"Higher vocational education" is a new education system put forward by the Ministry of Education in order to adapt to the shortage of senior skilled talents in China and combine the general trend of international vocational education development. Higher vocational education emphasizes both theory and practice and is employment-oriented. Graduates have the ability to work directly and are more competitive in the job market.

Higher vocational education refers to higher education that cultivates the professional knowledge and skills needed by a certain occupation or productive labor and obtains the academic certificate recognized by the state. Higher vocational education has the characteristics of strong pertinence, high enterprise awareness, keeping up with market demand and clear training objectives.