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.

Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages programme is delivered by the School of Chinese Language and Literature at Qinghai Normal University. Rooted in multi‑ethnic cultural environment of Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, this programme focuses on cultivating high‑level practical talents for international Chinese‑language education and cross‑cultural communication among multi‑ethnic regions. The curriculum includes second‑language acquisition theories, modern Chinese linguistics, Chinese traditional culture, ethnic culture research of Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, intercultural communication, Chinese teaching methodology and teaching practice. Every international graduate student is assigned a dedicated supervisor, who offers comprehensive guidance for course selection, internship arrangement, research topic screening and thesis composition. Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective course credits, finish required Chinese‑teaching practice hours, conduct independent research and pass formal thesis defence to obtain the master degree. Eligible overseas applicants may apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarships to support their postgraduate studies.

Bachelor in Management

Child Development and Intervention MSc

Dance Movement Therapy

Food Sciences for Innovation and Authenticity

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Management

Master of China Studies

This full‑time English‑taught Master of China Studies programme is administered by the International Education College at Ocean University of China. Rooted in the university’s comprehensive academic resources in humanities and social sciences, this postgraduate programme focuses on multi‑dimensional research on China’s society, economy, culture and international relations. The programme pays close attention to China’s contemporary development practice and its interactions with the global community, helping international students build systematic knowledge framework for understanding modern China. Major research directions include Chinese society and culture, China’s economic transformation, China’s foreign relations and regional comparative studies. The programme aims to cultivate high‑level international interdisciplinary talents who possess solid theoretical foundation of China studies, cross‑cultural analytical thinking, independent academic research capacity and excellent cross‑cultural communication competence. The curriculum includes core postgraduate courses covering Chinese culture and society, Chinese economic development, China’s diplomacy and global governance, together with discipline‑oriented elective modules, academic seminars, field investigation activities across Chinese cities, supervisor‑guided research training and independent master thesis writing. During the two‑year full‑time study cycle, students are required to complete stipulated credit requirements, participate in regular academic workshops and thematic seminars hosted by the college, take part in social and cultural field‑visit practice, and engage in research work under supervisor guidance. Every enrolled student receives one‑on‑one academic supervision from faculty supervisors. Under supervisor’s instruction, students carry out literature collection and review, research topic demonstration, field‑work or document‑based data collection, data sorting and analysis, thesis drafting and revision, and finally submit original master thesis and pass thesis defence. Applicants shall provide authenticated bachelor degree certificate and complete official academic transcript issued by accredited higher‑education institutions. Applicants with humanities or social‑science academic backgrounds will receive priority during admission assessment. Non‑native English‑speaking applicants need valid English‑language proficiency certificates such as IELTS or TOEFL. Applicants who have completed full‑degree programmes fully delivered in English may apply for English‑score exemption by submitting relevant official supporting documents for university internal review. Applicant age generally should not exceed 35 years old, and physical‑mental health condition shall satisfy medical‑examination standards for Chinese student‑visa application. After finishing all curriculum requirements and successfully passing thesis defence, graduates will obtain official master degree diploma awarded by Ocean University of China. Graduates can engage in China‑related research work, international cultural exchange, cross‑border business consultation and international‑organisation‑related positions, or pursue further PhD‑level academic study worldwide.

Master of Education

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Education programme is offered by the College of Education, Hunan Normal University, a key normal university in China with solid advantages in teacher education discipline. Core courses include comparative education, educational psychology, curriculum and instructional design, educational management and international education development. Students can participate in educational research projects, teaching observation and practical internship activities. The programme commits itself to cultivating international education practitioners and researchers who master modern educational theories and possess cross‑cultural educational practice competence. Graduates are able to engage in educational administration, international school teaching and educational research work across the world.

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.