In most of the instructions and articles on the topic of studying abroad distributed on the Internet, the issue is partially covered. Usually information is given about the choice of educational institution by an adult. Questions about the possibility of studying abroad for younger schoolchildren are most often studied in passing or missed altogether. At the same time, the procedure for registering children in secondary schools abroad has a number of significant features that parents need to be aware of.

Study abroad opportunities for schoolchildren

It is necessary to distinguish between short-term and long-term education programs abroad for schoolchildren.

1. Short-term programs include, for example, programs designed for school holidays, when schoolchildren are given the opportunity to study a foreign language directly in the country of its native speakers - English in the USA, French in France, etc. At the same time, schoolchildren live in boarding houses or families, attend lectures, and get acquainted with the culture of the country. Most often, these programs are paid, but it is possible to find exchange or charity programs. In these cases, schoolchildren have the opportunity to study for free.

   

2. Long-term programs include training for children and adolescents in secondary schools Abroad. If there are no problems with the paid option, then you need to look for a free one. We must remember that in the West there is a system of educational institutions that is different from the Russian one. IN primary school Children study from 6 to 12 years old, in middle school from 8 to 12, and in high school from 12 to 19. The choice depends on the wishes of the parents and the child. In addition, schools are divided into general, private, religiously oriented, gender-segregated, day, boarding and half-boarding.

   

If you decide to look for free education for your child, then be prepared to correspond with a huge number of schools. This is the only way to find someone who will agree to take your child under her wing. This happens if the school participates in charitable activities and leaves several places for free education for foreign students.

It is unlikely that your child’s schooling will be completely free. Either way, you will have to pay for his room, food, school supplies, etc. If you do not designate a family as your child’s place of residence, then your student will only be able to study at a boarding school.

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Education opportunities abroad for students

For young people, unlike schoolchildren, there are many more opportunities for free study abroad, although they also need to be sought out. Nothing comes for free. If you study for free, it means someone else is paying for you. As in the case of schoolchildren, you need to find educational institution, which participates in charity programs. Thus, grants for free education of foreign students can come from the school, the state, from businessmen, companies and public foundations.

The funds listed are distributed in different ways:

1. Grants may partially or fully cover material costs. Grants are mainly one-time in nature, although they can be provided repeatedly.
2. Scholarship is of a regular nature. Usually awarded for the student’s merits - victories in sports competitions, successful projects, learning abilities, etc.

   

3. Research Fellowship – for persons with existing higher education who wish to engage in research activities. Many educational centers in the world invite young scientists to competitions in which this scholarship is the prize.
4. Assistantship– again for persons with higher education who wish to undergo doctoral studies and at the same time have agreed to work as an assistant professor. Know that as part of this scholarship you will not only study, but also do some work - give lectures or participate in department programs.
5. "Global Education"– a Russian program in which study abroad is paid for from the state budget of the Russian Federation so that a student who has studied abroad returns to his homeland and returns the funds spent on him by working in his specialty for 3 years.

   

   Global Education Program

6. Global Ugrad – American Government program, giving full-time students from Europe and Central Asia the opportunity to study in the United States. In addition to this opportunity, the US government also helps students obtain a visa, pays a monthly stipend, and reimburses the cost of accommodation and food.
7. Au pair– this program can hardly be called completely educational. Rather, it aims to create cultural and human connections between citizens of different countries. This program operates in the United States and assumes that young people can enter the territories of participating countries, live there with families for free and learn the language. In return, young people undertake to help their host family around the house and look after the children. In principle, this is a very good and cheap way to get to know the world . The program is conditionally short-term, which sets the student’s stay in the country from 4 months to one year.

   

8. Work and Travel – the most famous of the free education programs, enjoying deserved popularity. Within Work and Travel Full-time international students under 23 years of age are granted the right to work and study in the United States. The program belongs to the short-term category.

