Chinese Law

For Chinese Law, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jun 30, 2027; the tuition fee is 23,100 USD per year.

The Chinese Law program is for students who want to learn about law in China. It's a non-degree program that takes less than a year to complete and is taught in English. This program helps students learn about Chinese law and its applications.

The curriculum includes subjects like Chinese legal system, contract law, and intellectual property law. Students will develop skills in legal research, writing, and critical thinking. They will also get to practice what they learn through case studies and discussions.

After completing this program, students can work as legal assistants, contract managers, or intellectual property specialists. They can find jobs in law firms, government agencies, or companies that do business in China. Some possible job titles include legal consultant, compliance officer, or trade specialist.

China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) in Beijing is a premier institution for legal and political studies, founded in 1952 with a national reputation for training legal professionals and scholars. Home to more than 17,500 students, including international learners, CUPL offers focused programs across law, political science, public administration and related disciplines. The university’s two campuses in Haidian and Changping provide extensive teaching and research facilities dedicated to jurisprudence and social sciences.

CUPL emphasizes rigorous theoretical training alongside practical legal skills, offering undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs as well as professional training and international collaborations such as the China-EU School of Law. The university hosts specialized research institutes, think tanks and centers that participate in legislative consultation and public policy research. Faculty credentials and discipline-focused resources support deep study in areas such as international law, criminal justice and evidence science.

Student life at CUPL includes legal clinics, moot courts, internships with legal institutions and numerous research opportunities. On-campus accommodation is affordable though limited, so early application is recommended. For international students aiming for high-quality legal education in China, CUPL provides strong academic credentials, extensive professional networks and a clear pathway into legal research, policy work or practice in domestic and international contexts.