Estimates say China has nearly 2,70,000 international students. As many as 50 Chinese universities accept foreign students, including the Liaoning Medical University, Peking Union Medical College, Peking University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, among others. MD of The Chopras, Natasha Chopra, said seven Chinese universities have featured in the QS Worldwide Top 200 rankings. "This is a confirmation of the quality of academic standards of both teaching and research," Chopra said.
 
Many factors are making Indians look East. According to the MEA report, these include an easy admission system, affordable fee structures and a good standard of facilities. It also helps that the Chinese economy has recorded the highest rate of growth in the world and the opportunities for business are tremendous. "Many Indian families have set up their businesses in China. The two countries are into massive export and import business. Hence, their children are enrolled in higher educational institutions," Chopra added.
 
An aspiring engineer, 18-year-old Mahir Saggar from Amritsar will soon join the China campus of the University of Nottingham. He said, "I chose China over other foreign education hubs because the country is a fast-growing economy and has a lot of potential in terms of employment." Mahir said he is inspired by Chinese engineering. "My family is involved in business -- production of disinfectant products - in China. By studying there, I will have additional domain knowledge," he added.