Could China overtake the UK as a study abroad hotspot?

As the country has gained momentum, graduate prospects and a promise of a growing economy has begun attracting international students to study in China. The ‘Study in China’ initiative is putting China on the map as a leading study abroad destination, helping students find high-quality business schools within the country and connecting them to reputable graduate employers.

The programme aims to overtake the UK as the world’s second most popular study abroad destination by 2020 with 500,000 students estimated to be studying in the country.

Over 40 percent of international students studying in China were supported by government scholarships in 2015, up fivefold from 2006.

If this trend continues, China could become a viable alternative for students who are outpriced by high international fees in the UK, especially as Brexit uncertainty settles over Europe.

Meanwhile, the UK has made it easier for international students from 28 countries including China, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia, Bahrain, the Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Macau, the Maldives and Serbia, along with Australia, the US, Canada and New Zealand to get their student visa

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