This major will develop and cultivate advanced engineering professionals which have the characteristics of good knowledge of natural science, such as mathematics and physics, good attainment of social and literature abilities, systematically master the basic and necessary principles and methods utilized in the electrical and information engineering fields, have the sufficient and efficient training in areas related to the circuits and systems, electrical measurement, signal acquisition and processing, computer applications, etc., have the abilities to carry out the analyze, design, test, and management jobs in the electrical engineering areas.

To meet the talents requirement from China and even globe, the Program of Computer Science is targeted at cultivating middle or higher-level talents with good qualities in humanities and social sciences, international vision, team-working spirit, solid knowledge foundation, good engineering abilities and innovative capacity, who can be prepared for any professional role like research, design, development or management in information technology industries, research institutes, and other community groups, and also for their advanced degree programs in computer science and technology, other relevant fields and cross disciplines.

Guided by the needs of regional industries, this program aims to cultivate advanced engineering application talents with good professional ethics, innovative ideas, engineering literacy, systematically mastering the broad technical and theoretical basic knowledge of this professional field, and having strong engineering design, engineering practice and team cooperation ability, and can adapt to the mechanical manufacturing industry and globalization, informatization, greening, and service development; being capable of the research, design, commissioning, control and application of intelligent products (manufacturing equipment/production lines) in the fields of intelligent manufacturing of modern enterprises and participating in the international engineering projects and competition .

This major will develop and cultivate advanced engineering professionals which have the characteristics of good knowledge of natural science, such as mathematics and physics, good attainment of social and literature abilities, systematically master the basic and necessary principles and methods utilized in the electrical and information engineering fields, have the sufficient and efficient training in areas related to the circuits and systems, electrical measurement, signal acquisition and processing, computer applications, etc., have the abilities to carry out the analyze, design, test, and management jobs in the electrical engineering areas.

The major of Physics aims to construct the noble morality, education passion, and social responsibility, the solid physics knowledge and education theory, the skillful researching and teaching ability, the scientific thought and the spirit of cooperation and innovation of the students to help them become sustainable talents who are able to engage in physics research or teach physics in middle school and other relevant educational organization in future.

To meet the talents requirement of the world, the Program of Software Engineering is targeted at cultivating middle or higher-level talents with good qualities in humanities and social sciences, international vision, team-working spirit, solid knowledge foundation and good engineering abilities, who can qualify the jobs such as software development, testing, maintenance and project management in IT companies.

To meet the talents requirement from China and even globe, the Program of Computer Science is targeted at cultivating middle or higher-level talents with good qualities in humanities and social sciences, international vision, team-working spirit, solid knowledge foundation, good engineering abilities and innovative capacity, who can be prepared for any professional role like research, design, development or management in information technology industries, research institutes, and other community groups, and also for their advanced degree programs in computer science and technology, other relevant fields and cross disciplines.

Systematically master the basic theory and knowledge of bioscience and biotechnology, and acquire the basic capability of modern biotechnology, R&D, communication and innovation. Trained to be a versatile talent who can work in applied research, technology development, marketing, plant supervision and administration management in bioengineering, biotechnology pharmaceutical, medical and health, nutrition and other related fields, and possess the ability to do pioneering work or pursue advanced academic programs in related fields.

The major aims to cultivate the high-quality engineering and technical talents that all-round development of morality, intelligence, physique , aesthetics and labor, with socialist core values, professional ethics, humanistic literacy and social responsibility, innovative spirit, teamwork, international vision and lifelong learning ability, who master the basic knowledge, theory and technology of transportation, are able to engage in operation and management, planning and design, scientific research, etc. in the rail transit, road traffic, and related fields.

The goal of this program is to train the students to develop in morality, intelligence and physique, and have the concept of sustainable development. Through these courses, the students will build a solid theory foundation of environmental science and engineering; will possess the knowledge of pollution control, such as water, air, solid and noise pollution control; will have the ability of pollution control design, environmental planning and environmental assessment; will be able to know the advanced developments, theories and technologies in research field of environmental science and engineering; will be qualified to do monitoring, design, management, education and research work in government departments (environmental protection, environmental planning etc.), industrial enterprises, research institutes, colleges; and will be talents, who are with continuous learning and innovation ability in environmental science and technology field.

