Study in China

Why study in China?

The People's Republic of China is one the most populated countries in Asia. It is also third largest in terms of land area in Asia. People of China are called Chinese. The Country is divided into 22 provinces. The languages spoken in China are Mandarin by 70 percent of the population and also Cantonese, Xiang and Standard Chinese.

The Chinese education system has six years of primary schooling followed by three years of lower secondary and upper secondary school, and four years in standard Chinese curriculum. The state has 18 million teachers for 291 million students.

Imperial education in China existed, estimated to have been founded as early as the Han dynasty from 206 to 260 BC. Chinese higher education today provides Bachelor, Master and Doctorate degrees from reputed Chinese Universities in many fields. Specifically, Chinese, Mathematics and foreign language studies are advanced in China.

All teachers in China have to undergo compulsory pre-service education and inservice training. From 2018 around 492,185 international students have enrolled in Chinese Universities. Majority of those students around 85 percent are self funded and 63041 of them hold scholarships.

There are lots of positive factors to study in China for international students and from Nepal also:

• Affordable tuition cost: 

Chinese tuition fees are comparatively lower in cost than other countries. You can study top degree programs in medical, management, Mathematics, Arts, language, technological studies at affordable cost in the best Chinese Universities and also get a scholarship with reduced tuition fees.

• High employment rates: 

In China the chances of employment opportunities are high. You can have an internship or work in China for 8 hours per week and forty hours per month during study. Post study work options from work Visa to students who have finished their degree in China, are also there. Sectors like Business, Engineering, Finance, Medical, Nursing are the sectors where employers are looking for recruitments.

• Quality of education: 

China upholds education in the highest regard. As of now their education market has seen a boom with best courses, diverse teaching and learning environment, scholastic standards, research and development and 70 years of evolution in teaching and learning makes China one of the main places for studies.

• Networking  

Networking and building relationships, meaningful interactions and progressive discussions are integral parts of student life in China. Despite language and cultural differences many students have been able to study and do research together. There are social network groups offline and online for students in China and Professors to share their key content of study, group works, seminars, research, design works as per learning requirements.

• Great for traveling: 

Student life can be uplifting besides Campus life, you can travel to fascinating parts of the Country with access to railways, buses, airlines from one city to another.

Key facts about study in China:

Some of the interesting facts for international students to study in China are these: 

• Internationally recognized degrees 

China has international degrees which students can pursue academically and non academically also. The government and private sectors have made a large portion of their investments in the field of education. There are 14 Chinese Universities that offer international degrees in China which are commonly United States, United Kingdom accredited programs. 

• Cost of living is moderate in China 

Though the main Cities like Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shanghai are expensive, other parts are comparatively cheaper. Accommodation outside the main cities are from 995 to 3650 RMB per month. Feeding costs are also around 900 to 1400 RMB per month. 

• VPN( Virtual private Network) is required to surf internet in China 

The Great firewall restricts the online platforms or data, so Virtual private Network will open the gate to information freedom. You can come out of restrictions like geo blocking of certain services from the VPN services once you start to study, work and travel in China. 

• Culture shock 

For most international students they can get culture shocks as very few people speak English so language, censorship, payment/banking, subways, snoozing and pace of life can give those feelings. But if you get oriented to Chinese lifestyles, habits and customs then that information can help you overcome those barriers. 

Benefits of study in China

The significant benefits for international students to study in China are:

• Personal Development 

One of the main benefits for international students to study in China is shaping your knowledge, skills and experience for career development. The higher education programs of Chinese Universities are geared toward improving career opportunities and employment generation.

• Government support for international students 

Over the rise of different national and international higher education in China, financial support from government sponsorship and funding have become increasingly utilized. 40 percent of all new international students received government scholarships. It has now become five times more than its initiation in 2006.

• International student mobility and exchange: 

Since the rise of international education markets in China, there has been a mutual cultural exchange and education reform and exchange with foreign students, Universities and students of China in general. Student exchange programs, international students growing communities in China, transfers have been impactful to mobilize the students and also allow diversity for cultures in the education system of China in recent time.

