The traditional undergraduate education mode is 2+2 or 3+ 1, that is, after students have completed two or three years of study in domestic colleges and universities, they will go to foreign universities for 1 or two years of study. 4+0 undergraduate course means that students complete all undergraduate degree courses in China, and the corresponding undergraduate degree is awarded directly by overseas universities without transnational study.
This model is usually implemented by cooperative projects established between domestic and overseas universities, with domestic universities taking part in teaching responsibilities and overseas universities providing degree-granting certification. In fact, students usually register in domestic universities at the beginning of their studies, and earn credits by studying corresponding courses in China, and then overseas universities are responsible for teaching evaluation and degree awarding.
The curriculum and quality of this model are usually the responsibility of overseas universities, so students can obtain the same academic qualifications as overseas universities that directly complete their undergraduate degrees overseas. Because each project and cooperation agreement may be different, the specific procedures and requirements may vary from school to school.
The benefits of the 4+0 undergraduate education model are as follows:
1, education quality and academic recognition: 4+0 undergraduate course is usually implemented by domestic and foreign universities, and students can receive high-quality undergraduate education in China, and the degree is directly awarded by foreign universities. This ensures the quality of education received by students and the internationalization of degree recognition.
2. Reduce the cost and time of studying abroad: Traditional undergraduate education requires students to complete part of their studies in China before they can study abroad, which may require extra study fees and time. The 4+0 undergraduate model enables students to complete the whole undergraduate study in China, reducing the time and cost of studying abroad.
3. There is no need for credit transfer: the credit transfer of traditional undergraduate education may be difficult and complicated, especially between different countries. The 4+0 undergraduate model avoids the problem of credit conversion, and students can study corresponding courses directly in domestic universities without worrying about credit conversion and certification.
4. Cross-cultural experience and international perspective: Through the 4+0 undergraduate mode, students can study in China and cooperate with foreign universities and teachers to gain opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and international perspective. This will help students broaden their horizons and increase their employment competitiveness under the background of globalization.