Why China as a Study Destination

The rapid development of China's economy

The Chinese economy is among the fastest growing economies in the world. With the rapid development of China’s economy, it makes a significant improvement on Chinese people's life, the ideas of them are also opening up then never before. Moreover, it attracts more and more international companies to invest in China. This in turn creates a big job market for students studying in china.

A long history of comprehensive quality education

China has the long history of 5000 years. Right from the beginning of Confucius period, education had been regarded very highly in China. Since then, China has established itself as a country with a very broad education system.

China has a 50-year history of having foreign students studying in her universities and colleges. Therefore, the institutions have rich experiences of accommodating foreign students in China. Out of over 2000 universities and colleges, more than 300 of them now have foreign students studying on their campuses.

China has a long history and splendid culture

China is the origin of oriental culture, many Asian countries cultures can be traced back to the root of Chinese culture. China not only has a profound knowledge of classical philosophy, rich classical literature, food culture, but also is endowed with many historical relics. International students coming to China will learn the experience of Chinese ancient culture and at the same time get to know one of the most modern civilizations in the East.

Sensitive to foreign students’ needs

The Chinese government always attaches great importance to foreign students’ requirements. This is evident from the fact that in the very second year of the founding of New China which in 1950, China started taking reforms measures for overseas students.The Chinese government sincerely welcomes students from all over the world to study in China.

Wide-ranging choices to international students

Higher education in China has been well developed. There are over 2000 universities and colleges, with more than 6 million enrollments in total. China has set up a degree system, including Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degrees that are open to foreign students.

All universities and colleges with foreign students provide conditions for the students to live within or near the campuses. Foreign students studying in China can also live out of campus if they prefer to do so.

Those who wish to study for degree have to go through an examination - only those whose exam scores are up to the required standard can become registered students to study for a degree.

Many scholarships for overseas students

China offers dozens of scholarship to boost education in china. Those who want to apply to study in China on a Chinese scholarship have to go through their government. Private students can make application directly to the university or college that they wish to study at.

The programs provided foreign students by universities and colleges include two-year program (after senior high school), Bachelor, Master and doctor degree programs, non-degree programs and Chinese language programs.