• Scholarship opportunities for international students: 

The government has funded an international student scholarship from the China Scholarship Council. There are a range of Chinese and also international scholarships to study in China. Few examples are Hubei provincial scholarship, Jiangsu Government scholarship, Guanxi government scholarship, Confucius institute scholarship, Biomedical Science Scholarship, etc.

Top Universities to study in China for international students

There are a number of top ranking Universities in China to pursue higher studies starting Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate programs. Some of those Universities suited for international students study in China are:

Requirements to study in China for Nepalese students

The documents required for Nepalese students to study from China are these:

• All of your academic documents
• Clearance from Police in the report
• Medical report in Chinese
• Two letter of recommendations from your previous institutions
• Motivation letter around 800 to 1200 words
• Passed entrance exam test conducted by Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University for MBBS studies in China (Certificates)
• Character Certificate
• Student VISA
• Bank statement of last six months

Language proficiency

Minimum score of 85 is required for admission in the TOEFL exam.

1. IELTS: 

Applicants to enroll in Chinese Universities and Courses should have at least 5.5 on the IELTS test.

1. TOEFL:
2. Duo Lingo English test: 

Minimum score of 110 is required by Universities in China in DUOLINGO English test

1. Hsk Test: 

Minimum of 180 points at HSK level 4 and HSK level 5

Admission criteria for international students in Chinese Universities:

• Must show all academic documents including transcripts, diplomas and other certificates for academic qualifications
• Must have valid passport with six months validity
• Police report with no criminal record
• Medical report in Chinese formats
• Two letter of recommendations from previous institutions where the applicant have studied from
• Motivation letter of 800-1200 words by self.

Financial proof:

To obtain X1, X2 Chinese study Visa, Nepalese students must show:

• Six months valid passport
• VISA application form
• Photographs recent of applicants
• Proof of legal status if exist
• Original and Copy of letter of admission
• Copy of previous Chinese passport/VISAs
• Bank statement in English which meets the Chinese study VISA requirements
• Proof of health checkup
• Other necessary documents before the consulate office.

Health insurance for Nepalese students in China:

It is important for international students to have health insurance to study in China. Local Chinese insurance per year costs 800 RMB. It covers medical treatment costs upto 20000 RMB for accidents, hospitalization and medical upto 400000 RMB.

Intakes in China for Nepalese Students

Here are some informations on the intakes in Chinese Universities:

March intakes:

Starts from October to January next year for applying in the intake of March.

September intakes:

Application of intakes start from February to August to study in September intake

Tuition Fees and Scholarship in China for Nepalese students

Here are some of the cost breakdowns for international students education expenses in China:

The above cost structures are a range of costs in Chinese Currency for Nepalese students to study in China. Application fees from Universities and Institutes, tuition fees, course expenditures, Bachelor and Master costs range from low to high are mentioned for international students.

Scholarship 

There are more than 116 types of scholarships for Nepalese students to go and study in China. Some of the few mentions of Chinese scholarships are as follows: 

• Chinese government scholarship-Great wall program ( fully funded) 
• Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Government Scholarships ( Fully funded) 
• Youth of excellence scheme of China Scholarship program 
• Confucious institute scholarships 
• China Campus Network scholarships 
• Beijing City Scholarship 
• Shanghai City Scholarship 

Living expenses in China for nepalese Student

Note:( 1 USD = 7.20 RMB )

Work Oppurtunities in China for Nepalese Students

There are some good career options for international students to work in China. They must at first, apply for a work Visa which allows you to stay for 30 days then the applicant will again have to apply for a resident permit which will be valid till the duration of the job contract which can be 90 days to 5 years in maximum.

The most employed sectors for international students in China are:

• Software Application Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Accounting and Finance jobs
• Data Scientists
• Management Consultants
• English teachers
• Financial Analyst
• IT professionals