Knowledge of Mandarin, one of the world’s most-spoken languages, could open plenty of doors in your future career. Whether you intend to work in China, join an international company maintaining Chinese partnerships and market knowledge, or work in non-profit organizations or on university campuses, being able to speak Mandarin will make you a very attractive hire. You don’t need to speak the language before studying in China; you can learn it once you arrive.
Home to 15 of the world’s ‘megacities’ (with a population above 10 million), China is full of thriving and dynamic urban centers. The best-known of these, Beijing and Shanghai, have both been celebrated among the world’s best students cities– but there are many other great Chinese cities to choose from. Like Guangzhou, Harbin, Shenyang, Ningbo, Tianjin, Nanjing…..
Over the past 10 years, international visitors and students have been going “deeper” into China, choosing to travel to a wider range of cities than before.
In the past, Shanghai and Beijing were the only cities where it was common to see international students.
In 2006, nearly 50 per cent of international students were in Beijing or Shanghai, but this has fallen to 32 per cent.
Today, there are 13 cities across China with more than 10,000 international students, with seven cities having more than 20,000 students.
Popular cities include Guangdong in the south of China and Liaoning, north of Beijing.
Whether you intend to secure a graduate job or continue studying at postgraduate level, the reputation of your university is important for your future prospects.
Chinese universities are increasingly well respected; the number included in major global university rankings has risen significantly over the past five years, particularly compared with the UK, which has fallen in many rankings.
In 2011, there were only six Chinese universities in topuniversities whereas in 2015-2016 there were 37, more than either Canada or Australia.
This is your chance to explore South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines…