Indian students should consider studying in China

[beijingwalker]

Indian students should consider studying in China
Pooja Biraia, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, November 29, 2011

What is the significance of the tie-up between University of Mumbai and the three Chinese universities?
The three universities we have tied up with (Tianjin University, Tianjin University of Technology and Nankai University) are among the top five universities in China, well known for engineering and technology-related programmes. We hope to facilitate faculty and student exchange, collaboration in research, and an exchange of language teachers, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Does this mean that Mandarin will be taught as a degree programme in Mumbai University?
Not as of now. However, the language will be taught as a part of vocational studies programmes, which we plan to introduce in the Centre for Confucian Studies in Mumbai. This centre will promote cultural exchange between the two countries.

Do you think Indian students should consider China for higher education?
Definitely. Indian students are only looking at developed countries for higher education. However, this mindset must change. China offers excellent facilities and its education system is on par with that of developed countries. This is because many of its technology courses are conducted in English. The universities with which we have signed MoUs have faculties of international repute and superior research facilities. Moreover, Chinese universities focus more on practical learning than on theory.

What are the main differences between the University of Mumbai and Chinese universities?
Our universities cater to different socio-economic groups, while the Chinese system is more exclusive. Chinese universities are far superior in terms of facilities and infrastructure.

How does the University of Mumbai plan to attract international students?
Until last year, we did not have many foreign students. However, this year we have about 60 to 65 international students, most of whom are from South Asia.

How many Chinese students are there in India?
About 2,000, according to the Consulate General of China.

Does the University of Mumbai plan to sign MoUs with other countries?
We have signed an MoU with Edith Cowan University from Australia with a view to promote faculty and student exchange and joint projects where internships could be split between India and Australia.

 

[Sonyuke_Songpaisan]

I watched the 锵锵三人行 recently and found one indian students from beijing university come to the show, his chinese is very good and seems that he has some his own ideas about sino-indian relations.

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

They must prove they have double the tuition required.

We also need to make tuition for foreign students 10 times that for domestic students. Otherwise, we'd be subsidizing the education of foreigners while our own children starve.

 

[Don Jaguar]

Hmmm good, my cousin is studying in Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

 

[Shabz Nist]

Its all fine and dandy. But most Indian students are reluctant. This is because the value of a Chinese degree is next to worthless in India. If you get a Chinese medical degree, you can kiss your prospects of practicing in India goodbye. As for the technical degrees ,companies in India are heavily biased AGAINST it. A student from a low tier college in India has a greater chance of securing a job in India than a student with a premium degree from China.

Dont bash me, dont call me troll. Im just telling you how things are around here. If you have good connections though, getting a job with even a libyan degree is possible.


Normally, students who head for China are those who find it too hard to compete in entrance exams of India.

 

[FairAndUnbiased]

Its all fine and dandy. But most Indian students are reluctant. This is because the value of a Chinese degree is next to worthless in India. If you get a Chinese medical degree, you can kiss your prospects of practicing in India goodbye. As for the technical degrees companies in India are highly biased AGAINST it. A student from a low tier college in India has a greater chance of securing a job India than a student with a premium degree from China.

Dont bash me, dont call me troll. Im just telling you how things are around here. If you have good connections though, getting a job with even a libyan degree is possible.


Normally, students who head for China are those who find it too hard to compete in entrance exams of India.

That's fine, we all know how universities are ranked in India.

Apparently, the IITs that are put on a pedestal do not even crack top 500, while numerous Chinese universities are in the top 50.

4 Chinese universities rank among world's top 50 - People's Daily Online

IITs fail to make it to World's Top- 500 list - Yahoo! Campus

 

[-INDIAN-]

No bashing or Trolling intent here...let alone China even Medical degrees from Russia is considered to be a gospel from hell....I wish it must change... the need of the hour is more PEOPLE TO PEOPLE interaction for better understanding of each others civilizations and change the perceptions on both sides.....Chinese students are also welcome here....

