With 33 universities ranked among the world’s best institutions in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017 and just under 100 universities in the QS University Rankings: Asia 2016, China’s leading institutions have a growing presence in the international league tables. So if you fancy a world-leading education and a degree on your CV that’s likely to keep gaining prestige in the decades to come, China’s for you.  

While language classes can help, nothing quite beats immersion if you want to become fluent! The world’s most widely spoken language according to UNESCO, Mandarin Chinese is often touted as one of the most useful languages to learn for future careers, especially if you wish to work in a field such as international business or banking.

Wherever you study in China, you’ll be surrounded by age-old temples, palaces and structures as they rub shoulders with feats of modernity and technology. You’ll witness a constant negotiation between the super old and the very new on a daily basis, and be granted many opportunities to explore some of the world’s most iconic sites and sights. Think giant pandas, the Forbidden City and the Rainbow Mountains…

Beijing is 25^th and Shanghai 39^th in the QS Best Student Cities 2016. This is unsurprising given their selections of highly ranked universities, strong employment prospects, and comparatively low costs of living.

Take advantage of your location to hop on a flight to Mongolia, Thailand or South Korea during semester breaks, and widen your horizon! Studying abroad in China is a great way to get as much traveling done as you can, before either settling down in a single location, or embarking on an international career.