2022 Country of Honor: Germany

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sino-German diplomatic relationships, Germany is delighted to participate in the CEE 2022 as the Country of Honor. Despite the pandemic, the number of Chinese students in Germany has almost doubled during the past decade, to 42.000 in 2021. Germany continues to be a top destination.

FIRST-CLASS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
German universities are a powerhouse of global discoveries and cutting-edge technology This strength has its roots in a tradition of more than a hundred years in science and teaching, culminating in more than 80 Nobel prize winners.

CAREER PATH
The ability to study and gain work experience at the same time is one of the advantages of the German educational system. At universities of applied sciences, theory and practice go hand in hand. Learning how to generate and transfer innovation, new knowledge and unique solutions will make you a highly sought-after talent.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Germany is located in the center of Europe. Some 10.6 million people from all over the world, including 410.000 international students, live in Germany.
Whether you are in the city or the country, you will be able to travel freely and feel secure. Internationally, Germany is a byword for stability and a strong, innovative economy. Peoplein Germany generally enjoy a high, yet affordable standard of living.

OPEN SOCIETY
Colorful, cosmopolitan and diverse – in Germany, you can be or become who you want to be. Germany provides you with the opportunity to try things out and discover where your strengths lie. Get to know our community of international students, benefit from their experiences and receive an authentic impression of the possibilities Germany offers.

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2021 Country of Honor: UK

A UK education opens doors, wherever you go in the world.

From our world-recognised universities to our innovative teaching approach and the leading minds who deliver it, we have what you need to reach your potential.

The UK has been the preferred choice for some of the most important minds in history. One in four world leaders has studied in the UK, so if you’re dreaming of achieving big things, you can be sure you’re in the right place in the UK.

The UK’s academic reputation is world-renowned. Built on a heritage that is now centuries old, our approach to education applies the very latest learning theory through universities that routinely top international tables. Our innovative teaching methods produce successful, versatile graduates who are sought-after by employers around the world.

The UK is a global powerhouse of science and research. With so many universities at the cutting edge of global discoveries and emerging technology, our students graduate with insights and experience that are in high demand around the world.

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2020 Country of Honor: Malaysia

As a relatively young and progressive nation, Malaysia seeks sincere friendship, mutually beneficial partnership and peace through education diplomacy and cooperation.

Malaysia currently hosts over 100,000 international students from over 150 countries and the numbers are growing, especially from East Asia. Malaysia is known for its diverse and multicultural society, which made up of ethnic Malay, Chinese, Indian and other indigenous groups. This melting pot leads to students gaining invaluable experience unique to Malaysia, and possibly learning life skills such as picking up a new language, or cultivating new friendships.

Malaysia is also one of the top destinations for those seeking internationally-recognised education. By maintaining high standards in keeping with the region’s education sectors and key industries, Malaysian universities rank highly in global university ranking tables. The oldest and premier university, the University of Malaya, is placed 19th on the QS World University Rankings 2019: Asia as a testament to our standards.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad during his meeting with President Xi Jinping and Premier last year, reiterated Malaysia’s commitment to a stronger relationship between the two countries whose peoples have had a trading relationship for over 2,000 years, since even before the Qin Dynasty. It is hoped that this year’s China Annual Conference for International Education & Expo will make a milestone.

Malaysia looks forward to welcoming international students and educators at the CEE and CACIE 2020.

For more information, please visit https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/

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2019 Country of Honor: Japan

Japan takes great pride to be a first country of honor among Asian countries at China Annual Conference for International Education & Expo. The world knows that Japan has nurtured very unique culture in rich history and nature, and it attracts the great attention from the world of its highly advanced science and technology, also rich and abundant arts and culture.

In Japan, there are international students from over 170 countries/territories learning in world top-class environment in study and research. Number of international students are growing constantly and our target of 300,000 by the year of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 is achieved one year in advance. Students from China counts 114,950, approximately 38% of all international students in Japan, is the biggest ethnic group in Japan.

Prime Ministers Li Keqiang and Shinzo Abe agreed upon furthering bilateral youth exchange last May. We sincerely hope that educational exchange and friendship between Japan and China will be further developed and strengthened through this memorable China Annual Conference for International Education & Expo.

