The Closure of the Private Universities: Facts,Causes and Countermeasures

With the competition in higher education being increasingly intense,the closure of the private universities becomes common in China.The relative surplus of the higher education supply,the deceptive practice of the school-runners,the lack of necessary self-discipline,the low education quality and the fracture of the fund chain are the main causes that lead to the closure of private universities.The private universities must fully understand the investment risks in higher education,and in the meanwhile,they should strive to improve their teaching quality and raise their school-running reputation.The government should strengthen the management and support of the private universities.The provision of the systematic environment that favors the development of private universities is also an important measure to reduce the risk in running private universities.