The Internationalization of Higher Education in China: A Case Study of A University

Authors

  • Meng Lin WANG Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Northwest University of Political Science and Law (NWUPL)
  • Tong Wooi CHOW (Jerry) Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST), Block B, Encorp Strand Garden Office, No. 12, Jalan PJU 5/5, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

talent training, faculty members, scientific research, people-to-people exchange, global engagement

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing the internationalization of higher education in a specific university in China during the 13th Five Year Plan Period (2016-2020). The purpose of the research is to collect, classify, and sort literature related to the topic and discuss the development context and implementation status of higher education internationalization. The study uses document analysis and case interviews to conduct a case study of the university. In the document analysis, university affairs materials, subordinate school data statistics, and other relevant documents are examined to understand the current practice of education internationalization of the university. The study then proposes a development path for the university's internationalization, which includes talent training, faculty members, scientific research, and people-to-people exchange. Overall, the study provides insights into the internationalization of higher education in a specific university in China and presents a potential pathway for the university to enhance its global engagement.

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2023-05-22

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Meng Lin WANG, & Tong Wooi CHOW (Jerry). (2023). The Internationalization of Higher Education in China: A Case Study of A University. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 68(1), 189–197. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/15706

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