Which country do you want to study in? Why (what are the benefits or advantages? )?

French public universities basically do not charge tuition fees.

Tuition: As one of the four largest economies in western countries, France attaches great importance to the development of science, technology and education. The government spends 20% of its budget on education every year, making it one of the countries with the highest investment in the world. 65438-0998 France liberalized its study abroad policy so that international students can enjoy the welfare policy of free tuition and housing subsidies in public universities.

As there are more and more college students in France, housing is a big problem that puzzles students and the government, especially in the Paris University District. Experts suggest that cities with tight housing such as Paris should be avoided, and an overall study abroad contract with an intermediary company with accommodation clauses should be signed.

France is also a high welfare country. International students can apply for a student housing subsidy of 20%-40% of the rent. When they enter the third stage of university study, they can apply for 600 to 900 euros of student aid. The approximate expenses are as follows: Accommodation: The expenses of various dormitories are different, ranging from 90- 180 euros after applying for housing subsidies. If you live in a French family or rent a private house, you can apply for housing subsidies according to the housing situation; Staying in hotels and guesthouses for a long time is expensive, and some of them cannot apply for housing subsidies. The cost of meals is about 80 to 120 euros/month. Monthly transportation ticket: about 25 euros/month on average. Other expenses: around 45 euros.

Language: TEF test is a unified French proficiency test recognized by the French Embassy. It is the main reference score for French universities to evaluate applicants' French level at present, and it has also become the language condition for French enterprises to hire overseas employees. French TEF proficiency test focuses on the comprehensive evaluation of French ability such as French understanding and French expression. The test time of the complete set of questions is *** 150 minutes, out of 900 points.

Specialty Choice: Some French universities offer new master's courses for undergraduate and three-year college graduates of China University, and adopt the teaching mode of linking master's preparatory courses with master's courses, which shortens the class hours. Students who pass the exam can get a national master's degree in the new French academic system.

Lyon Business School, France

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2. Good employment prospect is the inducement. Why is studying in Korea sought after by everyone?

In South Korea, the employment probability of higher vocational graduates is 200%, and the cost performance of students studying in secondary vocational schools in China is the best.

Good employment prospects are the biggest incentive.

The cost of studying in Korea varies greatly according to the region and school where students go. Generally speaking, a year's tuition, accommodation and living expenses add up to about 50,000 to 80,000, and most of the masters in science and engineering are tuition-free. If it takes about 200,000 to study in Europe and America for one year, this amount is the total cost of completing four years of undergraduate studies in Korea.

Specifically, the tuition fees of Korean universities vary according to different schools and majors. Korean universities are divided into three types: national, public and private. The funds for running state and public universities come from the support of national finance and local finance respectively. Tuition in national universities is relatively cheap. Generally, the annual tuition fee for undergraduates is about 20,000 RMB, and that for postgraduates is about 25,000 RMB. Dormitory fees in national universities are also very cheap. If you eat at school, they will give international students a package discount. Excluding holidays, the annual accommodation fee is 1.2 million yuan.

In private universities, the average monthly tuition fee for undergraduates is about 40,000 yuan, and that for postgraduates is 50,000 yuan. However, many private universities offer 30%-50% scholarships to foreign students. If you can get a 50% scholarship, the tuition fee is not much different from that of state universities. Tuition in public universities is between state universities and private universities.

As far as majors are concerned, whether attending private universities or state or public universities, the tuition fees for medical and art majors are often higher than 20%.

In order to attract outstanding China students to study, Korean universities have launched a series of "care" policies specifically for China students. In particular, various scholarships have been set up for students and distributed to everyone in the form of tuition reduction. The number of scholarships depends on the students' academic performance. Some colleges also offer 65,438+000% scholarships to China students who are pursuing postgraduate courses or above.

The Korean government encourages students to work and study, and supports graduate students to work as teaching assistants or research assistants in schools and get certain remuneration. Jack said that with the continuous strengthening of language, most international students can work as waiters in restaurants and supermarkets, and their work level and income will gradually improve. Korean universities have a five-month holiday every year, and the income from working during the holiday is enough to pay for studying abroad for one year.

