LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Settlement at Tsinghua University

国际仲裁与争端解决

At a glance

2027 fall · Referenced intake · English

Source references may support only some facts. Confirm current requirements with the university.

Separate application rounds or applicant groups are listed; check the schedule that applies to you.

Record updated: 2026-09-29 · Status assessed: 2026-10-11

Key facts

Subject area: Law
Degree level: master
Teaching language: English
Duration: TBD
Application status (reference): unknown

Eligibility & restrictions

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or above in law, or expect to obtain that degree by July 2027. Nationality: A valid ordinary foreign passport and eligibility under PRC nationality law are required. Former Chinese nationals must have held foreign nationality for at least six years by April 30, 2027. Foreign-born applicants with Chinese parent(s) must submit nationality evidence according to their parents’ settlement status at birth and the applicable category.

Dates and fees

Application dates

Round 1 · Application: Deadline: 2026-12-15
Round 2 · Application: 2027-01-05 — 2027-02-25
Scholarship: Deadline: 2026-12-15

Date conditions (source): 第一批次：即日起—2026年12月15日16:00（北京时间）第二批次：2027年01月5日12:00—2027年02月25日16:00（北京时间）计划申请中国政府奖学金的同学，建议在2026年12月15日前完成本项目的申请

Original application dates

第一批次：即日起—2026年12月15日16:00（北京时间）第二批次：2027年01月5日12:00—2027年02月25日16:00（北京时间）计划申请中国政府奖学金的同学，建议在2026年12月15日前完成本项目的申请

First Round：Now-December 15, 2026 16:00 (Beijing Time) Second Round：January 5， 2027 12:00-Febrary 25, 2027 16:00 (Beijing Time) Highly recommend you submit your application before Dec. 15, 2026 if you intend to apply for CSC scholarship.

Recorded reference dates; confirm the applicable cycle and deadline with the university.

Tuition: 146,000 RMB/full program
Application fee: CNY 800

Original fee references

146,000 RMB/full program

800 RMB; non-refundable

Requirements

Language requirements

Non-native English speakers must meet the minimum English proficiency requirement: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 90 (for tests taken prior to January 21, 2026) / 4.5 (for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026).

Language evidence and exemptions

Language Proficiency Evidence

Required

Submit the HSK or English score report required in the catalog's Remarks of Application. Applicants who completed undergraduate or master's studies in Chinese may provide a certificate from their graduating institution and, after approval by the applied school or department, be exempted from the HSK certificate. Scholarship applicants must still provide the HSK score report required by the scholarship application.

Acceptance letter

Not Required

Application documents (PS, references & CV)

Personal Statement (PS)

Required

Complete the personal statement directly in the online application system.

Recommendation Letters

Required

Two letters from scholars holding the title of associate professor or above, or senior professionals in a related academic field. Follow the online system instructions to submit recommendations online or upload letters signed by the referees.

Academic & supporting materials

Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Authentication

Required

Master's applicants must submit their bachelor's degree certificate. Degrees awarded overseas require authentication by CSCSE
Degrees awarded by Chinese mainland universities require authentication by CSSD (the CHSI credential-verification authority). Applicants who will not graduate before the deadline may first submit an expected-graduation certificate and must provide the degree certificate and authentication before registration. Applicants who have graduated must submit the authentication with the application.

Undergraduate Transcript

Required

Submit the undergraduate academic transcript. Applicants who will not graduate before the deadline may first submit their current transcript and must provide the completed transcript before registration. If the transcript does not directly show the total GPA, a university-issued GPA certificate is also required.

This is a summary of application and academic materials. Check the official guide for the complete checklist.