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The MA International Higher Education is designed to meet the needs of those who are:
planning a career in international higher education, in any capacity
teaching or researching in this field, or plan to do so in the future
working in higher education administration and want to advance their knowledge and understanding of internationalisation and its implications
In countries and institutions across the world, internationalisation has emerged as a central feature of contemporary Higher Education policy and practice. It takes a variety of forms but its impact and significance can be observed across all aspects and functions of university life – teaching, research, management and administration.
The MA International Higher Education is a unique and innovative programme that addresses this diversity of form and impact in a way that is informed by research and theory but is also firmly focussed on practice. It draws on the University of Nottingham’s experience at the forefront of innovation in this field, on its leading academic reputation, and on the expertise of its staff with extensive knowledge and experience in international and transnational higher education.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The MA International Higher Education is designed to meet the needs of those who are:
planning a career in international higher education, in any capacity
teaching or researching in this field, or plan to do so in the future
working in higher education administration and want to advance their knowledge and understanding of internationalisation and its implications
In countries and institutions across the world, internationalisation has emerged as a central feature of contemporary Higher Education policy and practice. It takes a variety of forms but its impact and significance can be observed across all aspects and functions of university life – teaching, research, management and administration.
The MA International Higher Education is a unique and innovative programme that addresses this diversity of form and impact in a way that is informed by research and theory but is also firmly focussed on practice. It draws on the University of Nottingham’s experience at the forefront of innovation in this field, on its leading academic reputation, and on the expertise of its staff with extensive knowledge and experience in international and transnational higher education.
Admission Requirements
3+
6.5+
71+
87+
Course Requirements: Open to graduates of any subjects. This master programme requires students to have a bachelors degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year's work experience in the field of education for applicants on a part-time basis.
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:
IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element) or
PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
TOEFL (IBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
Interview Arrangements: All applicants must also complete an interview with the course admissions tutor. To qualify for an interview, students must ordinarily fully meet the IELTS entry requirement at their point of application. However, potential students applying to the MA IHE may be considered for an interview, if their total IELTS score is no less than 0.5 band below the stipulated entry level. In these cases, depending on their interview outcome, such students may be offered a conditional offer based on their successful completion of an English Language pre-sessional programme.
Please check interview rubric before you attend interview.
1 Year
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
14,495 USD
International
15,946 USD
Scholarships
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate)
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate)
MA International Higher Education
199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, CN, Ningbo, China (Mainland)
12 monthsProgramme duration
15,946 USDTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
Education and TrainingMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The MA International Higher Education is designed to meet the needs of those who are:
In countries and institutions across the world, internationalisation has emerged as a central feature of contemporary Higher Education policy and practice. It takes a variety of forms but its impact and significance can be observed across all aspects and functions of university life – teaching, research, management and administration.
The MA International Higher Education is a unique and innovative programme that addresses this diversity of form and impact in a way that is informed by research and theory but is also firmly focussed on practice. It draws on the University of Nottingham’s experience at the forefront of innovation in this field, on its leading academic reputation, and on the expertise of its staff with extensive knowledge and experience in international and transnational higher education.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The MA International Higher Education is designed to meet the needs of those who are:
In countries and institutions across the world, internationalisation has emerged as a central feature of contemporary Higher Education policy and practice. It takes a variety of forms but its impact and significance can be observed across all aspects and functions of university life – teaching, research, management and administration.
The MA International Higher Education is a unique and innovative programme that addresses this diversity of form and impact in a way that is informed by research and theory but is also firmly focussed on practice. It draws on the University of Nottingham’s experience at the forefront of innovation in this field, on its leading academic reputation, and on the expertise of its staff with extensive knowledge and experience in international and transnational higher education.
Admission Requirements
Course Requirements: Open to graduates of any subjects. This master programme requires students to have a bachelors degree (or international equivalent) from a recognised institution at the same standard as UK university's 2:1 (upper second class honours degree or international equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year's work experience in the field of education for applicants on a part-time basis.
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English, and who do not have a degree from a UK institution, are required to have the following English language qualifications before they can register on an academic programme:
- IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element) or
- PTE Academic: 71 (minimum 65) or
- TOEFL (IBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
Interview Arrangements: All applicants must also complete an interview with the course admissions tutor. To qualify for an interview, students must ordinarily fully meet the IELTS entry requirement at their point of application. However, potential students applying to the MA IHE may be considered for an interview, if their total IELTS score is no less than 0.5 band below the stipulated entry level. In these cases, depending on their interview outcome, such students may be offered a conditional offer based on their successful completion of an English Language pre-sessional programme.Please check interview rubric before you attend interview.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Nottingham Global (Full/Half/Quarter) Scholarships (Postgraduate)
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 May 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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