Call for applications for the interdisciplinary Master's degree in China Studies at the Yenching Academy of Beijing University
Beijing University (PKU) has once again launched an exclusive one-year, English-language Master's program in interdisciplinary Chinese studies for future executives, for which selected foreign partner universities (Harvard, Princeton, Cambridge and Freie Universität Berlin) can nominate candidates - the final selection is made by Beijing University. The Chinese participants are recruited from China's leading universities, the group consists of about 60 international and 40 Chinese participants.
The program, which starts on 15 August 2019, is fully funded by PKU, i.e. it includes a return flight on the Berlin - Beijing route, accommodation on the PKU campus throughout the course of study and a monthly scholarship to cover the cost of living on the PKU campus. In addition, students of the program have the opportunity to apply for administrative, teaching or research assistant positions for the duration of their stay in Beijing.
The curriculum of the China Studies program allows students to attend courses in the following areas:
- Literature and Culture
- History and Archaeology
- Philosophy and Religion
- Politics and International Relations
- Economy and Management
- Law and Society
Furthermore, Chinese language courses are offered to all international students. Further details on the program can be found at http://yenchingacademy.org/Program.
The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world—past, present, and future. The Academy's goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China.
The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships to its scholars, and offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars create their own study paths by choosing courses from six research areas. They participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and field studies, organized by the Yenching Academy, and designed by scholars themselves. Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.
- Completed Bachelor's degree in any discipline; the certificate of completion must be submitted by 31 August 2019 at the latest.
- Very good academic performance
- Demonstrable commitment in a non-university context, such as social commitment and social responsibility
- Very good English language skills (English native speakers and students who have studied primarily in English are exempt from the obligation to provide proof of their English language skills).
TOEFL: min. 100 Cambridge: min. 180 IELTS: min. 7 CEFR: min. C1
Applicants who are under the age of 26 at the time of August 31 of the year in which they begin their studies will be treated with preference in the admissions process.
Required application documents:
- Proof of English language skills
- Latest study certificates (Bachelor/Master certificate with Transcript of Records, official Transcript of Records for Bachelor/Master studies)
- Two letters of recommendation from lecturers teaching at Freie Universität . Please make sure that the recommender sends us your letter of recommendation via email.
- Letter of motivation (max. 750 words)
- Curriculum vitae
All students and alumni of Freie Universität Berlin must apply through both the internal process of the FUB and the admission portal of the Yenching Academy.
Please write your application in English only.
The application deadline is December, 7 2018.
Please send your application documents by email to:
Center for International Cooperation
Mrs. Britta Piel
Kaiserswertherstr. 16-18
14195 Berlin Phone: +49 030 838 73943
Email: cic@fu-berlin.de
For further questions please contact Britta Piel: britta.piel@fu-berlin.de, Tel. 030.838-73943.
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