In recent years, Chinese has also set off a heat wave in South Korea, and Chinese teachers are in short supply. Part-time Chinese tutor is also a good choice for many international students. However, in order to ensure the study of foreign students, it is not allowed to work in the first half of language learning.

South Korea is a close neighbor of China and has the same cultural origin. Apart from language, there are few places where China students can go. In addition, South Korea is a country of young people in a sense, and there are many places and facilities that young people like, which is very "fun". Therefore, foreign students can quickly adapt to life in Korea and integrate into the local cultural atmosphere.

South Korean government: launching a new round of "study abroad program in South Korea"

At the Beijing International Education Expo in July this year, more than 20 Korean universities participated in the exhibition organized by the Institute for the Promotion of International Education of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources of Korea, which set off a modest "Korean Wave" at the exhibition, fully reflecting the enthusiasm of Korean universities to explore the international education market, especially to attract China students, which is closely related to the new policy of the Korean government.

Not long ago, the South Korean government announced the "Study Abroad Program" to attract outstanding international students. It is planned to triple the current number of international students by 20 10, that is, the number of international students will increase from the current 18 thousand to 50 thousand. The expectation for China students is: by 20 10, we hope to attract 25,000 students from China. At the same time, the Korean government will take four major measures: expanding government scholarship programs for foreign students, and the total number of scholarship programs will increase from the current 55 to 75; The Korean government, universities and enterprises will cooperate to provide internship opportunities for foreign students; The Korean Ministry of Education will set up Korean education institutions in China, Viet Nam, the Philippines and other Asian countries to provide pre-job training, and the government will subsidize the lectures and Korean training courses offered by foreigners; The Korean Ministry of Education will set up a special website to provide educational and cultural information for those who are interested in studying abroad.

According to Xinhuanet, Lee, the education consul of the Korean Consulate General in Shanghai, said that the number of students assisted by the Korean government will increase from 200 to 500, and the number of students enjoying this preferential policy in China will also increase from 45 to 60. The monthly living expenses of government-sponsored students have also increased from 700,000 won (equivalent to 4,900 yuan) to 6,543,800 won (equivalent to 7,000 yuan).

As early as 2003, a survey in South Korea found that 30% of China students who went to South Korea did not study in the school they applied for, but only came to South Korea for work. To this end, on the one hand, South Korea strengthens the evaluation of schools, and students with insufficient attendance will be restricted or disqualified from accepting international students; The number of international students enrolled in colleges and universities is regarded as an important evaluation standard to measure the ranking of schools and the financial support of the government. On the one hand, strict visa examination has effectively controlled the number of people who take study visas to work, and not long ago, sanctions were imposed on applicants who submitted false materials.

According to insiders, these measures of the Korean government are made against the background of increasingly extensive and in-depth international educational exchanges and cooperation and the current situation of Korean higher education. First of all, compared with the current 35,000 Korean students studying in China, there are less than 6,543,800 Korean students studying in China. Secondly, in the current evaluation of international comprehensive universities, there is a standard that 2% of international students should study, and there is still a big gap between Korean universities and this standard. Therefore, after completing all the regulations, a new round of "study abroad program" in South Korea was launched.

School admission only needs to pass the threshold of "Korean".

There are more than 300 state-recognized higher education institutions in Korea, including 159 specialized universities and 198 ordinary universities offering undergraduate and above education, of which more than 80% are private universities. Generally speaking, the quality, overall influence and academic research of Korean private universities are higher than those of national and public universities. The best 10 universities in Korea are all private universities except Seoul National University.

The total population of South Korea is only 48 million. As of 2004, the university enrollment rate has reached 8 1.3%, which is related to the large-scale development of higher education in South Korea in recent years. Therefore, "many universities in Korea have advanced educational concepts and teaching facilities, but enrollment is very difficult" has become a problem faced by some schools.

