Higher Education in China

More than 2,000 years ago, there were students from East Asia and the Arab States who came to China to study. From the 19th century onwards, China began to build modern universities. After the founding of The People's Republic of China in 1949, an increasing number of universities were established. During the 1950s, Chinese universities began to accept students from Vietnam and Eastern European countries. 

Today, around 600 of China's roughly 3000 universities are enrolling students from around the world. As China's economy continues to develop, coming to China to study has become increasingly popular. In 2009, there were about 240,000 international students studying in China. Some pursue their degree here, others attend short-term programs to study Chinese language and culture.

China's university qualifications are internationally recognized

China's higher education system boasts a strong reputation worldwide, while China's manufacturing industries are renowned for their international competitiveness. Chinese university graduates are welcomed by leading universities in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and other countries. Every year, there are about 20 thousand students who graduated in China who go to the aforementioned countries for further study. Many overseas Chinese graduates work in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, famous universities and world-class laboratories.

As of April 2009, the Chinese government has signed mutual recognition agreements with 64 countries and regions. See the List of Countries>>

Advantageous Subjects

Aside from Chinese language, traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, history, philosophy, sports, and Chinese folk arts (music, dance, painting, etc.), subjects such as mathematics, engineering, science and medicine, in addition to economics, finance, trade, business and management are all highly regarded.

Search for your preferred subject using the Find a Program function. Or browse a List of Universities & Colleges and find a favorite school to apply to.

Learn more about higher education in China:

University Education & Academic Degrees 
An introduction to China's universities, administration, academics as well as the semester system

Admission Requirements
Entrance requirements set out by the Chinese government and China's universities

Top Universities in China

Not sure how to choose a university? China's best universities are listed here

You may also refer to these websites:

Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China

China Education and Research Network.