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Southwest University of Political Science and Law

China

Juris Master (International Law Track)

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Tuition €3,470 €3470 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 25000 per academic year for this English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international student medical insurance, campus dormitory accommodation charges, textbook expenses and all personal living costs. Scholarship awardees may obtain tuition waiver subject to university scholarship regulations. Euro figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission policy updates and exchange‑rate changes.
Country China

About this program

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This full‑time English‑taught Juris Master (International Law Track) programme is delivered by the International Law School, which is well‑known for international law research and teaching resources in China. The curriculum focuses on public international law, international human rights law, international dispute settlement, international investment law and transnational legal practice. The teaching faculty consists of domestic legal scholars and guest foreign law professors. Students will receive systematic training on international legal theories and practical case analysis. To obtain the master degree, participants must complete all compulsory and elective course credits, finish independent legal research work and successfully pass master thesis defence. Qualified overseas applicants are eligible to apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and SWUPL Presidential Scholarship.
 

Program overview

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Program length

Full‑time | 2 Years (4 Semesters)

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Qualification level

Master

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Field of study

Law

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Country

China

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Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

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Entrance / admission test

Not required

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Admission intakes & deadlines

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September2027

Classes start September

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About the university

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Prestigious university specializing in law and political science studies in China.
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China University of Political Science and Law

China

International Master of Chinese Law (IMCL, English‑taught)

Master Law
Tuition €6,500 EUR 6500 per academic year (Equivalent to RMB 100000 for 2 academic years) • Fee description: Tuition fee for master degree program for two academic years; non‑refundable application fee RMB 600; mandatory medical insurance fee extra; accommodation cost is not included in tuition fee; fees subject to annual university revision
Duration Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught International Master of Chinese Law program is delivered by the China‑EU School of Law (CESL) at China University of Political Science and Law, the pre‑eminent legal education institution widely known as “the cradle of Chinese legal education”. The program is specially designed for international students who hold law‑related bachelor qualifications and intend to systematically study Chinese legal system under an all‑English teaching environment. The curriculum covers core sectors of Chinese law, including Chinese civil and commercial law, constitutional and administrative law, criminal law, procedural law, foreign‑related economic law, together with comparative law theories. Students will receive systematic training on Chinese legal framework, legislative background, judicial practice and legal research methodology. Apart from classroom lectures, the program arranges practical activities such as court observation, law firm visits, legal case seminars and internship referral opportunities in Beijing‑based legal institutions. The teaching team consists of senior CUPL professors with international academic background and distinguished visiting scholars from European partner universities. Students are required to complete no less than 26 academic credits and submit a 20000‑word English‑language master thesis and pass thesis defense to obtain the LL.M degree conferred by China University of Political Science and Law. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal qualification. Two academic recommendation letters from professors or associate‑professors, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Graduates are well‑qualified for professional positions in international law firms, corporate legal departments of multinational enterprises, international arbitration institutions, governmental foreign‑affairs legal agencies and legal research institutes across the world. 

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Southwest University of Political Science and Law

China

Juris Master (International Commercial Law Programme)

Master Law
Tuition €3,470 €3470 per academic year Fee description: Tuition converted from official RMB 25000 per academic year for this English‑taught master programme. Tuition only covers classroom‑based academic teaching activities. It excludes non‑refundable application fee, mandatory international student medical insurance, campus dormitory accommodation charges, textbook expenses and all personal living costs. Scholarship awardees may obtain tuition waiver subject to university scholarship regulations. Euro figures are for reference only, subject to annual admission policy updates and exchange‑rate changes.
Duration Full‑time | 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Language English

This full‑time English‑taught Juris Master (International Commercial Law Programme) targets international students who intend to build professional capabilities in cross‑border commercial legal practice. Core course modules include international commercial contract law, international trade law, cross‑border investment and financing law, international commercial arbitration, comparative commercial law and Chinese commercial law practice. The programme combines theoretical lectures, simulated arbitration workshops and real‑world commercial case studies. Every enrolled international student is assigned a professional academic supervisor to offer guidance for course selection, research topic confirmation and dissertation writing. Students are required to finish stipulated course credits, conduct law‑oriented original research and pass thesis defence for degree conferral. Eligible foreign applicants can submit applications for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarship schemes.

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