Valery Falkov, Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, said during a visit to China between August 21 and 26 that more than 56,000 Chinese students are enrolled at Russian universities in the 2024–2025 academic year, with over 21,000 Russian students studying in China.
tirsdag 2. september 2025
Chinese students flock to Russia amid uncertain US visa policIes
Russia is increasingly perceived as an attractive academic destination for Chinese students, especially as the United States tightens visa screening amid national security and commercial espionage concerns. Moscow has seized this opportunity, reinforced by the strategic alliance between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Valery Falkov, Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, said during a visit to China between August 21 and 26 that more than 56,000 Chinese students are enrolled at Russian universities in the 2024–2025 academic year, with over 21,000 Russian students studying in China.
Valery Falkov, Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, said during a visit to China between August 21 and 26 that more than 56,000 Chinese students are enrolled at Russian universities in the 2024–2025 academic year, with over 21,000 Russian students studying in China.