   

Choosing an educational institution

What to consider when choosing an educational institution

First of all, you should decide in which country you would like to study. There can be many criteria:

1. Proficiency in one or another foreign language. It is unlikely that you should choose the USA if you want to get an education in Chinese.
2. Expensive. It should be remembered that accommodation, food, and clothing cost money. If you are not constrained by funds, then you can safely choose Luxembourg or Switzerland. But if you need to save, then carefully study the prices of basic products, goods and housing in the countries where you would like to study.

Rules and requirements educational institutions to applicants:

The list is not exhaustive, but gives an idea of ​​the most attractive countries for Russian schoolchildren and students .

The procedure for obtaining an invitation and the procedure for obtaining a visa

Having decided on the country of study, you should proceed to the next step - obtaining the consent of the educational institution. It is advisable to send letters to several schools or universities to increase the chance of receiving an invitation. It is also necessary to clarify the requirements of each educational institution for applicants, a list necessary documents etc. Thanks to the accessibility of the Internet, all these actions are very easy to perform.

A more difficult step is obtaining a visa to enter the desired country. It includes a whole list of necessary actions.

Visa for a child

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student visa

The list of documents for obtaining a student visa is not much different from obtaining a visa for a child. An adult student will not need to be accompanied by an adult, nor will he need notarized parental consent to travel abroad.

1. Be prepared for the fact that the visa process will take a long time.
2. Prepare well for your interview at the US Embassy. Find out more about the educational institution you are going to enroll in and about the chosen program of study. You must convince the embassy officer that you are serious about studying.
3. Start collecting the necessary documents in advance, do not leave everything to the last minute.
4. When submitting documents, have money with you to pay consular and service fees.
5. Don't worry. You will succeed.

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Foreign universities are attractive because they are prestigious. A graduate of such an educational institution will definitely be competitive in the Russian labor market. Some students dream of working in one of the Western companies, and with a diploma from a good European university this is also possible.

It is believed that you can only enter one of the European universities if you have an oligarch dad or talent. In fact, our compatriots were able to penetrate foreign universities without such advantages. You just need to choose a university wisely.

Problems and first steps

You can’t just go and enroll in a foreign university overnight. Even in order to become a student at a Russian educational institution, preparation is needed. First of all, you should take into account the features of the foreign education system. In many universities there is nothing to do with 11th grade; an extra preparatory course is needed. The easiest way out of the situation is to study for a year at a domestic university, and then apply to the university of your dreams. There are also special courses that prepare school graduates for admission to a foreign university.

One more problem - the language barrier. When entering a university in any country, you need to do more than just know the language. Universities require a standard certificate stating that the applicant knows the language at a high level. Not everywhere you can get by using standard English.

The third problem will be material support. Even if an applicant has received a grant for studying, he will have to live abroad on something. And this means that you need to already be quite independent. You can start the path to independence - writing coursework or tests pays well.

So, given the problems described above, you need to take a number of steps:

Select a country to study, a university and a department;
- learn more about the requirements for applicants;
- get acquainted with the teaching staff;
- learn about current research work carried out by the department;
- enroll in language courses;
- prepare financially.

All these steps are very important. For example, having become familiar with the teaching staff and current research work, you might think about going to university on a grant. A grant can be issued if the applicant is interested in problems that are already being addressed at the department.

By attending language courses, the future student prepares to take a specialized language proficiency test. You just need to remember that a standard hour a day is unlikely to be enough. You will have to devote time to the language at home, studying on your own. Otherwise, it is impossible to deeply immerse yourself in a foreign language and recognize it as if it were your own. These are the very first steps that an applicant must take. Without them, you won’t be able to get into a serious university.

The problem of choosing a country and university

Ideally, an educational institution is selected as follows:

You decide in which country you want to get an education;
- you choose a university and department;
- all you need to do next is prepare and submit documents.

However, this method is not available to all students for one simple reason - the training will probably be paid. Although sometimes a graduate manages to enter the university of his dreams with a grant, here it depends on your luck. Most often, applicants search for a university like this:

Choose universities that offer grants or high scholarships;
- prepare carefully;
- submit documents.