The major aims to cultivate internationalsenior financial management talents, who is proficient in financial management related knowledge,and have the excellence CFO potential abilities, like the skilled ability of English listening, speaking, reading and writing, the ability of quantitative analysis, practical ability of informatization etc. The cultivated talents should possess international vision, local feelings, innovation consciousness, team spirit and strategic vision, can keenly capture international environment change, and use the financial management related knowledge and skills to make financial analysis and decision. They can be engaged in financial management related jobs in all kinds of manufacturing business enterprise, commercial enterprise, financial institutions, accounting firm, government department,educational institutions and other institutions.They should be adapt to the needs of international strategic development, and possess the 3C characteristics: Competence,Confidence and Character.

his major, meeting the needs of the booming international economy（especially Sino-African and the world’s Africa-related economics and business development）for new-type foreign-trade talents as well as the growing demands of international students for international trade education, aims to train professionals of international economics and trade characterized by high moral, intellectual, physical and aesthetical excellence. Graduates of the courses are to develop great competence in international communication and trade practice, to grasp the basic knowledge of economics and management as well as the rudiments and practical skills of international trade, and to possess international vision and pioneering spirit.

The program is designed to train professional personnel that meet the demand of economic and social development with solid academic background for economics and management knowledge. They will graduate as advanced practical personnel with a good command of enterprise management, marketing, financial management and relevant laws and can be engaged in management, teaching and researching work in a business unit, government department, or research institute.

The major is social demand-oriented, and aims to cultivate the excellent interdisciplinary accounting talents with international vision, pioneering spirit and innovation consciousness, who are endowed with humanistic literacy, scientific spirit and integrity quality. They are cultivated to master the knowledge covering fields of accounting, management, economics, law and information technology, and posses the practical capability and communication skills. The cultivated talents will be qualified for accounting, auditing and related jobs in accounting firms, financial institutions, all types of enterprises, and government departments.

This major, meeting the needs of the booming international economy（especially Sino-African and the world’s Africa-related economics and business development）for new-type foreign-tradetalents as well as the growing demands of internationalstudents for international tradeeducation, aims to train professionals of international economics and trade characterized by high moral, intellectual, physical and aesthetical excellence. Graduates of the courses are to develop great competence in international communication and tradepractice, to grasp the basic knowledge of economics and management as well as the rudiments and practical skills ofinternational trade, and to possess international vision and pioneering spirit.

The expected objectives achieved by the students in this major 5 years later after graduation are as follows.

Objective 1, To have a good ideology and morality, professional ethics, Spirit of solidarity and cooperation, healthy physique, strong social responsibility, grand global vision, and scientific world view, and to serve social development consciously.

Objective 2, To have a solid foundation of economics, management,Chinese, and computer application knowledge so as to do the preliminary scientific research;

Objective 3, To have international vision and pioneering innovation capability, and to be able to use basic knowledge and skills of business management and international business operation in international economics and trade to do or participate related business or activities;

Objective 4, To be qualified to do international business, international management, import and export trade, marketing and so on in governments, institutes, and companies, especially good at the business in China-Africa economics and trade.

Training Objectives and Basic Specifications

(1) Objective

The program is designed to train professional personnel that meet the demand of economic and social development with solid academic background for economics and management knowledge. They will graduate as advanced practical personnel with a good command of enterprise management, marketing, financial management and relevant laws and can be engaged in management, teaching and researching work in a business unit, government department, or research institute.

(2) Learning outcomes

i. To be of virtue, law-abiding and proactive; to display the strong sense of professional ethics, professionalism, the team spirits, and the willingness to take on the social responsibilities.

ii. To master basic principles of economics and the modern enterprise management; to systematically grasp the professional knowledge of Management, Human Resource Management, Operation Management, Marketing and Financial Management; to track the academic and practical development in this discipline.

iii. To possess advanced English written and oral expression capabilities, interpersonal communication ability, as well as the professional software application capability.

iv. To be equipped with the strong abilities to acquire information, to analyze the problems, and to solve the practical problems; to master the practical operation skills of business administration; to analyze and solve the practical business issues with the acquired knowledge and skills.

v. To possess the physical and mental health.