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2018 Country of Honor: Russia

Russia is a regular participant of the China Education Expo. Nowadays 30 thousand Chinese students study in Russia, and more than 18 thousand of Russian students study in China, about 30 thousand citizens of the two countries also take part in a variety of short-time training programs. Both countries' governments set the task to increase the number of bilateral educational exchanges upto 100 thousand people by 2020, and we have the ability to achieve this goal. In the beginning of the 2017/2018 academic year the significant historic event took place in the bilateral contacts between our two countries. Moscow State University and Beijing Institute of Technology opened the first Sino-Russian University in Shenzhen. Graduates of the joint University will get the two countries' diplomas. In the context of the competition at the international labor market, it can be considered as an advantage. Russian universities are able to provide high level education programs to Chinese partners. Each Russian university has its own distinctive features, especially in science. All Russian cities and regions have their own unique culture, a great number of historical sites and beauty of nature. The Embassy of Russian Federation in China supports all Russian universities that are committed to develope the cooperation with Chinese partners. It's time to study in Russia, and you are welcome to visit the website http://russia.org.cn to find the most suitable «educational roadmap.»

2017 Country of Honor: Canada

Canada is very pleased to be selected as the Country of Honor for the China Education Expo (CEE) and the China Annual Conference for International Education (CACIE) in 2017.

2017 is a special year forCanada, as it marks the 150th anniversary since the birth of the country as a confederation in 1867. Canada will of course mark that milestone by organizing a number of celebratory activities, including education-related initiatives by our network of diplomatic missions in China. 2017 will also be the 10th consecutive year that the Government of Canada hosts a country pavilion at the CEE.

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The past year of 2016 was a fruitful year for Canada to advance its bilateral relationship with China. The Canadian and Chinese governments both recognize that international education is an important pillar to our bilateral relationship, which is central to connecting people between our two countries; increasing our citizens’ understanding of each other’s cultures and values; and enabling greater trade and prosperity in both our countries and in the global economy.In Fall 2016, during Premier Li Keqiang’s official visit to Canada, he joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in witnessing the signing of the first ever Memorandum of Understanding on Education Cooperation between Canada and China, providing even greater opportunities between our two countries for education collaboration.

Canada is consistently ranked as one of the top country in the world in terms of its education excellence and its quality of life. Today, more than 120,000 Chinese studentsare studying in Canada, representing the largest group of international students on Canadian campuses.Students from all over the world come to Canada to enjoy a world-class education offered by a great variety of Canadian institutions,and to become part of a diverse, welcoming and vibrant society that offers them a unique cultural experience in a safe and beautiful environment.

Coordinated by the Government of Canada, the participation of Canadian education institutions in the CEE and the CACIE 2017 will represent a significant opportunity to showcase the best that Canada has tooffer international students and educators. There will be a fresh-looking Canada Pavilion at each stop of the CEE, under Canada’s new international education brand “EduCanada: A World of Possibilities”.

Under CACIE’s 2017 theme “International Education Empowers Global Sustainable Development”, Canada will co-host a high level Canada-China bilateral forum with the China Education Association for International Exchange, to highlight issues of common interest on international education and explore innovative ideas on sustainable development through international education cooperation.

Canada looks forward to welcoming international students and educators at the CEE and CACIE 2017.

Education in Canada:A World of PossibilitiesAwaits.

For more information, please visit:
www.china.gc.ca and www.educanada.ca

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2016 Country of Honor: Ireland

In 2016, Ireland will be awarded the role of Country of Honor at the China Education Expo and China Annual Conference for International Education. Ireland has a longstanding tradition of providing high quality education, not just to Irish students, but to students from all over the world. Ireland offers world-class undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in business, science, technology, engineering and humanities. The country also provides a safe, English speaking environment, and is often noted as being one of the friendliest countries in the world. All of Ireland’s universities ranked in the top 5% globally. Each of Ireland’s universities, many of its institutes of technology and a number of private colleges will all participate at the CEE in 2016. Ireland’s Minister for Education and Skills will travel to China to participate in the CEE’s opening ceremony and receive the baton for Country of Honor. China is currently in the process of developing its network of universities of applied sciences. Ireland has a lot experience to share in this areas given that it has very strong Institute of Technology sector.

The theme of Ireland’s Country of Honor role in 2016 will be “Ireland: Educating the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs”. Ireland is very well placed to lead discussions on this topic as a result of its innovative spirit and the fact that Ireland is among the most entrepreneurial countries in the world. Creativity and innovation have been important drivers of Ireland’s transformation into a high tech, knowledge based economy, and once again, Ireland is the fastest growing economy in Europe. There are over 1,000 multinationals based in Ireland. Its higher education institutions have very strong links to industry and deliver ‘employment-ready’ skills so students can transition smoothly into the workplace. Indeed, Ireland offers exciting career opportunities, due to Ireland’s 12-month stay back option for international students.