In order not to lose the opportunity to make your dream come true, it is better to first check all the decent universities in the country where you want to spend several years. If there are absolutely no opportunities for admission, then in this case it is worth looking for universities in other countries.

Grant admission

It is easier to enter a university with a grant for a master's degree or a doctorate. The requirements for such applicants are different. The applicant must have scientific work or research in the relevant field.

You can search for grants on the following websites, information is provided by:

The universities themselves;
- platforms for working with foreign students;
- government websites;
- Russian resources of large companies.

Sometimes Russian companies are willing to pay for the training of specialists abroad. As a rule, these are large organizations. However, you should not rely on such luck. It is better to take a closer look at the proposals of the universities themselves and foreign governments. The authorities may be interested in attracting students from other countries.

Admission to a university on credit

You can also go to university on credit. In fact, this is quite possible; banks willingly cooperate with such students. However, in order to receive funds for education, you do not need to immediately run to bank offices.

To begin with, the future student will have to go through the same path as an applicant entering with a grant or having money. That is, it is necessary:

Pass the language test;
- prepare for admission;
- submit documents;
- receive a certificate that the commission has been successfully passed;
- conclude an agreement on paid training.

Already with the agreement in hand and a package of documents, the student can go to the bank. Such applications are considered carefully, and a positive response from the bank is almost guaranteed. Desired borrowers for banks are students who enroll in business faculties. For example, MBA students will almost certainly get paid.

Unexpected demands from universities

From foreign universities You can expect demands to confirm your knowledge, for example, through additional testing. In some cases, you will also have to take an additional course after graduation. However, sometimes the admission conditions can be puzzling. For example, it is known for sure that universities in the UK and Japan need confirmation of the financial solvency of students.

If you decide to become a student at a Japanese or English institution, you will almost certainly have to provide a bank statement. It must have a certain minimum amount that will be considered an “airbag”.

When a student enters a university in Turkey or the Czech Republic (as well as universities in some other countries), he may be offered to learn the language for a year in specialized courses. This is the optimal solution, because in these courses the applicant will become familiar not only with the language base, but also with special terms. They will be useful when passing the commission.

Language exams

Many universities require proof of language proficiency for admission. Typically this is a certificate with for a certain period actions. Some certificates do not expire and are always valid. Language tests are almost always paid; some types of testing are carried out only a couple of times a year. The most popular exams are conducted online, making life easier for applicants.

You should prepare thoroughly for testing. The test covers all aspects of language proficiency, including writing and speaking skills. For example, you can ask, . Almost all types of language exams are similar to the most popular test.

There are several common tests that students take before admission:

TOEFL;
- IELTS;
- GMAT;
- DELE;
- “TestDaF” (DSH).

TOEFL, IELTS and GMAT - English language tests. The first two tests are almost similar; TOEFL can be considered the American equivalent of IELTS. Before preparing to enter a university, it is better to clarify which certificate will be preferable. Certificates are valid for 2 years after passing the exam. Some universities require that no more than one and a half years have passed after passing the test at the time of admission. The GMAT is taken by applicants entering business faculties like MBA. The results of this test are valid for 5 years.

The DELE certificate has no validity period and is accepted by all universities in Spain. "TestDaF" is a test for knowledge of the German language. A DALF certificate will be required for applicants entering educational institutions in France (for example, the Sorbonne), and CELI test results are needed for admission to Italian universities.

There are also other specialized tests. For example, all universities in Japan accept Nihongo Noryoku Shiken certificates. Test by Japanese language takes place only twice a year. The certificate is only valid for 2 years, then you need to be tested again.

