Affordable fees and growing reputation make China a top choice for Malaysian students
An increasing number of Malaysian students are choosing to study in China, attracted by lower costs, the rising reputation of Chinese universities and the availability of scholarships.
Universiti Malaya’s Institute of China Studies associate professor and director Ngeow Chow-Bing said full or partial scholarships for foreign students are common in many Chinese universities, and the reputation of these institutions is also on the rise, according to the Straits Times.
“The trend of Malaysians heading to China for further studies has been increasing, and I expect it will continue to do so, as China’s universities and various government entities have been providing generous scholarships,” he said.
Ngeow, who co-authored a book titled Rising China’s Soft Power in South-east Asia: Impact On Education And Popular Culture, also highlighted the appeal of building relationships in China, which could provide future business or economic opportunities.
“Another advantage is the perceived benefit of cultivating ties and relationships, while studying in China, that will offer business or economic opportunities in the future.”
Ngeow said that the reputation of China’s universities is “attracting more students, especially from the ethnic Chinese community in Malaysia”.
China’s universities have been climbing in global rankings, with Tsinghua University in Beijing moving to 12th place from 23rd in the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings between 2020 and 2024.
Peking University was ranked 14th, and seven mainland Chinese universities made it to the world’s top 100 universities list this year, compared to three in 2020.
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