1: Inquiries about schools.
You can inquire about school information by writing letters, surfing the Internet and other channels.
2. Submit a written application (application)
Write to the school of your choice and ask for enrollment brochures, application forms, scholarship applications and other admission materials. Applicants should generally contact the school of their choice 10 months before the start of school, so that the university has enough time to process the application for admission and carefully study all kinds of supporting documents.
3. Fill in the application form.
Before filling out the application form, it is best to make a copy for practice, and then fill out the formal application form after filling it out correctly. Read the instructions carefully before filling in, so as not to miss some important contents. Fill in the application form neatly and clearly, and try to answer every question completely.
4. Provide the score report of standard test.
Provide TOEFL, GRE, GMAT or IELTS scores. To apply for studying in the United States, you must provide TOEFL scores, and American universities do not have uniform TOEFL admission scores for applicants. Most American universities require freshmen applying for postgraduate courses to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above. If you want to apply for a scholarship, your TOEFL score should be above 600 (out of 677) and your GRE score should be above 1850 (out of 2400). You must have GRE scores for a master's degree, and GMAT scores for business are preferred. Britain and Canada require TOEFL scores above 550. The IELTS score is above 6 (out of 9). Studying in Singapore requires taking the TOEFL, and the only way to apply for graduate students from National University of Singapore or Nanyang Technological University is to take the TOEFL, and the score is above 580.
5. Provide university transcripts (transcripts)
University transcripts must be attached when applying for graduate students. To apply for undergraduate courses, you must attach high school transcripts, in addition to Chinese and English transcripts, there must be proof of grades. The report card should have the course name, credits, grades and class ranking.
6. Copy of academic degree and notarized certificate.
Generally, Chinese and English copies of graduation certificate, degree certificate and notarial certificate should be provided for studying abroad.
7. Prepare a letter of recommendation.
Most schools require applicants to provide 2-3 letters of recommendation. The recommendation letter shall explain the basic information and achievements of the recommended person, including academic papers, scientific research achievements, awards, abilities, etc. A strong recommendation letter is of great help in applying for admission, so you should find someone who knows your strengths and advantages. The referee must have a senior title. Good referees include professors, department heads, professional tutors, colleagues and bosses who know the applicant very well at work.
8. Write a personal statement.
Personal statements are especially important for getting scholarships.
9. affidavit of support
Relevant bank deposit certificates or financial aid certificates of relatives and friends. This certificate is not required if the school offers a full scholarship. If there are relatives and friends to guarantee, the guarantor should fill in the relevant forms (such as I- 134 in the United States) and attach relevant certificates.
10: health form or certificate
General schools require applicants to provide experience forms. This form is provided by the school, and the applicant is required to find a doctor to fill in and sign it. Some should attach vaccination records. Some schools do not need a physical examination form, but require a health certificate.
1 1: application for accommodation.
Some universities stipulate that all freshmen live on campus, while others are free to choose. If you plan to live on campus, you should apply as soon as possible. Some schools require a deposit in advance to ensure that dormitory rooms are reserved.
12: Formal application
Submit all application materials together with the application fee to the selected school.
13: Admission
If the application for admission is approved, the applicant will receive an admission notice from the school and a visa from the school to apply for admission, such as the IM2A application form in the UK, the 157W application form in Australia, the I-20 form (non-immigrant identity certificate for international students) and the IAP-66 form (exchange of visiting scholars) in the United States.
After admission, apply for a passport and visa:
A: Passport processing is relatively simple. Get your hukou, photos and ID cards ready until the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Public Security Bureau. For specific processing requirements, you can check the requirements of the local public security department online.
B Besides getting admission to the school, visa is another decisive factor in studying abroad. Visas are generally issued by embassies and consulates of various countries. The materials and requirements for applying for a visa can be found online. However, visa application is not as simple as passport. The production and application of materials are skillful, and refusal to sign is common.
Studying at your own expense, from applying for a school to applying for a visa, you can entrust an experienced study agent with a high success rate.
To go to the United States, freshmen can apply for American universities and transfer some credits. You can also apply for an American undergraduate course in the third year of high school. This plan is the most reasonable and saves time for studying abroad. Generally speaking, students studying in the United States must have TOEFL scores, and the top 50 universities take the SAT, which is the abbreviation of English Scholastic Assessment Test, and the Chinese name is academic ability assessment test, which is organized by the Educational Testing Service Center (ETS) headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. SAT scores are an important reference for high school students from all over the world to apply for study and scholarships in famous American universities. At present, high school students want to apply for top universities in the United States. In addition to providing TOEFL and other language proficiency test scores, 90% of schools require reference to students' SAT scores. If you apply for studying in an American university, you must provide TOEFL scores. American universities do not have a uniform TOEFL admission score for applicants. Most American universities require freshmen applying for postgraduate courses to have a TOEFL score of 550 or above. If you want to apply for a scholarship, your TOEFL score should be above 600 (out of 677) and your GRE score should be above 1850 (out of 2400). You must have GRE scores for a master's degree, and GMAT scores for business are preferred. There is an application deadline for undergraduate courses in the United States. 10 The courses started in September are basically closed at the end of 2009. If you apply early and get the OFFER early, you can apply for a good position first and then submit the standardized test results.