Final Steps

Sending documents to the university

If you have chosen a country and a university, have the results of the language test in hand and are ready to storm the university of your dreams, then all that remains is to prepare and send a package of documents. No guide can provide an accurate and complete list of documents for admission to a foreign university, because each educational institution has its own requirements. However, some papers are required in most cases. So, you will probably need:

Transcript;
- a copy of the education document, certified by a notary and translated into a foreign language;
- language certificate;
- autobiography in foreign language;
- several letters of recommendation in a foreign language;
- documents on financial position;
- A completed application form.

You can use a certificate, diploma or certificate from a university as a document of education. Schoolchildren who have not yet completed their studies have the opportunity to take an extract from the transcript. As for the transcript, this paper can cause some problems. After all, not every school gives it. If the educational institution does not provide a transcript, you will have to prepare it yourself.

Not all universities require financial documents from applicants. It was already said earlier that an account statement will definitely be needed when applying to universities in England and Japan.

When preparing documents, it is very important not to forget about the application deadlines. Indeed, in Europe, many universities finish accepting students by the end of July. If you hesitate, you may be late. Although being late in this case will give the applicant an extra year to prepare, so there is no need to despair.

When to get a visa?

Applicants often make mistakes when obtaining a visa. Some people start applying for a visa before they have even sent their documents to the university. In fact, there is a clear algorithm of actions that must be followed. A visa can be obtained without any problems only after the applicant has been enrolled in a university and the funds have been transferred to the educational institution’s bank account.

Only after this should:

Fill out a form on the embassy website;
- collect a package of documents for visiting the visa center.

The package of documents must include:

Payment confirmation document;
- document on enrollment;
- a receipt indicating that you have paid the visa fee;
- financial document.

An account statement is suitable as a financial document. Data from the sponsor's account is also considered. You will receive your student visa in about two weeks. Formally, the processing time for such applications is 15 days.

There is no need to rush to obtain a visa; you need to wait until the funds arrive in the university account, but it is also not recommended to delay. After all, you can get a place in a student dormitory only after receiving a visa. If you delay visiting the visa center, you may be left without a place to stay.

Where to live abroad?

You can live abroad in a student dormitory, on campus, in an apartment or with a family. There may not be a place on campus, and living in a dormitory does not suit students for some reasons. Renting an apartment is sometimes expensive, especially since there are not always available living spaces. For example, in London it is difficult to rent an apartment.

An excellent option for a student is living with a family. It may seem like homestays and renting are the same thing, but in fact there are major differences. Living with a family is cheaper, and this is only one of the advantages. Typically, families accept several students to live at once.

When you are with a family, you get a unique opportunity to observe the life of foreigners and their habits. Such experience is simply priceless.

What else do you need to consider?

There are little things that applicants do not pay attention to when applying. Then these shortcomings cause a lot of problems. For example, students dreaming of Paris need to be aware of the bureaucratic hoops that they have to go through when living in this city. France offers free education to international students, but it also requires a number of formalities.

When traveling to a foreign country, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with its norms and customs, otherwise there is a risk of finding yourself in an uncomfortable position. This applies to both Western and Eastern countries. It would be unwise to travel to a foreign country without knowing its culture.

Separately, it is worth mentioning language tests. Many prestigious educational institutions have a minimum passing score. The higher your score on the language test, the better. After all, you won’t be accepted into Harvard or Oxford with the same results that you can get into any average university. Therefore, preparation for language testing should be given Special attention. By the way, before taking the exam, it is recommended to look at the requirements for the minimum passing score for such an exam.

Is a prestigious university always the best choice?

Western psychologists in Lately explore the challenges faced by students at prestigious, world-renowned universities like Yale or Oxford. Some of them concluded that a prestigious university is not always the best decision for a student. Such universities have several disadvantages. By enrolling in such an educational institution, you:

You find yourself in a highly competitive environment;
- you can’t count on help;
- you will experience psychological pressure;
- You will be required to meet high standards, including academic performance.

Most students are far from being the first in the group. There is always someone smarter, more capable, more talented. Of course, if you are a genius, then you have a direct path to a prestigious university. Then they will look up to you and feel envy. But the average student will always be catching up to someone ahead. Psychological dissatisfaction and competition lead to many students dropping out of university in their second or third year. Some people can’t stand it after the first course. Any of the prestigious universities has an intensive training program.