South Korea's education system adopts the policy of lenient entry and strict exit, and has received China 12 years of education. In other words, as long as they are students who graduated from high school, technical secondary school or vocational high school, they can apply for Korean universities without college entrance examination results. When foreign students enter Korean universities, they only need to pass the Korean Language Proficiency Test (KPT) Level 4 certification and university interviews. When choosing a famous Korean school, you must reach Korean level 5 (see link 2 for details). At the same time, if you are a four-year undergraduate student and plan to study in Korea, the credits you have completed in China will be recognized in Korea and you can continue to study the remaining credits.

3. Italy: advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad

Milan, the capital of fashion, soccer superstars Baggio, Versace, Prada and Gucci .................................................................................................................................................... According to statistics, there were only 40 China students studying in Italy in 2003 and 70 in 2004. With the approaching of "China-Italy Cultural Year" in 2006 and the increasingly close communication between China and Italy, Italy has gradually become a new direction for students to study abroad. It is reported that nearly 500 students have studied in Italy in 2005, and the Italian government will provide 1500 overseas study places for China students in 2006. So, is it time for China students to study in Italy? What are the unique features of Italian higher education? What problems will China Student Union encounter?

In order to attract China students to study in Italy, the Italian University Presidents' Foundation specially formulated the "Kelpolo Plan" at the end of last year. More than 40 Italian universities participate in the program, which provides convenience for China students from three aspects: first, the relevant departments of the two countries set up offices in China and China to provide consulting services for students, including information on the professional settings and learning environment of Italian schools; Second, relevant Italian institutions will fund some China scholars to conduct research in Italian scientific research institutions; 3. The Foundation will arrange some graduates from China University to participate in professional practice activities in Italian enterprises. In cooperation with the University of Florence, the Cultural Office of the Italian Embassy in China has specially designed a master's program for China students, which lasts for one year. Specializing in cultural relics protection, art design, law, agriculture and so on. In the two large-scale international education exhibitions held this year, Italy organized delegations to participate, and more than a dozen famous universities, including Milan National University, participated in them on an unprecedented scale.

Italy will increase its efforts to attract students from China. According to the plan, the Italian government will provide 65,438+0,500 overseas study places for China students in 2006, and more than 30 famous universities will participate in the enrollment, including more than 70 famous Italian public schools such as the University of Milan, the University of Rome, the University of Perugia and the University of Florence. The application will begin in April next year.

In addition, the Italian Consulate General in Shanghai has set up a visa application center in Shanghai since this year 10/0/4. The visa center is located in China Guangfa Bank in Xuhui District, providing various visa services, accepting applications according to the appointment time and submitting them to the Consulate General in time. The Consulate General will arrange interviews and evaluations in the shortest time. At the same time, the Italian side has also opened the related website www. I-talyvac.cn, so that applicants can keep abreast of the application process through online inquiry or hotline.

Three selling points of higher education

According to Jun Chen, a senior consultant studying in Italy, Italian higher education has a unique advantage, but "it is conceived in the inner room and nobody knows about it".

■ All public universities are free.

Italian higher education has a long history, and many universities have a history of more than 500 years. There are 77 comprehensive universities in Italy, most of which are public universities, all of which are free of tuition. In Italy, there is little difference in teaching quality between public universities and private universities, and degrees and diplomas are recognized globally. Italian universities implement the policy of lenient entry and strict exit, and the entry conditions are relatively low, and all high school graduates can apply. However, if students don't work hard, they may not be able to graduate within the prescribed number of years. Usually, the short-term undergraduate education system is 3 years, the long-term undergraduate education system is 5 years, the master 1-2 years, and the doctor is 3 years.

■ The design major is world-class.

Italy is the birthplace of the European Renaissance and has profound artistic connotation. Therefore, Italian higher education is in a leading position in the world in music, painting, fashion design, sculpture, archaeology, cultural relics protection and architecture, and has its own characteristics in physics, philosophy, law, medicine and agriculture. Design major is the fist product of Italian higher education, such as industrial design, fashion design, architectural design, jewelry design and so on. In addition, the course of Economic Engineer is also suitable for China students, which is equivalent to an MBA in Britain and the United States, and lasts for five years.

