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At a glance
#13 + #14
Peking & Tsinghua Universities — two of the world's top 15
QS World University Rankings 2027
#12
Beijing — the year's biggest riser, up 19 places
QS Best Student Cities 2027
50,000 km
of high-speed rail — about two-thirds of the world total
China State Railway, 2025
59
UNESCO World Heritage Sites — second only to Italy
UNESCO, 2024
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Highlights
China opens the door to the world's largest education system and a landscape of opportunities for ambitious students. With thousands of English-taught programs, tuition far lower than most Western universities, and cities where ancient history meets cutting-edge technology, China offers an experience as diverse as its geography.
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China experience signals ambition to every global employer.
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Complete GuideThe world's second-largest economy, ancient history, and cutting-edge innovation — why China is the study abroad destination that will define your future.
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