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International Scholarship
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Q&A
What are the entry requirements of the Institute of Education programs?
The entry requirements includes a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution (education or social science related field of study is preferred)
Are there any admission interviews or paper-pencial exams?
No. Consideration for admission is solely based on the review of the applicant’s’ academic performance and other supplementary portfolios.
What are the career prospects of the graduates from the Institute of Education?
Students who graduated from the Institute of Education are well-positioned for a variety of jobs in both public and private sectors.
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Educational and counselling psychology division
Besides being educational psychologists and counsellors, graduates from the educational and counselling psychology division are highly sought after in the social service organizations, consultancy firms and human resources management sectors.
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Science Education division
MA and Ph. D. graduates from the Science education division will be able to find employment opportunities in the areas such as K-12 education and research.
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E-learning division
MA and Ph. D. graduates from the digital learning division will be able to work in a wide spectrum of jobs in policy formulation, teaching, corporate communication, research and information management positions.
How do I check the status of my application?
You could consult the Office of International Affairs to check the status of your application.
When do I need to find a thesis advisor?
After being admitted and enrolled, you should find your a thesis advisor by the end of the first semester.
Do I need to be majored in the related subject to be considered for admission?
It’s preferred if you have a related background in education. However, we welcome interdisciplinary expertises and do consider applicants who are from different discipline of studies but express high interests in educational research. If you fall into this category, please describe what motivates you to the research of education and how will you plan your study.
Are all the courses conducted in Chinese? Is a good command of Chinese language essential?
Yes, the main medium of instruction in IED is Mandarin Chinese. Although IED offered a few courses that are taught in English (about 6), international students are expected to have the basic listening and oral communication skills in Chinese language to complete your program of study. Students whose native languages are not Chinese are strongly encouraged to attend courses conducted by the NYCU Chinese Language Centre.
How will my application be assessed?
The faculty members in IED will review the academic quality and suitability of the applicants based on the submitted application packages.
How long is the candidature period?
Master: The maximum candidature period is 4 years.
Ph. D.: The maximum candidature period is 6 years. Within the maximum candidature period, a student is allowed to take Leave of absence (LOA) for a maximum of 2 years.
What are the graduation requirements?
Master: a MA thesis and a completion of a coursework program of 30 credits are required.
Ph. D.: a completion of a coursework program of 40 credits, a pass in a Ph. D. qualifying examination and a Ph. D. thesis are required.
May I change program after I’ve been admitted?
Transfer of departments or divisions is not likely to happen in graduate schools. If there is a serious need to transfer your department or division, you need to seek approval from the respective departments’ professors and the Office of International Affairs.
W here can I find a copy of the course prospectus?
One could find the course prospectus from the course registration link, https://aa.nycu.edu.tw/aa/en/index
For further enquiries and advice, one could contact the respective course instructors via email.