In order to increase the competitive advantage in the global study abroad market, various countries have launched various scholarship programs. There are many kinds of scholarships abroad, especially those with government background, and some of them are even free of tuition. For students with limited domestic economic ability, if they can get scholarships, the bulk of the cost of studying abroad will be settled. The following scholarship programs are more suitable for China students.
British Government Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduates: It is specially established for China students and funded by the British Government. Each student has an annual scholarship of about 7000 pounds. The applicant is a full-time graduate student registered in a British institution.
New Zealand government scholarship program for international students: fully subsidizing tuition, living expenses, international transportation expenses, books and papers, etc. The average subsidy is about 220,000 yuan. The target of application is students who are about to enter a new postgraduate level.
France? Evra Outstanding Student Award? : Only for master's degree courses in engineering, economic management, law and political science.
Korean government IT technology scholarship program: each student can get100,000 ~140,000 won annually. Mainly for graduate students and doctors who study IT-related disciplines such as computer systems, software and telecommunications.
Path 2: Work after school.
Work-study program has always been a routine way for international students to solve economic problems, which can not only reduce the economic burden, but also accumulate overseas work experience.
United States: International students can work 20 hours a week, up to 40 hours on holidays, without applying for special permission. You need to apply for a special work permit to work outside the school.
UK: Need to apply for a work permit. There is a 20-hour work permit every week, and those who work overtime have to pay taxes. Holiday work is not subject to this restriction. The hourly wage is about 5-7 pounds.
Japan: You must obtain the consent of the university before applying to the Immigration Bureau? Permission to engage in activities beyond qualifications? . Canada: International students studying in public universities and colleges can legally work on campus during their studies. New Zealand: Eligible applicants can apply for a job, 20 hours a week. The hourly wage is about 10~ 15 yuan. Germany: International students can work during the study period, generally not more than 8 hours per week, or not more than 3 months throughout the year, and they need to be approved by relevant government agencies.
France: International students are forbidden to work in the first year of study, and have started professional study and applied for a work permit in the second year.
Yes, students can work. International students should not work more than 20 hours a week. The minimum wage is 7.5 euros per hour.
Path 3: Choose a low-cost study abroad country.
Popular countries such as the United States and Britain not only have high thresholds, but also high costs. Countries with little difference in education quality and relatively low expenses are good directions for studying abroad.
South Korea: One-year tuition plus living expenses is about 40,000 RMB. Most master's courses in science and engineering are tuition-free. Russia: One-year tuition plus living expenses is about 40,000-50,000 RMB.
Netherlands: The government has reduced tuition fees for students in China. At the same time, the cost of living in the Netherlands is relatively low, with an average annual expenditure of about 70,000 RMB.
Malaysia: It only costs RMB 50,000 ~ 70,000 to complete a three-year bachelor's degree course, and RMB 50,000 ~ 75,000 to complete a two-year MBA or other master's degree course. The cost of living is about 20 thousand yuan a year.
France: Public universities are free of tuition, and there are some subsidies. The total cost of four years in Britain and America is 1 year. Italy: Public universities are free of tuition. The annual living expenses are about 40,000 RMB.
Path 4: Avoid popular majors and schools.
Mastering the skills of some institutions and majors that choose to study abroad can also alleviate the economic pressure caused by the high cost of studying abroad. In the choice of schools, public universities generally only charge registration fees, while private colleges charge sky-high tuition fees, especially for popular majors such as business and engineering.
Usually, there are many outstanding talents in popular majors, and there are relatively few opportunities to get scholarships, and the competition for admission is fierce. Once the application fails, it will cause certain economic losses. Therefore, for China students with limited financial capacity, they should be partial and avoid popular areas and colleges, which can effectively reduce the cost of studying abroad.
Path 5: Studying in preparatory courses in China.
For most international students, matriculation is a necessary threshold. Studying abroad for preparatory courses is not only expensive, but also risky. At present, the National Foundation for Studying Abroad has started the program of preparatory college for studying abroad, and selected 102 universities in China to establish cooperative relations with 102 universities in the United States, Britain, Australia and other countries to jointly carry out preparatory education for studying abroad. In the future, China students can complete foreign preparatory courses in China, which is estimated to save about 80,000 ~ 6,543.8+10,000 RMB. Path 6: Studying language courses in China.
Many foreign language schools are private, with low entry threshold, high fees and the risk of closure, which invisibly increases the cost of studying abroad. For students with China academic qualifications who lack language foundation, instead of studying abroad, it is better to lay a good foundation of language in China, get a certain language score or pass the language examination of foreign universities directly, and then consider studying abroad. This not only saves a considerable amount of money, but also improves the visa pass rate.
Path 6: Apply for studying abroad by yourself.
Foreign regular colleges and universities have their own websites, which publish enrollment information in detail. Many embassies in China, which are popular countries for studying abroad, have also launched Chinese web pages, detailing their education and visa procedures. After learning the information about studying abroad and visas through the website, you can apply for schools and visas on your own as needed, which can save an intermediary service fee. However, due to lack of experience, the success rate of application may be discounted.
Path 7: Apply for a school with clear goals.
In order to improve the success rate of studying abroad, some applicants take the practice of guaranteed registration, that is, before the final target institution is selected, girls are scattered in many institutions to register, and the registration fee is expensive. Generally, the school registration fee in Canada is $ 50~ 100, in Australia it is $ 100~200, in New Zealand it is $ 150~200, and in Japan it is $4,200 ~ 7,000. It is best for applicants to lock in several target universities first, so as to minimize unnecessary registration fees, which can indirectly reduce the cost of studying abroad.
Path 8: Pass the visa review at one time.
Many applicants were refused visas due to inadequate preparation of materials, which not only delayed their studies, but also lost such fees as university application fees, international fax express fees and visa fees. You need to spend more money if you apply again. Therefore, for applicants, it is necessary to take visa applications seriously and strive for one-time approval.
Path 9: There are tricks to exchange money and remit money.
Since the foreign exchange rate of banks changes every day, reasonable exchange of foreign exchange can reduce expenses. Secondly, choosing the right remittance method can also save money. Although telegraphic transfer arrives quickly, the handling fee is higher than remittance, so remittance can save money. If the school accepts credit card payment, even the remittance fee is saved. When choosing a credit card, try to choose an international card. Many commercial banks have launched international credit cards, which are applicable to more than 300 countries. They don't charge fees for consumption, and provide a certain overdraft limit and interest-free period. They should be the first choice for studying abroad.