY per year

120,000 CNY in total

📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Masters Dissertation (A copy of the Master's dissertation (or an equivalent writing sample) and examiner's reports available.)
  • Future Study Plan - East China Normal University
  • Signature Scanning
  • Academic Study Plan or Project Proposal
  • No Criminal Record Certificate
  • Second Recommendation Letter
  • First Recommendation Letter
  • Medical Examination Form
  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (In English)
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to China Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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