Andrey Uroda

Andrey Uroda, The University of HK: 

Borders Bridging Degrees: Two University Dual Degree Programs between Harbin and Vladivostok Andrey Uroda, The University of HK Vladivostok

Cross-Border Education: What?: 

Cross-Border Education: What? Two Bachelor degrees upon completion from a single program, jointly designed by partners (Mutually) Recognized and accredited by both states (China and Russia) 5 years (2.5+2.5 or 1+2+2) years timeline with different variations Both directions, but only Chinese students going to Russia are considered here

Two Cross-Border Partnerships: 

Two Cross-Border Partnerships

A note on methodology: 

A note on methodology Documentary analysis goes hand in hand with the interview data: it is not only an issue to re-check the validity, but is also necessary to apply due to the nature of Chinese and Russian educational and cultural environment

Transnational Education and Cross-Border Partnering: Differences in approaches in China and Russia: 

Transnational Education and Cross-Border Partnering: Differences in approaches in China and Russia China: Policy-making for transnational education is based on gathering real institutional experiences and practices, i.e. it is to a large extent not top-down; Under constant revision through inspections, highlighting best practices and getting updated; Practically, it looks like highlighting “4+0” pattern with foreign degrees rather than “2+2” or “3+1”, i.e. student mobility is less encouraged (because it is less possible?) at the recent time (2006)

Transnational Education and Cross-Border Partnering: Differences in approaches in China and Russia: 

Transnational Education and Cross-Border Partnering: Differences in approaches in China and Russia Russia: Western bias and Bologna Process orientation; Under-represented and under-estimated scope of co-operation with the East Asia; Centralized control does not encompass the cross-border education, no resources; and Obviously, there is no clear policy on transnational education

Language Situation: 

Language Situation No alternative to Russian language observed Unanimous favoring priority (but not contrasting profession!) of the language in the curriculum: 40% of contents; and students’ study load (mean about 65%) Exceptional situation to arrange qualified training from zero level  difficulties in admission and longer time to degree

Joint programs with foreign partners in Heilongjiang Province (early 2006): 

Joint programs with foreign partners in Heilongjiang Province (early 2006) Sources: http://www.cfce.cn, interview, author

Conclusions: 

Conclusions Different rationales, but common business and common goals in playing in the shared market The institutional level is crucial; China: credentialism-oriented, competition increases; Russia: financial drive with elements of credentialism (increasing)