Courses

Master of Translation and Interpreting (Global Communication Track, English‑taught)

This English‑taught MTI program is offered by the prestigious Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation at Beijing Foreign Studies University, which is one of China’s most authoritative institutions for translation‑and‑interpreting talent training. This global communication‑oriented track focuses on cross‑cultural text transformation, international public‑opinion communication, multilingual media translation and cross‑cultural discourse construction. Core teaching modules cover written translation for global scenarios, consecutive interpreting, media localization, cross‑cultural discourse analysis and international public‑communication practice. Students will receive systematic professional skill training and take part in real‑world translation‑and‑interpreting practice activities for international conferences and events. Applicants shall be non‑Chinese citizens holding valid passports and hold recognized bachelor’s degree. Two academic recommendation letters are required for application. Students need to complete course credits, finish practical training and pass thesis or practical work defense to obtain the master degree. Graduates can work as professional translators, interpreters, cross‑cultural communication specialists, media localization experts for international organizations, foreign‑affairs institutions, multinational media agencies and large‑scale multinational enterprises.

Master of Tropical Agriculture

This full‑time English‑taught Master of Tropical Agriculture programme is delivered by the School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry at Hainan University. Taking full advantage of Hainan’s unique tropical geographical environment and abundant tropical crop germplasm resources, this programme focuses on tropical crop genetic breeding, tropical fruit and vegetable cultivation technology, tropical plant protection, tropical agricultural resource utilisation and tropical ecological agriculture development. The school possesses multiple large‑scale tropical crop experimental bases, greenhouses and supporting agricultural laboratories. The curriculum integrates theoretical classroom lectures, field planting practice, greenhouse experimental operation, germplasm resource investigation and agricultural academic seminars. Each international postgraduate student is assigned a professional academic supervisor, who provides continuous guidance covering course selection, research direction confirmation, experimental scheme formulation and thesis writing. Students are required to complete all compulsory and elective course credits, finish tropical‑agriculture‑related scientific‑research tasks, complete master thesis research and pass formal thesis defence to obtain the master degree certificate. Eligible overseas applicants can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship, Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship and university‑level scholarships to support their postgraduate study.

Master of Urban Systems in Human Habitats

This program focuses on human habitat urban planning, sustainable urban design, urban renewal, livable city construction and urban ecosystem governance. It combines urban planning theory with China’s urbanization practice, adapting to the global demand for livable urban construction. Core courses include urban habitat design, urban renewal planning, ecological urban construction, low-carbon urban governance and cross-cultural urban planning. Students participate in urban planning practice projects and urban design workshops, mastering advanced urban planning concepts and practical skills. Graduates work in international urban planning institutes, urban construction government departments and global real estate development enterprises engaged in livable city construction.

Master of Vocational Education (MA)

So that you can tackle the education of tomorrow today.How do you guide people so they can flourish in their professional lives? How can you change teaching and learning processes so that education and training are not only interesting but also enjoyable? And how can you equip future leaders of educational institutions with the necessary skills?With the interdisciplinary Master's program in Vocational Education, you will gain the knowledge you need to guide others on their path to their dream career. You will qualify for a wide range of teaching and leadership positions, enabling you to improve education for health and social professions. Seize your opportunity to shape the future of education in the right direction! Study profileWith a Master's degree in Vocational Education, you will qualify for teaching positions in vocational training and continuing education . You will teach people who want to learn a profession in the fields of nursing, therapy, health, social work, business, and technology, or who are already working and are pursuing further education or training.With a degree in vocational education (MA), you can also take on management and leadership roles in companies and organizations, for example as head of training.As a graduate of this distance learning program, you will be able to teach the practical and theoretical parts of the training at vocational schools and schools of health sciences .Educational content in the health and social services sectors is largely taught at private healthcare schools, vocational schools, and specialized academies. In many areas, a master's degree is a prerequisite for theoretical instruction . Specific regulations are determined by the relevant authorities in the individual federal states ( see the information on teacher eligibility PDF ).If you have already completed a vocational education or subject-specific bachelor's degree in the fields of nursing, therapy, health, social work, economics or technology, you can obtain the Master of Arts degree in Vocational Education in 5 semesters (4 semesters plus master's thesis) while working via distance learning .Depending on your prior knowledge from your Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education, you will study the Master's program either in an educational science or a subject-specific orientation , and accordingly have a stronger pedagogical or subject-specific focus.

