How to choose international study abroad under the current situation? What are the recent development status and changing trends of Chinese study abroad? This is a question that many parents often ask during consultations recently.
Through the "China Study Abroad Development Report (2022)" recently published by Social Science Documentation Press , we will explore the development trends of studying abroad in the next two years, hoping to inspire parents.
This report is based on various data and reflects the latest trend in the development of global study abroad under the new situation:
Global study abroad still maintains its growth momentum, and the destination and source countries of study abroad are further diversified.
China is still the largest source of international students.
In the future, more Chinese students may turn to European and Asian countries to study abroad.
This report analyzes the recent situation and changes in the development of Chinese study abroad, interprets the new trends of the development of people returning to China, summarizes the new situation of people studying in China, and explores new ways to develop the cause of studying abroad and strengthen the cultivation of international talents.
China is still the largest source country for international students
Under the major changes, global study abroad still maintains growth momentum. The report shows that despite the impact of the economic crisis, the geopolitical and the global COVID-19 epidemic, the number of international students in still maintains a steady growth in . According to statistics and forecasts from UNESCO, the number of transnational student mobility worldwide increased by nearly 2 times from 1999 to 2019.
According to the "China Study Abroad Development Report (2022)", from 2019 to 2020, China is still the largest source of international students , with nearly 1 million students studying in overseas higher education institutions. The top five destination countries for studying abroad are the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
The United States is still the number one destination for Chinese students to study
In the long run, the ranking of the number of international students receiving higher education in the world's eight major destinations for studying abroad has remained basically stable. The United States has always been the largest destination for studying abroad and is also the first choice for Chinese students to study abroad.
Study abroad major still prefers STEM field and business, and some sensitive areas may be restricted. The report shows that in recent academic years, Chinese students studying in the United States, Canada, France, Germany and Australia mainly pursue STEM majors, business and social sciences, and more and more students in the fields of humanities and arts.
(Note: STEM is the abbreviation of the English initials of science, technology technology, engineering engineering, and mathematics Mathematics. It is often generally considered to be a subject of "science and engineering".)
At present, the choice of majors by Chinese students is affected by the visa policy of the destination country. Although the , led by the United States, Five Eyes Alliance countries have relaxed restrictions on studying abroad in the STEM field to a certain extent and encouraged international students to come and study abroad, they are still sensitive to international students in some key technical fields. Although countries currently prefer international students in STEM fields for work visas, key technical areas may be subject to stricter security scrutiny, and study abroad in related majors may be more restricted.
In the future, more international students may turn to European and Asian countries
In the short term, in addition to the increase in international students receiving in European countries, the Americas, Oceania , Asia has declined due to the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic and changes in the global situation, resulting in changes in border and visa policies.
report points out that in the future, Chinese students with study abroad plans may turn their attention to areas with more friendly study environment and visa policies, and the demand for study abroad may shift to Europe and Asia.
Asian countries around China have advantages such as close geographical location, similar cultural attributes, and relatively affordable study abroad costs, and are increasingly becoming an important choice for Chinese students to study abroad. At present, France, Germany and other countries have successively issued favorable policies for Chinese students, and the potential for overseas study exchanges and development is huge.
report points out that international students who go to the destination country to receive higher education often have a positive economic impact on the destination country. 2019-2020 academic year, although the COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant impact on study abroad travel and the global economy, international students have generated $11.9 billion in economic contributions and supported 125,000 jobs in California and New York. In addition to paying high tuition fees to the countries they study abroad, international students also spend a lot of money on accommodation, retail, transportation, health insurance, and other fields. The market demand brought by living consumption has expanded to create a large number of job opportunities for the countries they study abroad, leveraging the growth of comprehensive income and promoting economic prosperity.
How to "win" step by step?
Given that whether it is a prestigious overseas school or a popular employment major, or a foreign job search after graduation, a simple international student often encounters an invisible "ceiling".
. Overseas returnees are returning. Domestic companies nowadays not only value the title of international students, but also pay more attention to your true abilities. Being able to apply to overseas prestigious schools and accumulate rich overseas internship experience are all ways to directly prove your strength. The key to breaking the problem in one fell swoop is "identity"! Take a green card to study abroad and enjoy the same benefits and benefits as local students.
- The right to freely choose to enter public or top private schools;
- The advantage of increasing the admission rate of prestigious universities and private middle schools several times;
- university/graduate level majors and internship opportunities are unlimited;
- . The tuition fee for admission to a public university is only 1/3 of the discount;
- Scholarship /scholarship can be applied for far more types than the benefits of international students;
- Job application is not subject to visa restrictions, but is more favored by American employers, making it easier to enter world-renowned enterprises;
- allows children to enjoy the warmth of parents being free to accompany them.
If you still have overseas identity, asset allocation, children's education, vacation and elderly care needs, please consult Haichen to go abroad!
