China’s educational system is, to put it lightly, quite complex. There are over 2,000 colleges and universities located across the country, which is still not nearly enough to accommodate its burgeoning population of nearly 1.4 billion citizens. As such entry into Chinese universities, while open to foreign students, can prove extremely competitive. A proficient command of Mandarin is also essential in almost all cases, as this is the language of education at most Chinese universities.

There is a silver lining to this complex situation. Since the demand for higher education in China exceeds the supply, many Chinese universities have partnered with other academic institutions across the world to help handle the great amount of prospective students. As part of these partnerships, there are many satellite schools of international universities located in China, where it is possible to pursue both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in English.

The most popular degree programs in China include Mandarin, Asian Studies, and International Business. However, these are only the tip of the iceberg, studying full time and earning a degree at a university in China will give you the opportunity to pursue any and every degree available, while also getting the cultural education of a lifetime!