1. Differences in the nature of cooperation
Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run universities refer to institutions of higher learning run by Chinese and foreign educational institutions in cooperation. It is usually built and managed by Chinese and foreign investors respectively. Ordinary universities refer to institutions of higher learning independently established in a single country and managed and operated by the government or private funds of that country.
2. Differences in academic qualifications
There are differences in academic accreditation between Chinese and foreign universities. The degree certificate of the cooperative university is signed by both China and foreign countries, and both countries recognize that it is more convenient for graduates to find employment and further study in both countries. The degree certificate of an ordinary university is only valid in the host country.
3. Differences in the quality of education
Chinese-foreign cooperative universities usually learn from the educational concepts and advanced experiences of the two countries, and have differentiated advantages in teaching mode, curriculum setting and teacher team construction. At the same time, cooperative universities have more advantages in introducing foreign teachers and teaching materials and providing an international learning environment. Ordinary colleges and universities pay more attention to inheriting the tradition of ethnic education and cultivating local talents.
4. Differences in main settings
Chinese-foreign cooperative universities usually set professional courses more flexibly according to local market demand and international trends, so that students can acquire skills and knowledge that are more in line with the job market. However, due to the limitation of the education system of a single country, the specialty setting of ordinary colleges and universities is relatively fixed.
5. Differences in international exchange opportunities
Chinese-foreign cooperative universities usually have close cooperative relations with foreign universities, providing students with more opportunities for international exchange, such as studying abroad, exchange programs, and double degrees. There are relatively few opportunities for international exchange in ordinary universities.
6. Differences in tuition fees and economic input
Chinese-foreign cooperative universities usually need to pay extra cooperation fees, and the tuition fees are higher than those of ordinary universities. At the same time, both sides have invested more money than ordinary universities, which makes it more likely for cooperative universities to have better teaching facilities and resources.
summary
There are differences between Chinese-foreign cooperative universities and ordinary universities in the nature of cooperation, academic certification, education quality, specialty setting, international exchange opportunities, tuition fees, economic investment and so on. Cooperative universities have the characteristics of internationalization, paying more attention to employment orientation and international exchanges, while ordinary universities pay more attention to the inheritance and cultivation of local education.