ACADEMICS

A Letter from the Director of the Center for Chinese Studies:

Thank you for your interest in the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of Michigan. This is truly a very exciting time in the Center as we continue to offer a quality M.A. program, while moving forward with globalizing our students' educational experience. We offer a terminal Master's degree in Asian Studies: China, as well as dual degrees with the Ross School of Business, the Ford School of Public Policy and the University of Michigan Law School. We also have a Graduate Certificate Program in Chinese Studies. This section of our website will inform you about our degree programs, application procedures, course offerings and the fellowship application process.

In addition, prospective students should consult:

- CCS Faculty list, for more information about faculty specializations
- Courses list, for more information on courses in Chinese Studies by term
- UM-PKU Office in China for information on the UM-PKU Joint Institute
- Other UM initiatives with China
- Rackham website, for information about Rackham Graduate School
- Living in Ann Arbor, for information about Ann Arbor and the surrounding area
- Ten Reasons to Come to the University of Michigan

Graduate student life is enriched by CCS-sponsored events, research groups, special presentations and lectures. We want to make your graduate experience as productive and memorable as possible. Graduate students affiliated with CCS find that they have easy access to some of the top China researchers in the country. Faculty members are available for one on one mentoring. If you have questions about our graduate programs, please feel free to contact the CCS Student Services Coordinator, Maryellen Bartolome.

Sincerely,

Mary Gallagher
Director
Center for Chinese Studies
Associate Professor of Political Science