After studying in the United States, you can change from F 1 student visa to work visa.
If there are no language scores such as IELTS or TOEFL in the United States, you can choose "conditional admission", that is, the conditional admission scheme of language+degree in the United States, also known as "double admission", that is, the language scores do not meet the requirements, but the academic performance meets the school admission requirements, and the school can enroll first. Students should take an English exam after entering school. If they pass the language test, some universities allow students to enter university courses directly. If students fail the language test, they need to learn English for a period of time. Once they pass the English test prescribed by the school, they can enter university courses without applying again. Finally, good luck!
1, French public universities basically do not charge tuition fees.
Tuition: As one of the four largest economies in western countries, France attaches great importance to the development of science, technology and education. The government spends 20% of its budget on education every year, making it one of the countries with the highest investment in the world. 65438-0998 France liberalized its study abroad policy so that international students can enjoy the welfare policy of free tuition and housing subsidies in public universities.
As there are more and more 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 with an intermediary company with accommodation clauses should be signed.
France is also a high welfare country. International students can apply for a student housing subsidy of 20%-40% of the rent. When they enter the third stage of university study, they can apply for 600 to 900 euros of student aid. The approximate expenses are as follows: Accommodation: The expenses of various dormitories are different, ranging from 90- 180 euros after applying for housing subsidies. If you live in a French family or rent a private house, you can apply for housing subsidies according to the housing situation; Staying in hotels and guesthouses for a long time is expensive, and some of them cannot apply for housing subsidies. The cost of meals is about 80 to 120 euros/month. Monthly transportation ticket: about 25 euros/month on average. Other expenses: around 45 euros.
Language: TEF test is a unified French proficiency test recognized by the French Embassy. It is the main reference score for French universities to evaluate applicants' French level at present, and it has also become the language condition for French enterprises to hire overseas employees. French TEF proficiency test focuses on the comprehensive evaluation of French ability such as French understanding and French expression. The test time of the whole set of questions 150 minutes, with a full score of 900.
Specialty Choice: Some French universities offer new master's courses for undergraduate and three-year college graduates of China University, and adopt the teaching mode of linking master's preparatory courses with master's courses, which shortens the class hours. Students who pass the exam can get a national master's degree in the new French academic system.
Lyon Business School, France
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Italy: Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad
Milan, the capital of fashion, soccer superstars Baggio, Versace, Prada and Gucci .................................................................................................................................................... According to statistics, there were only 40 China students studying in Italy in 2003 and 70 in 2004. With the approaching of "China-Italy Cultural Year" in 2006 and the increasingly close communication between China and Italy, Italy has gradually become a new direction for students to study abroad. It is reported that nearly 500 students have studied in Italy in 2005, and the Italian government will provide 1500 overseas study places for China students in 2006. So, is it time for China students to study in Italy? What are the unique features of Italian higher education? What problems will China Student Union encounter?
In order to attract China students to study in Italy, the Italian University Presidents' Foundation specially formulated the "Kelpolo Plan" at the end of last year. More than 40 Italian universities participate in the program, which provides convenience for China students from three aspects: first, the relevant departments of the two countries set up offices in China and China to provide consulting services for 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 designed a master's program for China students, which lasts for one year. Specializing in cultural relics protection, art design, law, agriculture and so on. In the two large-scale international education exhibitions held this year, Italy organized delegations to participate, and more than a dozen famous universities, including Milan National University, participated in them on an unprecedented scale.
Italy will increase its efforts to attract students from China. According to the plan, the Italian government will provide 65,438+0,500 overseas study places for China students in 2006, and more than 30 famous universities will participate in the enrollment, including more than 70 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 will begin in April next year.
In addition, the Italian Consulate General in Shanghai has set up a visa application center in Shanghai since this year 10/0/4. The visa center is located in China Guangfa Bank in Xuhui District, providing various visa services, accepting applications according to the appointment time and submitting them to the Consulate General in time. The Consulate General will arrange interviews and evaluations in the shortest time. At the same time, the Italian side has also opened the 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 Jun Chen, a senior consultant studying in Italy, Italian higher education has a unique advantage, but "it is conceived in the inner room and nobody knows about it".
■ All public universities are free.
Italian higher education has a long history, and many universities have a history of more than 500 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 teaching quality between public universities and private universities, and 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 may not be able to graduate within the prescribed number of years. Usually, the short-term undergraduate education system is 3 years, the long-term undergraduate education system is 5 years, the master 1-2 years, and the doctor is 3 years.
