Reforming higher education for economic growth: China’s roadmap

Abstract

This paper explores the reforming of the higher education system for economic growth since China opened up to the outside world. The result indicates that, although the decentralization of higher education was the platform for China’s higher education, curricula adjustment was critical for qualification improvement to be recognized worldwide; Establishing key disciplines and universities at global standards was the priority of the Chinese government, attaining the mass higher education came after that. Lessons would be a valuable paper for researchers and policymakers in developing countries.