Psychologists called this phenomenon the “small fish in a big pond effect” - in other words, you can always be “eaten.” By enrolling in an average university, which is not popular and does not appear on the front pages of specialized publications, you, on the contrary, become a “big fish in a small pond” and receive advantages.

In such a university there is less competition, and students are more often ready to help a friend. Here you can stand out and even become the first. Having graduated from such a university, you will still receive advantages in the labor market. Some of the little-known universities occupy a respectable place in international rankings. Which educational institution to choose is up to you to decide, but you should always remember the results of the study presented above.

Conditional offer and unconditional offer

If you are accepted into a university, you will receive an unconditional offer - this is a letter of unconditional admission. There is also a so-called conditional offer - conditional enrollment. Such letters are sent to applicants who may be enrolled, but subject to certain requirements.

Often, young people whose language test certificate has expired receive a letter of conditional admission. Sometimes the applicant is required to pass some kind of exam. In any case, conditional admission is not such a bad sign.

Universities available for admission

There are universities where you can study almost free of charge or for a nominal fee. Sometimes it is even cheaper for a student to enroll in one of the foreign universities than to study in hometown. These are not some run-of-the-mill educational institutions, but decent institutions like the Sorbonne and Charles University in Prague.

Charles University: the oldest university in Central Europe

This university is called the most prestigious higher education institution in the Czech Republic. And this is true, because Charles University is known all over the world. It was founded back in the 14th century, and today this university has as many as 17 faculties. Charles University is compared to Bologna, Sorbonne and Oxford. One of the advantages of the university is that you can study here completely free of charge with one amendment: the student must study in Czech.

There are English-language programs at Charles University, but they are paid. Therefore, you need to think carefully before applying. The Czech language is difficult, but you can still master it. Moreover, Charles University offers specialized one-year language courses. In such courses, the applicant receives all the necessary knowledge in order to successfully pass the exams.

Upon admission to Charles University, you will have to pass 2 to 4 exams in Czech. The minimum language proficiency level is B2. This is the so-called “high average level”. The Institute of Language and Professional Training at Charles University provides the necessary knowledge, level B2 is achievable in a year. Preparatory courses take into account the student’s future specialization.

Theoretically, you can prepare for exams on your own by mastering the language at home, but you won’t be able to gain any special knowledge. The applicant simply will not be able to take into account all the subtleties of the upcoming testing.

Sorbonne: the pride of France

There is a university in France whose name is known throughout the world. More precisely, it is not even a university, but a university system. We are talking about the Sorbonne - an educational institution that ranks with Oxford and Bologna. This is a prestigious university that is available to Russian students. France has free public education, so the doors of the Sorbonne are potentially open to everyone.

It is only important that the applicant is ready to go through the notorious French bureaucracy. Regarding the language exam, some Sorbonne programs are conducted in English. TOEFL and IELTS certificates are accepted here. To study French you need to obtain a DALF certificate.

Many Russians study at the Sorbonne. They say that it is easier to enroll in a master’s program here using the “double degree” system. This is true, but future bachelors also have every chance to settle within the walls of this educational institution. There is a lot of information about the documents that are needed when entering this university, even on Russian websites. Some students managed to publish articles about their successful experience of entering the university. So, if desired, the applicant will find everything he needs to prepare.

Universities in Germany

There are dozens of higher education institutions in Germany where foreign students can study. Moreover, the state allocates quotas specifically for free education, but only if two conditions are met:

The applicant must have excellent knowledge of German;
- the level of knowledge of the applicant must correspond to the level of knowledge given by the German gymnasium.

