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Colleges & Universities in China Industry Data and Analysis
Revenue for colleges and universities in China is expected to grow at an annualized 2.9% over the five years through 2024 to reach $29.3 billion, including a 2.4% rise in the current year. A substantial amount of industry revenue comes from government subsidies, and increasing attention to higher education has been driving the development of the industry. The industry comprises 4,730 institutions, employing 2.5 million people with an estimated payroll of almost $15.6 billion. Public universities and colleges are public welfare and not-for-profit.This industry also benefits from international students studying at Chinese universities (i.e., exports). About 526,000 international students studying in China are expected to generate $1.7 billion for the industry in 2024. Higher education imports (i.e., Chinese students at foreign institutions) are expected to total $9.9 billion in 2024. In 2024, an estimated 820,173 Chinese students are studying at foreign higher education institutions.Revenue for colleges and universities in China is forecast to increase by an annualized 1.8% over the five years through 2029 to reach $32.0 billion. The main growth drivers will be steady increases in demand for higher education and rising government funding levels. The continued globalization of China's economy will facilitate frequent international exchanges and cooperation between institutions, raising demand for higher education in China and boosting industry’s competitiveness.In recent years, some Chinese universities have performed outstandingly in international rankings. In the QS World University Rankings, some universities have been increasing yearly, reflecting their improvement in education quality, research capabilities, and internationalization level. In addition, Chinese universities have carried out large-scale disciplinary and professional adjustments to meet the needs of social development and industrial transformation. These adjustments include adding and removing majors, as well as transforming and upgrading existing majors.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Colleges & Universities industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2014-2029. The most recent publication was released August 2024.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Colleges & Universities industry in China operates under the industry code 8441. Colleges and universities in China offer academic courses and grant degrees at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. The industry includes two segments: traditional higher education and adult education. Enterprises in this industry include universities, colleges, military academies, correspondence schools, as well as TV and radio broadcasting universities. Related terms covered in the Colleges & Universities industry in China include master's degree, doctorate degree, post-graduate education and adult higher education.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Colleges & Universities industry in China include Undergraduate education , Specialty education and Adult education.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Colleges & Universities industry in China include Tsinghua University, Peking University and Fudan University.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Colleges & Universities industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Colleges & Universities industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Colleges & Universities industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Colleges & Universities industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Colleges & Universities industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Colleges & Universities industry in China is $29.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Colleges & Universities industry in China in 2024?
There are 4,730 businesses in the Colleges & Universities industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
How may import tariffs affect the Colleges & Universities industry in China?
The Colleges & Universities industry in China is likely to be impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Colleges & Universities industry in China?
The Colleges & Universities industry in China is likely to be impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a moderate share of industry revenue.
Has the Colleges & Universities industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Colleges & Universities industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 3.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Colleges & Universities industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Colleges & Universities industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Colleges & Universities industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Colleges & Universities industry in China are Tsinghua University, Peking University and Fudan University
What does the Colleges & Universities industry in China include?
Undergraduate education and Specialty education are part of the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Colleges & Universities industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Colleges & Universities industry in China is Tsinghua University.
How competitive is the Colleges & Universities industry in China?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Colleges & Universities industry in China.
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