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East China University of Political Science and Law

East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学) is the first group of higher political and law institutions founded in New China. In June 1952, with the approval of the East China Military and Political Commission, the law departments of 9 colleges including St. John’s University, Fudan University, Nanjing University, Soochow University, Xiamen University, Hujiang University, Anhui University, Shanghai College, Aurora University, The Department of Politics and the Department of Social Sciences merged, and East China University of Political Science and Law was established on the site of St. John’s University. In 1958, the university was merged into the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences. It was again established in 1963 and enrolled the following year. Enrollment was stopped in 1966 and was revoked in 1972. In March 1979, with the approval of the State Council, the university was reopened for the second time. In March 2007, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, the university was renamed East China University of Political Science and Law. The university is managed by Shanghai. East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学) currently has two campuses in Changning and Songjiang, covering an area of more than 750,000 square meters. There are more than 18,000 students of all kinds and nearly 1,300 faculty members. There are 22 colleges (departments) and more than 180 scientific research institutions. The right to grant doctoral degrees and master’s degrees in public management first-level disciplines, the right to grant master’s degrees in applied economics, political science, Marxist theory, sociology, foreign languages and literature, journalism and communication sciences, with 16 doctors Degree second-level authorized disciplines, 46 master’s degree second-level authorized disciplines, 24 undergraduate majors, and legal post-doctoral mobile stations. There are 1 national key discipline, 5 provincial (ministerial) level key disciplines, 2 Shanghai first-class disciplines, 1 peak plateau subject in Shanghai. The university has nearly 900 full-time teachers, including more than 400 senior professional and technical teachers. Two people have been selected as cultural masters and “four batches” of talents, four people have been selected as “Top Ten Outstanding Young Jurists in China”, two people have been selected as “National Famous Teachers”, and five people have been selected as “National Excellent Teachers”, 28 people enjoy the “Special Government Allowance of the State Council”, 11 people are selected into the “New Century Excellent Talent Support Program of the Ministry of Education”, 16 people were rated as “Shanghai Outstanding Young and Middle-aged Jurists”, 12 were selected as “Shanghai Oriental Scholars”, 6 were selected as “Shanghai Young Oriental Scholars”, 27 were selected as “Dawn Optics Scholars”, and 12 people are selected as “Shanghai Leading Talents”. The university has 2 national teaching teams, 4 national quality courses, 4 first batch of “national quality resource sharing courses” by the Ministry of Education, 1 national quality video open course, 1 national quality online open course, 2 educational specialty construction site of the Ministry of Higher Education, 4 municipal teaching teams of Shanghai colleges and universities, 40 excellent municipal courses of Shanghai colleges and universities, 76 key undergraduate courses of the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, 5 Shanghai undergraduate education highland construction projects, 1 Ministry of Education “Undergraduate Teaching Project” is the first batch of comprehensive reform pilot majors for undergraduate majors in local universities. The university publishes core legal journals such as “Law” and “Journal of East China University of Political Science and Law”. The library has 2.6 million books, more than 1,300 Chinese and foreign language newspapers, 111 databases of various types, and 2.05 million electronic books. Among East China, It is the largest legal documentation center. The Chinese and foreign grammar database ranks among the best in law schools nationwide. The university is a model school of the Ministry of Education to manage schools according to law, a national-level language standardization model school, a civilized unit in Shanghai, and a garden unit in Shanghai. The Songjiang campus is a national property management demonstration park.

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Scholarships
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Foreign Students
80%
Positive Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 534 and the world rank is 5734.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
All Programs

Non Degree Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Chinese Language ProgramNon Degree1 Semester or more9000 RMB Per SemesterChinese

Bachelor’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
LLBBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Science of Criminal InvestigationBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Science of Public OrderBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Management of Frontier OrderBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
FinanceBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
EconomicsBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
International Economics and TradeBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
AccountingBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Business AdministrationBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Administrative ManagementBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Labor and Social SecurityBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Politics and AdministrationBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
English LanguageBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Japanese LanguageBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
JournalismBachelor4 Years26,000 RMB per YearChinese
Chinese Language & LiteratureBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Cultural Industries ManagementBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Cultural Industries ManagementBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Intellectual PropertyBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
SociologyBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese
Social WorkBachelor4 Years24,000 RMB per YearChinese

