Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Double Masters Degree Program Application for 2018-19 is now open! Are You a Student at the Department of Political Science, International Relations or Asian Studies at HUJI? Develop your China specialization and maximize your academic prospects and international employment potential with two postgraduate qualifications from two world-leading universities, while experiencing life in a vibrating global city in Shanghai Gain two postgraduate qualifications in two years Study with leading Hebrew University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University lecturers Scholarships are available For further information see the below information or contact: Ms. Shachar Kessler, International Office Email: shachar.kessler@mail.huji.ac.il Deadline for Application: February 9, 2018
1. Program Overview HUJI - SJTU Double Masters Degree Program (1) The program includes two academic years: 1 academic year at HUJI 1 academic year at SIPA (2) The language of instruction in the SIPA international program is English. (3) Students who fulfill the graduation requirements in both universities will obtain a double degree from the two institutions: a Masters degree from HUJI and a Masters degree in Political Science from SJTU. (4) All students are required to complete a thesis at SJTU. Students who choose to complete a thesis at HUJI as well will obtain a HUJI certificate which states that s/he has completed a thesis track degree. (5) Participating students will take part in the social program for international students offered by SIPA. 2. Entry Criteria for HUJI students (1) Students from the Department of Asian Studies, Department of Political Science and Department of International Relations. (2) Students who started their MA studies this academic year (2017-18) or plan to start their MA studies next academic year (2018-19). (3) Applicants are required to present their English Proficiency exemption in their grade transcript.
3. Funding (1) Students will pay tuition fees to HUJI only. (2) Students can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (published separately, application deadline: March 15, 2018). (3) Dorms will be available for HUJI students at SJTU. 4. Application Candidates who wish to apply for admission to the program should send the following documents in English: (1) CV (including details of your studies track) (2) BA and MA grades transcripts (3) Letter of Motivation and Research Proposal (1 page) (4) 2 Letters of Recommendation Applications should be sent as one PDF file (letters of recommendation can be sent separately) to Ms. Shachar Kessler, HUJI International Office: shachar.kessler@mail.huji.ac.il Deadline for Application: February 9, 2018
Academic Program Structure for HUJI students (1) Year 1 (in HUJI): 18 at least at HUJI composed of: 2 mandatory courses (4 + 2 ) = 6 Seminar (4 + 4 ) = 8 Elective courses = 4/6/8 (2) Year 2 (in STJU, starting in September): Part A) Credits requirements (48 points) Students will complete at least 16 in SJTU, and transfer at most 14 to SJTU from HUJI first year transcript by offering the original copy of HUJI transcript and course syllabus before October. a) Compulsory courses/units (9 Credits): X130606 Methodology, 3 G090510 Introduction to Chinese Culture, 2 CN16001 Chinese Language, 2 FL28002 English for Academic Purposes, 2 b) Elective courses: S130701 Academic Lectures, 2 X130610 China s Intercultural Communication, 3 X130613 Government and Politics of China, 3 X130612 China s Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, 3
PU26011 The Analects of Confucius and Contemporary China, 3 X130614 Political Economy of China s Development, 3 PO26003 Religion and Chinese Society, 3 F130660 Media and Government Public Relation in China, 3 X130616 China s Economic Policy, 3 PU26026 Social Welfare Policies and Practices in Modern China, 2 PU26027 Chinese NGO/NPO Management and Study, 3 PU26029 Population and Family in China, 3 Part B) Academic schedule for diploma application After the completion of the, students need to do the thesis with the guidance of SJTU supervisor and follow this schedule to apply for diploma: Proposal defence: Early March in spring semester; Final Thesis defence: Middle May/June in spring semester Hard copy of the diploma will be issued on September, and annual graduation ceremony is end of March of each year in SJTU.