This statistic compares the number of Chinese students who studied abroad in 2017, by source of funding. That year, over ** thousand Chinese students overseas were state-funded.

China RMB: Import: Service: Tourism: Studying Abroad data was reported at 39.770 RMB bn in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.170 RMB bn for Jun 2018. China RMB: Import: Service: Tourism: Studying Abroad data is updated monthly, averaging 28.565 RMB bn from Dec 2017 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.770 RMB bn in Jul 2018 and a record low of 24.010 RMB bn in Apr 2018. China RMB: Import: Service: Tourism: Studying Abroad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s International Trade – Table CN.JS: Trade in Services: RMB.

In 2024, over ******* students emigrated from India to study abroad. The number of students emigrating from India was the highest in 2023. The number of students going abroad declined drastically during the pandemic, however, with the opening of international borders there was an uptick in the number of students going abroad for education. Why are Indian students pursuing foreign education? English-speaking countries like the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland are most preferred by Indian students. The countries also have top-tier universities, specialized courses, and better post-study work opportunities. The easy availability of educational loans and increasing scholarship options are some of the reasons that influence Indian students to pursue foreign education. Which foreign study programs are popular? Indian students predominantly prefer enrolling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Postgraduate management courses also have a steady following among Indian students. The pursuit of medical education in foreign countries is increasingly becoming popular among Indian students due to the limited availability of seats in Indian medical colleges. Key destinations for medical degrees include Russia, Georgia, China, and Kazakhstan among others.

Higher education is an important export economy for Australia, with international students paying significantly higher fees for their tertiary studies than domestic students in the country. According to Times Higher Education, the Federation University Australia ranked the highest in terms of share of international students in 2023. During that period, around ** percent of the students enrolled at Federation University Australia were international students. International tertiary education sector An internationally recognized qualification from an Australian university is appealing to many foreign students. Chinese students made up the largest proportion of international students in Australia. In 2017, of the *** thousand foreign students studying at higher education institutions, around ***** thousand originated from China. Management and commerce courses were the most popular courses for international students to study, followed by engineering, society and culture, and information technology. Economic contribution International education activity is a significant export income source for Australia. In 2017, around ** billion Australian dollars were generated from intentional student expenditure – a value that has been increasing consistently over the past years. Chinese students studying onshore on student visas contributed over ** billion Australian dollars in that year alone. Australia’s major competitors in this sector include its neighbor New Zealand, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Factors affecting student enrolments include increasing tuition fees, visa application costs as well as the comparatively high cost of living in Australian cities.

The statistic displays the results of a survey conducted among Chinese high-net-worth individuals in 2017 about their favorite social activities. The survey revealed that ** percent of the respondents prefered socializing through traveling, including joining study programs abroad.