Master’s Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
JurisprudenceMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Legal HistoryMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Constitutional and Administrative LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Criminal LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Civil and Commercial LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Procedural LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Economic LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
International LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Environmental and Resources Protection LawMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Jurist MasterMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Industrial EconomicsMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Political TheoryMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Research on the Sinologization of MarxismMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Political and Ideological EducationMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Administrative ManagementMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese
Social SecurityMaster3 Years28,000 RMB per YearChinese

Doctoral Program:

ProgramDegreeDurationTuition Fees(CNY)Teaching Medium
Legal HistoryDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
Constitutional and Administrative LawDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
Criminal LawDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
Civil and Commercial LawDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
Economic LawDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
International LawDoctoral3-4 Years34,000 RMB per YearChinese
Fees Details

Expenses in East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  9000 RMB Per Semester
  • Bachelor Degree: 24,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 28,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 34,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Double Room 30 RMB – 46 RMB Per Day
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 450 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 400 RMB – 800 RMB per year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report. 

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps.

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)
Passport
First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo
The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)
Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume
You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination
Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance
The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement
A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate
For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)
If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)
Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)
If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates
Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form
Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic.

Scholarship Information

East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

East China University of Political Science and Law(华东政法大学) is the first batch of education bases for outstanding legal talents in the Ministry of Education. It was selected as a pilot unit of the Shanghai Municipal Undergraduate Teaching Teachers Incentive Program in 2016 and 2017. The overall pilot school for ideological and political education and teaching reform was selected as the first batch of leading Shanghai universities in 2018. The university established Wenbo Academy in 2017 to start the reform of the academy system and explore the training model of integration of general education, formation education, professional basic education, and professional upgrading education.

The Law Comprehensive Experimental Teaching Center is a national-level experimental teaching demonstration center, and the “Open International Legal Talent Cultivation Model Innovation Experimental Zone” is a construction project of the Ministry of Education’s Talent Cultivation Model Innovation Experimental Zone. In 2002 and 2008, the Ministry of Education’s undergraduate teaching level evaluation was excellent. The university has established postgraduate education since 1981. It was approved to enroll postgraduates with a master’s degree in law in 1995. It is one of the first batches of pilot units in the country. Among the results of the first national professional degree assessment published in 2018, the master’s degree in law was rated as ‘A’. Postgraduate education has basically formed a “one body and two wings” structure with the law as the core, common development of economics and management, and coordinated progress of academic degrees and professional degrees.

The international exchanges and cooperation of the university are getting deeper and deeper, and 315 agreements have been signed with 163 universities, institutions, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the Asian Law Society, the European Union of Law Firms and other 6 international and regional organizations in 44 countries and regions. There are 2 Chinese-foreign cooperative education projects. In 2012, the university was qualified to receive Chinese government scholarships for international students. In 2014, the university became one of the 6 universities that received the “Chinese Government Excellence Scholarship”.

The university actively promotes the cultivation and construction of think tanks to enhance knowledge innovation and social service capabilities. It is the judicial research base of the Free Trade Zone of the Supreme People’s Court, the educational legislation consulting and service research base of Shanghai, the innovation research base of the rule of law in China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone. The East China Procuratorate Research Institute is a judicial think tank research institution jointly established with the Supreme People’s Procuratorate Theory Research Institute, the Foreign Law and Comparative Law Research Institute, government system reform, and regulatory model innovation. The Rule of Law Guarantee Research Center and the Economic Law Strategy Research Institute are key research bases for the humanities and social sciences of ordinary universities in Shanghai, and the Social Governance Institute is a knowledge service platform for colleges and universities in Shanghai.

Students’ achievements in various academic competitions, art exhibitions, sports competitions and other activities such as the Chinese Poetry Conference, the National College English Contest, the “Challenge Cup” national college student extracurricular academic and scientific works competition, the National College Student Baseball and Softball League, the Cricket Championship, the Football Championship, etc. Brilliant. The university is a typical college for graduates with national employment experience, a national advanced group for mental health education and counseling, and training center for ideological and political work teams in universities of the Ministry of Education, a national defense education school of the Ministry of Education, a training base for college counselors in Shanghai, and mental health in Shanghai Education and Consulting Demonstration Center, an advanced group of Shanghai college graduates with the “three support and one support” plan.

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