# Chinese Philosophy — Master (English) at East China Normal University

> Chinese Philosophy — Master (English) (Master's in Chinese Philosophy) at East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [East China Normal University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/east-china-normal-university) (Public, Shanghai, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master's in Chinese Philosophy](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/master-chinese-philosophy)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Fees: CN¥35,000 / year
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Official programme page: https://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/6b/5d/b669196e417a805649bbc812e871/99a9d41b-3007-4b79-9ebd-f3f8b49c76e1.pdf

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants meeting the exact ECNU programme route
- Restriction: International applicants must meet this programme’s published academic, English, citizenship and document requirements.
- Restriction: Degree, single/dual award and teaching-campus arrangements are specific to the selected route.

## Admissions

Chinese Philosophy is a two-year English master at Minhang. It studies classical, medieval and modern Chinese thought through original texts, including Confucian and Daoist traditions. Its degree table uses the native master’s degree in Philosophy label, with coursework and thesis defence requirements.

Select the exact award route, teaching campus, admission cohort and language option.

- Be a non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport, good conduct and no criminal record. Nationality is subject to the Chinese exit/entry authority’s determination.
- Hold a bachelor degree or equivalent recognised in China by enrollment; submit the qualification and full undergraduate transcript.
- Non-native English minimums are IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80 or Cambridge C 1 Advanced/CAE 169. English evidence is normally valid for two years under the current guide.
- Native English speakers are exempt from the general English certificate. A fully English-taught and assessed bachelor/master may support a university-approved waiver with an official registrar/graduate-office letter.
- Provide two academic/senior-professional recommendations and an English personal statement of at least 1000 words. Specific programme or joint-award requirements take precedence.

Steps:

1. Select this exact programme, teaching-language option and any single/dual award route.
2. Apply at the official ECNU international-student portal with the qualification, language, statement and reference documents, and pay CNY 800.
3. Complete eligibility and departmental review and any required interview; scholarship decisions follow their own review.
4. If admitted, download the electronic admission/study-in-China documents, verify original qualifications and complete visa, housing and registration conditions.

- Document: Bachelor degree/expected-graduation evidence and complete undergraduate transcript
- Document: English result or official English-medium certificate for waiver review
- Document: Two recommendations from associate professors or above, or senior professionals in the related field
- Document: English personal statement of at least 1000 words; research achievements if applicable
- Application document: Official online application, passport and relevant Chinese visa pages
- Application document: Recent colour ID photograph; awards if applicable
- Application document: Non-refundable CNY 800 application fee
- Application document: Notarized Chinese/English translations of documents in another language
- Application document: Valid health and no-criminal-record certificates for scholarship applications
The published 2026 self-funded deadline was 1 June 2026. The next application window and programme/scholarship dates are not confirmed; ask the programme office before planning.


## Teaching phases

- 2 years — Minhang Campus (English): Chinese Philosophy is a two-year English master at Minhang. It studies classical, medieval and modern Chinese thought through original texts, including Confucian and Daoist traditions. Its degree table uses the native master’s degree in Philosophy label, with coursework and thesis defence requirements.

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