erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v7i12.13522ArticleInternational Cooperation Pathways for Specialized Universities: A Comprehensive Study on Models and Strategies in the Chinese Contexthttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/7/12/10.26689/erd.v7i12.13522LongTao,QiYangyang,ZhangYouli,XiaoXiao20257122025-12-31This paper focuses on the international cooperation pathways of leading specialized universities in China during their internationalization process. By analyzing the inherent characteristics and external challenges of specialized universities, combined with global trends in educational cooperation, this study systematically examines innovative models of Sino-foreign cooperation in joint education programs, research collaboration, and talent cultivation. The paper particularly examines practical cases from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and other institutions, analyzing typical cooperation paradigms such as the “Four Universities + Four Enterprises” model, China-US “4 + 0” cultivation, and China-Russia bachelor-master integrated programs. Based on effective domestic and international experiences, the study proposes strategic recommendations for establishing standards alignment, resource integration, and quality assurance systems tailored to the Chinese context, aiming to provide references for similar institutions to enhance their international education levels.

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