About this programme
Master in Global China Studies, Elective study profile of International Relations is a Master's Degree programme at Aalborg University in Aalborg, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Aalborg as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Aalborg University is a research university in North Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Global China Studies, Elective study profile of International Relations is one of 4 English-taught International Relations programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 1 institution. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 3,582 a year. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
Global China Studies is an elective study profile within the Master of International Relations at Aalborg University. It gives you a complex understanding of China's role in a globalised world, drawing on both Chinese and Western perspectives.
What you study
The profile focuses on the political, economic and cultural aspects of China's engagement with the world. Themes include Chinese self-perception and how others see China, China's political system and foreign policy, its position in the international order and work with international institutions, its role in the global economy and international business, its relations with specific countries and regions (the EU, the United States, Africa and East Asian neighbours), and people-to-people contact and non-state actors.
Admission, language and next steps
The programme is taught in English. You apply directly to Aalborg University with all relevant documentation. You may need to verify your English proficiency at a specified level; check the university's language requirements. Contact Aalborg University to confirm whether your foreign certificate meets the general entry requirements. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other full-time degree students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Exchange students should contact their home institution for application procedures and deadlines.
Job opportunities after graduating
- PhD studies
- Teaching and research
- Business and industry
- International trade
- Government and international service
- Civil society and NGOs
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Aalborg University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Global China Studies, Elective study profile of International Relations taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aalborg University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aalborg University.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Aalborg as the campus town for this programme at Aalborg University.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aalborg University sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 3,582 a year, as Aalborg University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aalborg University is linked from this page so you can compare.