The major aims to cultivate internationalsenior financial management talents, who is proficient in financial management related knowledge,and have the excellence CFO potential abilities, like the skilled ability of English listening, speaking, reading and writing, the ability of quantitative analysis, practical ability of informatization etc. The cultivated talents should possess international vision, local feelings, innovation consciousness, team spirit and strategic vision, can keenly capture international environment change, and use the financial management related knowledge and skills to make financial analysis and decision. They can be engaged in financial management related jobs in all kinds of manufacturing business enterprise, commercial enterprise, financial institutions, accounting firm, government department,educational institutions and other institutions.They should be adapt to the needs of international strategic development, and possess the 3C characteristics: Competence,Confidence and Character.

The objectives and expectations for the students trained in this major in about five years after graduation are as follows:

0bjective 1: Moral integrity and integrity in practice

Objective 2: Deep accomplishment and broad knowledge

Objective 3: Solid foundation and superb skills

Objective 4：Lifelong learning and innovation

Designed for middle to senior level managers, the Zhejiang Normal University Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a general management degree. The program develops forward-thinking and responsible leaders. In this program, you'll:

Develop leadership and strategic capabilities in a local and global context

Effectively and persuasively communicate in an organizational environment

Advance understanding and adoption of ethical practice, social responsibility and sustainability

Develop a higher level of knowledge in engaging with Chinese Businesses

MPA of ZJNU first enrolled new students in 2005, which was one of the first universities in Zhejiang Province. By 2015 more than 1500 MPA students have graduated. With their comprehensive talents and untiring hard-working, most of them have now become the elites of their occupations.

This program is tailored for international students majoring in MPA. In order to make them know more about our Chinese culture and modernization at present, we try to tell them the processes, the key of the reform and opening-up practice during the past thirty years in China. At the basis of “Zhejiang Experience” and “Chinese Characteristics”, the theory and practice of modern Chinese public administration will be taught and discussed during the MPA courses. For this reason, the Students’ talent and quality-improving become our key teaching objectives.

1. Graduates will have the ability to establish themselves as practicing professionals in resource and environment or related fields.

2. Graduates will have the ability to pursue graduate study in resource and environment or other fields.

3. Graduates are expected to work effectively as responsible professionals independently or in teams handling increasingly complex professional and societal expectations.

4. Graduates should master a foreign language to read the foreign literature of this field, enable to communicate and write with English.

5. Graduates will function ethically and responsibly, and involved as full participants in our profession and society.

The goal of this program is to train the postgraduates to be high-quality, high-level engineering and management personnel with practical ability for software industry. With the ability of software engineering and software project management skills, students can be engaged in software development, testing, maintenance, and project management, etc in enterprises and institutions.

Department of Social Work of Zhejiang Normal University was set up in 2001. Due to its academic and educational achievements, it was awarded as the Outstanding program in 2009. and the most prosperous program in 2014 by the Provincial Bureau of Education. We initiated the first MSW program in Zhejiang Province in 2009. Since then, great efforts have been paid to increasing the quality of education and producing more research findings so as to enhance the academic reputation of the Department domestically and internationally.

The international MSW program started in 2016 aiming at training qualified professional social worker internationally with a sound theoretical foundation, solid base of professional ethics, rich practical experiences, and strong sense of mission and social responsibility, so that they can play an important role in promoting sustainable development in their home countries.

The physics discipline which is one of the three oldest disciplines in ZJNU was established in 1956. Up to the year of 2013, it has three undergraduate disciplines: Physics, Optical Information Science and Technology and Materials Science and Technology. There are totally 48 postgraduate tutors, more than 80% of them had Ph. D. We have educated more than 700 graduate students until 2010.

Master's degree in physics offers research program, and provides advanced knowledge in core areas of physics, including Theoretical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Acoustics and Functional Materials Physics and Devices, as well as one or more sub-areas of physics that correspond to your individual interests and career aspirations. You’ll work with program faculty to develop a tailored individual academic plan that supports your individual career aspirations.

