Conceptualizing the Second Education Circuit for China’s Doctoral Students in Asia

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Authors/contributors
Title
Conceptualizing the Second Education Circuit for China’s Doctoral Students in Asia
Abstract
The quest to become research universities of international repute has led flagship universities in East and Southeast Asia to develop a new focus on attracting international doctoral students. This paper aims to understand Chinese doctoral students’ mobility in the immediate region and their education to work perceptions. The study draws from a sample of 301 doctoral students from China who were studying at five universities in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. Analysis on students’ decision making and after-study pathways highlights the regional exchange in related areas. We argue that this regional mobility of doctoral students, characterized as the second education circuit, is facilitated by a higher education migration infrastructure with three interactively weaved dimensions: commercial, social, and regulatory. The research findings suggest the growing importance of Asia as a regional second circuit of doctoral training for students from China.
Publication
International Journal of Chinese Education
Volume
8
Issue
2
Pages
186-208
Date
2019-12-18
Journal Abbr
International Journal of Chinese Education
Language
en
ISSN
2212-5868, 2212-5868
Accessed
1/10/22, 9:09 AM
Extra
1 citations (Crossref) [2022-09-21]
Citation
Ge, Y., & Ho, K. C. (2019). Conceptualizing the Second Education Circuit for China’s Doctoral Students in Asia. International Journal of Chinese Education, 8(2), 186–208. https://doi.org/10.1163/22125868-12340112