■ You can work after school.

Italian law stipulates that foreign students can work 20 hours a week. According to the Italian labor wage standard 60 yuan RMB/hour, China students can earn about 4-5 thousand RMB per month, which can greatly reduce the economic burden. However, there are not many job opportunities for China students with weak language skills.

Three points for studying in Italy

■ Language threshold

Most courses in Italian universities are taught in Italian, and foreign students need to take a language test when they enter school. China students' first foreign language is English, and their Italian foundation is weak. Moreover, there is little related training in China. At present, only several training institutions such as Shanghai Eurowind Training Center and Shanghai International Language Institute provide Italian training services.

■ red tape

The application procedures for studying in Italy are complicated, and applicants need to provide a lot of supporting materials, which makes many China students discouraged. In this regard, the Italian Cultural Office and the Visa Office are considering simplifying visa procedures, but this situation will take some time to change.

■ Poor channels

Because Italy has just opened the market for studying abroad, and the language barrier, the channels for China students to learn about studying in Italy are not smooth. It is understood that many Italian universities offered 1500 places to China applicants this year, which was a waste because most students didn't understand it.

Related links

Recommended by famous Italian schools → University of Milan: One of the largest universities in Italy, * * * has 70 graduate schools offering 77 degree courses, and its dominant majors are science, engineering and medicine.

→ University of Rome: the largest national university in Italy, with 265,438+0 colleges and 65,438+030 departments. The courses taught in English include master's degrees in government management and humanities affairs.

→ University of Florence: a representative of modern Italian institutions of higher learning, with a very famous architecture major.

→ University of Padua: * * There are 13 colleges, which are very strong in the research of culture and natural sciences, especially in the field of medical research.

→ Maraoni Fashion Design Institute: known as the most famous fashion institute in Italy and one of the three major professional fashion institutions in the world. College teachers come from the fashion industry veterans, and students have rich internship opportunities.

→ Italian European Design Institute: Known as the "cradle of designers", it has branches in Milan, Rome and Berlin. , including design college, fashion college, image art college, new technology network college, etc. Its professional courses include industrial design, fashion design, jewelry design, photography, etc.

Bologna Art Institute: It has a high artistic status in Europe, and its professional courses include painting, decoration and drama design. There are also many elective courses, such as painting restoration, photography, aesthetics, stone carving technology, etc.

→ Naples Conservatory of Music: It has a history of hundreds of years and has trained many famous musicians. The curriculum covers almost all music fields, such as opera singing, guitar, composition, orchestral conductor, jazz, piano and so on.

4. Spanish ace majors and public universities for studying abroad

Sunny beaches, passionate flamenco dance, mighty bullring and delicious paella make Spain a global tourist destination. However, in the global study abroad market, Spain lags far behind European countries such as Britain and France. It is understood that there are currently less than 2,000 China students studying in Spain. Since the beginning of this year, the Spanish study abroad market has launched a series of measures: in May, the Spanish Cultural and Education Office was established, and at the same time, more than 10 Spanish universities were organized to attend the international education exhibition in China, which was the first time that Spanish universities went abroad on a large scale; In June+10, 5438, AECI launched a scholarship program for students from non-EU countries. Spanish universities have also launched international education programs. According to Ye Yuhong, a senior consultant of Shanghai Education Service Co., Ltd., under the dual role of the government and universities, and Spanish is the third largest language in the world, it plays an important role in international trade. With the increasing foreign economic and trade exchanges in China, the domestic demand for Spanish talents is increasing, and the career prospects are promising. Therefore, studying in Spain is expected to become a new hot spot of education investment.

Highlights: Undergraduate and doctoral public education is free.

