Master in International Relations

Tuition is 35,000 CNY per year.

The Master in International Relations at Nankai University is a graduate program for students seeking to understand global politics and development. It is a 0-year Master's degree taught in English, focusing on international relations, politics, and development.

The curriculum covers various subjects, including political science, international relations, area studies, and economic and social history. Students develop skills in research methodologies and critical thinking. The program includes a dissertation, allowing students to demonstrate original thought and build on course themes.

Graduates can pursue careers as Diplomats, International Relations Specialists, Policy Analysts, Development Managers, or Research Consultants, working in government agencies, international organizations, non-profit groups, or private companies.

Nankai University is a prestigious multidisciplinary university in Tianjin with a century of academic excellence since its founding in 1919. As a member of China’s top university groups, Nankai offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, business and the arts, with particular recognition for mathematics, chemistry, history and economics. The campus culture blends rigorous scholarship with a tradition of civic engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Nankai provides extensive academic resources including four main libraries, large digital collections and dedicated research centres, enabling students to pursue ambitious projects and cross-disciplinary study. Facilities for sports, cultural activities and student organizations support a balanced student life, while the multipurpose smart campus card and widespread campus wifi make daily life convenient. Close links with industry and research institutes create internship and research opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Located in Tianjin, a dynamic city close to Beijing, Nankai students benefit from thriving industry, international business presence and cultural events. International students find strong orientation support, language resources and a welcoming campus community. Graduates leave with strong credentials, research experience and the professional networks needed to succeed in academic, public and private sectors at home and abroad.