How many college students are there in Beijing? Revealing the number of students in the capital of higher education
As the political, cultural and educational center of China, Beijing has the most intensive higher education resources in the country. In recent years, with the expansion of college enrollment and population mobility, the number of college students in Beijing has continued to grow. This article will combine the latest data and hot topics to give you a structured and detailed presentation of the scale of university students in Beijing.
1. Overview of the number of universities and student scale in Beijing
As of 2023, there are 92 general colleges and universities in Beijing, of which "double first-class" colleges and universities account for more than 20%. The following is the changing trend of the total number of college students in Beijing in the past five years:
| Year | Total number of college students (10,000 people) | Bachelor's degree proportion | Proportion of graduate students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 101.5 | 62% | 38% |
| 2020 | 103.8 | 60% | 40% |
| 2021 | 105.2 | 58% | 42% |
| 2022 | 107.6 | 57% | 43% |
| 2023 | 109.3 | 55% | 45% |
Data show that the proportion of postgraduate students has increased year by year, reflecting Beijing’s attractiveness as a scientific research highland.
2. Top 10 students in popular universities
The following are the 10 universities with the largest student enrollment in Beijing in 2023:
| University name | Total number of students on campus | Number of undergraduate students | Number of graduate students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking University | 47,000 | 16,000 | 31,000 |
| Tsinghua University | 45,000 | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| Beijing Normal University | 38,000 | 19,000 | 19,000 |
| Renmin University of China | 36,000 | 17,000 | 19,000 |
| Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 34,000 | 16,000 | 18,000 |
| Beijing Institute of Technology | 33,000 | 15,000 | 18,000 |
| China Agricultural University | 31,000 | 14,000 | 17,000 |
| Beijing Jiaotong University | 29,000 | 16,000 | 13,000 |
| capital normal university | 27,000 | 18,000 | 09,000 |
| University of Science and Technology Beijing | 26,000 | 14,000 | 12,000 |
3. Correlation analysis of hot topics
1.Graduate employment pressure: The number of fresh graduates from Beijing's colleges and universities will reach 280,000 in 2023, a record high, and the "slow employment" phenomenon has triggered social discussions.
2.Return of international students grows: After the epidemic, overseas students have accelerated their return to Beijing’s universities. In 2023, the total number of international students in Beijing’s universities will exceed 120,000.
3.The diversion effect of Xiongan New Area: Some universities in Beijing have started the construction of Xiongan campus, which is expected to divert about 50,000 students by 2025.
4. Changes in the characteristics of college students
| indicator | 2020 | 2023 | rate of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proportion of non-Beijing students | 68% | 72% | +4% |
| Proportion of science and engineering students | 54% | 58% | +4% |
| Ratio of consecutive master’s and doctoral studies | 15% | 19% | +4% |
| Dormitory area per person | 8.2㎡ | 7.6㎡ | -7.3% |
Data shows that the "magnetic attraction effect" of Beijing universities continues to strengthen, but hardware resources are facing challenges.
5. Forecast of future trends
According to the “Beijing’s “14th Five-Year Plan” Education Plan, by 2025:
As a benchmark city for higher education in China, changes in the number of university students in Beijing not only reflect the level of educational development, but are also an important window for observing population mobility and talent policies.
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