In recent years, studying abroad for graduate students has become popular. We all know that you have to go through corresponding procedures when studying for graduate school. The same is true for studying abroad for graduate students and the process is quite complicated. For this reason, we have prepared some tips for studying abroad in 2020. Sharing knowledge on applying to study abroad.
1. What are the basic conditions required to apply for self-funded study abroad?
To apply to study abroad at your own expense, you should generally meet the following four basic conditions:
1. Have a certain standard of foreign language proficiency
2. Have a certain ability to take care of yourself
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3. Have sufficient financial resources
4. Good health
2. What foreign language requirements do foreign institutions have for applicants studying abroad?
Foreign schools have certain foreign language proficiency requirements for applicants who study abroad, but different schools in different countries have different standards. To study in countries where English is commonly used, such as the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, you need to pass English proficiency tests, such as TOFEL, GRE, ESE, GMAT, MELAB, IELTS, etc. Taking IELTS as an example, students from mainland China who apply to study in the UK, Australia, or New Zealand must have a score of 6.5 or above for postgraduate students.
3. Do I need financial guarantee to study abroad?
To apply to study abroad at your own expense, you must have sufficient sources of funds for study and living abroad. Especially when applying to study in Western economically developed countries, applicants must prove that they have sufficient ability to pay tuition, accommodation, living expenses and other expenses. Financial sources include self-raised funds, funding from relatives and friends, guarantees from friends, scholarships or grants, work-study, etc. Among them, sufficient financial guarantee is a common requirement in all countries, and many countries have regulations on the qualifications and amount of guarantee for financial guarantors. Of course, if you can obtain higher scholarships and grants from foreign universities, you do not need a financial guarantee. If you study abroad in developing countries, most of them do not require financial guarantee.
4. What are the physical health requirements of foreign countries for applicants studying abroad?
Applicants who apply to study abroad must be in good health, especially without infectious diseases or mental illness. Many countries have clear regulations and requirements for applicants’ physical examination. Applicants should generally be over 18 years old and under 35 years old.
5. What is my country’s general policy for guiding students studying abroad?
The current general policy guiding study abroad in our country is: "Support study abroad, encourage return to the country, and freedom of movement."
6. What are the main study abroad policies currently implemented by the country?
In August 1992, the General Office of the State Council issued the "Notice on Issues Concerning Personnel Studying Abroad", which clearly stipulates many major policy issues regarding study abroad:
1. Welcome Overseas students return to work in their home countries. Personnel sent by the government to study abroad are obliged to return to their country to serve after completing their studies. All those who have studied abroad, regardless of their past political attitudes, are welcome to come back, including short-term returns to the country for academic exchanges and cooperation, as well as visits to relatives and vacations.
2. For students studying abroad who hold expired ordinary passports for official purposes or ordinary passports for one-time entry and exit for official purposes, we can apply for a passport extension or a new passport for them. Those who have a private passport can also be processed. Persons who have acquired foreign nationality should propose to renounce Chinese nationality and handle it in accordance with the provisions of my country's Nationality Law and be treated as foreign Chinese.
3. Students studying abroad should apply for passport extension, new passport, and exit from Chinese nationality procedures. If there are any financial or other unresolved matters with the original dispatching department or unit, they should be resolved through consultation with these departments or units without affecting the processing of the above procedures.
4. After returning to China for a short period of time, overseas students can leave the country at any time without having to go through the approval procedures as long as they hold a valid Chinese passport and a foreign re-entry visa.
5. Sending units should strengthen contact with students studying abroad and take the initiative to care about their work and life.
After returning to China, students studying abroad can, according to the principle of "two-way choice", return to work in their original units or contact work on their own, or they can work in "foreign-funded" enterprises or start their own businesses, etc. To encourage and promote international exchanges and cooperation, you can work part-time abroad with the consent of your employer.
6. Family members of overseas students who apply to visit overseas students should be allowed to apply and be reviewed and approved by the public security organs in accordance with the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China".
7. All regions and relevant departments will implement specific measures in accordance with the spirit of this notice to facilitate the return of overseas students, simplify entry and exit procedures, and properly solve the specific work and life problems of returning overseas students.
8. In places where overseas students are concentrated, local governments, relevant departments or social groups can establish overseas study service agencies as needed to help overseas students handle relevant matters and provide them with various services.
9. Our country’s embassies (consulates) abroad manage study abroad affairs on behalf of the country. They should protect the legitimate rights and interests of our students studying abroad, help them with their study, research and daily life, solve their problems, and provide timely assistance. Introduce to them the domestic situation in our country.
7. What are the main policies to support Chinese citizens studying abroad at their own expense?
The main policies to support Chinese citizens studying abroad at their own expense are:
1. Secondary school graduates and self-financed college graduates who apply to study abroad at their own expense can go directly to their household registration with relevant certification materials The local public security bureau shall handle the procedures for studying abroad at one's own expense.
