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East Asia & Pacific

EducationUSA.state.gov

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EducationUSA China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Mongolia

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People's Republic of China中华人民共和国

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Things to Know About China

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Advice from EducationUSA

Join us at the EducationUSA Bonus Session:

Spotlight on China and India Tuesday, June 29

3:00-4:30pm

Evaluation of Chinese Credentials:The Official Guide

Wednesday, June 308:00-9:30am

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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

中華人民共和國 香港特別行政區

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Things to Know About Hong Kong

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Top 5 Destinations for Outbound Mobile Students (Hong Kong)

1. Australia2. UK3. USA4. Canada5. Macau

UNESCO, 2009

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Education in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong’s New Academic Structure (NAS)

• New senior secondary curriculum and a new public examination – the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination

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Advice from EducationUSA

• Contact EducationUSA Beijing and the Consulate in Hong Kong for resources on Hong Kong’s New Academic Structure (NAS)

• Be sensitive to linguistic differences between Hong Kong and Mainland China in your promotional materials

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Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China

中華人民共和國澳門特別行政區

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Things to Know About Macau

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Education in Macau

• Three types of educational systems:

Chinese, English* and Portuguese 

* English system students must stream in science, commerce, or arts and sit for the General Certificate of Education (GCE)

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Higher Education in Macau

• 10 universities

• More than 27, 000 students in higher education

• Attendance increase from 39-80% since 1999

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Advice from EducationUSA

• Don’t be embarrassed to visit

• A good place to start in China

• Develop tri-lingual inserts for promotional materials

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Taiwan台灣

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Things to Know About Taiwan

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Education in Taiwan

• Education developments have resulted in the expansion of universities

• More opportunities for Taiwanese to study in Taiwan

• Declining birthrate means fewer prospective students in the future

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Advice from EducationUSA

• Contact EducationUSA Beijing with your experiences in Taiwan

• Promote Service Learning

• Be sensitive to strong cultural identity and language differences

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Mongolia

Your Official Source on U.S. Higher EducationEducationUSA.state.gov

Things to Know About Mongolia

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Advice from EducationUSA

• Contact the Public Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia

• Check in with EducationUSA Mongolia and EducationUSA Beijing for updates

• Consider a side-trip to Ulaanbaatar

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How To Best Reach Us

EducationUSAChina@state.gov

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EAP Recruiting Tips

• Create strategies with both students and parents in mind

• Present information in local languages

• Use your alumni

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Philippines

Indonesia

Malaysia

Burma

Vietnam

Cambodia

Laos

Thailand

Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

Strait of Malacca

Singapore

Timor-Leste

Brunei

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Students to the U.S.: 1949-2009

Open Doors, 2009

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Southeast Asia (SEA)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: 03/04 to 08/09

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Southeast Asia (SEA)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: Academic Level

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  1st 2nd 3rd

Brunei CompSci * * Burma BusAdmin CompSci ElecEgr

Cambodia BusAdmin CompSci AccountIndonesia BusAdmin Account CompSci

Laos Bus Admin * * Malaysia ElecEgr MechEgr BusAdmin

Philippines Nursing BusAdmin AccountSingapore MassComm BusAdmin EconThailand BusAdmin Econ GraphDesignVietnam BusAdmin CompSci Account

SEVIS, 2010

Southeast AsiaTop Majors: 2005-10

Based on 21,898 BA/BS/AA graduates on F & M student visas

Top Majors by Country

Top Majors in SEA

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Outbound Mobility Ratio

UNESCO, 2009

Students abroad as % of total tertiary enrollment

* BRN and TMP (no data)

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Global Destinations for SEA StudentsMobile Student Categories

Top Five CountriesAll Other Countries

1

35

4

2

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U.S. Destinations for SEA Students (2009) Mobile Student CategoriesMajor Destinations: 65% of SEA students (9)All Other States (41)

IIE Locator Report, 2009

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SEA Student Destination Trends (2004-2009) Mobile Student CategoriesTop Growth States: +31 to +87% (10)Top Contraction States: -8 to -26% (10)

IIE Locator Report, 2009

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Projected TrendsIn order of five largest SEA country populations

