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Comparison of the Chinese and Hungarian Education Systems
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Abstract
As countries strive to develop competitive, knowledge-based economies, they face the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. Understanding the fundamental and different aspects of education systems is of great importance. This paper compares the Chinese and Hungarian higher education systems from the following four main elements: (1) administrative divisions; (2) school systems; (3) educational assessments; (4) challenges in HE. Given that every education system is deeply intertwined with a distinct cultural and social context that shapes its organization and functioning, it is imperative for academics to examine these intricacies when conducting cross-national comparisons carefully. Prior research has exclusively focused on higher education in China and Hungary separately, without comparing the two. Therefore, to understand the factors influencing higher education in Hungary and China, the researcher is prepared to provide valuable insights and more data analysis into the complexities of global education.
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comparative education, Central Europe, higher educational system, educational assessment, Hungarian education
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Yang,X. (2024). Comparison of the Chinese and Hungarian Education Systems. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,45,48-53.
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