Ⅰ Program Introduction
The Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship aims to develop leaders with broad international horizon, outstanding comprehensive quality, excellent leadership and cross-cultural background in global governance. The program is officially implemented by the China Scholarship Council.
This program is for senior governmental officials and senior business managers. It goes with the Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to provide talent support for accelerating the economic development and regional economic integration of Asian countries. The program is focused to train policy makers and executors with global vision for regional cooperation, financial administrative talents to accelerate the integration of Asian economy, and entrepreneurs to promote the communication and cooperation within Asia.
The program mainly relies on the School of Banking and Finance of University of International Business and Economics for its strong faculty and rich experience in teaching. After one-year’s study (taught in English), students will have a systematic command of theory and practice on developmental international financial cooperation, gain a better awareness of the Belt and Road Initiative national economic environment, and get a deeper understanding of the Chinese finance, law, culture and politic system.
Ⅱ Introduction to MIF Program
1. Program Name: Master of International Finance (referred to as MIF)
2. Scholarship Funding: One academic year with full scholarship
3. Training Mode
1) Class Teaching: Considering the particularity of the composition of participants, MIF program adopts lectures, case studies, speeches, tutoring and other forms of flexible and diverse teaching methods;
2) Business Visits: To enhance participants' understanding of the Chinese financial and business environment, MIF program provides regular arrangements for trainees to visit Chinese financial supervision departments, commercial financial institutions, economic development zones, E-commerce enterprises and internet financial businesses;
3) Cultural Experience: In addition to the trips to rural suburbs of Beijing, MIF program also plans arrangements and study tours for participants to go out of the capital to experience Chinese culture.
4. Course Arrangement and Credits
1) Combined with theoretical and practical teaching, the curriculum is designed to enhance students’ problem-solving abilities.
2) The curriculum of this full-time master program includes a compulsory module (29 credits) and an optional module (6 credits). One should acquire 35 credits to get the diploma.
3) MIF program follows the "1+1" paradigm, which requires students to accomplished all the required courses in UIBE in the first academic year, prepare and finish the dissertations in their home countries during the second academic year, then follow the instruction and participate in thesis defense in UIBE offline.
5. Degree Granted
Program participants who have acquired 35 credits, accomplished all the courses, completed the master degree theses and passed the thesis defense will be granted a Master diploma of economics by UIBE.
Ⅲ Academic Structure and Teaching Language
1. Academic Structure: One academic year.
The following is the detailed schedule:
Fall Semester: early September - the end of December (14 weeks)
Spring Semester: late February - the end of May (14 weeks)s
2. Teaching Language: English.
Ⅳ Curriculum
Ⅴ Admission Requirements and Procedures
1. Eligibility
l Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens, under the age of 45 years old, with good physical and psychological health.
l Bachelor degree or above, more than 3 years working experience. Those with related education or working background will be preferred.
l Should be the middle and senior management staff who engaged in the government departments, institutions,enterprises, and colleges or research institutions; work at the international organizations or have relevant work experience.
l English good enough to take courses taught in English. Non-native English speaking Applicants must have English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (IBT) 86 and above level.
l Be potential in related professional development and willing to promote communication and cooperation between China and other countries.
2. Application Deadline: March 15th, 2025
3. Application Procedures
l Applicants need to send all the documents required via email touibescholarship@163.com with the subject of "YES CHINA + MIF + Pre-admission" before March 15th. The pre-admission letter will be issued once the applicants pass the review.
lAfter receiving the pre-admission letter, applicants shall make another online application on the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login) before March 25th, the application documents should be the same one as those used for UIBE. Please choose Program Category ‘Type A’ and fill in the Agency No.: 1563, select ‘Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Chinese Government Scholarship’. Hand-writing version is invalid.
l Please submit the application documents (legible scanned ones) listed below to the application receiving agency. Please upload the clear chromoscan PDF files, documents which are unclear or substandard will NOT be reviewed. Hard copies are not accepted.
4. Application Documents
An applicant should submit the scanned copies of the following documents:
l Photocopy of the first page on the passport (Should be the ordinary passport with the validity date after Sept. 30th, 2025). If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2025), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.
l Personal statement of research (Should include relevant work experience and study plan, with a minimum of 1000 words in English).
l CV in English.
l Copies of notarized highest degree certificate(s) (Written in Chinese or English).
l Copies of notarized academic transcript(s) (Written in Chinese or English).
l Two recommendation letters from the applicant’s employers and/or professors. Telephone numbers and email addresses of the referees must be included in the letters.
l Employment verification.
l Photocopy of TOEFL 86 above or IELTS 6.0 above or official letter of English proficiency, or passing the telephone test by UIBE faculty.
l Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Written in English, can be downloaded from the attachments). The physical examinations must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete forms or forms without the signature of the attending physician, or the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicant are considered as invalid. Please carefully plan your physical examination schedule as the result is valid for only 6 months.
l Certificate of No Criminal Conviction. If the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction is not available for individuals to apply for in some countries or regions, please use the “No Criminal Record Commitment” which can be downloaded from the attachments. Otherwise please provide the official Certificate of No Criminal Conviction.
Note: Scanned copies of the documents will be sufficient during the application period. Originals or verified copies will be required upon enrollment at the universities. All documents should be in Chinese or English and be originals or notarized copies. All documents are not retrievable.
5. Admission Notification
l Application documents will be reviewed by Admission Committee, and outstanding pre-admission list will be submitted.
l The Chinese Scholarship Council will review the documents and invite experts and professors to check and decide the final admission lists.
l Each applicant can be supported by the scholarship for one program only.
l Admission outcomes are publicized in June and those who have been awarded with scholarship can obtain study visa from July to August.
l If a successful applicant fails to register for the programs before the deadline, the entitlement to the scholarship will be canceled.
6. Warm Notice
l Uploaded supporting documents must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.
l Please provide a valid contact number and email address, pay attention to receive the latest information and reply timely.
ⅤⅠ Contacts
Admissions Office, School of International Education, University of International Business and Economics
Room 101, Building B of International Plaza,
No.10, Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Post Code: 100029
Tel: (86-10) 6449-2327/6449-2329
Fax: (86-10) 6449-3820
Email address: uibescholarship@163.com
Website:http://sie.uibe.edu.cn
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