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Published: 22 May 2025 193 views
Launched in 2015, the Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance (MIDG) is a two-year English degree program offered by the School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM) at Tsinghua University. Affiliated with SPPM’s Master of Public Administration in International Development (MID), it is the first international development program in China designed for professionals engaged in international development and governance in developing countries. By integrating cross-disciplinary knowledge and combining traditional classroom teaching as well as practice, the program aims to help students gain a deep understanding of international development and governance with emphasis of China’s development experience, and enhances their analytical and problem-solving abilities by applying public administrative theories and tools. The MIDG program is taught entirely in English and will be conferred MPA degree upon completion of required credits and a thesis defense.
Tsinghua is one of the most prestigious universities in China. Through teaching, research and innovation, Tsinghua is committed to the advancement and well-being of the nation and the world.
| Application Deadline | 06 Jun 2025 |
| Country to study | China |
| School to study | Tsinghua University |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Tsinghua University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
1. Academic uniqueness
With the integration of SPPM’s resources, about 30 English courses are offered in the two-year degree program. Students can choose courses from three main areas: International development, Governance and Chinese Public Affairs.
2. Practical Orientation
In order to give students opportunities to gain first-hand experience of integrated development approaches in a real-world context, the MIDG Program enhances the field training by providing various opportunities of field trips and guest lectures.
3. Global Network
Relying on current MID program resources, students will benefit from Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice Programs. There is also opportunity to learn with young professionals from developed countries to share international development and governance experience
Academic or professional background in the fields of government, NGO, Educational institution, Media, Business etc., and dedicated to work in public sectors.
Under the age of 45, and with more than 3 years’ work experience after undergraduate degree.
Authenticated Bachelor’s degree.
Good academic background, strong analytic ability, and high English proficiency (for nonnative English speakers: TOEFL 85/IELTS 6.5, or equivalent).
Good physical and mental health, providing health certificate or physical examination form issued by local public hospitals to prove that have no diseases that violate Chinese laws and regulations prohibiting the entry and prohibition of long-term residency in China.
Students who are studying in China or have been admitted to other Chinese government scholarship programs are not allowed to apply.
*MIDG program is a Chinese government sponsored program. Only applicants from developing countries recommended by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China will be considered for admission.
Passport personal information page (ordinary passport).
2-inch photos. One photo should be pasted onto the application form.
A formal degree certificate of the Bachelor`s degree. Applicants are recommended to provide an authentication of the degree diploma provided by the authorities of applicants` home country.
Academic transcript of your undergraduate study (original or notarized photocopy).
Resume in English, including personal background, study experience after high school and work experience.
Personal statement in English. Please indicate the motivation for applying the MIDG program of Tsinghua University, the advantages and accomplishment after fulfilling the program, the study plan and the career goal.
Two academic recommendation letters from scholars who hold the title of associate professor or higher, or senior professionals in a related academic field. Please follow the instructions on the online system for submission of online recommendation letters or upload the recommendation letters signed by references.
Photocopies of the English language proficiency test results. For non-native English speakers or applicants whose instruction media of tertiary education is not English, evidence of English proficiency is required. TOEFL 85 or above; IELTS 6.5 or above.
Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The examination result must be obtained within month. All applicants shall be in good physical conditions and carry no infectious diseases which may have a serious impact on public health or fall into any of the health situations prohibited by China’s Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Laws and Regulations.
Non-Criminal Record Report, within 6 months of application.
Please complete the On-line Application by the Website of Tsinghua University (http://yzbm.tsinghua.edu.cn/intlLogin). Please upload all the required materials. When filling the online application, please choose Master of Public Administration in International Development and Governance program in the system, and specify the financial sponsor is Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China. Print, sign and attach 2-inch photo on the Application Form produced by the system.
For more details, visit Tsinghua University Scholarship webpage
