Dr. David Bachman

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Biography

David Bachman is a Professor and Chair of the China Studies Program at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. He has had a distinguished career in academia, serving as Associate Director of the Jackson School in multiple terms across various years. His teaching and research focus on Chinese domestic and foreign policy, international political economy, Asian politics, international relations, and U.S.-China relations. Bachman earned his Ph.D. in Political Science with a specialization in Chinese Politics from Stanford University in 1984. He also holds a Master's degree in Political Science from Stanford University, attained in 1977, and a Bachelor's degree in History with High Honors from Swarthmore College in 1975. His extensive experience in the field positions him as a leading authority on these subjects, contributing valuable insights to both academic discussions and policy analyses.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.