Overview

The physics discipline which is one of the three oldest disciplines in ZJNU was established in 1956. Up to the year of 2013, it has three undergraduate disciplines: Physics, Optical Information Science and Technology and Materials Science and Technology. There are totally 48 postgraduate tutors, more than 80% of them had Ph. D. We have educated more than 700 graduate students until 2010.

Master's degree in physics offers research program, and provides advanced knowledge in core areas of physics, including Theoretical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Acoustics and Functional Materials Physics and Devices, as well as one or more sub-areas of physics that correspond to your individual interests and career aspirations. You’ll work with program faculty to develop a tailored individual academic plan that supports your individual career aspirations.

The Department of mathematics was established in April 1956. It began to cultivate master graduate students in 1982, and was authorized the right to grant master's degree of pure mathematics in 1995. In 2006, it got the discipline master's degree-awarding authority, while it got the PhD’s level discipline degree-awarding authority in 2013. At present, mathematics discipline is mainly composed of mathematics department and applied mathematics department in the College of mathematics and computer science. At the same time, there are five key research institutions, one national 111 plan innovation and intelligence introduction base, and one international science and technology cooperation base in Zhejiang Province. They also participate in the construction of several provincial, ministerial and national platforms in our university. Mathematics has two undergraduate programs, two doctoral programs and a postdoctoral research station.

Firstly, the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program seeks to strengthen students’ general background in mathematics and mathematical sciences, and to expose students to the environment and scope of mathematical research. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field. It can be a terminal degree or a preliminary degree leading to the PhD.

1. Graduates will become principles in industry by solving emerging environmental problems with combined knowledge of engineering, science, and management;

2. Graduates will enter the best graduate programs and engage in life-long learning with an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibility;

3. Graduates will start-up and grow their own firms, and promote technology innovations and environmental sustainability;

4. Graduates will become recognized experts and leaders in professional societies, government, consulting firms, and academic institutes.

The major of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is a specialized master program of Zhejiang Normal University. It is a comprehensive discipline of computer science and technology, mechanical engineering and electrical automation. It involves computer simulation technology, automatic control technology, precision manufacturing technology, detection technology, electromechanical transmission technology, Mechanical bionic technology and many other areas of emerging technologies.

The major of Mechanical Engineering (ME) is a specialized master program of Zhejiang Normal University. It is a comprehensive discipline of computer science and technology, mechanical engineering and electrical automation. It involves computer simulation technology, automatic control technology, precision manufacturing technology, detection technology, electromechanical transmission technology, Mechanical bionic technology and many other areas of emerging technologies.

This program is offered by the Department of Ecology and the Department of Biology in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University. The program integrates a variety of aspects of the discipline of ecology, from microecology to macroecology, to allow students to learn all the important facets of ecology both in theory and practice. Students will learn the major components of ecology, including the traditional plant ecology, animal ecology, biogeography, and molecular ecology, and the recently developed ecological studies such as the global change ecology.

This program is offered by the Department of Ecology and the Department of Biology in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University. The program integrates a variety of aspects of the discipline of ecology, from microecology to macroecology, to allow students to learn all the important facets of ecology both in theory and practice. Students will learn the major components of ecology, including the traditional plant ecology, animal ecology, biogeography, and molecular ecology, and the recently developed ecological studies such as the global change ecology.

In 1982, the Biology Department of Zhejiang Normal University was founded. Cultivation of master graduate students was started from 2000 in ecology and plant science. In 2011, biology discipline master's degree-awarding authority was approved.

There are 64 faculty members, including 15 Professors, including one member of the National Thousand Talents Program, one member of Hundred Talents Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Based on the Top Discipline Biology of Zhejiang Province, the Biology Master Program of Zhejiang Normal University focuses on the studies of important genes, protein functions, interactions between plant and pathogens, secondary metabolism and its regulation, and evaluation and application of gerplasm and ecology. State-of-the-art facilities, including Confocal Microscopy, HPLC, Illuminating imaging system, UV spectrophotometer, fluorometer, gel imaging system, SDS-PAGE and electrophoresis transfer system, ELISA Reader, 2-D electrophoresis apparatus, quantitative thermo cyclers, and fermentors, are available for this program.

In 1982, the Biology Department of Zhejiang Normal University was founded. Cultivation of master graduate students was started from 2000 in ecology and plant science. In 2011, biology discipline master's degree-awarding authority was approved.

