Dong Gaoming enrolled at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics to study SQA HND Business. The SQA HND attracted both him and his parents as it was subject-specific and would give him the opportunity to develop his English language skills.
Dong Gaoming completed the HND and went on to study at the University of Warwick. After completing a Bachelors Degree he is now studying towards a PH.D in Engineering Management.