1. Private institutions of higher education
Compared with public higher education institutions, private higher education institutions are founded and operated by private or non-profit organizations, and do not rely on government financial allocations, but mainly rely on tuition fees and other income to maintain their operations.
2. Non-academic higher education
Non-academic higher education refers to higher education that does not grant bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and usually provides learning opportunities and career development support in the form of training, certificates and professional qualifications. Different from traditional academic education, non-academic education pays more attention to the cultivation of practical skills and the improvement of professional ability.
3. The characteristics of private non-academic institutions of higher education
Private non-academic higher education institutions have the following characteristics: flexible curriculum, focusing on the cultivation and application of vocational skills; The cost of running a school is relatively low, and tuition is usually more economical than public universities; The teaching mode is more flexible, including face-to-face teaching, online learning, distance education and other ways; Work closely with industries and enterprises, and pay attention to cultivating talents that meet the market demand.
4. Forms and courses of education provided
Private non-academic higher education institutions provide various forms of education, including face-to-face courses, online learning and distance education. They usually provide courses related to industry needs, such as vocational training, skills upgrading, vocational qualification certification, etc. The curriculum is flexible and diverse, and students can choose according to their own needs and interests.
5. Learning objectives and career development
The learning goal of private non-academic higher education institutions is mainly to cultivate students' practical skills and professional ability to meet the market demand for all kinds of professionals. After completing the course, students can obtain corresponding certificates or professional qualifications, improve their employment competitiveness, and enter all walks of life for employment or career development.
6. The difference between academic education and non-academic education
There are differences between academic education and non-academic education in degree awarding, length of academic system and curriculum setting. Academic education mainly aims at degree, emphasizing comprehensive study and academic research of subject knowledge; Non-academic education pays more attention to the cultivation of practical skills and the improvement of professional ability, and the curriculum is more targeted and practical.