China is slowly becoming a popular destination for education. Its Ministry of Education has recently announced that a total of 442,773 students from over 180 countries had made it to the universities in China for the academic year 2016-17. This shows that the numbers have significantly increased every year ever since doors were opened for education in various streams.
Studying and living in China is quite affordable. An added advantage for international students is part-time work opportunities. The world’s top 500 companies all have establishments in China with most of them operating from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Apart from this, it is a huge market for all multinational corporations.
A big plus for all international expats is having a real understanding of China, its language and culture. A degree obtained from any territorial university in China is recognized by every developed country in the world.
The Ministry of Education, Foreign Affairs, and Public Security has recently made the following announcements:
It is mandatory to take up a diploma course to learn the Chinese language
There should take up courses to learn about general conditions, customs and culture
Students who take courses in philosophy and politics need to take political theory courses
Every institution would respect the beliefs and customs of all foreign students
Students ought to register their address of residence with the neighborhood police
Foreign students will be assigned instructors for courses which are made mandatory
New rules would apply to every international student. The instructors will guide international students to participate in providing them information, counseling, and take part in recreational activities. The numbers of overseas students are increasing each year and enrolments have risen to 11.4% compared to the last year. In addition, other universities are opening joint venture universities in China. At the same time, Chinese Universities are setting up satellite campuses overseas.
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