A total of 492,185 international students from 196 countries studied in China, last year, up 0.62 per cent from the previous year. Most international students in China have been self-funded, accounting for 87.19 per cent of the total. Currently, 6,156 Pakistani students are studying in Phd, 3,600 in Masters, 11,100 in Bachelors and 3,000 in Short Term Exchange Programs across China. Pakistani students are also studying Chinese language, engineering, medical, computer science and various other fields. Pakistani students also enthusiastically participate in cultural activities organised different universities across China.

Source: The Express Tribune April 14, 2019 20:03 UTC