CNEEC's basic research focuses on international education systems, policies and related affairs. Topics cover comparison of education systems, differences in syllabi, influences on education policies, reflections of people and cultural backgrounds, and the development of the education market. We also devote our time to developing, designing and initiating new prospective projects.  
  
In recent years CNEEC's research has been concentrated on People's Republic of China. Current research topics include: 

• Policy trends in chinese higher education
• The state of the market resulting from central government control in china
• The demands for various education levels in china
• The status of the educational market due to government policies  in china 
• The comparison of  higher education goals between china and western countries 
• Psychological training to assist chinese students in their study abroad 
• The potential adaptability of chinese students' study abroad
• Analysis for potential chinese families sending their children to study abroad