This blog will share 10 reasons to study in China. I completed my MBA degree in Ningbo University from 2013 to 2016 on a full scholarship from the Chinese government.

There are many good reasons to obtain a degree after high school. This article is for high school students and parents who want to give their children a unique advantage in the 21st century. It's based on my own experience after completing two degrees in South Africa and now my MBA in China since 2013. Throughout this article, I will use RMB = Chinese Yuan Renminbi, the official currency of the People's Republic of China.

1. It's Cheap

Living China is cheap compared to most places on earth. While a can of Coke is more than double in South Africa, that's the difference in economics of scale. My MBA tuition fee is 20,000 RMB per year and in South Africa it's at least 50,000 RMB or about ZAR 100,000 per annum.

Indian students told me it's much cheaper to study Medicine in China because they don't have to bribe anyone as they do in their own country. It may also be easier to get your degree due to differences in the levels of education. This always depends on the quality of your university.

2. Scholarships Are Plenty

As some who received the Chinese Government Scholarship, I live a comfortable student life. This scholarship covers my tuition, text books, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly allowance that was doubled in 2015 to 3,000 RMB per month.

Besides this comprehensive scholarship there are many offered by colleges, universities, local and provincial governments to attract more and more foreign students. The Chinese government promised to increase scholarships to African countries in 20112.