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
(Enrolments)

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%

Source: International student data – Australian government


Highlights
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.