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

French public universities basically do not charge tuition

Tuition: As one of the top four economies in western countries, France attaches great importance to the development of science, technology and education. Every year, the government spends 2% of its budget on education, which is one of the countries with the highest investment in the world. In 1998, France liberalized its study abroad policy, so that international students from all countries can enjoy the welfare policies of free tuition and housing subsidies in public universities.

With the increasing number of 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 including accommodation clauses should be signed with an intermediary company.

France is also a high welfare country. International students can apply for a student housing subsidy of 2%-4% of the rent, and they can apply for a student subsidy of 6-9 euros when they enter the third stage of university study. The approximate costs are as follows: Accommodation: The fees for various types of dormitories are different, ranging from 9 to 18 euros after applying for housing subsidies. If you are staying in a French family or renting in a private house, you can apply for housing subsidies depending on the house; Long-term accommodation in hotels and guesthouses is expensive, and some of them cannot apply for housing subsidies. Food costs about 8 to 12 euros/month. Monthly traffic ticket: about 25 euros/month on average. Other expenses: around 45 euros.

language: TEF test is a unified test of French proficiency recognized by the French Embassy. It is the main reference score for French universities to evaluate the French proficiency of applicants at present, and it has also become a language condition for French enterprises to hire overseas employees. French TEF proficiency test focuses on a comprehensive evaluation of French ability such as French understanding and French expression. The full set of questions takes 15 minutes, with a full score of 9.

major choice: some universities in France offer new master's courses for China university graduates and 3-year college graduates, and adopt the teaching mode of connecting master's degree preparatory courses with master's degree courses, which shortens the class hours. Students who pass the examination can get the national master's degree in the new French academic system.

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

In South Korea, the employment rate of graduates of higher vocational education is 2%, and the cost performance of studying in technical secondary schools and vocational schools in China is the best.

Good employment prospects are the biggest incentive

The cost of studying in South Korea varies greatly according to the regions and schools where students go. Generally speaking, the annual tuition, accommodation and living expenses add up to about 5, to 8, yuan, and most of the masters in science and engineering are tuition-free. If it is said that European and American countries need about 2, yuan a year to study abroad, this amount is the total cost of completing four years of undergraduate study 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 state finance and local finance respectively. Tuition in national universities is relatively cheap. Generally, the annual tuition for undergraduates is about 2, RMB, and that for postgraduates is about 25, RMB. Dormitory fees in national universities are also very cheap. If you eat at school, they give international students a package discount. Excluding holidays, the annual accommodation fee is 12, yuan.

in private universities, the annual tuition fee for undergraduates is about 4, yuan, and that for postgraduates is 5, yuan. However, many private universities provide 3%-5% scholarships for foreign students. If you can get 5% scholarships, the tuition fees are not much different from those of state universities. Tuition fees in public universities are between state universities and private universities.

as far as majors are concerned, the tuition fees of medical and art majors are often 2% higher, no matter whether they attend private universities or state or public universities.

in order to attract outstanding China students to study, Korean universities have launched a series of "care" policies specifically for China students. In particular, a variety of scholarships have been set up for students and distributed to everyone in the form of tuition reduction. The amount of scholarships depends on the students' academic performance. Some colleges also offer 1% scholarships to China students pursuing postgraduate courses.

the Korean government encourages students to work and study, and supports graduate students to work as teaching assistants or research assistants in schools to get certain remuneration. Jieke said that with the continuous strengthening of the language, the average international student can work as a waiter in restaurants and supermarkets, and the level and income of working will gradually increase. 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 the demand for Chinese teachers is in short supply. It is also a good choice for many foreign students to work as part-time Chinese tutors. However, in order to ensure the study of foreign students, it is not allowed to work in the first half of language study.

South Korea is a close neighbor of China, with the same cultural origin. Apart from the language, there is almost no place where China students can't adapt. 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 are very "fun". Therefore, international students can quickly adapt to life in Korea and integrate into the local cultural atmosphere.

Korean Government: Launching a New Round of "Study in Korea"

At the Beijing International Education Expo in July this year, more than 2 Korean colleges and universities were organized by the Institute for the Promotion of International Education of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources of Korea to participate in the exhibition, which set off a modest "Korean Wave" at the exhibition, which fully reflected the enthusiasm of Korean colleges and universities for opening up the international education market, especially absorbing China students, which was closely related to the new policy of the Korean government.

not long ago, the Korean government announced its "plan to study in Korea" to attract outstanding international students. It plans to triple the current number of international students by 21, that is, to increase the number of foreign students from more than 18, to 5,. The expectation for China students is: By 21, we hope to attract 25, China students. At the same time, the Korean government will take four major measures: expanding the government scholarship program for foreign students, and the total number of scholarship programs will increase from the current 55 to 75; South Korean government, universities and enterprises will cooperate to provide internship opportunities for foreign students; The Korean Ministry of Education will set up Korean educational institutions in China, Viet Nam, the Philippines and other Asian countries to provide pre-study training, and the government will subsidize lectures and Korean language training courses offered by foreigners; South Korea's 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, Li Yuanwu, the education consul of the Korean Consulate General in Shanghai, said that the number of students assisted by the Korean government has increased from 2 to 5, and the number of students enjoying this preferential policy in China will also increase from 45 to 6. The monthly cost of living allowance for government-assisted students has also increased from 7, won (equivalent to 4,9 yuan) to 1 million won (equivalent to 7, yuan).

