Dr. Yuhua Wang

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Biography

Yuhua Wang is a Ford Foundation Professor in Modern China Studies at Harvard University, serving as a Faculty Associate (on leave 2025–2026) and a Harvard Academy Senior Scholar. He is affiliated with the Department of Government and focuses on critical aspects including authoritarian politics, state building, and the rule of law in China. His research scrutinizes the complex dynamics within Chinese politics, examining how state capacity intersects with governance and public accountability. Wang's contributions to the field are recognized through various platforms, and he engages with interdisciplinary approaches to understanding China's political landscape. He possesses extensive knowledge and offers insights into the challenges and transformations facing Chinese society and governance.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).