Master of Wood Science and Technology

Master of Wood Science and Technology is a full‑time English‑taught international master programme under the College of Material Science and Engineering, Northeast Forestry University. Research directions cover wood material property modification, biomass composite material development, wood processing technology, forest product utilisation and green environmental‑friendly material research. The curriculum consists of advanced wood science theory lectures, material performance testing experiments, product development projects, professional academic seminars and technical research training. Each international student is matched with a professional supervisor to offer full‑process guidance for material experiment research, data analysis and dissertation writing. Students must finish all required course credits, participate in wood‑material‑related research projects, complete independent master dissertation and pass thesis defence to get the master degree issued by Northeast Forestry University. Formal extension approval allows maximum study duration up to 4 years. Graduates can take up material research, product development, process optimisation and technical research posts in forest product research institutes, wood processing enterprises and new‑material industries. Overseas candidates satisfying admission criteria can apply for Chinese Government Scholarship and university‑funded scholarships.

Master of World Economy

This two‑year English‑taught public administration master program is specially designed for international students who intend to engage in public governance, international organization work and policy research. The curriculum covers public policy theories, China’s governance practice, global public affairs, comparative administration and multilateral diplomacy. Apart from classroom lectures, the program arranges case seminars, guest lectures from senior practitioners and field visits to local public institutions. Students will build systematic theoretical competence in public management, deepen their understanding of Chinese institutional operation, and develop practical analytical capabilities to tackle real‑world governance challenges across regional and global contexts. Graduates may pursue careers in international organizations, government agencies, non‑profit institutions and cross‑border consulting sectors.

Master of World Economy and China

This full‑time English‑taught master program belongs to the Business School of Beijing Normal University. The program focuses on world‑economy theories and China’s economic‑development practice, combining global macro‑economic analysis, international trade research, China’s industrial‑economy evolution, regional‑economic cooperation and global‑economic‑governance research directions. Core curriculum includes advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, international economics, China economic reform and development, global economic‑governance mechanism and quantitative‑analysis methodology. Teaching forms include theoretical lectures, economic‑case seminars, data‑analysis practical training and academic‑exchange activities. The faculty team consists of economics scholars who have long‑term research experience on China’s economy and international economic issues. Applicants shall hold undergraduate academic background in economics, finance, international trade or other social‑science‑related disciplines. Graduation prerequisites contain finishing required credit hours and passing master‑thesis oral defence. Program graduates can engage in economic‑research work, international‑trade‑related business posts, policy‑consulting jobs in research institutions, multinational enterprises and international economic‑organizations.

Master Program in Vehicle and Mobility

This English-taught master program focuses on vehicle engineering, intelligent mobility, new energy vehicle technology and urban transportation systems. Relying on Tsinghua’s dominant disciplinary strength in automotive engineering, the curriculum covers vehicle design, powertrain technology, intelligent driving, transportation planning and sustainable mobility solutions. The program combines theoretical coursework, laboratory research, engineering practice and cooperation with leading automotive enterprises worldwide. Students master cutting-edge technology in the global vehicle and mobility industry, and are qualified for R&D, technical management and engineering consulting positions in international automobile manufacturers, intelligent mobility tech companies and transportation research institutes.

Åbo Akademi University

Finland

Master's Degree Programme in Biomedical Imaging, Master of Science

Master's Degree Programme in Biosciences

Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences, Master of Science

Master's Degree Programme in Exact Sciences, Master of Science