Chinese students are wanting to do post-graduate work at a lesser number this year than in the previous 10 years. The number, 1.2 million applicants is off 6% from last year.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) attributes the decline to:

1. fewer employment opportunities for graduates with masters and PhDs.

2. a new focus on real ability as opposed to education qualifications

3. companies wanting to save money – undergrads with the same ability as a grad or post grad will cost less.

4. fewer free rides for post graduate students.

5. students heading overseas to study

Hmm…practical ability versus a higher education degree.

Which would you choose?

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Post Graduate Student Number Drops First Time in Decade

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