This book investigates the common challenges and divergent experiences in the post-massification era of higher education in Finland and China. It examines national policies, structural changes, financing models, quality assurance mechanisms, social interactions, and internationalization efforts in both countries. By comparing these two distinct systems, the authors highlight the shared reform trends and essential problems that arise when higher education expands to encompass a larger proportion of the population. The work is intended for a scholarly audience including researchers, administrators, policymakers, and students.

This comparative study is positioned as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of higher education in the post-massification era, particularly focusing on the contrasting yet parallel developments in Finland and China. The book's strength lies in its multidisciplinary approach, drawing on international scholarship to dissect common reform trends and specific institutional challenges. It is likely to be valued by academics and policymakers seeking insights into system-wide issues such as financing, quality assurance, and internationalization. The work provides a detailed examination of how different national contexts grapple with similar pressures as higher education systems mature and expand.