Of course, the latter can become a problem for a Russian graduate who has just left school. After all, according to German standards, he will not have enough 1 year. However, you can learn the language, as well as get all the missing knowledge, through Studiencolleg courses. This is preparatory annual program for foreign students. Courses in Germany are paid, but this investment will definitely pay off. After all, in the future it will be possible to study completely free of charge, the main thing is to find funds to live in the country. Frankfurt am Main is considered the most expensive city to live in.

University of Helsinki and other universities in Finland

In Finland you can get a free education or get a diploma for a nominal fee. This university regularly offers students grants for education. Probably the only drawback of the university is that almost all undergraduate programs are conducted here in Finnish. The language can be mastered in additional courses.

But the University of Helsinki is very attractive for masters with knowledge of English. Approximately 40 programs are available to future masters if they intend to enroll here. The most important thing is that it is possible to get a grant here. It’s also possible at this university.

In Finland, private universities offer expensive education, but public universities are relatively affordable. In some cases, the student will have to pay no more than $150 per semester. Living in the country will cost about $1,000 a month, if you don’t go too fancy.

University of Turku is another university in Finland where you can get higher education for free. Moreover, the programs here are conducted mainly in English, so the applicant does not need to learn any other language.

It is worth enrolling in a university in Finland for several reasons:

Many universities here recognize the Russian certificate;
- students can count on scholarships;
- students are allowed to earn extra money.

Advantages of universities in Austria

In Austria, most universities are fee-paying, but some institutions charge moderate fees. Studying here is cheaper than in Zurich or London. However, this is not the main advantage of Austrian universities. Teaching at universities is conducted mainly in German, so it is enough to pass the standard DSH test.

When entering, they do not look at the passing score. Universities also do not offer entrance exams. If a student has any shortcomings, he can then retake the exams at a convenient time. If you want to enroll without unnecessary stress, then Austrian universities are an ideal option.

In Austria, they deliberately decided not to hold exams for admission. After all, many students, after a semester of study, begin to realize that they have chosen the wrong specialty. If students had to constantly take exams, they would hardly change faculties. And the system adopted today facilitates the transition of a student from one faculty to another.

Universities of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia

Free education in Poland is available only to applicants who have a “Pole card”. If you still plan to enroll in one of the local universities, then in this case:

Choose a private educational institution;
- learn Polish.

The programs are mainly conducted in Polish; the requirement for applicants upon admission is a knowledge level of at least B1. Some universities require level B2. Private universities in Poland are more accessible; tuition here is about 2-3 times cheaper than in public educational institutions.

In Lithuania, ISM University is worthy of attention. This is one of the most famous business schools, so you shouldn’t expect that studying will be free. You will have to pay about 1700-2000 euros per semester.

In Estonia, an applicant may be interested in the University of Tartu, which is known for being part of the Coimbra group. This university cooperates with five dozen other higher education institutions from 19 countries. The annual cost of studying at the University of Tartu can exceed 3,000 euros. But the student will receive a diploma from one of the most prestigious educational institutions.

Universities in the CIS countries are not so accessible; it is much easier for an applicant to enter a university in Germany or Austria. It is sometimes difficult to obtain a visa for countries such as Poland and Lithuania - there are too many requirements for entry. Moreover, living costs in these countries can be the same as in large German cities.

Online learning at a foreign university

At some universities you can get an education without leaving your home. Online learning is not uncommon today. In fact, a Russian student can easily graduate from either a Russian university remotely or from one of the most prestigious universities in Europe or America. The only difference will be in the difficulty of preparing for admission.

Benefits of Online Education

There are several reasons to choose distance learning:

Such education will be cheaper;
- the student will not need to take time off from work;
- You can study anywhere and at any time.

If you enroll in the most ordinary faculty, then you will have to live in the country where you are studying, or travel regularly to take exams. With distance education, this is excluded, therefore, you save time and money. A student does not have to think about where to live, where to get funds to live abroad and how to deal with bureaucratic hassles.

Online learning is ideal for busy people. If a person works and has a family, then traveling abroad can only be a dream. But this is not a reason to refuse quality education. European universities even offer advanced training courses. In America, some universities provide free programs training.

