Nankai University is a key university under the national '211 Project' and '985 Project'. In terms of both comprehensive strength and influence, its undergraduates have a competitive edge in the background for overseas graduate applications. Over the past few years, due to the pandemic, the proportion of G100 graduates globally opting for further studies rose sharply. As the pandemic was effectively controlled, the proportion pursuing overseas graduate studies increased again. Many students chose to study abroad to alleviate the pressure of the current job market: first as a buffer, second to enhance competitiveness, and third to experience different cultural environments and lifestyles while gaining international experience. Nankai students are no exception; under the overall environmental influence, the number choosing to study abroad has been steadily rising.
Let's take a look at the latest study-abroad situation at Nankai University.
Among Nankai University's 2023 graduates, a total of 631 chose to pursue further studies abroad, accounting for 9.14% of all graduates. Of these, 568 were undergraduate students, representing 18.53% of the undergraduate cohort, and 63 were graduate students, representing 1.64% of the graduate cohort.
In terms of destination choices, the United States and the United Kingdom remain the mainstream for Chinese students, chosen by the majority. Other popular overseas destinations include Canada, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong (China), Singapore, the Netherlands, Spain, and others. Some graduates also opted to study in countries/regions such as France, Denmark, Italy, Russia, Sweden, and Switzerland.
The reason is simple: the US and UK still concentrate the world's top higher education resources. Although Europe also hosts many excellent universities, English proficiency is not widespread in many countries, and language barriers have somewhat influenced Chinese students' choices. On the other hand, Asian countries and regions (excluding mainland China) have seen rising university rankings, combined with closer distance, relatively lower costs, and in some cases similar cultural backgrounds, making them increasingly attractive options for Chinese students.
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As mentioned above, many students choose to study abroad for better employment prospects. So what about the employment situation of those who did not pursue overseas graduate studies? Below, CheersYou（清柚教育） advisors will briefly analyze this for your reference.
From the perspective of employment location, among Nankai graduates, 303 undergraduates, 662 master's students, and 175 doctoral students stayed in Tianjin for employment; 134 undergraduates, 474 master's students, and 175 doctoral students stayed in Beijing. The number employed in Tianjin was 1,140, and in Beijing 698. Among the graduates, 48% chose to work in Beijing and Tianjin.
By employer type, 18.73% of Nankai graduates worked in private enterprises, 16.84% in government agencies, 14.82% in higher education institutions, and 14.79% in foreign-invested enterprises. Those employed in primary and secondary education accounted for 4.79%.
In terms of industry distribution, 22.68% of graduates entered the education sector; 19.34% went into public administration, social security, and social organizations; 10.94% joined the financial industry; and those in scientific research and technical services, as well as information transmission, software, and IT services, each exceeded 9%.
With all this information, we believe Nankai students now have their own thoughts and a deeper understanding of studying abroad. In fact, for further studies, the choice is a matter of personal perspective. You should consider your own strengths and goals. Of course, if you have any questions about graduate applications, feel free to reach out to CheersYou（清柚教育） advisors. We hope to assist every student with aspirations and ambitions.
