Motivation Research Experiences of International Doctoral Students - Navigating the Phd Journey

This book explores the world of international doctoral students in the Chinese higher education system. It delves into their motivations, research experiences, and how they navigate the transitions across borders between their research, personal, and social worlds while pursuing their research in China.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. International Students in China 3. Motivation to pursue a doctoral degree in China 4. Navigating between different communities of research group 5. International doctoral students' navigating trajectories in China 6. Critical Reflection 7. Conclusion

About the author

Dr. Dai Kun is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Administration and Policy, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr Dai's research interests include international and comparative education, transnational higher education, and international student mobility.

Dr. Kenichi Doi is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG), the International House of Japan (I-House). He also serves as an adjunct researcher at the Center for the Study of International Cooperation in Education at Waseda University, Japan.

Dr. Oluwasegun Adesola Oladipo received his Ph.D. degree in Higher Education from Peking University. His research focuses on higher education internationalisation, especially transnational education, policy and regulatory frameworks, and the impact of technology on higher education.

Summary

This book explores the world of international doctoral students in the Chinese higher education system. It delves into their motivations, research experiences, and how they navigate the transitions across borders between their research, personal, and social worlds while pursuing their research in China.

Product details

• Authors: Kun Dai, Kun Doi Dai, Kenichi Doi, Oluwasegun Adesola Oladipo
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.01.2025
• EAN: 9781032464244
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3246424-4
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Routledge Studies in Global Student Mobility
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics; EDUCATION / General, Globalization, Politics & government, Political Economy, Philosophy & theory of education, Politics and government, Philosophy and theory of education, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Multicultural education, Educational strategies and policy, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher