Study in China ceaie 中国教育国际交流协会 CHINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 留学中国 ceaie 中国教育国际交流协会 CHINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Website: www.ceaie.edu.cn Email: [email protected] Tel: +86-10-6641 6080 TABLE OF CONTENTS + CHOOSE GET TO CHINA KNOW CHINA 1.1 Why China 2.1 History 1.2 Students’ Voices 2.2 Geography 2.3 Politics 留学中国 2.4 Economy 2.5 Culture 2.6 The One Belt One Road Initiative STUDY IN LIVE IN CHINA CHINA 3.1 Overview 4.1 City Life 3.2 What to Study 4.2 Explore China 3.3 How to Apply 3.4 Tuition and Scholarships 3.5 Visa Information Copyright belongs to CEAIE. All rights reserved. USEFUL No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, transmitted, 3.6 Extracurricular Activities LINKS or disseminated in any form or by any means without prior written 3.7 Internships and Jobs permission from CEAIE. 03/04 留学中国 STUDY IN CHINA Choose China 1.1 Why China “Study the Past If You Would Define the Future.” Embrace an Ancient Civilization China is the world’s most populous country and the second largest economy. Chinese culture is also one of the world’s oldest with a rich intellectual tradition of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism stretching back several millennia. The 1.1 WHY CHINA fertile homeland of the Chinese people is steeped in history; 1.2 STUDENTS’ VOICES here, the first tea leaves were discovered, harvested, cured, boiled and imbibed – first, as a medicinal drink, later, recreationally; here also, mankind first domesticated silk worms, fed them white mulberry leaves, and raised them to produce luxurious silk garments and tapestries; and here the philosophies behind the Yin/Yang arts, Wushu martial prowess, traditional Chinese medicine, calligraphy, Hanzi pictographic characters, delicate porcelain, and Tang/Song poetry took root and flourished. Over the course of five millennia, Chinese culture has evolved under unique social, political, and geographical settings to produce an open and inclusive civilization that has learnt to seek common ground, preserve valuable distinctions, and maintain harmony in spite of reserved differences. For these reasons, Chinese culture has been one of the cornerstones for China’s adaptive prosperity. As the world continues to shrink with globalization, China will continue to contribute to the health of the world economy and to the shared development of other nations. 05/06 留学中国 STUDY IN CHINA Why Choose China China “To Learn, Travel Ten Thousand Miles and Read Ten Thousand Books.” Witness Hypersonic Development In the twenty-first century, China is no longer an elective course; it has become ‘core curriculum’ 1. That is the case for many reasons. After reemerging on the world stage under the policy of Reform and Opening Up, China has swiftly achieved many notable accomplishments. The country’s economy produced over $12 trillion in 2017 as the world’s largest trading nation, and, since the late 1970s, has lifted over 800 million people out of absolute poverty. In terms of technology, China has built the world’s longest high-speed rail network, the longest sea-crossing bridge, the largest airport terminal, the biggest hydroelectric project, the largest radio telescope, and some of the world’s tallest buildings and fastest supercomputers. 1 Source: https://www.cnbc.com/id/100723762 07/08 留学中国 STUDY IN CHINA Choose China 1.1 Why China All these achievements have been made Locally trained talent is driving innovation and industry disruption across sectors, possible in part by the Chinese government’s especially in the emerging field of artificial intelligence (AI), where thousands of startups investment in high quality and affordable are looking to break out and become the next Internet titan. Thus far, these companies education. Free compulsory education has made have raised over $7 billion of venture funding in 2017, and accounted for the largest Chinese literacy rates one of the highest among share of AI investments worldwide (42%). developing countries, and China’s institutions of higher education are quickly advancing in China is truly a land of superlatives. The country has reaped the fruits of year-on-year rankings worldwide – six are ranked among the economic growth due to the hard work of the Chinese people and great foresight by the 1.1 WHY CHINA top 100 universities, providing a safe and Chinese leadership. The country’s modern economy has diversified to be an integral link 1.2 STUDENTS’ VOICES nurturing environment for domestic and in the global value chain and a major engine for future growth. Of course, you recognize international students alike. that fact – which is why you are looking to explore all that China has to offer. 