Student financial aid refers to funding intended to help students pay education expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. for education at a college, university, or private school. General governmental funding for public education is not called financial aid, which refers to awards to specific individual students. A scholarship is sometimes used as a synonym for a financial aid award.

For the Master's degree program (total 60 credits), it normally takes 2 years to complete. Online students who continue to study during weekends, winter and summer vacations (approximately 4 months) can achieve faster progress within 1 year and 4 months. All courses are taken based on credits with flexible schedules.

For the Bachelor's degree program (total 120 credits), it normally takes 4 years to complete. Online students who continue to study during weekends, winter and summer vacations (approximately 4 months) can achieve faster progress within 2 years and 8 months. All courses are taken based on credits with flexible schedules.

For the Master's degree program (total 64 credits), it normally takes 2 years to complete. Online students who continue to study during weekends, winter and summer vacations (approximately 4 months) can achieve faster progress within 1 year and 4 months. All courses are taken based on credits with flexible schedules.

For the Doctor's degree program (total 52 credits), i t normally takes 3 years to complete. Online students who continue to study during weekends, winter and summer vacations (approximately 4 months) can achieve faster progress within 2 years. All courses are taken based on credits with flexible schedules.

Associate Degree Admission Requirements:
a) have completed high school, occupational school or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.

Bachelor Degree Admission Requirements:
a) have completed high school, occupational school or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.

Associate To Bachelor Admission Requirements: (For students already with an associate degree to be upgraded to bachelor's degree)
a) have completed two years or more of college studies or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.

Combined Bachelor/Master Admission Requirements: (For students already with some college education to be upgraded to bachelor's and master's degrees at the same time. )
a) have completed two years or more of college studies or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.

Master Degree Admission Requirements:
a) have completed bachelor degree or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) submit 2 letters of reference.
d) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.

Doctoral Degree Admission Requirements:
a) have completed at least Master's degree or equivalent education. A scanned copy of relevant education documentation may be requested.
b) complete application form online, and follow rules and regulations of MCU.
c) submit 2 letters of reference.
d) M.C.U. English Placement Test, which can be waived after review of the candidate's English education background.