Expansion and Differentiation in Chinese Higher Education

Authors

  • Jian Liu
  • Xiaoyan Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2010.60.8503

Keywords:

International Development, Private Higher Education and Privatization, China

Abstract

The expansion and reconstruction of the Chinese higher education system over the last decade has resulted in increased decentralization, differentiation, and privatization of the system. Chinese higher education has evolved into a hierarchical and diversified system, with national universities at the top. Through the differentiated expansion of four- and two-year programs, particularly along disciplinary lines, the diversity of higher education provision has been greatly enhanced.

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Published

2010-03-25

How to Cite

Liu, J., & Wang, X. (2010). Expansion and Differentiation in Chinese Higher Education. International Higher Education, (60). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2010.60.8503

Issue

No. 60: Summer 2010

Section

Focus on China

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