How about studying in Italy? Compared with France

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.

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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.

France

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.

France is better than Italy, with perfect welfare and more.

And it's easier to go to France than to Italy.

Italy has just started to increase the number of students studying in China in the past two years.

There are few people from China there.