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| What is the University of Applied Sciences in Europe：An Interview with Dr. Dieter Euler Full Professor of University of St. Gallen in Switzerland |
| WANG Baoxi1, DIETER Euler2 |
| 1. School of Teacher Education, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China;2. Institute of Educational Management, University of St. Gallen, Gallen 9000, Switzerland |
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Abstract The European University of Applied Sciences is not only different from Chinas College, but also from the USA Community College. It stressed that “Science Education for Professional Practice”, which is also the main difference between University of Applied Sciences and the Traditional Elite University. The Traditional Elite University emphasizes on basic research, focusing on students scientific research training. The University of Applied Sciences focus on applied research and transformation, concentrates on cultivating students in applying the theory to solve practical problems. The establishment of the University of Applied Science and technology must have higher education law as the guarantee, to ensure the quality of running a school by issuing subordinate legislation and certification standards. Recommendations were given for China to develop University of Applied Sciences: strengthening the construction of teaching staff, adopting the classification assessment, upholding the process consciousness, giving universities more autonomy, and avoiding academic drift.
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2015, Vol. 9 
