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International Affairs and Public Policy

Nankai University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 12,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Tianjin, China
Language English

Program Overview

The International Affairs and Public Policy at Nankai University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Affairs and Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 12,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Tianjin, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Affairs and Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to International Relations
  2. The Evolution of World Politics
  3. Contemporary China Studies
  4. Chinese Language (Listening and Writing)
  5. Theories of International Relations
  6. International Political Economy
  7. Chinese Foreign Policy
  8. Issues in International Security
  9. International Relations of the Asia Pacific
  10. China-Europe Relations
  11. China and The Global Economy
  12. Chinese Government and Politics
  13. Research Methods for International Relations
  14. Foreign Policy Analysis
  15. Globalisation and Global Governance
  16. China-US Relations
  17. China and Africa
  18. China and Latin America
  19. American Foreign Policy Since 1945
  20. Introduction to the European Union
  21. International Relations of The Middle East
  22. China-Russian Relations
  23. Masters Thesis Workshop

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
  • Applicants must also submit a personal statement outlining why they wish to study International Relations and why they would be suitable for the course
  • Age18 years and above

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 12,356 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Nankai University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Nankai University

Nankai University logo

Nankai University

Tianjin, China

public research university in Tianjin, China

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months