Prestigious universities also participate in the distance learning program. After the student passes the final exams, he will receive a full diploma. Online education is an opportunity to gain the necessary knowledge and “crust” without unnecessary stress.

How is your studies going?

Typically, distance education groups consist of 15 students, although sometimes the number can be higher. Students listen to lectures, receive homework and even take exams. The student is provided with a library for classes, reading lists and much more.

End-of-semester exams can take place either online or in a physical classroom. In the latter case, you will have to travel to the university, and this is not always convenient. You can get a bachelor's or master's degree online, which is also how you study for an MBA, which only attracts managers. Distance education is very beneficial for mothers, because it is a complete punishment.

Admission to university online

Requirements for admission to a foreign university online depend only on the specific university. Each educational institution has its own characteristics. Usually everything goes according to the following scheme:

The applicant undergoes preliminary testing;
- the university sends documents to fill out if the person has passed the exams;
- the applicant fills out the documents and sends them back.

After the documents arrive at the university, the applicant is admitted. From this moment on, he is considered a full-fledged student of the university; he is immediately given access to the electronic resources and databases of the university.

You can study online at universities in many countries, including American, Canadian and European universities. Educational institutions offer both long-term programs and short-term courses of one or two semesters. Taking such courses will quickly increase your competitiveness in the labor market, which is very important for a busy person. In any resume, mentioning a foreign university looks solid.

After graduating from school, many graduates think: “Should I go to study abroad?” And most of them stop as soon as they see the cost of training, which can vary from 10 to 30 thousand euros, which not everyone can afford. However, if you carefully analyze the available information, you can see free opportunities for studying abroad, which will be discussed in this article.

Deciding on the country

To get free education abroad, you must first decide on the country. This definition is necessary due to the fact that the standard period of study in Russia and the potential country of study may not coincide, or intermediate education is assumed between secondary and higher education. Thus, in Singapore, for those wishing to enter a university, there is preliminary training by taking special Foundation courses for 1-2 years in high school or a polytechnic educational institution in the chosen direction or specialty. In the USA, it is advisable to take Community College courses before entering a university in order to prepare for studying at a higher educational institution; here, the academic performance of applicants improves, which practically guarantees admission to the chosen educational institution.

Studying abroad after 11th grade is provided free of charge in countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Finland, Australia and many others. You can also take academic courses here, although this is not required.

Opportunities for admission to a foreign university

The possibility of admission to a particular university is largely determined by the attitude of the applicant himself. If he set himself the goal of entering a foreign university long before graduating from school and purposefully worked towards this, the chances of admission are much higher compared to those who decided only in the 11th grade that they would continue their studies abroad. Those who speak a foreign language at a high level, have a TOEFL, IELTS or other language exam certificate, good academic performance, an appropriate letter of recommendation, who have decided on the state of study, and those who have the appropriate financial capabilities have a great chance. If you don’t have any of the above, but you have a strong desire to enter a foreign university, you need to study hard. In the absence of sources of financing, it is provided abroad free of charge.

States where you can get education for free or with partial payment

Absolutely free education has been proclaimed in Germany, Norway, and Finland. Where abroad for masters? Here the selection of countries is more representative. This includes Austria, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as Spain and Italy. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that there are strict selections for free places, as in our country. In most cases, there are special programs available for degree seekers that can fully reimburse tuition and living expenses.

In Denmark, Holland, and Great Britain, it is quite difficult for a foreign student to get free education. There are colleges in the United States that can provide funding to successful applicants under the conditions listed above. If you have good language proficiency with appropriate confirmation of passing language exams, a high average score and the presence of recommendations, you can try to enroll in Harvard, Cornell, Stanford and some other universities that guarantee financial aid to students with a total family income of less than $60,000 per year (the so-called needy students). . In the UK, with excellent test results and the same diploma, you can receive partial compensation in the form of a scholarship at Cambridge and

In addition to taking into account academic performance, when entering universities, sports, creative achievements, and participation in volunteer programs are also taken into account. must be in a different field from the professional one.

