Mission
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Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property (SICIP) at Tongji University is dedicated to nurturing top-tier talents in the field of intellectual property, equipped with an international perspective and exceptional capabilities. Our mission is to empower students worldwide in intellectual property research, management, and protection, fostering global cooperation and innovation development in intellectual property. Through these efforts, we aim to make meaningful contributions to societal advancement. Doctoral studies consist of courses selected for the individual in consultation with a faculty guidance committee and successful completion of an independent research culminating in a thesis. The educating activities are conducted in English.
Graduate Programs
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The SICIP offers Ph.D. programs, in four areas:
ü Intellectual Property Policy
ü Intellectual Property Law
ü Intellectual Property Management
ü International Governance of Intellectual Property
Application Period
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Fall 2025 (August/September) admission
Chinese Government Scholarship and self-funded: December 1, 2024 - February 20, 2025
International Doctoral Scholarship of Tongji University and Self-funded: March 1, 2025 - April 10, 2025
Eligible Applicants
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1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health;
2. Applicants for a doctorate program in China must have a master's degree. Scholarship students must be 40 or under and self-supporting students must be 50 or under.
Qualified Applicants
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SICIP offers admissions to applicants who appear to have potential for doctoral study and to substantially contribute to their academic or professional fields through teaching, research, or professional practice with the benefit of a graduate education.
A qualified applicant should:
l hold a non-Chinese passport for at least four years and have lived outside of China for at least two years;
l have received a master’s degree from an accredited institution or recognized equivalent;
l have sufficient undergraduate education for doctoral study in the chosen field;
l stay in good academic standing, a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale;
l demonstrate English proficiency through a valid record of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), only if the applicant is from non-English-speaking countries. A valid TOEFL score is 90 (120 scale) or higher on the internet-based test for a graduate admission, while a valid overall Band score of IELTS is 6.5 or higher on a 9-point scale. TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for those whose education environment is English or the contact advisor at Tongji University strongly acknowledges his/her English proficiency.
Tuition Fee
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RMB 50,000 per academic year. If an applicant receives a Chinese Government Scholarship or Shanghai Government Scholarship, Tongji University will waive the entire tuition fee; if the applicant is not awarded either of these scholarships, the tuition fee will be paid at his or her own expense.
Application Guide
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