This book provides an in-depth analysis of the motivations, experiences, and challenges that Chinese students face in transnational higher education (TNHE). It traces their educational journey-from their initial motivations for seeking TNHE to their graduate employment-while exploring the academic, social, and cultural dimensions of their experiences. Readers will gain a nuanced understanding of Chinese students’ engagement with TNHE, both within China and at later stages abroad. The book offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers, providing a strong foundation for addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with TNHE in China. Additionally, it serves as a key resource for those interested in enhancing Chinese students’ perceptions of and experiences in TNHE programmes. Beyond practical implications, this book contributes to the theorisation of TNHE, teacher development, and research methodologies in the field.  

Dr. Dan Liu is an Associate Professor in the School of English Education at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), China. She obtained her PhD from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK) in 2015. Dr. Liu is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). Her current research focuses on teaching and learning in higher education, particularly in transnational contexts, as well as the sociology of education in China. She has published numerous journal articles in renowned international journals, including Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, Gender and Education, The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, Teaching in Higher Education, and Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, among others.