As one of the earliest member States of the European Union, Spain has inherited the European educational style and system, with public schools as the mainstay, while private schools are less than other big countries studying abroad. Undergraduate education in Spanish public universities is free of tuition, and international students only need to pay a small registration fee. The tuition fee for master's courses in public universities is determined by each university, which is generally around 2000-3000 euros per year. Doctoral education takes about 3-5 years, and international students can also enjoy various allowances and scholarships without tuition fees. In addition, Spain implements the same social welfare for international students as its own citizens.

Difficulties: Have a language foundation before studying abroad.

Spain's visa policy does not require high funds, but requires applicants to have corresponding language skills and at least 500 hours of Spanish learning experience, which is a necessary condition for applying for a visa. Although there is no hard and fast rule on the Spanish proficiency of applicants, there is usually an interview when applying for a visa. Therefore, it is best for applicants to have a certain Spanish foundation, otherwise it will be very difficult. And in Spain, all universities except MBA teach in Spanish. Without a language foundation, learning is extremely difficult. Most China students have to study the language for 9 months to 1 year in their first year in Spain. Spain's visa policy does not require IELTS, TOEFL and other scores.

Although language is the threshold for studying in Spain, learning Spanish well is conducive to opening up career development space. Spanish is the third largest language in the world and plays an important role in world political and economic exchanges. With China's accession to the WTO, economic and trade exchanges with Spain and South America are increasing, and the demand for Spanish talents will continue to increase. At present, China is short of talents who can master Spanish. Therefore, being familiar with Spanish can effectively enhance the competitive advantage.

What ace majors are there?

Spain has more than 100 universities, more than 300 world-famous professional universities and research centers, with very rich professional categories. On the whole, Spain is a global tourism destination, with tourism revenue accounting for 10% of the world. Therefore, the majors of hotel management, tourism management and scenic spot management in Spanish universities are very distinctive. Art major is another ace major in Spain, with strong professional strength in architecture, interior design, computer animation production, art exhibition, news photography, fashion design and so on. Spain's music major is world-class, with more than 40 conservatories, among which the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid is the top professional school in the world. In addition, business administration, environmental policy and management, library science and telecommunication engineering are also brand-name products of Spanish higher education.

What are the public universities?

■ Autonomous University of Barcelona: At present, it has signed student exchange agreements with 146 universities around the world and is recognized as one of the best universities in Europe; The major involves biology, environmental science, electronics, enterprise management, manager management, normal education, law, tourism, hotels and other fields.

■ Complutense University: Spanish public universities ranked first in 2004. * * * There are 20 colleges, 6 specialties and 184 departments, mainly covering four fields: humanities, natural sciences and precision sciences, health sciences and social sciences.

■ Catalan University of Technology: Strong in teaching and research fields such as architecture, engineering, shipping, economics, health science and applied mathematics.

■ IESE Business School in Spain: ranked in the Financial Times Global Top 100 MBA in 2004 18, and it is one of the top management schools in Europe.

■ University of Granada: jointly managed by European University Alliance Group, Oxford University and Cambridge University, ranking 5th in academic theory, education, research and publishing.

■ University of Salamanca: It has a long history and enjoys a high reputation in law, medicine, philosophy and literature.

Three ways to study in Spain

* Undergraduate graduates: to apply for the same or related major, the credits must be evaluated by the department where the public university is located. After passing the examination, you can directly enter the second stage of public universities, Li Cen -ciatura (that is, undergraduate), and obtain a national diploma; Or apply for the third stage doctor (doctor) to obtain the national diploma; Or apply for a master's degree and get a college diploma.

* University graduates: To apply for the same or related major, the credits must be evaluated by the departments of public universities. After passing the examination, you can directly enter the second stage of public universities and obtain a national diploma; Or take the entrance examination of Spanish universities, and you can choose your major at will; Or apply for a master's degree and get a college diploma.

* University students: Undergraduates from regular universities in China (who have completed at least one year of university studies) will go to Spanish universities for further study in the form of applying for the conversion of credits from the same major in Spain, but whether the credits are equivalent or not is decided by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Culture.