Program Overview
The Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) at Beijing Normal University is a Master programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Beijing, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Leadership and Policy (Comparative Education) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Chinese History and Culture (Education Systems, Policy and Management in China)
- Comparative Education
- Introduction to Educational Research Methods
- Education and National Development
- Chinese Language
- Educational Management and Leadership
- Educational Planning: Theory and Practice
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Education and Rural Development
- Education Statistics
- Educational Reforms: International Perspectives
- Educational Policy Analysis
- Independent Study
- Internship
- Master\x92s Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
BNU Application Form for International Students (upon completion of the online application form it must be downloaded and printed. Please attach a photo and ensure that the application form is signed by the applicant and his/her guarantor.)
- Recommendation letters from two associate professors or scholars with higher academic titles. There is no specified format for the recommendation letters and all letters must be signed by the referee.
- Completed Personal Statement Form (Master Program)(Please download and print the form, this form should be signed by the applicant)
- Admission Approval Form (Master Program) (Please download and print the form)
- An original or notarized copy of their undergraduate academic transcripts and bachelor\xc2\x92s degree certificate and graduation certificate (in English or Chinese)
- Applicants who are non-native English speaker should provide a certificate of their English proficiency (please refer to the department prospectus for more details).
- 600 RMB Application fee
- Two passport-sized photos (with the name of the applicant and the college/department applied for written on the back)
- Photocopy of applicant\xc2\x92s passport (this must be a valid, ordinary passport);
- Please submit any published academic papers, patents, or other academic achievements (originals or copies)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,325 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Beijing Normal University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
西城区, China
Beijing Normal University (commonly abbreviated BNU, Chinese: 北京师范大学 Běijīng Shīfàn Dàxué) is a major public research university in Beijing, China, known historically and academically for...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months