Study on Tianjin’s Role in Promoting Higher Education Coordination in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region

The collaborative development of higher education in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region has emerged as a pivotal driver for advancing regional cooperation. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset on higher education institutions and policy frameworks within the BTH region, this study evaluates the current level of collaborative development using a multidimensional assessment index system. Focusing on Tianjin’s role in this tripartite synergy, the analysis identifies systemic challenges in institutional mechanisms, resource allocation efficiency, talent retention, and service orientation. To enhance Tianjin’s contribution to regional integration, strategic recommendations are proposed, including establishing an independent regulatory and evaluation body, optimizing resource supply-demand dynamics, innovating talent recruitment mechanisms, and cultivating discipline-specific strengths aligned with regional priorities. These insights aim to inform policy design and foster a more cohesive, sustainable higher education ecosystem within the BTH framework.