4+2 Master of Chinese Studies with Zhejiang University
About the Program
The Master of China Studies is an MA-level degree program with a strong focus on China’s political, economic, historical, and societal context. Its interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to work analytically and gain an in-depth understanding of China. The MCS has a team of more than 30 professors from various departments and faculties to instruct and guide you through your studies and research. The practical components of the Program such as workshops and fieldtrips seek to engage you in the Chinese society to further prepare you for conducting research independently and integrate your empirical knowledge.
ZJU is is a top five university in China. Tri-Co graduates who participate in the program are taught by world class faculty and interact with a very interesting mix of other students. They also carry out internships with organizations or businesses in China. ZJU is located in the important (and beautiful) city of Hangzhou, a relatively short distance from Shanghai.
Full Funding to Pursue your M.A. in China
- Open to seniors and recent graduates of Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore
- Full scholarships to obtain an M.A. in China Studies at Zhejiang University (Hangzhou, China)
- Taught in English, Chinese language courses optional
- Open to all undergraduate majors who want to know more about China
- Includes internships with Chinese organizations and businesses
- Tri-co students are the only U.S. students invited to participate in this program
Contact Yonglin Jiang at yjiang@brynmawr.edu for further information.
A Unique Master's Degree Experience
Seniors and recent graduates from Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges are eligible to apply to be fully funded students in the China Studies Master’s Program at prestigious Zhejiang University (ZJU) in the beautiful city of Hangzhou, China.
This is a two-year program, taught in English, for students in all majors who have an interest in understanding China. The student body is drawn from a small set of highly selective colleges and universities in different parts of the world.
Through a special relationship, Tri-Co students are the only U.S. students who are eligible for the program.
ZJU provides students who are accepted into the program with funding that covers tuition and living expenses in China for the two years of their Master's study. Students do not have to be East Asian Languages and Cultures majors to do the program.
Courses are taught in English (with students given the opportunity to study Chinese language as well). The courses cover a range of subjects leading to a deeper understanding of contemporary China. The program is designed to prepare graduates in a wide range of fields to engage with China in their professional lives. It can also serve as preparation for further graduate study at other institutions.
Marian Slocum ’15
"As part of the program, I found an internship in Shanghai with a consulting company. Shanghai is about an hour train ride from the campus and I went there for two to three days each week to work... I have learned so much about the world and myself and it has truly been an invaluable growth opportunity that I am very grateful for."
