Student Engagement at Higher Education Institutions: A Study of International Student Engagement and Motivational Challenges at Chinese Universities

Chinese universities have opened their doors for foreign students in recent years. Finding internationally accepted academic degrees programs and relevantly qualified academics however remains a challenge for the Chinese universities. The universities too are facing difficulties in engaging international students in studies and university activities. Many students remain regularly absent from academic activities because they feel isolated due to one institution-two systems concept of education administration at the universities. International education management and effectiveness of teaching and learning practices of the universities under the system are examined in this study.