Another way to study abroad at public expense is exchange study. International students study in foreign universities as exchange students, and the study period is generally one year. During the study period, you don't have to pay tuition fees from the other university, and you also have living expenses every month, but international students need to pay domestic tuition fees. International students generally need to pay "foreign exchange" to domestic universities before going abroad. The above two ways of studying abroad require foreign students to return to China after learning.
Studying abroad at public expense is an important measure for China to implement the strategy of strengthening the country through talents, and it is also an important way to select outstanding talents for further study abroad according to the needs of China's modernization. International students at public expense are generally sent to well-known universities in countries and regions with developed science and technology education.
Selected fields: key public fields are energy, resources, environment, agricultural manufacturing, information and other key fields, living space, ocean, nano-new materials and other strategic fields, humanities and social sciences and other fields.
Duration of study: master's degree 12-24 months, doctor's degree, 36-48 months.
Funding scope: including accommodation, meals, transportation, telephone, books and materials, medical insurance, one-time resettlement, communication, etc. Specific funding standards shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.
Application conditions: Master students are not over 30 years old at the time of application, have a bachelor's degree or excellent undergraduate graduates, are in good health and perform well.
Returning to China for employment: The state encourages students studying abroad at public expense to return to China for employment and requires them to sign employment contracts.