■ The design major is world-class.
Italy is the birthplace of the European Renaissance and has profound artistic connotation. Therefore, Italian higher education is in a leading position in the world in music, painting, fashion design, sculpture, archaeology, cultural relics protection and architecture, and has its own characteristics in physics, philosophy, law, medicine and agriculture. Design major is the fist product 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 school.
Italian law stipulates that foreign students can work 20 hours a week. According to the Italian labor wage standard 60 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 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 school. China students' first foreign language is English, and their Italian foundation is weak. Moreover, there is little related training 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 complicated, and applicants need to provide a lot of supporting materials, which makes many China students 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
Because Italy has just opened the market for studying abroad, and the language barrier, the channels for China students to learn about studying in Italy are not smooth. It is understood that many Italian universities offered 1500 places to China applicants this year, which was a waste because most students didn't understand it.
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Recommended by famous Italian schools → University of Milan: One of the largest universities in Italy, with 70 graduate schools and 77 degree courses, its strengths are science, engineering and medicine.
→ University of Rome: Italy's largest national university, 2 1 college, 130 department. Courses taught in English include master's degrees in government management and humanities.
→ University of Florence: a representative of modern Italian institutions of higher learning, with a very famous architecture major.
→ University of Padua: There are 65,438+03 colleges, which are very strong in the research of culture and natural sciences, especially in the field of medical research.
→ Maraoni Fashion Design Institute: known as the most famous fashion institute in Italy and one of the three major professional fashion institutions in the world. College teachers come from the fashion industry veterans, and students have rich internship opportunities.
→ Italian European Design Institute: Known as the "cradle of designers", it has branches in Milan, Rome and Berlin. , including design college, fashion college, image art college, new technology network college, etc. Its professional courses include industrial design, fashion design, jewelry design, photography, etc.
Bologna Art Institute: It has a high artistic status in Europe, and its professional courses include painting, decoration and drama design. There are also many elective courses, such as painting restoration, photography, aesthetics, stone carving technology, etc.
→ Naples Conservatory of Music: It has a history of hundreds of years and has trained many famous musicians. The curriculum covers almost all music fields, such as opera singing, guitar, composition, orchestral conductor, jazz, piano and so on.
6. Germany is also a country where university education is free. The study places for foreign students in Germany are allocated by the Foreign Affairs Office of the University. If the application is for the summer semester (April 1 start), you must submit the study application before June 65438+1October 15; If the application is for the winter semester (1 October1day 10), the application must be submitted before July 15.
In addition to the application form, the materials submitted must also be notarized by the admission notice of China universities or the copy of the middle school graduation certificate; Secondary school diploma in translation; 3 photos identical to the passport; A resume needs to accurately indicate all stages of education, including your school, exams you have taken, etc. Certificate of academic qualifications of current university; German language certificate, which proves that you have enough German level; The applicant must also attach the certificate of "Zerertificat der Akademischen Prü fstelle" issued by the German overseas student audit department.
The foreign affairs offices of German universities can provide advice on learning problems for international students, review university admission qualifications and issue admission notices. The preparatory courses of universities and German classes run by universities are also the tasks of this institution. The admission notice issued by the university not only provides learning qualifications, but all applicants who need to obtain a study visa must attach the admission notice when applying for a visa.
Foreign students can apply for universities in Germany through ASSIST. The full name of ASSIST is arbeits-und services tellefuer international e studienbewerbungen, which can be translated as: foreign students apply for university services. ASSIST is a joint working organization established in June 2003 by the German Academic Exchange Center, the joint meeting of German university presidents and member universities. Its main task is to verify the application materials of all foreign students and certify their admission qualifications, so as to reduce the application pressure of universities facing the increasing number of foreign students and standardize the application procedures of foreign students.
ASSIST's office is in Berlin, and all materials applied for its member institutions are sent to Berlin for centralized examination and certification. Students who meet the requirements transfer to the school they want to attend through ASSIST. Colleges and universities decide whether to accept students according to the applicant's situation and the actual situation of the school. The final decision is made by the school and the admission notice is issued by the school.
ASSIST charges an audit fee of 20 euros for applying for a university, and each additional 10 euro. The application materials submitted to colleges and universities must be complete, and the deadline for submitting materials shall be subject to the deadline for applications of colleges and universities. It is best to send the application materials for assistance at least 6 weeks before the application deadline of each university.
It should be noted that the university applying must be an ASSIST member institution, and applications from non-assist member institutions are neither accepted nor forwarded; Only one set of notarized application materials is needed to apply for more than one assisting member institution; Different schools and majors have different requirements for application materials, and applicants must submit application materials according to the requirements of each major. When submitting the application materials to ASSIST, it is best to attach the applicant's e-mail address, so that ASSIST can get in touch with the applicant as soon as possible if there is any problem. If the applicant is not accepted, the application materials will be destroyed after one year and will not be sent back.