Implementation of a Model of Joint Educational Programs in the Context of Russian-Chinese Academic Cooperation as a Factor in Improving its Quality

Introduction. This study is aimed at addressing issues in the field of internationalization of education, with an emphasis on strengthening educational partnership and its innovative development. The aim – is to identify the most productive forms of educational cooperation between universities based on the presented experience of Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, which implements two models of joint educational programs in philology with Chinese educational organizations. Methodology. Based on a systematic approach, taking into account the opportunities and risks, authors attempted to model a fragment of the pedagogical system of academic network cooperation between Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University and its partners in the Peopleʼs Republic of China (Xinjiang University, Xinjiang Pedagogical University, Guangdong Scientific and Technical Professional Institute) using the example of the development of two types of joint educational programs. The experience of implementing international academic cooperation was empirically studied using the example of Russian pedagogical universities, a survey of students studying in joint educational programs was conducted, and included monitoring during their stay at Xinjiang University (Urumqi) and the Guangdong Scientific and Technical Professional Institute (Zhuhai). Results. Using the example of the creation and implementation of two models of joint educational programs at Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, ways of solving a number of problems that arise during the modeling and implementation of joint educational programs are shown. The initial positive results of the joint educational programs implementation have been achieved: Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University graduates are now enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs at Russian universities, and successfully find employment in their field in China. Conclusion. In conclusion, conclusions are drawn about the prospects of developing and implementing joint educational programs in the context of Russian-Chinese academic cooperation as a factor in improving its quality.