 

[CorporateAffairs]

Chinese doctors are considered to be fake in India

 

[-INDIAN-]

That's fine, we all know how universities are ranked in India.

Apparently, the IITs that are put on a pedestal do not even crack top 500, while numerous Chinese universities are in the top 50.

4 Chinese universities rank among world's top 50 - People's Daily Online

IITs fail to make it to World's Top- 500 list - Yahoo! Campus

Ya we are inferior and you are superior yes .....thanks for those links but really thats not going to make the perceptions any better if you want certain things to be seen in a way it will seen in that way .....

 

[Shabz Nist]

That's fine, we all know how universities are ranked in India.

Apparently, the IITs that are put on a pedestal do not even crack top 500, while numerous Chinese universities are in the top 50.

4 Chinese universities rank among world's top 50 - People's Daily Online

IITs fail to make it to World's Top- 500 list - Yahoo! Campus

What you know or what you dont know are none of my concern. My only intention was to point out why Indian students do not prefer China for higher studies. It has little to do with quality of degree or anything....rather, i feel people are extremely prejudiced. They simply assume a Chinese degree is inferior.

Its very tough especially for medical students graduating from Chinese institutions. Unless they are very rich and have good connections....there is no hope for a decent job within India. Even then it will take him/her a huge amount of time build up.

 

[Nomenclature]

What is the significance of the tie-up between University of Mumbai and the three Chinese universities?
The three universities we have tied up with (Tianjin University, Tianjin University of Technology and Nankai University) are among the top five universities in China, well known for engineering and technology-related programmes. We hope to facilitate faculty and student exchange, collaboration in research, and an exchange of language teachers, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Nankai and Tianjing are very good, but not top five. Tianjin University of Technology is less prestigious.

 

[-INDIAN-]

stop it from turning into a India vs China bashing thread please

 

[Roybot]

That's fine, we all know how universities are ranked in India.

Apparently, the IITs that are put on a pedestal do not even crack top 500, while numerous Chinese universities are in the top 50.

4 Chinese universities rank among world's top 50 - People's Daily Online

IITs fail to make it to World's Top- 500 list - Yahoo! Campus

Actually different Engineering Schools of IIT's are in top 100. The concept of University in India and universities elsewhere is different. So comparing them is unfair.

Computer Science & Information Systems Rankings 2011


43= Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

50 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

101-150 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)

101-150 University of Delhi

151-200 Indian Institute of Science

Civil and Structural Engineering Rankings 2011

30 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

38 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

43= Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

49 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)

151-200 Indian Institute of Science

151-200 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)

Chemical Engineering Rankings 2011

50 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

101-150 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)

151-200 University of Mumbai India

Electrical Engineering Rankings 2011

41 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

101-150 Indian Institute of Science India

151-200 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)

151-200 University of Delhi India


Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Rankings 2011

40= Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)

51-100 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)

151-200 Indian Institute of Science

151-200 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)

151-200 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)

151-200 University of Delhi India

151-200 University of Mumbai India

QS World University Rankings - Topuniversities

Anyways lets not make this another India vs China thread. Exchange programs between Indian and Chinese universities will be very beneficial.

 

[Sonyuke_Songpaisan]

What you know or what you dont know are none of my concern. My only intention was to point out why Indian students do not prefer China for higher studies. It has little to do with quality of degree or anything....rather, i feel people are extremely prejudiced. They simply assume a Chinese degree is inferior.

Its very tough especially for medical students graduating from Chinese institutions. Unless they are very rich and have good connections....there is no hope for a decent job within India. Even then it will take him/her a huge amount of time build up.

Haha, Chinese also prefer your not-coming to China, we dont want to make things black

 

[beijingwalker]

most foreign students studying in China are Koreans,Japanese and Americans,some reports said that US alone will have 40,000 study in China very soon.