Students and parents visiting the CEE will be glad to know that a recent independent study found that Ireland is number one in Europe in terms of international student satisfaction. So, Ireland has the happiest international students in Europe. Students should meet the Irish institutions and ask about scholarships options. Ireland recently launched a set of national level scholarships. The Claddagh Scholarship Programme includes 200 scholarships from 15 different institutions. Ireland’s institutions will be happy to meet all visitors at the CEE to discuss study options. Join the growing number of international students choosing Ireland to fulfil their potential!

For more information, please visit
www.educationinireland.com & www.educationinireland.cn
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2015 Country of Honor: New Zealand

New Zealand is honoured to have been selected as Country of Honor for the 2015 China Education Expo, and looks forward to showcasing to Chinese students and their families what New Zealand education has to offer. Due to our size (4.5 million people), New Zealand will never be a “mass” overseas study destination. We provide a personalised study experience for those who want to study in a country where they will always be more than just a number.

NZ offers high quality English-language education in a safe, welcoming, multicultural and beautiful environment – indeed, a 2014 HSBC global survey found New Zealand to be the first choice amongst respondents as the ideal place to raise a child. New Zealand caters to international students of all ages, right across the spectrum, from primary school through to postgraduate study. New Zealand education is globally recognized for its quality: our secondary schools perform well in PISA (and our private schools perform second-best out of global private schools). We only have 8 universities in New Zealand, all are owned by the New Zealand government, and all are ranked in the top 3% of all of the world’s universities. They all feature in the top 550 QS rankings list (we are the only country with this 100% success rate). In many different subject areas we rank in the top 50 in the world – for instance, civil and structural engineering at Canterbury University ranks higher than this programme at Oxford and Cornell. We have 18 institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) which are again all owned by the New Zealand government, and which excel in delivering applied education in partnership with industry and which produce graduates who can begin working on the day that they graduate. We also have a number of leading, private, specialist education providers in New Zealand, all of which are quality-assured by the New Zealand government, and which deliver qualifications in areas ranging from hotel management to aviation; from fashion design to animation.

At CEE 2015 we look forward to further highlighting the strengths of New Zealand education. A range of associated activities will also take place, including the holding of the 4th New Zealand – China Higher Education Forum.

Learn more about NZ education, please follow our Wechat: study_in_newzealand; and Webo: study_in_newzealand

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2014 Country of Honor: France

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relationships, France became the Country of Honor at China Education Expo 2014. France pavilion, as the second time country of honour in the exhibition history (1st in 2004), will showcase the diversity and excellent of French higher education with French universities, business schools, engineering schools, specialized schools participating. The 3rd Sino-French Forum on Higher Education will also be staged during the exhibition.

According to the CampusFrance news, Chinese students in France has become the second largest groups (Morocco 1st ) studying in France in 2012. In 2012, France issued about 10,000 visas for Chinese students. By the year of 2012, there were about 35,000 Chinese students studying in France and this number is expected to reach 50,000 in 2015. The main majors Chinese students apply for cover business management, finance, economics, engineering, science, language, literature, arts, culture, design, fashion, public administration (law, political science, health, environment).

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2013 Country of Honor: Spain

Spain is proud of being the Country of Honor of China Education Expo 2013 on the year of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Sino-Spanish diplomatic relations. Spanish universities and education institutions will offer at the Education Expo a rich variety of highly regarded courses, mostly at both graduate and postgraduate levels, having the fastest growing global language, Spanish, as one of the main assets.

The number of Chinese students enrolled in Spanish universities has increased 250% since 2007, when the agreement on the recognition of academic degrees was signed between the People´s Republic of China and Spain. The trend clearly shows a new increase in 2013.

Learn more about why study in Spain

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2012 Country of Honor: Germany

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sino-German diplomatic relationships, Germany became the Country of Honor at China Education Expo 2012. There were forty high-level German universities, research centers and cultural institutions that participated at the expo tours in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai. The German professors and delegates introduced the international students’ study in Germany to the Chinese students, teachers and parents and shared with them information about German language learning, relevant examinations and scholarships.

The German Embassy in China and DAAD- German Academic Exchange Service were on display in the German Pavilion. Apart from this, the Graduate Schools and Universities funded by the “German Excellence Initiative” Project also presented themselves at the expo, which included University of Cologne, Technical University of Munich and also the technical universities enjoying great popularity among Chinese students, RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, TU Braunschweig, TU Darmstadt, TU Dresden, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), TU München and Universität Stuttgart. These prestigious technical universities comprised as an alliance “TU9” and met the students in China.

