PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND APPLICATIONS
Candidates undertaking the MA Program in Comparative Education for International Students should meet the following entry requirements:
_ A recognized bachelor’s degree;
_ Since the program is offered in English, a good mastery of English is required for program admission. Foreign students with English as a second language are suggested to verify their English proficiency with relative certificates.
_ Work experience in the educational field is preferable but not essential.
Tuition and Fees
_ Tuition: RMB 50,600 (for 2 years)
_ Living expenses in Beijing:
- On-campus lodging: RMB 1,800-2,700 per month
- Other expenses: RMB 1,700 per month on average
_ Health Insurance: RMB 600 per year
Scholarships
The MA Program in Comparative Education for International Students is a priority for the Government of the People’s Republic of China and enjoys strong financial support for international students.
The program enrolls 25 international students per year, and around the top 40% of international students will be awarded a full Chinese Government Scholarship based on academic excellence covering tuition fees and living expenses for two years. For details on applying for Chinese Government Scholarship, please visit:
http://www.bnulxsh.com/jieshao/2011CSC_Postgraduate_en.html
Applicants’ materials should arrive at Office of International Students & ScholarsAffairs, Beijing Normal University before Mar. 1, 2011
Other students still have the opportunity to get Beijing Government Scholarships covering tuition fees for at least one year. For details on applying for a Beijing Government Scholarship, please visit: http://www.bnulxsh.com
Application Documents
All students should apply online first and then submit the following application documents by mail. For detailed application procedure and documents, please visithttp://www.bnulxsh.com/english/index.htm
_ Application Form
_ Application Fee: RMB 600 (non-refundable)
_ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
_ Personal Statement (800 words or less)
_ Two personal recommendation letters from university, college or research institute academic staff (e.g. professor, associate professor, etc.)
_ Admission Approval Form
_ An original or notarized copy of academic transcripts and degree certificates (college-level and above)
_ Notarized proof of English proficiency for students with English as a second language
_ Two 2-inch photos taken within the last 6 months (no hats, glasses or other obstructions to a full head shot allowed)
_ A copy of the photo page of a valid personal passport
_Any published academic papers, patents or other academic achievements (originals or copies)
The documents above should all be provided in English and mailed to the address below before JUNE 15, 2011
Office of International Students & ScholarsAffairs
Beijing Normal University
19 Xinjiekou Wai St. Beijing, China 100875
Review Process
All applications will first go through the screening process at the Office of International Students & ScholarsAffairs, and will be further assessed by the International and Comparative Education Research Institute. Each member of the Institute's Committee of International Degree Programs will review and rank all the applications. The final decision is based on the rankings by all committee members.
Notification Date:
As we review applications on a rolling basis, we will notify applicants of our decision as soon as the review process is complete. Thus, although applications are accepted until June 15, 2011, we encourage prospective students to submit their applications as early as possible. Candidates will be notified whether they have been admitted or not within 45 days after the arrival of their materials; please check the status of your account at the International Student Online Application System, BNU. (http://www.bnulxsh.com/graduate/include/login.php)
Contact Information
For academic affairs, please contact:
LIU Baocun
Professor and Director of the International and Comparative Education Research Institute
Email: liubaocun@bnu.edu.cn
Tel. +86 (10) 58808309?? Fax. +86 (10) 58800597
For administrative affairs, please contact:
TENG Jun
Assistant Professor, the International and Comparative Education Research Institute
Email: tengjun1983@bnu.edu.cn
Tel. +86 (10) 58806702?? Fax. +86 (10) 58800597
For more information about the International and Comparative Education
Research Institute, Beijing Normal University, please visit: www.compe.cn
For more information about the Institute of International Education,
Stockholm University, please visit: www.interped.su.se