World Bank, 2010

*Burma excluded

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EducationUSA in Southeast Asia

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EducationUSA in the Philippines

• Communication Channels:– walk-ins, emails, messenger, web visits, Skype, phone, sms

• Information Sought:– financial aid, opportunity funds, general application procedure,

standardized tests, test reviewers, visa information, pre-departure info

• Top Fields of Study:– hard sciences, business, arts (theater/film)

• Purpose of Study in U.S.:– quality of education, market value upon return to the Philippines,

resources (research, equipment, technology) available

• Upcoming Events:– Open House reception (Aug.); In-country workshop for advisers (Sept.);

Linden Tour (Mar. 2011); AEO Tour (Mar. 2011)

EducationUSA.state.gov

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• Communication Channels:

Walk-ins, emails, web visits, phone, Yahoo! Chat, group advising sessions, in-office presentations, outreach trips, schools’ information sessions, pre-departure orientations, fairs.

• Information Sought:

Undergraduate and graduate levels (financial aid, student visa, testing, accreditation, admissions, school search engine).

• Top Fields of Study:

Business and Management, Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences

• Reasons for Study in U.S.:Value of education and prestige of a foreign degree, opportunities afforded by economic progress, shortcomings of the VN higher education system

• Upcoming Events: EdUSA began operating as part of the US Embassy and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (June 2010)

Office move

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EducationUSA in Vietnam

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• Communication Channels: Web visits, Emails, Phone, Education Fairs, Center Appointments/Programs, College/School visits, Twitter (new)

• Information Sought: Undergraduate-65%; Graduate-24%

Application Procedure, Financial aid, University Selection, Testing, visas, Pre-Departure Orientation

• Top Fields of Study: Business, Science & Mathematics (Actuary Science and Biotechnology) and Engineering

• Purpose of Study in U.S.: World-class Education & Facilities, Flexible System, Future Career Opportunities

• Upcoming Events: Special Presentations; New centers/Lincoln Corners; Education Fairs; College visits-Transfer/Study Abroad; DVC-IEW (Nov)

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EducationUSA in Malaysia

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Northeast Asia & Pacific

(NEAP)

South Korea

Japan

Australia

New Zealand

Fiji

Papua New Guinea

Kingdom of Tonga

Federated States of Micronesia

Republic of the Marshall Islands

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International Students 1949-2009

Open Doors, 2009

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Japan & S. Korea

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: 03/04 to 08/09

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Australia, NZ, & the Pacific

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S: 03/04 to 08/09

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Northeast Asia/Pacific (NEAP)

Open Doors, 2009

Students to U.S. Academic & ESL

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Outbound Mobility Ratio

UNESCO, 2009

% of Total Tertiary Enrollment Studying Abroad

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International DestinationsS. Korean & Japanese Students

#1 U.S.

#2 ChinaU.K.

Australia & NZ

Japan

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#1 U.S.

U.K.

#1 Australia & NZ

Denmark

Germany

International DestinationsAustralian, New Zealand, Pacific Students

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Top U.S. Destinations - NEAP Students

IIE Locator Report, 2009

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• Information Sought:

Application Process

Credit Transfer

Accreditation

Intensive English Programs

• Top Fields of Study:

Business

Engineering

Computer Science

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EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Korea

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• Purpose of Study in the U.S.:

-High value of U.S. Degrees

-Getting a better job in Korea with English proficiency and experience in the U.S.

-Work Experience in the U.S

• Upcoming Events:

- Educational fairs; AIEF, Linden, MBA…

- Pre-departure Orientation/Visa Seminars

EducationUSA.state.gov

EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Korea

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EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Japan

EducationUSA.state.gov

• Information Sought:

Graduate Programs

School Search

Non Degree Programs

Student Visas

• Top Fields of Study:

Social Sciences

Business

Arts and Architecture

Engineering

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• Purpose of Study in U.S.: - Become internationalized and expand one's horizon- Improve English proficiency- Experience learning at an American university or college

• Upcoming Events: - Aug 26: TAC Entrepreneurship Fair - myIdea.inc –- Oct 24: IIE U.S. Higher Education Fair-Tokyo

EducationUSA Center – Fulbright Japan