· SIRD owns the only self-authorized master program in China for Public Diplomacy, a second grade discipline.

· Diplomacy in SIRD is a national level discipline and SIRD is the first in China to offer this discipline.

· SIRD enjoys advantages in research over Chinese issues, major-country relationship and diplomacy, national and regional diplomacy, public diplomacy, and United Nations and international organizations etc.

· With a faculty team made up of Chinese and foreign experts, SIRD enjoys striking advantages in building multi-tiered and cross-disciplinary practice-based teaching system as well as cultivating talents for diplomacy and foreign affairs with dual majors and languages.

· Don’t know Chinese? It’s OK! Language will never be an obstacle towards studying.

· SIRD adopts converged management: international students having classes with Chinese classmates, enriching international social contacts of students.

· SIRD offers rich opportunities for social practices and for learning Chinese culture, as well as internship and job opportunities in Chinese think tank teams.

· SIRD offers attractive scholarship specifically dedicated to outstanding talents like you.

Documents Needed for Application

· Scanned passport photo page

· Application form

· Letter of guarantee from the guardian

· Scanned identity card or passport of the guardian

· English language proficiency certification: IELTS or TOEFL transcripts (for applicants of programs taught in English)

· Chinese language proficiency certification: HSK transcript (for applicants of programs taught in Chinese)

· Transcript (copy)

· Diploma or degree (copies)

· Personal statement

· 2 pieces of recommendation letters (for applicants of post-graduate programs)

· Resume (for applicants of post-graduate programs)

· Study plan (for applicants of post-graduate programs)

· Application fee: 800 Yuan

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