As early as 23, a survey in South Korea found that 3% of China students who went to South Korea did not study in the schools they applied for, but only came to South Korea to work. To this end, on the one hand, South Korea strengthens the evaluation of schools, and students with insufficient attendance will limit or cancel their qualifications to accept 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 government financial support. 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 have been imposed on applicants who submit false materials.

according to industry 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, Korean students studying in China, there are less than 1, Korean students studying in China. Secondly, in the current evaluation of international comprehensive universities, one of the standards is that 2% of international students should study, and there is still a big gap between Korean universities and this standard. Therefore, after completing various regulations, a new round of South Korea's "Study Abroad Program" was launched.

School admission only needs to pass the "Korean" threshold

There are more than 3 nationally recognized higher education institutions in Korea, including 159 specialized universities and 198 ordinary universities offering undergraduate and above education, of which more than 8% 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 top 1 universities in Korea are all private universities except Seoul National University.

South Korea's total population is only 48 million. As of 24, the university enrollment rate has reached 81.3%, 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 they are struggling to recruit students" 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 12 years' education in China. That is to say, as long as students graduate from high schools, technical secondary schools or vocational high schools, they can apply for universities in South Korea 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 the university interview. When you choose a famous school in Korea, you should reach the 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: the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad

Milan, the fashion capital, soccer superstar Baggio, Versace, Prada and Gucci…… ... Italy has many "world famous brands", but it is an unpopular country in the self-funded study abroad market. According to statistics, there were only 4 and 7 Chinese students studying in Italy in 23 and 24 respectively. With the approaching of "China-Italy Culture Year" in 26 and the increasingly close communication between China and China, Italy has gradually become a new direction for students to study abroad. It is reported that nearly 5 students have studied in Italy in 25, and the Italian government will provide another 1,5 places for China students to study abroad in 26. So, is the time ripe for China students to study in Italy? What are the unique features of Italian higher education? What problems will China Student Union encounter?

Southern Network News Intensifies Attracting China Students In order to attract China students to study in Italy, the Italian University Presidents Foundation specially formulated a "Kyle Polo Plan" at the end of last year. More than 4 Italian universities participated in the plan, which provided convenience for China students in three aspects: First, the relevant departments of the two countries set up offices in China and Italy to provide consulting services for China 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 customized a master's program for China students, with a duration of one year. The majors include cultural relics protection, art design, law and agriculture. In the two large-scale international education exhibitions held this year, Italy organized a delegation to participate, and more than a dozen famous universities including Milan National University participated, which was unprecedented.

Italy will increase its efforts to attract students from China. According to the plan, the Italian government will provide 1,5 places for China students to study abroad in 26, and more than 3 famous universities will participate in the enrollment, including more than 7 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 work will begin in April next year.

In addition, the Italian Consulate General in Shanghai has set up a visa application center in Shanghai since November 4th this year. The visa center is located in the Guangdong Development Bank in Xuhui District, providing various types of visa services, accepting applications according to the appointment time and submitting them to the Consulate General in time, and the Consulate General will arrange interviews and evaluations in the shortest time. At the same time, the Italian side has also opened a 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 Chen Jun, a senior consultant studying in Italy, Italian higher education has a unique advantage, just "bred in an inner chamber, with no one knowing her".

■ All public universities are free

Italian higher education has a long history, and many universities have a history of more than 5 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 the teaching quality between public universities and private universities, and their 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 are likely to fail to graduate within the prescribed number of years. Usually, the short-term undergraduate program lasts for 3 years, the long-term undergraduate program lasts for 5 years, the master program lasts for 1-2 years, and the doctor program lasts for 3 years.

■ The design major is first-class in the world

Italy is the birthplace of the European Renaissance and has a profound artistic heritage. Therefore, Italian higher education is in the leading position in the world in music, painting, fashion design, sculpture, archaeology, cultural relics protection, architecture and so on, and has its own characteristics in physics, philosophy, law, medicine and agriculture. Design majors are the fist products 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 studying

According to Italian law, foreign students can work 2 hours a week. According to the Italian labor wage standard 6 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 attention in 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 the school. China students' first foreign language is English, and their Italian foundation is weak. Moreover, there are few related trainings 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 red tape, which requires the applicant to provide a lot of supporting materials, and many China students are 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

Due to the newly opened study abroad market in Italy and the language barrier, the channels for China students to know the information about studying in Italy are not smooth. It is understood that many Italian universities provided 1,5 places to China applicants this year, but most of them were wasted because they didn't understand.

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