Indian Students Enrolling In China Surged

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.