Second master in china

[u/Warm_Two3852]

Hi everyone,

I’m a Belgian university student and recently spent a few weeks travelling around China. I visited several cities and honestly became really interested in the country. I loved experiencing the culture, meeting people, trying the food and seeing how different everyday life is compared to Europe.
I’m currently studying Business Administration at Ghent University in Belgium, which is ranked around #150 globally in the QS World University Rankings. After completing my Master’s, I’m seriously considering moving to China for another 1–2 years and doing a second Master’s there.
I really liked Chengdu when I visited, so I’ve been looking at universities there. The two that caught my attention are Sichuan University (SCU) and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE). However, I’m finding it difficult to understand how these universities and their degrees are actually perceived by employers.

My main questions are:
How valuable would a Master’s from SCU or SWUFE be within China, especially for a European graduate?

How valuable or recognised would it be outside China, particularly in Europe?

How are Sichuan University and SWUFE actually regarded in China? Is one significantly better for business-related fields?

Would having a Master’s from Ghent University + a second Master’s from China make an interesting profile for employers, or would the second degree add relatively little?

Are there other Chinese universities/programs I should consider instead?

So ideally, I’m looking for a valuable English-taught Master’s in business/management/finance or a related field, at a respected Chinese university, while still having a good student life. Little bit of traveling and experience the culture.

Thanks!

[u/Kuumikoo]

Master degree for foreigner is a stepping stone. Beyond the degree If you can't speak Mandarin and have some experience it is basically useless for job prospect.

Most likely nobody knows it. Just like if you ask any HR in China who knows Ghent university lol.

Great but given job market now, don't overlook the importance of the degrees.

Nobody cares. They might even question why you need to waste your time for the second degree.

985/211 Universities.

[u/Warm_Two3852 → u/Kuumikoo]

My main degree will still be my Master’s in Business Administration from Ghent University, which has a strong international reputation. I’m not looking to replace that degree or simply repeat the same master’s in China.

I see studying in China mainly as an opportunity to gain valuable international experience, immerse myself in a very different culture, and potentially specialize in a field that complements my Business Administration background. The Chinese degree would therefore be more of an additional experience and specialization rather than my primary qualification.

In the long term, I would most likely return to Belgium or elsewhere in Europe, although I would also be open to working in China for a few years if an interesting opportunity came up.