Author(s)

Yihan Xu

Corresponding Author

Yihan Xu

Abstract

This study aims to construct and apply a comprehensive evaluation index system for assessing the health of higher education using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation (FCE) models. By integrating multiple indicators into a structured framework, the research categorizes factors into two main fields: Civic Consciousness and National Education Power. The AHP method is employed to determine the weights of these indicators subjectively, while the FCE model transforms qualitative evaluations into quantitative results, providing a systematic and robust approach to assess the health of higher education systems. The study applies this model to six countries, analyzing their higher education health through normalized data and scoring methods, including TOPSIS for optimization. The results reveal significant variations among the selected countries, highlighting the effectiveness of the AHP-FCE model in capturing the complexities of higher education health. This research offers valuable insights for policymakers and educators seeking to improve higher education systems by providing a scientific and comprehensive evaluation tool.

Keywords

Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation (FCE), Higher Education Health, Indicator System, Model Application, Evaluation