There are 64 faculty members, including 15 Professors, including one member of the National Thousand Talents Program, one member of Hundred Talents Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Based on the Top Discipline Biology of Zhejiang Province, the Biology Master Program of Zhejiang Normal University focuses on the studies of important genes, protein functions, interactions between plant and pathogens, secondary metabolism and its regulation, and evaluation and application of gerplasm and ecology. State-of-the-art facilities, including Confocal Microscopy, HPLC, Illuminating imaging system, UV spectrophotometer, fluorometer, gel imaging system, SDS-PAGE and electrophoresis transfer system, ELISA Reader, 2-D electrophoresis apparatus, quantitative thermo cyclers, and fermentors, are available for this program.

The Department of Chemistry currently employs around 80 faculties, including 40 professors or researchers (30 Ph.D. supervisors); adjunct Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, National Overseas High-Level Talents, National Overseas High-Level Young Talents, NSFC Outstanding Youth Foundation Winners, Zhejiang Province 10000 Plan Experts, Zhejiang Province Overseas High-Level Talents, distinguished professors of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Province 151 Programs and so on.

The Department of Chemistry is research-intensive with total funding of up to 40 million yuan in the last five years. It has delivered outstanding research outputs that generate significant impact on scientific communities worldwide. Many research works have been published in top peer-reviewed journals, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Sci. etc. According to the data published by ESI in the last five years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

The Department of Chemistry currently employs around 80 faculties, including 40 professors or researchers (30 Ph.D. supervisors); adjunct Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, National Overseas High-Level Talents, National Overseas High-Level Young Talents, NSFC Outstanding Youth Foundation Winners, Zhejiang Province 10000 Plan Experts, Zhejiang Province Overseas High-Level Talents, distinguished professors of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Province 151 Programs and so on.

The Department of Chemistry is research-intensive with total funding of up to 40 million yuan in the last five years. It has delivered outstanding research outputs that generate significant impact on scientific communities worldwide. Many research works have been published in top peer-reviewed journals, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Sci. etc. According to the data published by ESI in the last five years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), founded in 1956, is a key provincial university in China with distinguished programs in Education and African Studies.

From 2015 spring semester, ZJNU had initiated a two-year Master on Comparative Education Program, approved by the Ministry of Education, the People’s Republic of China. This program is financially supported by the Chinese government. Its mission is to provide academic and professional training in comparative education, to pursue academic excellence as well as the practical application of education policy and innovative education research. The program is specially designed for participants from Africa, Asia and other developing countries and shared interest in improved equity and quality in education for all, vitally important to sustainable national development.

The Department of mathematics was established in April 1956. It began to cultivate master graduate students in 1982, and was authorized the right to grant master's degree of pure mathematics in 1995. In 2006, it got the discipline master's degree-awarding authority, while it got the PhD’s level discipline degree-awarding authority in 2013. At present, mathematics discipline is mainly composed of mathematics department and applied mathematics department in the College of mathematics and computer science. At the same time, there are five key research institutions, one national 111 plan innovation and intelligence introduction base, and one international science and technology cooperation base in Zhejiang Province. They also participate in the construction of several provincial, ministerial and national platforms in our university. Mathematics has two undergraduate programs, two doctoral programs and a postdoctoral research station.

The PhD in Mathematics degree program trains students for careers pursuing research in either academia or industry. The program provides rigorous classroom training in the theory of mathematics and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines. It provides students the opportunity to work with faculty on advanced research topics over a wide range of theoretical and applied topics.

The Department of mathematics was established in April 1956. It began to cultivate master graduate students in 1982, and was authorized the right to grant master's degree of pure mathematics in 1995. In 2006, it got the discipline master's degree-awarding authority, while it got the PhD’s level discipline degree-awarding authority in 2013. At present, mathematics discipline is mainly composed of mathematics department and applied mathematics department in the College of mathematics and computer science. At the same time, there are five key research institutions, one national 111 plan innovation and intelligence introduction base, and one international science and technology cooperation base in Zhejiang Province. They also participate in the construction of several provincial, ministerial and national platforms in our university. Mathematics has two undergraduate programs, two doctoral programs and a postdoctoral research station.

