Zhōngguó Rénmín Dàxué (Renmin University of China)
Overview
At a glance
Renmin University of China (also known as the People's University of China), established in 1937, is located in Beijing and is considered to be one of the top universities in China. With 19,000 students (9,500 undergraduates), the University is within the Haidian district of Beijing which is known as the 'University District' of the city, and the 'English Corner' at Renmin University is famous as the place to meet on a Friday evening to practice English.
The Chinese lunar year is different year to year, therefore, the exact start and end dates of Spring semester will vary each year.
Established : 1937
Student Population : 27800
History : Beijing is renown for its opulent palaces, temples and huge stone walls and gates, and is recognised as the political, educational and cultural centre of the People's Republic of China.
Academic information
Who can go
Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Zhōngguó Rénmín Dàxué (Renmin University of China):- International Relations
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Full Year
Study abroad coordinator
Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.Semester dates
Semester dates are as follows
2023/4 Semester 1 Sep 2023 to Jan 2024Semester 2 Feb 2024 to Jun 2024
2024/5 Semester 1 Sep 2024 to Jan 2025
Semester 2 Feb 2025 to Jun 2025
Your studies abroad
St Andrews academic requirements- Minimum Credit in Academic year : 27
- Minimum Credit in Semester : 12
- Maximum Credit in Academic year : 30
- Maximum Credit in Semester: 15
- Module Weighting : 4-5
Partner Course Catalogue : Classes are taught in English.
See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.Application and selection
Application and selection
This is a School Abroad programme.
Places available
Places available : 4 semester places or 2 full year places
Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.Living there
Getting there and getting around
Students should fly to Beijing. RUC prefer for exchange students from each partner university arrive at the same time, so it may be worth co-coordinating flights with your fellow exchange student from St Andrews. Once you have your flight number and times, please inform the Renmin Study Abroad contact. Renmin will then arrange for someone to meet you at the airport.
Travelling around Beijing is quick and cheap using the Beijing subway. The network extensively covers the city and surrounding areas. There are two subway stations at the university - one on the east gate (Renmin University station), the other by the west gate (Suzhoujie Station). The Beijing subway is very user friendly with English signboards clearly visible.
Accommodation
Renmin's IR department aims to arrange on-campus accommodation for all exchange students who apply for it, but they cannot guarantee it. Renmin will inform you of the accommodation application procedure. Students should start the accommodation reservation as soon as they receive the admission packet.
Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.Student services and orientation
Renmin's Student Services provide a range of support for exchange students.
Students that will be studying at Renmin University are eligible to apply for a means-tested British Council China Scholarship. Although this scholarship is funded by the British Council, it is administered by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) and application materials must be both submitted online and sent via post to Beijing by the application deadline. Please see the Generation UK webpages for further information.Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.
Finance and insurance
Insurance
The Chinese Ministry of Education requires all international students to be medically insured for the duration of their stay in China. Please note that students without insurance are not allowed to register. You are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students provided by Ping An Insurance Company when you register at Renmin. This insurance is recognised and recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Education. There will be an insurance booth at the registration site.
St Andrews students authorised to study or work abroad as part of their degree programme will be covered by the University’s insurance policy. Please reference to our travel insurance pages for further information.Passports and visas
Student experience
See profiles and photos of St Andrews students who have studied abroad.