China will allow foreign students at Chinese universities to take part-time jobs during their studies to make the country’s higher educational system more attractive.
The second Job Fair for Foreign Students in China
The government has been introducing a number of exploratory changes allowing international students in China to take part-time jobs or internships off campus as long as they obtain approval from their academic institutions and the entry and exit administrative authorities.
Over 442,000 foreign students from 205 countries or regions reported to have studied in China’s schools and other education institutions. Of this 11.07% receive government scholarships. In other hand, courses in China are popular as they are cheaper compared to private colleges abroad.
The most of foreign students come from Africa 42%, Asia 22%, Oceania 19%, and only 11% come from Europe and 6% from America. See below chart.
From the total number, 20% choose Beijing, 15% Shanghai and only 5% come to Tianjin. See below chart.
China sees the rise of the foreign students as part of its diplomatic push to increase its global influence. It makes sense for the country to more broadly expand such innovative policies since it serves the strategy of reinvigorating China’s workforce development.
While these changes to visa policies are quite small and specifically targeted, they are positive signs that the government is considering opening up more opportunities for international students to undertake part-time work during their studies and have work opportunities upon graduation. Foreign employees can give domestic enterprises an advantage as they expand overseas, plus it’s only logical that these graduates want to put into practice what they have learned.
A foreign student graduating from one of China's universities
A Intern from the United States who work in China
The second Job Fair for Foreign Students in China
From the total number, 20% choose Beijing, 15% Shanghai and only 5% come to Tianjin. See below chart.
China sees the rise of the foreign students as part of its diplomatic push to increase its global influence. It makes sense for the country to more broadly expand such innovative policies since it serves the strategy of reinvigorating China’s workforce development.
A foreign student graduating from one of China's universities
