As the core pillar of the national innovation system, the strategic position of education cannot be improved without a high level of education quality. To promote internal educational reform, this study proposes research on pathways to enhance the quality of higher education under the national strategy of building China into an education powerhouse. Taking the quality of higher education as the research object, we systematically explain the dual connotation of system quality and object quality, and emphasize the decisive role of internal factors, such as talent cultivation objectives, curriculum system, professional settings and teaching methods. Concurrently, the concept of competence-based education theory is brought in and integrated with the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework. It is emphasized that higher education should prioritize the development of competencies and establish a flexible adjustment system that aligns with the evolving needs of industries. The need to enhance educational quality stems from the necessity to modernize governance philosophies, ensure a seamless integration of professional skills with industry requirements, and foster the establishment of collaborative innovation platforms. To address these needs, it is suggested to establish a comprehensive, cooperative governance framework involving governments, universities, enterprises, and industries. This includes enhancing policy and regulatory support mechanisms, as well as pioneering participatory teaching approaches that leverage project-based learning to ignite students' creative potential. The ultimate goal is to nurture top-tier professionals capable of adapting to future industrial transformations and contribute to the national strategy of strengthening education.

Guan Xinyu. Research on the Pathways to Enhance the Quality of Higher Education under the Strategy of Building a Leading Educational Nation. Frontiers in Educational Research (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 12: 52-58. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2025.081208.

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