East China University of Political Science and Law
The East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) is located in Shanghai, the economic centre of the People’s Republic of China. The university, founded in 1952, is the largest and most prestigious law school in the East China region. While specialised in legal education, ECUPL also offers programs in economics, foreign languages and management. The university currently has a student population of more than 12,000 including students of graduate, undergraduate, and adult programs. It boasts a highly qualified teaching and research staff, and is the only law school in East China that offers a PhD degree in law. It also offers comprehensive Masters degree programs in law.
ECUPL is located in the Changning District of Shanghai city adjoining the Suzhou River and Zhongshan Park just 20 minutes from the French Concession and city centre. It is on the campus of former St. John’s University where many old buildings of significant historic and architectural value are preserved intact. Buildings embodying a blend of Chinese and western architectural styles together with tall old trees and green lawns, present a serene and unique campus environment.
Since China implemented its open-door and reform policies, the university has been dedicated to cultivating international academic exchanges and as a result has established cooperation and exchanges with many overseas colleges and universities. ECUPL is the first Chinese law school whose credits are recognised by the American Bar Association. Every year, government leaders, justices, lawyers and professors from all over the world visit the university. Furthermore, the university has signed exchange agreements with the law schools of some 20 universities in the US, Belgium, Germany, Japan, Australia, the Netherlands, the UK, Republic of Korea, Singapore and Hong Kong. Since 1984, the university has offered a Chinese Study Program during the summer and winter vacations, co-sponsored with overseas universities. The program has been a great success. Since its inception, it has been enjoyed by more than 3,000 foreign participants.
In recent years, ECUPL has attached great importance to the internationalisation of education. The University currently offers foreign candidates PhD degree programs in International Law, Legal History, Economic Law and Criminal Law as well as Masters programs in Jurisprudence, History of the Legal System, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Civil and Commercial Law, Procedural Law, Economic Law, Environmental Law and International Law. ECUPL also welcomes qualified foreign students in undergraduate degree programs or as part-time students in advanced courses in law or Chinese language, including Legal Mandarin.
The learning and living conditions on the campus of ECUPL are among the best in China.
www.ecupl.edu.cn/en/
International Exchange Center
The International Exchange Center (IEC) is a functional division of ECUPL and is responsible for fostering and developing international links with overseas institutions. The IEC promotes international and intercultural understanding and enrichment through its responsibilities and activities in the following areas:
- International student recruitment and services. The Center recruits international students and assists and advises the international community in visa application and academic and social concerns.
- International scholar recruitment and services.
- Scholar/student exchange program. The Center sends and receives visiting scholars and provides students with study abroad programs for academic credit in a wide variety of countries and regions.
- International projects. The Center works in partnership with overseas universities and research organisations to offer Chinese students foreign education.
- Liaison. The Center acts as a liaison with overseas universities and other organisations.
www.ieclaw.com/en/
Contact details:
International Exchange Center
East China University of Political Science and Law
1575 Wan Hang Du Road, Shanghai, 200042
People’s Republic of China
Tel: +86 21 6207 1789
Fax: +86 21 6213 7121
Email: iec@ecupl.edu.cn
