The educational system is different at different stages of studying abroad. Generally speaking, it takes 3-4 years for an undergraduate course and 1-2 years for a master's degree.

The length of undergraduate education in foreign universities varies from country to country. Mainly divided into two situations, the first is a full-time undergraduate course, the academic system is between three and four years. Most universities in the United States and Canada have four years, Australia and New Zealand have three years, and Britain has three years and four years. The second is the American undergraduate course, which lasts for four years, but includes two years of general education, elective courses and professional courses, emphasizing extensive, flexible and comprehensive education, and students can choose courses freely.

Compared with the undergraduate courses in China University, the undergraduate courses in foreign universities are more flexible and diverse. In the United States, undergraduate courses include general education courses, elective courses and professional courses.

General education requires students to take mathematics, English, history, science, art and other courses to help students form comprehensive abilities. In Britain, undergraduate courses pay more attention to subject subdivision and classification in order to achieve more accurate and professional learning goals.

The main differences of undergraduate training objectives in foreign universities are reflected in students' background knowledge, subject ability, knowledge accumulation and creativity.

American undergraduates pay more attention to students' personality development and multi-faceted development, and require students to find their own interests and abilities in a wide range of curriculum systems. Undergraduate education in continental Europe pays more attention to the cultivation of subject knowledge, professional skills and professional ability. No matter what form of undergraduate education, its core goal is to enable students to have the necessary ability and knowledge for successful work.

Advantages of undergraduate study abroad:

1. The education system of foreign universities usually pays more attention to practice and practical application, and encourages students to actively participate in practical projects and internship opportunities. This practice-oriented teaching method can help students better understand and apply what they have learned and cultivate their practical problem-solving ability.

2. Foreign universities usually have more opportunities for internationalization. Students can communicate and cooperate with students from different cultural backgrounds, broaden their horizons and increase their intercultural communication ability. In addition, foreign universities usually offer international exchange programs, such as student exchange programs and summer schools, so that students have the opportunity to study and live in universities in different countries and have a deep understanding of the culture and education systems of different countries.

3. The academic resources and facilities of foreign universities are often more advanced and abundant. Students can get access to the latest research results and teaching methods and get better education and training. In addition, foreign universities usually have more laboratory and library resources, so students can do research and study better.