Structure of NIE
The NIE is organised on a programme-driven matrix system with 12 Academic Groups.
Academic Staff
There are approximately 458 academic staff members; 73% of NIE academic staff holds PhDs, 23% Master's degree holders and 4% Bachelor's degree holders or holders of professional qualifications. Some 17% of staff is expatriates (as at Sep 2010).
Student Population
NIE student enrolment stands at 6,090* full-time equivalent students, with a ratio of 70% female and 30% male students (as at Sep 2010).
* Includes Self-Funding and Mother Tongue Programmes
Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies
NIE programmes provide academic and professional development for students to become effective beginning teachers in schools. Our programmes include:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education programmes
- Undergraduate programmes – Bachelor of Arts (Education), Bachelor of Science (Education) & part-time Bachelor of Education
- Diploma programmes
Click here to learn more about Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies at NIE
Graduate Studies and Professional Learning
In addition to offering programmes for beginning teachers in schools, NIE also caters to teachers who wish to enhance their competence and knowledge as they strive to meet the new and changing demands of their career through the following programmes:
Click here to view the Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning's brochure