Journal of Politics and Law; Vol. 13, No. 1; 2020 ISSN 1913-9047 E-ISSN 1913-9055 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education China as a Global Destination for International Students Gao Wei1,2, Wang Lin3, Yan Jingdong1 & Wu Yanxiong4 1 School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China 2 Internataional Exchange College, Hankou University, Wuhan, China 3 Admission Unit, Hankou University, Wuhan, China 4 Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, China Correspondence: Yan Jingdong, School of Management, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430000, Hubei, China. E-mail:
[email protected]; Wu Yanxiong, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji 311800, Zhejiang, China. E-mail:
[email protected] Received: December 31, 2019 Accepted: February 7, 2020 Online Published: February 29, 2020 doi:10.5539/jpl.v13n1p135 URL: https://doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v13n1p135 Abstract This qualitative study aimed to explore the reasons why China has become a global destination for international students. Recently, the enrollment of International Students has increased at Chinese Universities. The study aims to understand why such International Students from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan choose to study in China for tertiary education rather than studying in any US or European Universities. To conclude the study, a mixed-method research methodology was used by using focus group discussions and descriptive statistics from two different surveys. The research establishes that the maximum of the international students have chosen China as their study destination is because of safety and security at the campus, proximity with their homeland, low cost of education and accommodation, and a strong perception of prospective job opportunities upon completion of their degrees.