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Urban/Rural Disparities in Access to Elite Higher Education: The Case of Tsinghua University

Wen Wen, Lu Zhou, Mingyu Zhang, Die Hu · 2023 · International Journal of Chinese Education

Summary. Rural students in China have significantly improved access to elite universities like Tsinghua since 2010 through preferential government policies, though gaps with urban students remain. The study shows China's higher education system effectively responds to national reforms and promotes social mobility. However, gender inequity persists, with rural female students facing lower admission chances than rural males. The authors recommend enrollment policies address intersectional disadvantages to advance educational equity.

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Wen, W., Zhou, L., Zhang, M., & Hu, D.. (2023). Urban/Rural Disparities in Access to Elite Higher Education: The Case of Tsinghua University. International Journal of Chinese Education. https://doi.org/10.1177/2212585x231189338

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DOI
10.1177/2212585x231189338
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
education, policy
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2026-04-28