
BEIJING, April 7 -- China has more university students than any other country, with 37 million enrolled in 2,852 higher education institutions, according to a report released by the Ministry of Education on Thursday.
The gross enrollment rate of higher education in China is 40 percent, above the global average, said the report, which predicted the rate will rise to 50 percent by 2019.
The ministry noted that revenue from higher education and the government's budget in this area in 2013 was 3.6 times and 4.9 times higher, respectively, than in 2003.
The report was based on feedback from more than 4,000 experts, 700 higher education institutes, and over 200,000 questionnaires, as well as other statistics.
Wu Yan, director of the ministry's Higher Education Evaluation Center said a surge in the number of universities had met demand for higher education and helped cultivate talent for all trades and professions.
However, compared with world powers in higher education, China lags behind in quality of education, Wu added.
The report noted several shortcomings China faces in higher education, such as lack of success in transferring scientific research into tangible results, lack of initiative and entrepreneurial spirit in teaching, and insufficient funding.
The evolution of J-10 fighter
Top 10 Asian beauties in 2016
Train rides through blossoms
HD pictures of battleships of PLA Navy
East Sea Fleet conducts combat drills
Sophie Marceau goes square dancing in Guangzhou
Police officers learn Wing Chun in E. China
Charming models compete in super model contest in Beijing
Beauties wearing Tang dynasty costume pick tea leaves
Top 20 hottest women in the world in 2014
Top 10 hardest languages to learn
10 Chinese female stars with most beautiful faces
China’s Top 10 Unique Bridges, Highways and Roads
My tiger mother controlled me with Chinese food
Shanghai court finds against maternity tourism company
Pranks under fire after video of celeb wedding shows actress harassment
For foreigners, Chinese talent and reality shows offer a chance to hit it bigDay|Week