1.1 Why China Tame the Future Chinese colleges and universities are actively engaging international As a Chinese proverb states, “Trees planted students, and more students are answering that call than ever before. elsewhere perish, while people planted elsewhere Decades of economic development have transformed these institutions to flourish.” Trees are rooted in soil; people, in ideas. attract a wider international following and offer a Chinese perspective on a When trees leave their “homes”, they lose their wide variety of subject matter for that global audience. China now ranks source of nourishment. When people leave their third in the number of international students studying within its borders, homelands to explore new fields, new lands and just behind the United States and the United Kingdom2. One reason new ideas, they return revitalized. By studying in international students are attracted to higher education in China is why China, you can enrich your academic studies while that the curriculum integrates knowledge and practice: you will find experiencing the unique beauty of this vast nation, yourself in class learning Buddhist art, and then later in the semester from the metropolitan coastland to the rural visiting the archeological sites at Dunhuang, or taking a legal course and hinterland, and across the breadth and stretch of touring a Chinese courthouse. It will also immerse you in a different its rich culture and thriving economy. culture with students from all around the world – teaching you to be compassionate, open-minded, and self-reflective. Language programs will To conclude, we leave you to ponder another provide you with the rigorous training and expanded vocabulary to fully Chinese saying: “To discover China is to engage with China – in life, business, and international cooperation. One rediscover yourself.” may even go as far to say: China Learners, Future Winners. Take advantage of these exciting new opportunities to see China, build Come, connections, and kick-start your career in the world’s largest market! and rediscover yourself! 2 Source: https://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Insights/Project-Atlas/ Explore-Data/Current-Infographics 11/12 留学中国 STUDY IN CHINA Get to Know China 1.1 WHY CHINA 1.2 STUDENTS’ VOICES Jared Anthony USA Arnontaweesin Thaikhom As I studied, I began to better understand Chinese Thai- I wanted to see personally the fast development history and culture, and got a small taste of China’s land since China’s reform and opening up, which boosted charm. Because of my positive experience, I decided my curiosity about this charming nation. Studying abroad has helped me experience the spirit of to come to China for my very first trip outside of the self-improvement and helped me to become a more U.S. Even though I’m graduating today, my Chinese open-minded person. My student life in China has Dream will still continue as I seek to work and made my world a bigger place, encouraged me to develop myself here in China. see the diversity of the world and allowed me to see South the rapid development of China. Korea Chung A-Young South Luyolo Sijake I am a Korean, but I have lived in China for many years, and My student life in China has been a process of discovery have developed many memories in my life here. China for me Africa and rediscovery. Ten years ago, China for me was only a is like a second home, and I can even drop the word “second”. nation that appeared in books and movies. Many people do In all these years in China, the most remarkable thing to me not realize that their understanding of the world is limited. I has been getting into a Chinese university. My wonderful have developed a more comprehensive understanding of university life forms an important part of my life experience. It China, and of the whole world. may be one of the most valuable experiences of my whole life. Timothy 1.2 Studying abroad in China inspired me in the performing arts and Sweden provided me with a broader career stage. Learning Peking Opera has helped me to develop into a more professional actor in Sweden and has Students’ a strong influence on my performance. This Chinese art gives me plenty of tools, such as stage fighting and body language, which I can use when performing other shows in Europe. At the same time, I gained a Voices broader vision of what I can do from my study in China. 13/14 留学中国 STUDY IN CHINA Get to Know China 2.1 History Along with Ancient Egypt, Sumer (Mesopotamia) and the Indus River Valley, China was one of the four cradles of human civilization, and is one which continues to fascinate historians today. The history of China stretches back five thousand years – the earlier eras ruled by feudal dynasties with relatively weak central authority. In 221 BC, the First Emperor Qin ShiHuangdi changed that status quo and established the Qin Dynasty, which formally unified the Chinese states and civilization – ending centuries of sporadic internecine conflict between seven rival states.