The Chinese higher education system is growing rapidly, with an increase in enrolment of 170% between 1998-2010.

Because of this, the Government is investing more money into the country’s universities through flagship schemes such as Project-958 and the Double First Class University Plan. These initiatives aim to produce world-class universities further increasing the prestige of Chinese institutions and recruiting great PhD students is a key part of that ambition.

Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in some great extra-curricular activities, whether that means walking the Great Wall of China or participating in dragon and lion dances at the Chinese New Year festivals.

Here are a few reasons you should consider studying for a Ph.D. in China this year:

• Highest-rated BRICS country: The top four universities in the 2019 Times Higher Education Brics Rankings are located within China and six of its universities reside within the top 10.
• Globally ranked and rapidly growing education system: Chinese universities are also rising up global league tables, supported by generous Government funding initiatives.
• Government seeking to attract international postgraduates: The Chinese Government values the contribution of international students, with generous funding available to the best PhD applicants.
• Increasingly popular with international students: China is on course to become the second most popular country for study abroad, with plans to host 500,000 international students by 2020.
• Multiple sightseeing opportunities: Whether or not it informs your research, there’s plenty to see and do during a PhD in China: including The Potala Palace, The Terracotta Army, The Great Wall, and The Forbidden City. Not forgetting the Giant Panda, of course.