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Tsinghua University

China

Master's Program in Chinese Law

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Tuition €4,188 Annual tuition fee for postgraduate study; application fee RMB 800; medical insurance and accommodation fees are charged separately; fees may be revised annually by university authority

About this program

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This two-year English-taught LLM program in Chinese Law is designed for international students with a bachelor’s degree in law or related legal background. It systematically introduces China’s legal system, including civil and commercial law, constitutional and administrative law, criminal law, dispute resolution mechanisms and Chinese legal practice. The program adopts seminar-style teaching, combining theoretical legal research, case studies of Chinese judicial practice, and lectures from senior judges, lawyers and legal scholars. Students develop professional competence in Chinese legal affairs, cross-border legal consulting and comparative law research, suitable for careers in international law firms, multinational corporate legal departments, diplomatic legal affairs departments and global legal research institutions.

Program overview

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Program length

Full-time | 24 Months (2 academic years)

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Qualification level

Master

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Field of study

Law

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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

Required

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Admission intakes & deadlines

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September 2026

Classes start September 2026

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About the university

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Tsinghua University, founded in 1911, is a world-renowned comprehensive research university located in Beijing, China. It covers disciplines including science, engineering, medicine, humanities, social sciences and management, committed to cultivating out
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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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