International Programs

Full scholarship for pursuing interdisciplinary Master´s Degree at Yenching Academy, Beijing University

Viernes 15 de diciembre de 2017

Experiencia internacional
The Yenching Academy of Peking University builds bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies for outstanding graduates from all over the globe. This initiative brings together young people who show promise to lead and innovate in their fields in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world - past, present, and future. The Academy aims to thereby shape a new generation of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China and its role in the world.
Founded on the ideal of fostering global connections and dialogue, the Yenching Academy is a fully funded residential program offering a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with their academic mentors, Yenching Scholars are granted the flexibility to create their own study paths by choosing from six academic concentrations and a variety of extracurricular activities. Studying at the Academy represents a unique opportunity not only for intercultural exchange and interdisciplinary learning, but also for personal and professional development. 

Applicants´ qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, awarded no later than August 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll; 
  • An outstanding academic record; 
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of issues facing China; 
  • A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement and social responsibility; 
  • Leadership potential; 
  • English proficiency demonstrated through one of the following scores*: TOEFL: 100 IELTS: 7 Cambridge: 180 CEFR: C1. * Native English speakers and students/alumni of primarily English-taught degree programs are not required to provide this documentation. 
Preference is given to candidates age 25 or younger as of August 31 of the year they wish to enroll. For students from countries with mandatory military service, the age preference is 27 years old or younger.

Application requirements:
  • All applicants must be nominated by UTDT
  • To be nominated by UTDT applicants must submit the following documents in English:
  • Personal statement - indicating the reasons why they want to purse the program and intended focus area
  • CV
  • Transcript of records (certificado de notas)
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • Application form

(the last two items are to be completed in a specific form that must be requested via email to Alex Markman- alexm@utdt.edu)

Application deadline at UTDT: December 15, 2017

Further information: http://yenchingacademy.org/, youtube and Alex Markman (alexm@utdt.edu)

Lugar: Campus Alcorta: Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7350, Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Contacto: Alex Markman