Overview
Through the Chinese and American Studies - Master of Arts in International Relations course from Johns Hopkins SAIS Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies you will spend one year in China working towards the Certificate in Chinese and American Studies credential and then spend one year in Washington DC or SAIS Europe to complete an MAIR degree on an accelerated timeline.
Certificate in Chinese and American Studies
The one-year certificate, jointly awarded by Johns Hopkins SAIS and Nanjing University, is delivered at the HNC, and provides you with the flexibility to focus on the issues that matter most to your professional interests. Intermediate- to advanced-level proficiency in Chinese is required prior to the start of the programme.
Master of Arts in International Relations
Continue your graduate studies in economics, geopolitics, security, and the environment at Johns Hopkins SAIS. The MAIR portion of study takes an additional one year to complete. You can pursue your studies at either campus in Washington DC or SAIS Europe, although you must spend at least one semester in Washington DC.
Career opportunities:
From consultants to entrepreneurs, leaders of nongovernmental organizations to policymakers, Johns Hopkins SAIS graduates put their degrees to work.
Deloitte
Eurasia Foundation
European Stability Mechanism
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Fair Labor Association
Federal Reserve Board
IBM
International Finance Corporation
International Monetary Fund
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Comparative Economies: US and China
International Humanitarian Law
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Nanjing, China
Disciplines
International Relations American and Australasian studies Asian studiesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants to the HNC Certificate + SAIS MAIR MUST submit the following materials:
- Online application
- Application fee, $85 USD
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Essay
- Transcripts for all college-level course work
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Chinese Language Proficiency Test Results
- English Language Examination (non-native English speakers)
Interview (optional)
All HNC Certificate + MAIR applicants may complete an optional virtual interview, which can be scheduled through the "Optional Admissions Interview" tab of the online application
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year -
In-State Applies to you
Applies to you12312 USD / year≈ 12312 USD / year
Living costs
Nanjing
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.