This study examines the "dual-characteristic" development of applied undergraduate institutions in Hubei Province. Guided by the strategic framework outlined in the Hubei Provincial Education Development Plan for the 14th Five-Year Period, it explores models and strategies for establishing distinctive universities and competitive major clusters aligned with regional industrial demands. The objective is to develop competitive major clusters that address the needs of Hubei's strategic emerging industries and key sectors, fostering innovative, applied, and interdisciplinary talent. Employing the "dual-characteristic" approach as a foundation and integrating research findings from both domestic and international scholars, this study investigates the current status of applied undergraduate institutions in Hubei Province concerning talent development models, university-industry collaboration, specialized curriculum development, and faculty teams with dual qualifications. The findings offer valuable insights for the specialized advancement of similar institutions.

Baolin Li, Liqiao Zhang, Lihua Yang, Shuai Chang. Models and Methodologies for the Establishment of "Dual Distinctive Characteristics" in Applied Undergraduate Institutions in Hubei Province. Frontiers in Educational Research (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 11: 1-7. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2025.081101.

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