Before you know it, 2022 has come to an end, and tomorrow is a new year!
I am very happy to have spent another unforgettable year with you all. I would like to wish you all: Happy New Year! ! !
Looking back at the events that have taken place in the study abroad community this year, it can be said that it is magical, and we have witnessed many historical moments. This year, the ups and downs, the twists and turns... will become the most real and unforgettable memories in our hearts.
Today, I will take you to review the major events in the study abroad circle this year ~~~
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Entry from various countries or regions is gradually opening up
The U.S. entry policy is fully open
On April 27, 2022, the United States officially announced that the new crown epidemic was over.
On June 12, 2022 , the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that air passengers traveling to the United States will no longer be required to present a negative nucleic acid test report before boarding but will still need to provide proof of vaccination.
The British entry policy has returned to pre-epidemic
Starting from March 18, , the UK has lifted all entry restrictions, and it is no longer necessary to provide vaccination and nucleic acid negative certificates. When entering the UK:
- It is no longer necessary to conduct any form of new coronavirus test;
- It is no longer necessary to fill in the passenger locator. form;
- It is no longer necessary to conduct a pre-departure COVID-19 test and a test the day after entry;
- travelers are no longer required to self-isolate after entering the UK;
- According to the current British regulations, residents are advised to stay home as much as possible after being diagnosed with a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
No quarantine is required when entering Singapore.
Starting from 23:59 on August 28, 2022, , all travelers who are not fully vaccinated only need to undergo a nucleic acid test within 48 hours before entering Singapore. They will no longer need to undergo a 7-day home quarantine when entering Singapore.
Hong Kong cancels entry quarantine
On December 13th , Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Li Jiachao announced new Hong Kong immigration policy adjustments at a press conference before the executive meeting!
Hong Kong citizens no longer need to use "Travel Safely", and the "yellow code" arrangement has been cancelled. All citizens, including immigrants, will only have a red code when they are diagnosed, and will maintain a blue code the rest of the time!
Hong Kong’s immigration policy has been changed from “0+3” to “0+0”!
As long as the nucleic acid test result is negative when arriving in Hong Kong, all immigrants will receive a "blue code" and be exempted from quarantine restrictions and can come and go freely!
Australia’s borders are fully open
Starting from 12 a.m. on July 6, 2022, the Australian government has canceled entry vaccination requirements and Australia’s borders are fully open.
Canada lifts all entry restrictions
Starting from October 1, 2022, Canada will lift all entry restrictions for travelers of any nationality. Passengers do not need to undergo health checks when traveling by air or rail, nor do they need to wear masks on planes and trains.
(Source: Internet)
Global study abroad continues to pick up
International students studying in the United States continue to rise
According to the Open report released this year Doors' "U.S. Open Doors Report" shows that in the 2021-2022 school year, the total number of international students in the United States reached 948,519, a 4% increase from the previous year (2020-21 school year: 914,095 students), which is also the fastest growing year in recent years.
The number of students enrolled in British colleges and universities is "exploding"
According to UCAS official statistics, the total number of applicants in 2022 has exceeded 683,000, which is similar to the same period last year.
A total of 31,400 students from mainland China applied for British undergraduate programs through UCAS, an increase of 2,910 or 10% over the previous application season. The number of applicants was twice that of 2018. reached a record high of in ten years.
The overall competition for Hong Kong school applications has become more intense
The number of applicants for Hong Kong Chinese has surged by 70% in 22 years, and the number of applications for Hong Kong City has increased by 100%;
In addition to 20 In 2022, the application opening and deadline for Hong Kong schools are earlier than before. : For example, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School's master's degree will open for applications in late June, more than 2 months earlier than before;
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has added early round deadlines for some taught master's degrees.
The four authoritative rankings have been reshuffled
The four authoritative rankings have released the 2022-2023 World University Rankings, which are an important reference for international students to choose schools around the world.
2023 QS World University Rankings
On June 9, the 2023QS World University Comprehensive Ranking was released. MIT has been ranked first for 11 consecutive years. The top ten are occupied by 5 American institutions, 4 British institutions, and 1 Swiss institution. Qingbei rushed into the top 15.
2022 Random Academic Ranking of World Universities
html On August 15, the 2022 Academic Ranking of Random World Universities was released. The United States still dominates the list, and there are 163 universities in mainland China on the list.
2023 THE World University Rankings
On October 12, the 2023 THE World University Rankings were released. The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom has ranked first for seven consecutive years, Qingbei has entered the top 20, and American and British universities still have the advantage.