2. Publicly funded college students or above and personnel with a college degree or above who are publicly trained (including returned overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and direct and non-direct dependents of foreign Chinese) in After serving a certain number of years in the country or repaying higher education fees, you can apply to study abroad at your own expense.
3. In order to encourage doctoral studies in China, higher education training fees will not be charged for doctoral graduates who go abroad to do postdoctoral research at their own expense.
4. For students with a college degree or above who are currently studying at public schools and who have been trained at a public expense but have not completed their service years, those with a college degree or above apply to study abroad at their own expense, and the repayment of higher education training fees will be borne by the school or province where they last attended, respectively. The fees are collected by the Education Commissions (Bureaus of Higher Education) of autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the charging standards are determined by the National Education Commission based on the actual training fees provided. All higher education training fees collected are used to develop higher education and support students who have returned from studying abroad to carry out their work. The unit where you work is not allowed to charge duplicate fees to those who study abroad at their own expense.
5. Publicly financed students at junior college or above and persons with a junior college degree or above who are publicly trained apply to study abroad at their own expense. After being reviewed by the Education Commission of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government (Bureau of Higher Education) and obtaining relevant certificates, they can go to The public security bureau in the place of registered residence shall handle the procedures for studying abroad at one's own expense.
6. Students at college or above who apply to study abroad at their own expense should retain their student status for one year before going abroad. For current employees who apply to study abroad, issues such as public employment will be handled by the unit where they work.
7. Those who study abroad at their own expense can exchange a certain amount of foreign exchange in accordance with relevant regulations, and can enjoy discounts when purchasing overseas air tickets.
8. The state encourages those who study abroad at their own expense to return to work in China after completing their studies. Employers should treat people who have returned from studying abroad at their own expense in the same way as those who have returned from studying abroad at a public expense, employ them according to the principle of two-way selection, and provide them with necessary working and living conditions.
8. Why is it said that my country has made a major breakthrough in its policy of returning overseas students to work?
In July 2000, the Ministry of Personnel issued the "Opinions on Encouraging High-level Overseas Talents to Return to Work in China." The opinions stipulate that the state encourages banks, insurance, securities industries and large state-owned enterprises to independently introduce high-level overseas talents on the basis that they can create economic benefits and the units can afford them. The competent departments of the State Council will formulate measures for the introduction of high-level overseas talents to colleges and universities and scientific research institutes, and the required funds will be provided through current funding channels. If the scientific research project you pursue after returning to China is indeed of international advanced level or urgently needed domestically, the state will provide scientific research supporting funds after applying for project approval.
The selection of overseas high-level talents can be based on the urgent needs of the positions, through fair competition, and through the selection of the best, or through other methods and through appropriate channels for investigation and determination. According to the work unit and selection conditions, and according to the cadre management authority, the employer may appoint or entrust them to serve in leadership positions in banks, insurance, securities and other units, as well as technical leadership positions or senior administrative positions in state-owned enterprises, colleges and universities, and scientific research institutes. Can hold department-level positions.
High-level overseas students who return to work in China can retain their long-term or permanent residence abroad (such as green cards). According to work needs, those who meet the qualifications can serve as the legal representative of the unit after serving for a certain period of time and giving up their long-term or permanent residency. The remuneration of those who have returned from studying abroad should be linked to their ability level, contribution to the country, and social and economic benefits created. A competitive incentive mechanism should be established and adjusted according to changes in positions, positions, and contribution sizes. Elements such as patents, proprietary technologies, and management can participate in the allocation. If the basis of family life is abroad, their legal income can be converted into foreign currency and remitted abroad after paying taxes.
During the period of employment or employment, high-level overseas talents who return to work in China will enjoy the same medical and insurance benefits as other employees of the employer. Those whose family life is based abroad can enjoy family leave abroad. Family members (including foreign spouses) who have returned to China with high-level overseas students are employed in China. For children who attend junior middle school or primary school in China, the education administration department where the workplace is located will arrange them into a school with better conditions or a "bilingual school" or "bilingual class", or apply for high school or university, and they may be given appropriate care as appropriate.
9. Which countries are best to apply for to study abroad at your own expense?
For this question, there cannot be a general answer to which country is better or worse. This must be analyzed and judged based on the applicant's academic and development aspirations, own conditions, and financial support capabilities.
Generally speaking, applicants who are willing to study in economically developed countries and world-renowned institutions, have good academic talent, and have sufficient financial support can certainly choose to study in the United States, Canada, Europe, or Study abroad in Australia, Japan and other countries or regions. These countries have developed economies and advanced education. If you study there, you can learn more and newer scientific knowledge, and master higher, more sophisticated, and more cutting-edge advanced technologies, thereby making you more socially competitive in the future.
For some people, studying abroad in developed countries is "too willing but not able". It is also a wise move for them to choose to study abroad in developing countries or regions with advanced education that is in line with international standards, stable social environments and better living conditions (such as countries in South Asia). There are three main advantages to studying abroad in these countries or regions: first, the professional courses you study are in line with international standards, or the diploma is widely recognized internationally; second, in addition to studying a professional course, you can also master a foreign language proficiently. Third, the cost is low. The cost of studying and living in these countries is only equivalent to one-third to one-fifth of the cost of studying in developed countries. Considering the current situation in our country, it is possible for ordinary working-class families to afford it.
