Overview

Learning outcomes

International Master of Public Administration and Policy at Renmin University of China consists of 3 academic departments (public administration, urban planning and management, and land and real estate management) offering Bachelor degrees，and 6 institutes (Institute of Public Finance and Public Policy, Social Security, Public Organization and Human Resources, Quantitative Analysis in Public Administration, and Non-Profit Organization) offering Master and Ph.D degrees.

The areas of concentration include but are not limited to: public administration, land andreal estate management, urban planning and management, public finance and public policy, social security, social medicine and health management, public organization and human resources, economics of real estate and labor economics. The School is host of a national-level postdoctoral research station, and the Secretariat of National MPA Education Steering Committee.

Programme Structure

Need to learn of the rapid development of China? Want to get a timing understanding of the new economic giant? IMPA programme is offered by the top school in public administration in China at Renmin University of China in Beijing.
The programme is designed specially for foreign applicants who need to or expect to work on jobs related to China issues.
The teaching faculty consists of most experienced professors with both China and Western education backgrounds from Renmin University, other top universities in China and other countries. Scholarships are available and tuition is affordable.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beijing, China

Disciplines

Business Administration International Relations Public Administration View 69 other Masters in Business Administration in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Foreign citizens who do not hold Chinese passports must demonstrate to be good natured individuals who have the necessary degrees and language capabilities. In principle the applicant must not be more than 35 years old of age, and must hold a degree that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited Chinese university.
The total score of IELTS must be 6.0 or above, and TOEFL score must be 90 or above. No other English proficiency certificate is accepted. Applicants who have obtained an English teaching degree and native English-speaking applicants (including Chinese born in foreign countries) are not required to submit proof of language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60000 CNY / year

≈ 60000 CNY / year

Living costs

Beijing

China

6409 - 7841 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Beijing

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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