# Foreign Marxism Research at Shandong Normal University

> Foreign Marxism Research (Master's in Marxist Theory) at Shandong Normal University, Jinan, China.

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

- University: [Shandong Normal University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/shandong-normal-university) (Public, Jinan, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master's in Marxist Theory](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/master-marxist-theory)
- Duration: 3 years
- Teaching language: English
- Language note: Explicitly English in the 2026 brochure programme table. Confirm Chinese-language modules and graduation requirements; English instruction does not itself establish a language-study waiver.
- Tuition per year: Fee plan on request
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Official programme page: https://cie.sdnu.edu.cn/__local/0/31/5C/CA2879A39B40CE810758FB9452E_39B122AA_1A5AEA8.png

Fee notes: The 2026 brochure quotes annual tuition CNY 26,300 for this exact route. Confirm the next-cohort rate. The 2026 general fee information quotes registration/application fee CNY 415; the brochure labels it non-refundable. Insurance CNY 400/half-year or 800/year. The brochure quotes accommodation CNY 5,000/semester/bed; the self-funded guide quotesCNY 10,000/person/academic year. Books at actual price; confirm room, billing dates and next-cohort rates.

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: Eligible international master’s applicants under the verified general international route
- Restriction: Non-Chinese citizen with a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and the required health/conduct standing.
- Restriction: The current self-funded guide quotes IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80; confirm the exact threshold boundary. Native English speakers need not provide English evidence under its eligibility section.
- Restriction: An official prior Chinese- or English-medium certificate can support a language-test waiver after university approval; no automatic waiver is promised.
- Restriction: Submit the complete graduate application and attend the relevant school’s interview after preliminary review.
- Restriction: The verified 2026 self-funded cycle has closed. Confirm the next call, exact English route and programme-specific completion requirements before applying.

## Admissions

A three-year English master’s route in School of Marxism. The verified 2026 cycle has closed; confirm the next recruitment and campus.

Use the exact admissions and funding route; confirm unresolved threshold boundaries and the approved academic plan.

- Non-Chinese citizen with a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and the required health/conduct standing.
- The current self-funded guide quotes IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80; confirm the exact threshold boundary. Native English speakers need not provide English evidence under its eligibility section.
- An official prior Chinese- or English-medium certificate can support a language-test waiver after university approval; no automatic waiver is promised.
- Submit the complete graduate application and attend the relevant school’s interview after preliminary review.
- The verified 2026 self-funded cycle has closed. Confirm the next call, exact English route and programme-specific completion requirements before applying.

Steps:

1. Confirm the next open English route, exact eligibility, tuition, campus and completion conditions with the International Students Office.
2. Register at https://sdnu.17gz.org/member/login.do using your own account and submit the complete graduate documents.
3. Confirm the payment sequence: the 2026 self-funded guide collects the fee after preliminary review and before interview; the brochure collects it after assessment. Follow the next call’s official instructions.
4. After passing the school review, pay tuition only to the official university financial account and submit the payment voucher as instructed.
5. Receive formal admission/visa documents and follow the actual registration, original-document, medical, insurance and residence instructions.

- Document: Bachelor graduation/degree certificate or expected-graduation proof, with final originals at registration
- Document: Complete official academic transcripts for undergraduate study
- Document: English evidence or approved university-level medium-and-examination-language proof
- Document: Two Chinese- or English-language references from associate professors or higher, or senior professionals in the relevant field
- Document: Personal statement/study plan: Chinese text says 1,000字以上; English says above 1,000 words. Confirm the exact length and language.
- Document: Published research or other academic achievements, if available; not a compulsory publication requirement
- Application document: Passport photo/information page and China visa pages if applicable; validity must cover the full study period
- Application document: Foreigner Physical Examination Form; examination normally within six months
- Application document: Current police-clearance/non-criminal certificate, normally within six months; notarised translation if required
- Application document: Chinese or English documents, with notarised translations from other languages
- Application document: Financial-guarantee evidence; no minimum bank amount stated
- Application document: Portfolio if applying to an art-related route; confirm route-specific additions
The verified 2026 self-funded window was 1 April–31 May; the 2026 brochure instead states 30 June for degrees. Both are historical. Confirm the exact next-call deadline and start date; no open next cohort is established.

- The university requires a study visa for registration and formal admission/confirmation documents. Check current requirements with the responsible authority.
- The university’s instructions require X1 holders to complete the study-residence procedure within 30 days of arrival. Follow the current authority instructions and university support process.
- Medical evidence is normally valid for six months. Required medical insurance must be purchased before university registration; bring original documents for verification.

## Teaching phases

- English master’s study (English): Nominal three-year study; the 2027 CSC table assigns two years only to International Chinese Language Education, which is outside this English portfolio. Exact local subject 国外马克思主义研究. Confirm the approved international curriculum, credit requirements, thesis/defence language, Chinese competence, teaching campus and maximum completion period.

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