Applicants must consider many aspects when choosing which country or region to study in. In short, we must not only achieve the purpose of studying abroad, but also adapt to individual conditions and live within our means so as not to put ourselves or our families in trouble.
10. Which countries are the most popular to study abroad at one’s own expense?
Generally speaking, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Australia and other countries are still the first places that Chinese students consider studying abroad. These countries have developed economies, stable societies, and advanced education, and have long been attracting the attention of overseas students. However, in recent times, some people’s attention on studying abroad has shifted, and it seems that they have begun to turn to South Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The common features of these countries are: rapid economic development, Asian cultural background, education system in line with international standards, English teaching environment, low cost of study and living, etc. You can even study in Western countries in some schools in these countries Professional courses and obtain diplomas and degrees from corresponding countries.
For many families who want to send their relatives to study abroad and are not financially overburdened, deciding to study in the above-mentioned countries cannot be considered a good choice.
Many people think that the majors they study in China are not good enough or not in line with international standards, so they want to change to a more ideal major when studying abroad. But generally formal schools will not accept students changing majors. For example, it is very difficult to study a bachelor's degree in finance in China and transfer to a master's degree in law abroad, unless you are willing to start over from the first year of the bachelor's degree. When changing majors, you should choose one that is similar to your original major, and provide relevant materials to prove your ability in the new major.
Many students think that by paying their own money, they can choose what they like to study. Good schools abroad will not accept this concept. There are some informal schools or private schools that will accept such students, but the credibility and recognition of diplomas from these schools are often not very high. There is a basic principle when choosing a school: if the requirements are high, the school may be better and the tuition fee may be lower; if the requirements are low, all kinds of students can be recruited. The school is often not very good, but the tuition fee is very high.
11. How to go through the procedures for studying abroad at your own expense?
Going through the procedures for studying abroad at your own expense is a serious, serious, and complicated process. Certain procedures must be completed within a certain period of time and according to certain steps. It takes about 4 months to 1 year to complete the entire process, that is, to complete all the study abroad procedures. The specific procedures are as follows:
1. Select the destination institution for studying abroad
2. Register and fill in the study abroad application form
3. Provide relevant materials and certificates
4. Obtain the admission notice
5. Apply for a passport
6. Apply for a visa
7. Exchange foreign exchange, order air tickets, and set off.
12. What materials and certificates are needed to apply for self-funded study abroad?
The countries and institutions for which you apply to study abroad at your own expense are different, and the materials and certificates required are also different. However, the materials and certificates required for studying abroad in developed countries are many and complicated, while the requirements for studying abroad in non-developed countries, that is, developing countries, are much simpler.
(1) To study in developed countries, you should mainly provide:
1. The highest academic qualification certificate and its notarization
2. Academic performance and its notarization
3. TOFEL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT test scores, or other foreign language learning certificates
4. Notarized birth certificate
5. Notarized marriage certificate
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6. Notarized certificate of no criminal record
7. Teacher recommendation letter
8. Notarized certificate of guarantee of funds and property
9. Work certificate (If any)
10. Color ID photo and ID copy
(2) If you want to study in a non-developed country, you will mainly provide:
1. Certificate of academic qualifications
2. Certificate of academic performance
3. Color photo and copy of ID card
13. How to choose recommenders and prepare letters of recommendation?
In the process of contacting students to study abroad, it is very important what kind of recommenders to ask and how to prepare the recommendation letters. Those who choose to write letters of recommendation should choose those who are their own teachers or people who know their studies, life, major or research relatively well. Preferably they are classroom professors, college counselors, and department chairs. It is not necessary to find a Liaoshi or principal, unless the applicant has worked directly under them.
Foreign institutions generally require applicants for study abroad to provide 2 to 3 letters of recommendation. The content of the letter should be objective and true, explaining the applicant's character, academic performance, etc. It should avoid too many flattering words and provide examples to support it.
14. Does being admitted to a foreign school mean that you can study abroad?
This is one of the misunderstandings that many first-time applicants for self-financed study abroad and their parents tend to have. To apply to study abroad at your own expense, you must first have a foreign college or training institution accept and issue an admission notice, but this does not mean that you can successfully study abroad. This is just one of the necessary conditions. At the same time, applicants must also apply for a foreign passport and a student visa from the embassy or consulate in China of the country where the institution is located. To apply for a passport abroad, as long as the applicant submits the admission notice from a foreign institution and relevant documents and information, it can generally be obtained in most cities in China. However, applying for a study visa may not be successful. The visa officers of the relevant embassy will also review many supporting documents of the applicant, and will issue a study visa only when they are convinced that the applicant has the true purpose of studying abroad and meets the sufficient conditions for studying abroad. Only by obtaining a study visa can you study abroad.