Graduate Institute of Educational Policy and Administration - Masters Postgraduate Programme By National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Established on August 1st, 2003, the Graduate Institute of Educational Policy and Administration (GIEPA) was designed by the education policy and administration division. The establishment is tasked by the government to develop policy in higher education and to develop talent in the area of educational policy and administration. GIEPA also focuses on providing professional development for in-service school leaders and administrators, improving research quality in this field, and assisting policy-making in Taiwan.GIPEA plays an important role in influencing relevant education research and education reform.


GIPEA aims to develope talented professionals in educational policy and administration offering high-quality curriculum and academic research. At GIPEA, research and the real-world problem solving are closely connected to each other. Cultivating leaders and promoting evidence-based research are two meansby which to respond to the need for national development as well as enhance the nation´s competitiveness in the global arena. Moreover, as part of the transformation of National Taiwan Normal University, GIPEAaims not only to maintain its status as the domestic leader in conducting research in educational policy andadministration, but also aspires to become an internationally recognized research institute.The curriculum framework is based on the vision of cultivating talented education professionals in education policy planning and education administration. The curriculum content aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. At the master level, it focuses on the dialogue which exists between theory and practice in order to equip students with professional knowledge and competencies. The School Administration Master Program provides an excellent environment for school leaders and administratorsto pursue professional development in order to advance their competencies and discover means to resolvepractical problems.


We want to enhance academic research in educational policy and administration, to cultivate professional talents and expanding networking in educational policy and administration, to promote international exchanges to broaden students’ global perspectives, and to maintain the leading status of the institute and improving global competitiveness.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Established on August 1st, 2003, the Graduate Institute of Educational Policy and Administration (GIEPA) was designed by the education policy and administration division. The establishment is tasked by the government to develop policy in higher education and to develop talent in the area of educational policy and administration. GIEPA also focuses on providing professional development for in-service school leaders and administrators, improving research quality in this field, and assisting policy-making in Taiwan.GIPEA plays an important role in influencing relevant education research and education reform.


GIPEA aims to develope talented professionals in educational policy and administration offering high-quality curriculum and academic research. At GIPEA, research and the real-world problem solving are closely connected to each other. Cultivating leaders and promoting evidence-based research are two meansby which to respond to the need for national development as well as enhance the nation´s competitiveness in the global arena. Moreover, as part of the transformation of National Taiwan Normal University, GIPEAaims not only to maintain its status as the domestic leader in conducting research in educational policy andadministration, but also aspires to become an internationally recognized research institute.The curriculum framework is based on the vision of cultivating talented education professionals in education policy planning and education administration. The curriculum content aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice. At the master level, it focuses on the dialogue which exists between theory and practice in order to equip students with professional knowledge and competencies. The School Administration Master Program provides an excellent environment for school leaders and administratorsto pursue professional development in order to advance their competencies and discover means to resolvepractical problems.


We want to enhance academic research in educational policy and administration, to cultivate professional talents and expanding networking in educational policy and administration, to promote international exchanges to broaden students’ global perspectives, and to maintain the leading status of the institute and improving global competitiveness.

Admission Requirements

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Chinese Language Proficiency:
    • Chinese proficiency certificate at CEFR Levels B1 (or above)
    • Application without the required Chinese language proficiency certificate or scores above will not be accepted.
    • Not required for applicants whose native language is Chinese (self-statement needed).
    • Not required for applicants whose previous degree is taught in Chinese (proof required).
  • English Language Proficiency:
    • Graduates from colleges in non-English speaking countries are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or results obtained in a language center)
      • Not required for applicants from English-speaking countries (proof required).
      • Not required for applicants whose previous degree is from English-speaking countries (proof required).

    02 Mar 2026
    Sep

    Tuition fees

    Domestic
    896 USD
    International
    896 USD

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