educational standards and has a narrower specialization than Western universities. Tuition is paid and for the Chinese to have a higher education means career advancement. The higher education system in China is similar to the Western system and includes three stages:
Bachelor's degree. Training period: 4-5 years.
Graduates receive higher education with a Bachelor's degree.
Master's degree. Training period: 2-3 years. Graduates receive a completed higher education with a Master's degree.
Doctorate. Training period: 2-4 years. Graduates receive a completed higher education with the assignment of a Doctor's degree.