The School of International Studies of Renmin University of China and the Department of European and International Relations of King’s College London jointly established the double degree Master’s program “Asian and International Affairs” in September 2016. The first year of the program is at the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China, and the second year is at the Department of European and International Relations, King’s College London. Renmin University of China offers courses in Asian politics, economics, society and international relations. King’s College London offers courses in international politics, economics, law and diplomacy. Students who successfully complete the requirements of both training programs and pass the thesis defense can obtain two master’s degrees at the same time: Master of Law (Renmin University of China with the degree of postgraduate education and postgraduate entrance examination) and Master of International Affairs (King’s College London). Please refer to Annex 1 for details of the project.
The program is now open to students attending the “2023 National Summer Camp for Outstanding College Students” of School of International Relations, Renmin University of China. The program is open to students applying for the following seven disciplines: International Politics, International Relations, International Political Economy, Diplomacy, Political Theory, Chinese and Foreign Political Systems, and Chinese Politics.
1. Eligibility for application
Students who meet the requirements to participate in the “2023 National Summer Camp for Outstanding College Students” of the School of International Relations of Renmin University of China.
2. Application materials
1. Application form for dual Master’s degree program (Download and fill in Attachment 2);
2. Undergraduate transcript (need to be stamped by the academic affairs department);
3. Proof of English score (CET-4, CET-6 or IELTS, TOEFL and other English test transcripts, the English requirement of King’s College London is reached before July 30, 2024);
4. Personal statement in English (about 500 words, mainly about reasons for application, research interests, etc.)
3. Application procedures
Please send the electronic version of all application materials (email form: name + university + major) to the email address: doublema@ruc.edu.cn before 17:00, August 15, 2023.
4. Admission procedures
1. The project evaluation committee will review and select the application materials. The selection results will be announced at the same time as the induction list.
2. Dual Master’s degree program interview: The project interview will be conducted during the summer camp, and the interview time will not conflict with other activities of the summer camp.
5. Consultation methods
Contact: Mr. Pan
E-mail: doublema@ruc.edu.cn
