Silk Road Program of Chinese Government Scholarship

‌Master of WTO Laws & Economics (MWLE)

in University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)

I. Introduction

The Silk Road Scholarship Program of Chinese Government Scholarship aims to cultivate industry leaders and high-caliber skilled talents for countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This program is implemented by the China Scholarship Council (CSC).

The Master of WTO Laws and Economics (MWLE) program at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE)is a forward-looking, interdisciplinary academic master’s program. It is tailored for government officials, professional researchers, and practitioners aspiring to work in relevant fields from WTO new members and observer economies across the BRI partner network.

This program is designed to build up the skilled workforce that BRI partner countries need to engage meaningfully in decision-making of multilateral trade, and boost their overall competitiveness in the evolving global governance landscape. It cultivates a cohort of professionals to enable robust, productive engagement between China and all other WTO members, while delivering support for the advancement of BRI and facilitating targeted Aid-for-Trade programs across partner countries to promote broader South-South cooperation.

II. Program Details & Curriculum

The MWLE program bridges rigorous theory and hands-on practice, sharpening students’ ability to unpack, analyze and resolve real-world operational challenges at the intersection of WTO law and global economic policy.

The program split into three core streams: in-person coursework (split between compulsory courses and elective courses), a curated series of industry-led guest lectures, and structured business immersion visits. It runs on a formal credit system, with a ‌37-credit minimum‌ for degree completion. The credit breakdown is: 26 credits from in-class coursework (20 compulsory, 6 elective), 6 credits from the thematic lecture series, 2 credits from business immersion visits, and 3 credits for the final master’s dissertation.

Upon successful completion of all requirements in the program curriculum, earning the full required number of credits, submitting an approved master’s dissertation and passing the thesis defense, students will receive a Master of Economics degree awarded by UIBE.

III. Eligibility

An applicant must meet all the following requirements:

• Be a Non-Chinese citizen aged under 45 years old, in good physical and mental health;

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or above, relevant education or working background will be preferred.

• Be proficient in English for academic studies. Non-native English speakers are required to demonstrate English proficiency at a level equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 86 and above.

• Demonstrate strong career potential and be committed to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and your home country.

IV. Application Procedures

1) Online System Application

You must complete the online application via the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System (https://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn/#/login). Select scholarship category Type B and enter UIBE’S agency code: 10036. All application fields must be filled out in either Chinese or English; handwritten forms will be deemed invalid.

2) Email Submission of Application Materials

After completing the online application, You must submit the fully completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship and all application materials to uibescholarship@163.com. The email subject must be formatted as ‘UIBE + Silk Road’. All documents submitted via email must be strictly identical to the ones uploaded to the CSC application system.

3) Document Preparation and Submission Specifications

Please prepare clear color scanned PDF copies of all application materials listed in the “Application Materials” section below, and upload them to the registration system within the required time frame. Only legible, standard color-scanned PDF files will be accepted; unclear or non-compliant submission will not be processed. All application content must be completed in Chinese or English; hand-written application forms will be deemed invalid. UIBE does not accept hard-copy application materials.

V. Application Materials

1) Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship: You may download it directly from the CSC application system once you have successfully submitted your online application.

2) Passport Biographical Page Copy: You must submit a clear copy of the biographical page of your personal ordinary passport. This passport must remain valid at least until the 30th of September 30 of the intended enrolment year. If your current passport expires on or before the specific date, please renew it in a timely manner before submitting your application.

3) Notarized Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Other Highest Diploma (if any). All submitted diplomas must be notarized and presented in Chinese or English.

4) Notarized Undergraduate and Other Academic Transcripts (if any) : Transcripts must cover all semesters of undergraduate studies and other studies (if applicable). Transcripts must be officially issued and sealed by the academic affairs office or authorized student administration department of the home institution. Chinese or English transcripts are directly accepted; transcripts in any other languages must be accompanied by a notarized English translation.

5) Study and Research Proposal in China: This document must be written in English, with a minimum length of 1000 words. It must clearly outline your academic background, proposed research focus, and detailed study plan during your program at UIBE.

6) Two Official Recommendation Letters: Both letters must be issued and signed by a professor or associate professor. Each letter must clearly state the referee’s valid contact number and official institutional email address. All recommendation letters must be written in either Chinese or English.

7) Language Proficiency Certificates: An official, valid English proficiency report equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL 86 and above. Those who have previously completed a degree program taught entirely in English may submit an official medium-of-instruction letter in place of the English test score report.

8) Foreigner Physical Examination Form: This form, designed by Chinese quarantine authorities, must be filled in English. The original copy shall be retained by yourself for future use. All medical examination items listed on the form must be completed, with no missing entries. Any incomplete form, form without a stamped photo, without the attending physician’s signature, or without the issuing hospital’s official seal will be deemed invalid. The physical examination result remains valid for 6 months from the date of issue, so please schedule your physical examination accordingly to ensure the result stays within the valid period.

9) Certificate of No Criminal Record: You must submit an official, valid Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority in the country of residence. This document must be issued within 6 months prior to the date of your application submission to remain valid.

Important Note: Only scanned copies of all the above documents are required for the application stage. Upon official enrollment and registration at UIBE, you must submit the corresponding original documents or notarized copies. All submitted materials will be retained by UIBE and will not be returned to you.

VI. Warm Notice

1. Each applicant may only submit one single Chinese Government Scholarship application per application cycle. Simultaneous applications for multiple Chinese Government Scholarship programs are strictly prohibited. Any application that violates this rule will be automatically disqualified.

2. UIBE will conduct a comprehensive academic review on all submitted application materials. Some faculties may arrange an online interview for shortlisted applicants. Please make sure to regularly check your registered email for notifications. Note that not receiving interview notice does not means your application has been rejected.

3. The final scholarship award decision is subject to the official verification and expert panel review organized by CSC. Successful candidates who pass the final CSC review will receive the formal, stamped admission notice issued by UIBE, along with the Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201) after CSC final review. Please closely monitor all official emails related to your admission and scholarship application.

4. To ensure you receive all official application updates and interview notifications smoothly, you must provide a valid personal contact number and an active, regularly checked email address.

VII. 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 100029, P.R. China

Phone: +86 (10) 6449 2329 / 6449 2327

Fax: +86 (10) 6449 3820

Email: uibescholarship@163.com

Website: http://sie.uibe.edu.cn

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