Academic Migration, Employability, and Brain Circulation: Professional Integration of Cameroonian Graduates from Zhejiang Normal University in China (2021–2025)

This article examines the professional integration of Cameroonian graduates from Zhejiang Normal University in Jinhua upon completion of their studies in Zhejiang Province. While a growing number of African graduates seek employment in their host countries, few studies explore the professional integration of African graduates, and more specifically Cameroonian graduates, in China. This study adopts a qualitative approach, interviewing 62 Cameroonian graduates who obtained certificates (bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, or doctorate) in China. The results reveal that professional integration six months after graduation is generally satisfactory, but varies according to individual profiles. Most respondents work in trade (import-export), education, or teaching, and in Chinese private companies. The analysis highlights the key factors related to the professional integration of Cameroonians in China (in the Zhejiang region). Recommendations are being made to Cameroonian students currently in China to improve their career prospects after graduation

Education in China; Professional Integration in china; Academic Capital; Social Capital

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