All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
CU
China University of Political Science and Law
Beijing, China
"China's top university for law"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About China University of Political Science and Law
China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) was founded in 1952 and is China's leading university for law. It is a public university under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. CUPL teaches law, political science, economics, management, sociology and philosophy, and runs English-taught LL.M. programmes in international, Chinese and comparative law, including through its China-EU School of Law. The Haidian campus hosts postgraduate and international programmes, and the larger Changping campus hosts undergraduates.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Ranked in the 1201-1400 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026, and ranked No. 1 among China's specialist law universities.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with China University of Political Science and Law's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Key Facts
1952
Established
17,222
Total Students
195
International Students
923
Faculty
173 in 44 countries
Partner Institutions
Popular Programs
Law
International Law
Chinese Law
Political Science
Economics
Sociology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via CUPL admissions
Intakes
September, February
UG Deadline
March-July
PG Deadline
Usually January
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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HSK (Chinese-taught)
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Band 5 |
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TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
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70+ |
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IELTS (English-taught)
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5.5+ |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
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Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
10%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 923
International Staff — 4%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
CUPL's Haidian campus is at 25 Xitucheng Road in Beijing and hosts postgraduate and international programmes. The larger Changping campus in north Beijing hosts undergraduates.
Campus Details
2
Beijing campuses
13
schools
923
faculty
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 23 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): -7 to 2 C
Climate: Humid continental
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: International student housing
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
17,222
International Students
195
Undergraduate
56%
Postgraduate
44%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - LL.M. (English)
approx. CNY 100,000 total
Tuition - Master of Chinese Law
approx. CNY 50,000 / year
Tuition - PhD International Law
CNY 33,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
CUPL admits international students in September, and some LL.M. programmes also start in February. Postgraduate applications usually close in January.
Scholarships at China University of Political Science and Law
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Partial to full tuition
Beijing Government Scholarship
PhD
Full funding
CUPL High-Level Postgraduate Programme
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; HSK 5
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; TOEFL 70 / IELTS 5.5 or HSK 5
English Proficiency
HSK (Chinese-taught)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
IELTS (English-taught)
Required Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on the CUPL admissions portal.
2
Apply online
Register on the CUPL admissions portal and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the application application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
CUPL's Haidian campus is at 25 Xitucheng Road in Beijing and hosts postgraduate and international programmes. The larger Changping campus in north Beijing hosts undergraduates.
Master's
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China University of Political Science and Law
📍 Beijing
Master's
LL.M. in International Law
China University of Political Science and Law
📍 Beijing
Master's
LL.M. in Chinese Law
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📍 Beijing
Master's
LL.M. in Comparative Law
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📍 Beijing
PhD
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China University of Political Science and Law
📍 Beijing
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