Master of Higher Education and Student Affairs
About this program
What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.
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.
Program overview
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Program length
Full‑time | 24 Months (2 academic years)
How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.
Language requirement
English
This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.
Eligibility & requirements
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Entrance / admission test
Not required
No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.
Admission intakes & deadlines
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September2026
Classes start September 2026
Timeline dates for this intake have not been published yet.
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