New Policy Change: China Makes it Easier for Foreign Graduates to Work in China

An official notice published on January 12th by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has made it easier for foreign students to work in China.

The notice explains that students who have graduated within a year with a master’s degree or higher from a Chinese University (or a well known university abroad) will be able to work in China and get a work permit and employment license.

This is one of a number of moves by China to help increase the attractiveness for international students to come to study in China. The Chinese government has set a target of attracting 500,000 foreign students to study in China by 2020.

This follows on from regulation in January 2016, when Beijing set out opportunities for foreign students to take internships in Zhongguancun area of Beijing which is Beijing’s high tech area. Article is here.

This notice will make Master’s Programs in China more attractive as a means for foreigners to enter the China job market. There are many foreigners who are contacting China Admissions who would like to relocate to China to start a business or find a job and studying in China is a great way to do this, allowing you to learn the culture, language, and build your connections, which are all so important in China.

I previously gave a talk on China Business Cast about how University programs are a great way to enter the Chinese business or job market here, and wrote an article about it here.

Over 2,000 English Language Degree Programs in China

From our experience, most people that there are so many, good programs at Chinese Universities in English. One of the main questions foreigners and Chinese people ask is about the quality of Chinese education. Chinese Universities have only been opened for foreign students for less than 5 years, and they are receiving huge amounts of new investment and facilities. As a result they are rising quickly up the rankings and China is quickly becoming a leading international study destination, currently the 3rd most popular study destination in the world, after US and UK

There are over 2,000 English language degree programs in China , most of these are available on our website www.china-admissions.com through our University partners. There are over 616 Master’s Programs in China in English for foreign students.

Some examples of top Master’s Programs in English are below:

• LLM Program in Chinese Law at Tsinghua University
• MBA at Shanghai Jiaotong University
• Master’s in Higher Education at University of Science and Technology, Beijing
• Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Master’s Programs

Full details of the new regulation

There are, of course, other requirements. In total, to be eligible to work in China and for the work visa you have to fulfil these 6 requirements:

1. To be 18 years or older, in good health and to have no criminal record.

2. To have average grade of at least 80% (B or higher)

3. Have a relevant degree or education certificate.

4. Have a job confirmation (needs to match your major)

5. A higher salary than locals

6. Have a passport or equivalent travel document.

Qualified international students at Chinese universities will be granted work permits and employment licenses.

Qualified students at foreign universities will first be granted work permits, followed by an employment license after arriving in China and obtaining a work visa to work in China.

Employment licenses for foreign graduates are valid for one year upon first arrival, with subsequent licenses being valid for up to five years at a time.

The Chinese Notice Link here.

We have more information on our website about these topics:

– working in China and

– can international students work in China?

Study Master’s Degree in China in English

There are over 616 Master’s Programs in China in English. Applications are now open for September 2017 intake.

China Admissions provides free and objective advice to thousands of international students about studying in China. Our service is free as we are funded by Chinese Universities.

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