Universities in Asia now a hot choice

A growing number of Chinese students are choosing Asian universities over traditional destinations in Europe and North America as their destinations for overseas study, signaling a shift in international education trends, according to experts and a blue paper released on Friday.

A range of factors contributed to the shift, including geographic proximity, affordability and safety, experts said.

"An increased number of Chinese students choosing Malaysia as the preferred higher education option has been observed," said Noor Azuan, President of Universiti Malaya.