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Leading Chinese law universityFounded 1952 from nine universitiesThree Shanghai campuses

East China University of Political Science and Law

华东政法大学

Shanghai, Shanghai
Est. 1952
18,000 Students
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Founded
1952
Students
18,000
Ranking
Top 100 China
International
1,500

About

East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) is a public university in Shanghai and one of the first specialised legal academies founded in the People's Republic of China. It was created in June 1952 when the law, politics and sociology departments of nine institutions, among them St John's University, Fudan University, Nanjing University and Soochow University, were merged on the former St John's campus. The university was closed and re-established twice, resumed operations in 197...

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Leading Chinese law university

Founded 1952 from nine universities

Three Shanghai campuses

English-taught LLM and LLB

170+ international partner institutions

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Programs

50 Programs
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Comparative Legal Culture

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Political Parties and National Governance

PhD / Doctorate3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 34,000 CNY
per year
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Public Administration

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Digital Media and Cultural Industry

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Legal and Political Studies

PhD / Doctorate3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 34,000 CNY
per year
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Civil and Commercial Law

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Chinese Language and Literature

Bachelor's Degree4 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 24,000 CNY
per year
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International Arbitration

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Research on Socialist Legal Education and Communication

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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Legal Culture

Master's Degree3 YearsChinese
Tuition Fee
¥ 28,000 CNY
per year
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On-Campus Housing Options

Important Information

  • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
  • Room allocation is subject to availability
  • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
  • Deposit may be required upon check-in

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • Academic transcripts

Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+
  • HSK 4 for Chinese programs
  • English proficiency certificate

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Location
Shanghai, Shanghai
Founded
1952
Students
18000
International
1500
Ranking
Top 100 China
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