The PhD in Mathematics degree program trains students for careers pursuing research in either academia or industry. The program provides rigorous classroom training in the theory of mathematics and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines. It provides students the opportunity to work with faculty on advanced research topics over a wide range of theoretical and applied topics.

The Department of mathematics was established in April 1956. It began to cultivate master graduate students in 1982, and was authorized the right to grant master's degree of pure mathematics in 1995. In 2006, it got the discipline master's degree-awarding authority, while it got the PhD’s level discipline degree-awarding authority in 2013. At present, mathematics discipline is mainly composed of mathematics department and applied mathematics department in the College of mathematics and computer science. At the same time, there are five key research institutions, one national 111 plan innovation and intelligence introduction base, and one international science and technology cooperation base in Zhejiang Province. They also participate in the construction of several provincial, ministerial and national platforms in our university. Mathematics has two undergraduate programs, two doctoral programs and a postdoctoral research station.

The PhD in Mathematics degree program trains students for careers pursuing research in either academia or industry. The program provides rigorous classroom training in the theory of mathematics and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines. It provides students the opportunity to work with faculty on advanced research topics over a wide range of theoretical and applied topics.

This program aims to cultivate innovative talents in the field of physics, with solid and broad basic theory, systematic and deep specialized knowledge, and good cultural literacy and comprehensive quality. The graduates will be familiar with the latest developments and issues of the field, can conduct research work independently and achieve innovative performance in science or engineering technology.

This program aims to cultivate innovative talents in the field of physics, with solid and broad basic theory, systematic and deep specialized knowledge, and good cultural literacy and comprehensive quality. The graduates will be familiar with the latest developments and issues of the field, can conduct research work independently and achieve innovative performance in science or engineering technology.

The Department of Chemistry currently employs around 80 faculties, including 40 professors or researchers (30 Ph.D. supervisors); adjunct Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, National Overseas High-Level Talents, National Overseas High-Level Young Talents, NSFC Outstanding Youth Foundation Winners, Zhejiang Province 10000 Plan Experts, Zhejiang Province Overseas High-Level Talents, distinguished professors of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Province 151 Programs and so on.

The Department of Chemistry is research-intensive with total funding of up to 50 million yuan in the last five years. It has delivered outstanding research outputs that generate significant impact on scientific communities worldwide. Many research works have been published in top peer-reviewed journals, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Sci. etc. According to the data published by ESI in the last seven years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

The Department of Chemistry currently employs around 80 faculties, including 40 professors or researchers (30 Ph.D. supervisors); adjunct Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, National Overseas High-Level Talents, National Overseas High-Level Young Talents, NSFC Outstanding Youth Foundation Winners, Zhejiang Province 10000 Plan Experts, Zhejiang Province Overseas High-Level Talents, distinguished professors of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Province 151 Programs and so on.

The Department of Chemistry is research-intensive with total funding of up to 50 million yuan in the last five years. It has delivered outstanding research outputs that generate significant impact on scientific communities worldwide. Many research works have been published in top peer-reviewed journals, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Sci. etc. According to the data published by ESI in the last seven years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

The main aim of the programme is to train high quality educational researcher with the following features: complying with Chinese laws and regulations, committing to the education profession, having strong awareness of taking social responsibilities, honest, having international viewpoints and able to communicate internationally, solid foundation of pedagogy knowledge, strong ability in research and innovation, and qualified to teach, research and management issues. In detail, students are expected to have the following qualities and attributes:

1.1 an attitude of conducting scientific research with rigorousness and truth-seeking, a conscientious and responsible research ethics, a research spirit of knowledge-seeking and innovation, and a research character of cooperation and inclusion,

1.2 a broad theoretical foundation and a systematic and profound understanding of pedagogy knowledge, mastering the frontier of educational development and theories in the education field, proficient in research methods in the Comparative education programme,

1.3 able to conduct research projects independently and having innovative research product in the Comparative education programme;

1.4 strong ability to conduct teaching and to apply educational theories/research to serve for educational reform and practice; and

1.5 proficient in a foreign language, able to skillfully search international literature, to write essays with foreign languages to participate in international academic communication and to use ICT.