Education Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education)

This full‑time English‑taught Doctor of Philosophy program focuses on educational leadership and policy research within comparative‑education domain. Built upon Beijing Normal University’s leading position in global educational‑research field, this PhD program supports diversified research directions such as global educational‑policy‑comparison, educational‑leadership‑construction research, educational equity and social‑justice research, international‑educational‑development‑cooperation and higher‑education‑internationalization‑study. Each doctoral candidate is assigned an experienced PhD supervisor who has undertaken international educational‑research projects. Doctoral training emphasizes independent original‑scientific‑research capabilities cultivation. Apart from doctoral‑level compulsory courses, students devote most study time to academic‑research work, participate in domestic‑and‑international high‑level educational‑academic conferences and publish high‑quality academic papers. Graduation requirements include completing doctoral course credits, achieving stipulated academic‑paper outputs, and passing strict doctoral‑dissertation review as well as oral defence. This PhD program welcomes international applicants holding relevant master‑degree background in education, public‑policy or other closely‑related social‑science‑disciplines, aiming to cultivate high‑level international educational‑research talents for global educational‑development cause.

Bachelor in Management

Child Development and Intervention MSc

Dance Movement Therapy

Food Sciences for Innovation and Authenticity

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Master of Education

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Education focusing on Global Curriculum Leadership is delivered by the Faculty of Education at East China Normal University, which ranks among the top‑tier education faculties in China with solid discipline foundation and abundant international collaborative resources. The program cooperates with UNESCO‑related institutions and multiple overseas universities, aiming to cultivate international educational administrators, curriculum specialists and educational researchers who possess global vision and practical curriculum reform capabilities. Core curriculum covers fundamental principles of education, learning psychology and instructional design, curriculum theory, education policy and instructional resource design, global educational governance, sustainable‑development‑oriented curriculum design, mixed‑learning practice and educational research methodology. Teaching activities integrate theoretical lectures, policy‑oriented seminars, school‑site observation in local high‑quality K‑12 institutions, group curriculum‑development projects and guest lectures delivered by worldwide curriculum experts. Students are required to complete systematic course learning, participate in curriculum‑relevant practical projects, finish literature review and independent research work. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; working experience in education industry or curriculum‑related research background is highly preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and detailed English‑written study plan are mandatory application materials. Admitted students must obtain all required course credits, complete practical training tasks and submit a qualified English master thesis and pass defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can take professional positions in international schools, educational administrative departments, global education research institutes, international education non‑governmental organizations and cross‑border educational consulting agencies all over the world.

Master of Education

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Education program in Early Childhood Education under cross‑cultural context belongs to the Faculty of Education of East China Normal University, whose early‑childhood‑education discipline enjoys well‑known reputation domestically and internationally. The program targets international preschool educators, early‑education administrators and researchers who intend to understand diversified early‑childhood educational systems across different cultural backgrounds. Core curriculum includes developmental psychology in early childhood, cross‑cultural early‑childhood education theories, preschool curriculum design, children’s mental health and guidance, early‑education policy research, play‑based educational practice, family‑education research and qualitative‑quantitative research methods for early‑education studies. Teaching combines theoretical lectures, case‑sharing seminars, field observation in local kindergartens, cross‑cultural comparative group discussions and thematic workshops hosted by overseas early‑education scholars. Students are expected to finish course assignments, take part in preschool‑related field‑practice activities and conduct independent research on cross‑cultural early‑education topics. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold a recognized bachelor’s degree; preschool‑education‑related academic background or working experience is preferred. Two academic recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and English‑written study plan are required for application. Admitted students must finish required course credits, complete field‑practice requirements and submit a qualified English master thesis and pass defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can pursue careers in international kindergartens, early‑education policy‑making institutions, cross‑cultural early‑education research centres and global children‑development‑related non‑profit‑organizations worldwide.

Master of Education

This two‑year full‑time English‑taught Master of Education program specializing in Educational Leadership is an international high‑end education program relying on Beijing Normal University’s world‑renowned top‑tier education discipline. The program is dedicated to cultivating international educational management elites and educational research talents with global educational vision, modern educational governance concepts, and cross‑cultural educational communication capabilities. The curriculum focuses on core fields including international educational leadership theory, global educational policy and system comparison, school organizational management, educational strategic planning, educational quality evaluation, and cross‑cultural educational development research. It organically combines advanced Western educational management theories with China’s unique educational reform practices and global inclusive education development experience, enabling students to master diversified educational governance models and leadership management methods in different national and cultural contexts. The program adopts an interactive international teaching mode, featuring small‑class seminars, global education case studies, international educational policy workshops, and overseas educational institution exchange sharing. Students will systematically learn professional theories of educational leadership, cultivate strategic thinking in educational management, and enhance practical abilities in educational policy formulation, school operation management, and educational team building. Graduates are well qualified for educational administrative management, international educational exchange cooperation, school leadership management, and global educational policy research in international educational organizations, foreign educational administrative departments, international schools, and global education research institutions.

Master of Educational Leadership and Policy

This full‑time English‑taught master program is hosted by the Faculty of Education at Beijing Normal University, which enjoys the top‑tier reputation for education discipline across China. Rooted in comparative education research and global educational governance practice, this program focuses on educational policy analysis, school leadership construction, cross‑national educational system comparison, educational equity research and international educational development cooperation. The teaching team consists of well‑known domestic and international scholars, experts who participate in UNESCO‑related educational research projects. The curriculum integrates theoretical lectures, case studies of global educational reform, policy‑analysis workshops, academic seminars and supervised research practice. International students can access abundant educational‑research literature resources and participate in international academic exchange activities. Students are required to finish all required credit hours, take part in academic activities, and complete independent master‑degree thesis research and oral defence to obtain graduation qualification. Applicants with bachelor‑degree background in education, public administration, sociology or other related social‑science disciplines are welcomed. This program aims to cultivate international compound talents who can engage in educational administration, educational policy research and cross‑cultural educational exchange work worldwide.

Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs

 Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs is a full‑time English‑medium postgraduate program operated by the Faculty of Education of Beijing Normal University. Centered on global higher‑education development trends, this program covers core themes including higher‑education institutional governance, university student‑affairs management, higher‑education quality evaluation, internationalization of higher‑education, university strategic planning and student‑development theory. Teaching activities combine theoretical classroom instruction, comparative case analysis of world‑renowned universities, expert guest lectures, research‑group discussion and practical research training. Relying on the powerful research strength of BNU education discipline, the program provides international students with rich academic resources and library‑document support. Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in education, public management, sociology or other relevant social‑science majors. To graduate, participants must complete stipulated course credits and defend a qualified master academic thesis. Graduates can pursue careers in university administration departments, higher‑education research institutes, international educational organizations and higher‑education consulting institutions all over the world.