中国高校第一城，大学生逼近170万人

Core Insights - The number of students in China's "University City" continues to expand, with 10 cities now having over 800,000 students enrolled in undergraduate and vocational programs [1][4] - Guangzhou leads with over 1.5 million students, followed by cities like Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Chongqing, which have surpassed 1 million students [1][4] - While enrollment numbers are increasing, the growth rate is slowing down, with 2020-2024 enrollment growth rates of 5.74%, 3.50%, 1.32%, 2.73%, and 2.56% respectively [1][4] Enrollment Trends - The total number of undergraduate students in the top 20 cities increased from 17.04 million in 2023 to 17.37 million in 2024, a growth of 1.97% [4] - South China cities like Nanchang have joined the "800,000 club," with a notable increase of 4.23% in student enrollment [5][6] - Some cities, such as Hefei and Harbin, are experiencing a decline in student enrollment, with Hefei's numbers dropping by 2.69% [5][6][7] Graduate Education Development - Many cities are focusing on developing graduate education, with 8 cities having over 1 million total higher education students when including graduate students [2][8] - Beijing has the highest number of graduate students at 475,000, while Shanghai follows with 269,300 [7][8] - Cities like Nanjing and Xi'an also report increases in graduate student enrollment, contributing to their overall higher education numbers exceeding 1 million [8] Employment and Talent Retention - Cities are implementing strategies to attract and retain university graduates, with initiatives like "Million College Students Stay in Wuhan" and "Ten Thousand College Students Stay in Hohhot" [11][12] - Employment opportunities and local industry development are critical factors influencing graduates' decisions to remain in their cities [11][12] - The cost of living is also a significant consideration, with cities like Chengdu being more attractive due to lower housing prices compared to first-tier cities [12][13] Recommendations for Cities - To retain graduates, cities should focus on job matching, salary competitiveness, and housing support [13] - Enhancing internship opportunities and creating tailored programs for students can improve employment rates [13] - Building a vibrant cultural and social environment is essential for attracting and retaining young talent [13]