According to the up-to-date statistics provided by DAAD-German Academic Exchange Service, 22,828 Chinese students enrolled in German higher education institutions by the year 2011. And the number was still increasing. In order to uplift Germany’s international image of skilled immigrants, the German government planned to attract more talents by bringing the number of international students studying at Germany from 240,000 up to 300,000.

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2011 Country of Honor: Italy

With Italy as the Country of Honor at China Education Expo 2011, Uni-Italia organized 40 institutions accredited by the Italian government as the Italian Pavilion. The national pavilion showcased the very best of Italian art and fashion and enriched the fair with its universities and colleges of design, mode, art, music and fine arts etc. The Italian zone was very popular with Chinese students and parents on site. According to Uni-Italia, since 2009, the number of Chinese students studying at Italy has been increasing at the rate of 30% per year. It is expected that after the education expo, the number of Chinese students for the 2011-2012 semester in Italy will keep growing.

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2010 Country of Honor: UK

The UK, the Country of Honor of China Education Expo 2010, saw around 70 colleges and universities from its country at the event. All the colleges and universities organized by the British Council in the national pavilion are accredited by the British government. These institutions provided a wide range of programs at different levels, including higher education and further study, language training, art and design, hotel and tourism management etc. Chinese parents and students got the chance of face-to-face communication with the university delegates, thus obtaining up-to-date and accurate information of school enrollment, requirements, curriculum, scholarships and living conditions etc.

One of the highlights was that the government of Wales, taking the advantage of the event, set up a “Discover Wales” zone and introduced the studying and living in Wales to the Chinese public.

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2009 Country of Honor: USA

The United States of America, the most favorite destination for the Chinese students, became the Country of Honor of China Education Expo 2009. The number of colleges and universities participated in the expo amounted to around 70, among which half of the institution came to the expo for the first time.。

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2008 Country of Honor: Canada

Canada, as the country of honour for 2008, brought nearly 70 Canadian universities, colleges and language schools to Beijing.

Being as one of the best destinations for Chinese students, the Canadian universities, colleges and language schools etc showcased a great variety of its education excellence at different levels. Chinese students and parents were impressed by its diversity of culture and student-friendly services. Meanwhile, the Canadian Embassy organized two sessions of  seminars during the exhibition, presenting more information about visa, study, work and Internship for international students in Canada.

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2007 Honored Guest Event: European Higher Education Fair (EHEF)

As the Honored Guest Event, European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) was incorporated into the China Education Expo 2007, where 27 EU member countries and about 200 postgraduate universities from Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Poland, Malta etc were highlighted at the expo. The national higher education organizations from 27 EU members came to the event for a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese students, launching seminars and presentations on European education systems, scholarships and funding etc.

EHEF provided an opportunity for the first time for Chinese students and their parents to get in touch closely with the European schools, increasing its visibility in China. Chinese students were fully exposed to the information about studying in Europe and scholarships, in particular the Erasmus Mundus programs for Master courses and relevant information for Master’s degree courses.

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2006 Country of Honor: Russia

As one of the most important cultural and educational events between China and Russia, China-Russia Year was held in 2006. To push forward the student mobility, the Country of Honor was granted to Russia. 53 schools came to the expo to get connected with Chinese students.

To compliment “China-Russia Year”, Russian and Chinese government agencies worked together closely and actively, bringing some 200 presidents from both country to the Forum for China-Russia University Presidents for a in-depth discussion on the crucial issues affecting and shaping Sino-Russia relationship in education field.

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2004 Country of Honor: France

The “Chinese Culture Year”, themed Historic, Colorful and Modern, was closed in France on July 2, 2004. After three months, its counterpart “The French Culture Year”, themed Romantic, Innovative and People-oriented, opened in Beijing in October. To compliment the great event, France became the Country of Honor at China Education Expo 2004. Campus france ( formerly Edufrance ) organized the national pavilion for the first time at China Education Expo and also became the 1st country of honour (COH) in the exhibition history. From this year on, the COH Status at China Education Expo has been established and continued.

More than 80 schools participated at the exhibition, including state-funded comprehensive universities and engineering colleges etc .

The Sino-French Forum on International Higher Education opened during the expo, more than 500 government officials, university presidents and experts took part in the forum, reviewing the current situation and exploring the future of Sino-French education exchange and cooperation.

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