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  • Capital Beijing
  • Official Languages Mandarin
  • Population 1,347.4 million
  • International tertiary students 522,651 Source: UNESCO
  • Australian share (number) 87,588
  • Australian share (percentage) 17 percent

China education market profile

Education is a top investment priority of Chinese families. Despite the size and diversity of China’s education system and more than a decade of rapid growth in the China study abroad market, the demand for overseas education is expected to continue to grow robustly.

The Chinese Government will continue to support the policy of Chinese students studying abroad for them to come and go freely and make their own decisions about when they return to China as indicated in its Ten Year Plan for Medium and Long Term Education Reform released in 2010.

China contributes almost one-quarter of Australia’s total exports from education service.

News and opportunities

Expressions of interest sought for 2013 Austrade China Careers Fair
Wednesday, June 19, 2013Higher education | Austrade update
Australian universities are invited to submit an expression of interest to join the 2013 Austrade China Careers Fair. The event follows the hugely successful inaugural fair in April 2012, aimed at rep ...
Australian alumni celebrated at awards in Shanghai
Tuesday, October 02, 2012Higher education | Austrade update
The diverse achievements of Australian alumni based in China have been recognised at the fourth Australia China Alumni Awards in Shanghai.
China education agent sessions discuss visas
Monday, August 06, 2012Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Latest from Austrade | Austrade update
A recent series of briefings for education agents in China raised discussion about Streamlined Visa Processing and Post Study Work Visas.
Inaugural Austrade China Careers Fair generates national media attention
Wednesday, June 27, 2012Higher education | Austrade update
The inaugural Austrade China Careers Fair in Shanghai in April generated broad national media attention and enthusiastic responses from around 1200 participants. The pilot event pioneered a shift in e ...
Transnational Education Program Approval and Pricing in China
Monday, March 26, 2012Higher education | Reports | Transnational education
This report aims to provide an update on the latest operating environment in China for transnational education (TNE) programs for higher education with a view to inform relevant Australian education p ...

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