On the Rural-Urban Disparity in Access to Higher Education Opportunities in China

Qiao Jin-zhong · 2010 · Chinese Education & Society

Summary. Rural students in China face persistent barriers to accessing top universities despite overall improvements in higher education access. Urbanization and expanded college admissions have reduced rural-urban disparities, but significant gaps remain, particularly for elite institutions. Closing this gap requires accelerating urbanization and improving rural elementary school conditions.

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Jin-zhong, Q.. (2010). On the Rural-Urban Disparity in Access to Higher Education Opportunities in China. Chinese Education & Society. https://doi.org/10.2753/ced1061-1932430402

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DOI: 10.2753/ced1061-1932430402
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: education, rural-data-and-definitions
Added: 2026-04-28