International Relations

Established in 1937, Renmin University of China is ocated in Beijing, the national capital of China. It is the most prestigious university in the humanities and social sciences in China’s higher education. RUC is also a key platform for academic and cultural exchanges between China and the world. RUC has established academic exchange relationships with about 189 universities from 49 countries and regions in the world.RUC will help you explore deep into the humanity and social science in humansociety.

Renmin University of China provides on-campus accommodation in the International Students Building and International Culture Exchange Center for international students. The rooms are equipped with internet, telephone, hot water , air conditioner, etc. The facilities inside the buildings include shared kitchen, laundry, convenient store, study room.When check in, please present the Admission Notice and passport. All new and old (should) into two one inch photos The reception will charge RMB300.00 as deposit for the rental and pay the six-month cost for your room. Rooms with three standards are provided as follow:

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

(1) Academic and Age Requirements Applicants for a bachelor's degree should have completed high school education with excellent academic performance and generally be under 25 years old. Applicants for a master's degree should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance and generally be under 35 years old. Applicants for a doctoral degree should have a master's degree or equivalent, with excellent academic performance and generally be under 40 years old. 

(2) Complete application in RUC system Students applying for the "Silk Road" scholarship must have submitted their application through the Renmin University of China International Student Application System and have been admitted by RUC as self-support students.

1. Original of Application Form for International Students of Renmin University of China to Study in China

After completing the online application, it can be downloaded and the applicant needs to print and sign to confirm.

2. Original or notarized high school diploma certificate

If the applicant has graduated, they must provide a copy of their high school graduation certificate and an original notarized diploma issued by a notary public; in compliance with

The applicant is a recent graduate who must first provide the original expected graduation certificate issued by their school and submit it before enrollment

Academic proof documents.

3. Original or notarized transcripts of all high school courses

4. A letter of recommendation

Issued and signed by the teachers, homeroom teachers, school leaders, or other official institution leaders of the middle school where they are located for confirmation; recommend

The letter must include the recommender's name, position or title, institution, and email address.

5. Original or notarized proof of language proficiency

The original HSK score report (valid for 2 years) must be sent directly to our school by Hankou International, and individual students are not accepted

Submit, applicants can apply for this service on the Chinese Language Examination Service website (www.chinesetest. cn).

6. Original or notarized copies of international university entrance examination scores

If applying for exemption from written examination, the applicant must provide internationally recognized university entrance examination scores that meet the requirements of our school for exemption from written examination.

7. Original copy of guarantee letter

You can access it on your own from the website of our international student office（ http://iso.ruc.edu.cn ）Download and fill in, and have the applicant's parents or

Signature of legal guardian.

8. Original proof of guarantor's economic ability

Including but not limited to the guarantor's proof of employment income and bank deposit certificate (not less than RMB 30000 or equivalent)

Foreign currency, etc.

9. Personal Statement

Written in Chinese, it must include but not limited to personal information, family member information, past life and study experiences, and participation

The social activities and plans for university life should be no less than 1000 words.

10. Original certificate of no criminal record:

(1) Applicants in China must provide a valid certificate of no criminal record in China.

(2) Applicants who are not in China must provide a certificate of no criminal record issued by the public security management department of their country of residence.

11. Copy of passport front page

The applicant should submit the application with a personal ordinary passport, which must be valid no earlier than March 31, 2026; Currently in

Applicants from China must also provide a copy of their valid residence permit held in China.

According to the approval of the China Scholarship Council, the sponsored majors and countries for the 2024 "Silk Road" program at RUCare as follows: Majors (including Chinese-taught undergraduate, master's, doctoral majors, and English-taught master's majors): International Relations, Journalism and Communication, Business Administration, Finance, and Economics; Countries: Malaysia, South Korea, Russia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.