Jack Ma eyes rural education as key to reducing poverty in China

China's Ma, who founded Alibaba, is renovating boarding school facilities through the Jack Ma Foundation to boost China's education infrastructure.

What Defines a World-Class University?

Professors of leading universities from the U.S., China and Russia say anyone wanting to establish a world class university must ensure that it is global, innovative, cost-effective and most importantly, offer a variety of useful programs for students.

5 things you need to know about China's Gaokao

The Gaokao is one of the toughest exams in the world. Find out more about it here.

Liberal Arts are for science and business students too

Dr. Andrew Field, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs at Duke Kunshan University, China, says students and parents need to understand why Liberal Arts undergraduate degrees are relevant even in a world of tech careers. He says that studying Liberal Arts is not time away from studying science, engineering, or business – rather, it makes you a better scientist, engineer, business leader. Duke Kunshan University, located in Kunshan city, near Shanghai, offers undergraduate students an education that meets the standards of Duke University in the US, culminating in a Duke University degree. Students have the opportunity to study and live in China and the US, which enriches their international perspective and increases their access to global opportunities.

Straight Talk: International students in China and India - A Brief Comparison

An impressive number of students from India and China head abroad for higher education every year. But the numbers of international students flocking to the two countries are not equally substantial. Why is there such a gap and how can it be bridged? Dr. Pushkar discusses below.

What the China-US trade war has meant for international students

China and the U.S. may have called for a truce, but international students are still impacted by their economic tussle

SAT Scores in Asia Delayed Because of Cheating Probe

Fierce competition and a burning desire to study in the U.S. has led to cheating scandals that undermine the credibility of many Asian students.

5 reasons why Hong Kong is a great study destination

Hong Kong is often overlooked by students planning to study abroad. But studying in the city-state has many advantages. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider the East Asian hub.

China Closes Gap on U.S. Technology Lead

Ever since the US opened the door to Chinese and Indian students in the 1970s, hundreds of thousands have flocked to America to study engineering or science. Now these engineers are storming back to their home countries.

China is a more popular choice for Indian students than the UK

China has emerged as a more popular choice for Indian students than the UK, and more popular than Australia and Canada internationally. Here's why.