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China University of Political Science and Law

Beijing, CN · Ranking #42

China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) is a national public university in Beijing under the Ministry of Education, part of Project 211 and Double First-Class Construction. Founded in 1952, it specializes in law and political science and also offers programs in economics, management, sociology, history, philosophy, literature, journalism, and education. CUPL has two campuses: Xueyuan Lu (25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian) and Changping (27 Fuxue Lu). It comprises 18–19 schools, including Law, Civil Commercial and Economic Law, International Law, Criminal Justice, Political Science and Public Administration, Business, Humanities, Foreign Studies, Sociology, Marxism, China-EU School of Law, and Journalism. It offers 19 undergraduate majors, 47+ master’s and 19+ doctoral programs. QS ranks it highly in Law and Legal Studies. Teaching is in Chinese and English (including for international students). Over 200,000 graduates to date.

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China University of Political Science and Law

About the university

China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) is a national public university in Beijing under the Ministry of Education, part of Project 211 and Double First-Class Construction. Founded in 1952, it specializes in law and political science and also offers programs in economics, management, sociology, history, philosophy, literature, journalism, and education. CUPL has two campuses: Xueyuan Lu (25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian) and Changping (27 Fuxue Lu). It comprises 18–19 schools, including Law, Civil Commercial and Economic Law, International Law, Criminal Justice, Political Science and Public Administration, Business, Humanities, Foreign Studies, Sociology, Marxism, China-EU School of Law, and Journalism. It offers 19 undergraduate majors, 47+ master’s and 19+ doctoral programs. QS ranks it highly in Law and Legal Studies. Teaching is in Chinese and English (including for international students). Over 200,000 graduates to date.

Key information

  • Location: Beijing, CN
  • Ranking #42
  • QS #1201
  • National ranking #70
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Law
  • Civil Commercial and Economic Law
  • International Law
  • Criminal Justice
  • Political Science and Public Administration
  • Business
  • Humanities
  • Foreign Studies
  • Sociology
  • Marxism
  • China-EU School of Law
  • Journalism and Communication

Programs (29)

  • Law
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Education
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Music

Student body

  • Total students: 15,600
  • Undergraduate: 8,400
  • Graduate: 6,000
  • International students: 6%

Campus life

CUPL has two campuses in Beijing: Xueyuan Lu (25 Xitucheng Road, Haidian — downtown, near transport and shops) and Changping (27 Fuxue Lu — suburban, with metro). Dormitory fees range from about 900 to 10,500 RMB/year (300 RMB deposit, semester payment possible). The School of International Education (sis.cupl.edu.cn) handles international admissions and support. Application: cupl.admissions.cn; undergraduate March–July, postgraduate January 1–31. Average tuition for international students about 26,000 RMB/year. Over 1,000 international students; WeChat is used for official communication.

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $450 / per month

Housing options

  • University dormitories (Xueyuan Lu and Changping campuses)
  • double and single rooms; annual fee about 900–10
  • 500 RMB depending on type and campus; semester payment possible with deposit; off-campus housing with university permission

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student organizations and activities under School of International Education; academic and cultural events; China-EU School of Law and exchange programs

Sports

  • Sports and recreational facilities on both campuses; details by student services and campus administration

Career & internships

Employment rate: 92%

Partner companies

  • China-EU School of Law

Internships: CUPL emphasizes legal and political practice, moot courts, and links with courts, law firms, and public institutions. China-EU School of Law offers international exposure and dual degrees. For specific internship programs and employer links, consult the relevant school or the School of International Education (sis.cupl.edu.cn, [email protected]). Graduate students typically complete practical or research components as required by their program.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Application via cupl.admissions.cn or CUCAS; passport; for undergraduate: HSK Band 5 or higher
  • equivalent to Chinese senior high school; for postgraduate: degree certificates
  • transcripts
  • language proof (HSK or English as required); application periods: March–July (undergraduate)
  • January 1–31 (postgraduate); no application service fee on official portal

Minimum GPA: 3

Tuition costs

  • $2,500 - $4,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 50.00%
  • Scholarships available: CUPL offers Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), Beijing Government Scholarship, and institutional scholarships (academic merit, national scholarship, freshman scholarship for recommended students). China-EU School of Law and other joint programs may offer specific scholarships (e.g. “Qihang” and “Xuecheng”). Over 6,000 scholarship places are mentioned for international students via CUCAS. Graduate students are covered by institutional scholarship regulations. Contact: School of International Education / [email protected]. Applications through cupl.admissions.cn and CUCAS.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1952
  • Teaching languages: chinese, english
  • Study formats: offline

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