Envisioning Sino-Foreign University Partnerships and Strategies in 2030

Abstract

This dissertation involved a Delphi study to envision the qualities of successful Sino-Foreign University partnerships and strategies in 2030. To envision the future of Sino-Foreign Universities, data was collected from an elite set of participants representing the senior management of type 3 and 4 Sino-Foreign University partnerships. This dissertation includes a proposed typology that merges the typologies of the 4 partnership types in Mainland China, the 4F Framework, and the GATS typology with the findings of this dissertation. The findings also suggest a review of the Ministry of Education’s preference for type 4 partnerships (stand-alone model) given the advantages of type 3 partnerships (embedded model) toward 2030. The findings of this dissertation also provides further insight related to the intervention of foreign resources in developing countries’ higher education systems towards 2030. Separate contributions of this dissertation include a methodological framework for conducting a Sino-Foreign University Delphi study and practical contributions related to the strategic planning of current and prospective Sino-Foreign Universities. This dissertation also provides knowledge for further futures research related to Sino-Foreign Universities.