Globalizing Education: Status and Impacts of Internationalization in Chinese Universities

Yue Pan; Jayr Dapat

doi:10.54097/01x0w025

Authors

Yue Pan
Jayr Dapat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/01x0w025

Keywords:

Internationalization, Student Mobility, Faculty Development, Research Collaboration

Abstract

This study assessed the status and impact of internationalization in selected Chinese universities, focusing on curriculum management, student and faculty mobility, research collaboration, and cultural programs. It examined how these factors influence students' academic growth, personal development, career opportunities, social integration, and community engagement, while also exploring the relationship between the status of internationalization and its impact on students. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, utilizing survey questionnaires to gather data from students across various academic disciplines through stratified sampling. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were used to assess the extent of internationalization, while inferential statistical tests determined the correlation between internationalization efforts and student outcomes. Results indicate that student mobility is the most evident aspect of internationalization, while curriculum development, faculty mobility, research collaboration, and cultural programs require significant improvement due to limited institutional support and funding constraints. The impact of internationalization on students is evident in academic growth, career opportunities, and personal development, though social integration remains weak. A significant relationship was found between the status of internationalization and its impact on students, suggesting that improvements in global engagement strategies positively influence student outcomes. The study underscores the need for universities to strengthen faculty participation, research collaborations, and intercultural initiatives.

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