2023 U.S. News World University Rankings
On October 25, the 2023 U.S. News World University Rankings were released. The United States is still strong, with Harvard, MIT, and Stanford firmly in the top three.
Favorable policies for studying abroad in various countries
The UK will launch the High Potential Talent Visa Program at the end of May
The British government announced the opening of a new visa type - the High Potential Talent Visa (HPI), which will open for applications on May 30.
is mainly aimed at recent graduates who are studying at non- British universities but want to work in the UK. Students who meet the visa application conditions can get a job offer in the UK for at least 2 years.
Australia has extended the post-graduation work permit for some international students
The federal government will announce in October the professional that can extend the work permit. According to the "Herald Sun" report, in order to help fill employment vacancies in the Australian economy, international students majoring in nursing, engineering and IT will be included in the new regulations.
In addition, the work visa of all international students who have graduated from Australia will be extended from three years to five years, and the work visa of international students who have graduated with a doctoral degree will be extended from four to six years.
(Source: Internet)
The OPT time for four categories of degrees in the United States has been extended
The internship program for international students in the United States OPT has been upgraded. Students studying in the United States will get a longer internship period and more internship opportunities.
For foreign students holding degrees in natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics , the internship period (OPT) will be extended from the current 12 months to 29 months .
The extension of OPT time means that students studying in the United States will have longer time and more opportunities to obtain jobs in the United States.
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The Winter Olympics started the "sports craze"
html During the Winter Olympics in December, almost all hot searches and Moments were covered by Gu Ailing!
In addition to her strong skiing talent, Gu Ailing’s academic physique is also a hot topic in China. From her high academic background to studying Mathematical Olympiad in Haidian Huangzhuang, SAT score of 1580, Stanford UniversityAdmission...
At the same time, more and more Chinese parents have begun to notice the "shortcut" of "sports climbing" . At the same academic level, the chance of students with sports expertise being admitted to prestigious schools will be greatly increased.
This also provides new ideas for parents who are worried that their children have "nowhere to go" after " double minus ".
(Source: Internet)
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Chinese students trapped in Ukraine
html At the end of December, Russia and Ukraine officially opened fire. Schools were suspended, dormitory administrators ran away, and terrible explosions were heard. The Chinese compatriots and local Chinese students caught in the center of the war touched the hearts of countless people.
Columbia University’s is suspected of “falsifying” rankings
html In March, Michael Thaddeus, a professor of mathematics at Columbia University, published an article questioning the authenticity of Columbia University’s ranking second in the United States by U.S. News. The report, which is tens of thousands of words long, lists six types of data provided by Columbia that are falsified.
Columbia stated that it will review the data and will no longer submit data to participate in the 2023 rankings.
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.
Less than two hours after the news of the Queen's death came out, the dimly lit Buckingham Palace became a bustle of traffic and a sea of people.
A large number of people gathered here to witness this historical moment and mourn the Queen of England who had reigned for 70 years.
(Source: Internet)
Sunak "rejected" international students, which was criticized by major universities in the UK!
Britain has experienced a year of political turmoil this year, with three prime ministers in just 56 days. The current British Prime Minister is Sunak, who is also the first Indian Prime Minister in British history.
In early November, Sunak mentioned a plan to "ban the recruitment of foreign students" . According to The Times, plans to reduce numbers may include limiting university admissions and restricting visas for students' family members.
Secondly, the British government is also considering banning non-elite universities from recruiting international students. The purpose of this plan is to reduce immigration.
This plan caused huge controversy in the UK, which made universities and many politicians dissatisfied.
(Source: Internet)
Domestic good news
On the evening of December 26, the National Health Commission issued an announcement that new coronavirus pneumonia would be renamed new coronavirus infection , and "Category B B control" would be implemented from January 8;
also made it clear that the entry quarantine policy, the "Five Ones" and the number of international flights would be abolished, and announced that outbound travel would be opened in an orderly manner!
From now on, there will be no high- and low-risk areas, close contacts will disappear, health codes will not need to be declared, and entry will no longer be quarantined!
In the past three years, international students must have experienced the difficult journey back home. Flights are always blocked a week ago, and they have to cancel several tickets before they have a chance to take off again. After returning to the country, you will have to undergo quarantine for 14 days, 14+7, 14+14 or longer.
Now international students have finally waited for "0+0" ! I can finally return to China....
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Looking back on this year, we have finally survived the long winter of the epidemic. No matter what happened in the past year, it will pass.
In the new year, I wish everyone more success on the basis of health and safety. A free and vibrant world is waving to us.
Finally, I wish everyone: Happy New Year! ! !
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