Why study in china?
Further education in China offers plenty of opportunities as follows:
- Wide variety of degree courses to choose ranging from Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business and Marketing, International Law, Aircraft Maintenance are taught either fully in English or Mandarin.
- Many Chinese universities are featured in the QS World University Top 200 rankings – “a confirmation and acknowledgement of the quality of academic standards of both teaching and research. In the recent list of Top 100 university rankings in Asia released by The Times Higher Education, China improving its presence in the rankings with a total of 18 institutions in the top 100.
- The cost of education in term of tuition fees and living expenses is relative low and affordable compared with western countries. Hence making it an affordable choice among the average income families in Malaysia.
- Chinese universities provide students with a high quality learning experience, safe, clean, comfortable and wholesome on-campus living environment, while offering a variety of activities that will become a memorable part of your university years. (Read more: 1. University Life In China, 2. 10 Most Beautiful Universities in China)
- As of 28 April 2011, a total of 820 China universities have been accredited by MQA in Malaysia. Hence recognition and accreditation is no longer an issue and this will set to spur the growth of Malaysia students study in china. (Read More: 1. Frame Agreement to Facilitate Mutual Recognition in Academic Higher Education Qualifications MRA Malaysia-China , 2. List of Higher Education Institutions in People's Republic of China)
- China has become one of the hotspot and study destinations for international students. In 2011, China has market share of 8% from 4 million international students worldwide. Malaysia students study in China is still at the infant stage and set to grow in the coming years.
- China government has committed to spend heavily in term of education investment and striving to make more world-class universities. This will make further education in China a preferred choice by international students. (Read more: China Spending Billions to Better Universities)
- In order to attract international students, China has made a significant financial commitment to bringing more international students to its colleges and universities by way of offering scholarship and signing of more mutual recognition agreements and co-operation with countries around the world to strengthen education relationship.(Read more: China and relevant countries and regions signed a mutual recognition of degrees, diplomas and qualifications protocol cases)
- China is an emerging super power and a country with the status of 2nd biggest economy in the world. Many top Fortune 500 companies have set its based in China. Graduates from China in particular English speaking or tri-lingual graduates like Malaysian are highly sought by these companies.