Indian students are entering Chinese colleges and universities in surging numbers. Interestingly, 29 per cent of the total Indian students (aspiring to study abroad or studying) have preferred studying in China.
According to the RBI, in 2013-14, where Indian students were spending $ 1.9 billion abroad for higher education. This figure had increased to $ 2.8 billion in 2018.
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China, which is celebrating 40 years of opening up and reforms, now offers enormous opportunities for students.
Nationality
|
2017 |
2018 |
Year on growth |
China |
2, 30, 681 |
2,55, 896 |
10.9% |
India |
86,966 |
1,08, 292 |
24.5% |
Nepal |
35, 212 |
52, 243 |
48.40% |
Total International students |
7,96, 130 |
8,76, 399 |
10.1% |