The influence of cultural factors on the development of individual educational routes for students in Chinese universities

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the modern higher education system in China within the context of ongoing state reforms. Key structures («Project 211», «Project 985», «Double First-Class»), institutional goals, and main development vectors, including digitalization and internationalization, are examined. Special attention is paid to the influence of traditional cultural factors, such as Confucian philosophy and the role of the family, on the formation of educational values and pedagogical approaches. Based on the conducted analysis, the article emphasizes the importance of considering the national-cultural context when designing educational trajectories, including individual ones. The materials of the article can be used in comparative pedagogical research.