Finding information about studying abroad

Free study abroad is expected under special educational programs, which can be found on the websites of the relevant foundations, organizations administering educational programs, on the websites and portals of the relevant universities where the applicant aims to enroll (here you can also find information about grants), on the official website of the Ministry of Education It is possible that within your school or university similar information is posted on bulletin boards. Most foreign universities on their official websites have a Scholarships or other similar section (financial student services, etc.), which contains information about the possibility of reimbursement of tuition costs.

How to get to study abroad for free? First of all, it is necessary to consider the relevant educational programs.

The most famous programs for free study abroad with scholarships are Erasmus Mundus, Irex, DAAD, Fulbright, Chevening. They provide for participation in the competition once a year. Details of some programs are given below.

Fulbright program

This program provides grants to students from Russia, degree seekers, scientists and teachers. Grants can be one-year for conducting scientific work and searching for information within universities and archives, or two-year - providing the opportunity to study in a master's program to obtain an MA degree. Payment for travel, insurance (partially) and payment of a monthly stipend is provided by funds from the US State Department. The decision about the place of study of the applicant is made without his participation, although he can express his wishes. Training is provided in a variety of specialties.

BGF, France

Under this program you can get free language training abroad (in France), get a master's degree, as well as a PhD degree. The French government pays for the visa, insurance, training and consultations from the embassy. Persons who choose this program are provided with places in dormitories and are paid a monthly allowance. Training is provided in all specialties with preference for scientific, technical and engineering fields. There are some restrictions on this program. Thus, the age of the students must be under 35 years old, excellent command of the French (or English) language, previously the person applying for participation in the program should not have received scholarships from the French government, with the exception of language internships, must have a document of higher education .

DAAD

This is the German Academic Exchange Service. Here, scholarships are paid for introductory courses (a grant is not paid), short language courses (a grant is not paid), internships for masters and PhD candidates. For the last two purposes, a grant is provided and covers all major expenses, including travel. Here they provide training in natural sciences, technical, creative and humanitarian areas.

Erasmus Mundus

This is a European student exchange program for bachelors, masters, graduate students, and teachers. It involves semester-long training in new countries. The admission limit for master's programs is 2 people from one country. The scholarship covers part or all of accommodation, air travel, insurance and tuition. Training is provided in any specialty. However, to participate in the program you need a bachelor's degree, good results from previous studies, and a certificate of passing a language exam with a sufficient level.

Irex

This is not a program, but non-profit organization, which implements a number of student exchange programs: Educational program for Russian economists named after. E. Gaidara, Global UGRAD, Teaching Excellence Program (TEA), Individual Research Program for American Scholars (IARO), E. Muskie scholarship. These programs are fully funded. After completing their studies, the graduate must return to their home country. According to the Global UGRAD program, a student must complete at least one semester at his home university before graduation. This program provides free education abroad for Russians. Depending on the program, a higher education diploma or study is required. The applicant must be over 18 years of age and be able to communicate fluently in English.

The Endeavor Awards

This is an Australian government program. It is intended to encourage students and researchers from any country in the world for good achievements in studies and scientific activities. If the applicant has not started national higher education, then he can apply for admission to undergraduate studies. The program is practice-oriented. Its duration is 4-28 months. A scholarship is provided to cover all costs.

Chevening

This program is designed for individuals with a strong academic background. The scholarship is paid by the UK government at the expense of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and partner organizations. The program trains masters in one year. Upon completion of training, the person must return to his home country for at least 2 years. A person applying for participation in the program must have an academic degree at least equivalent to a UK upper-second class honors degree (2:1), a minimum of two years of work experience, which may include voluntary work and internships, be fluent in English, apply for three different courses of study and receive confirmation for at least one of them. This program provides free study abroad for Belarusians.

Global Education Program (Russia)

The Russian Federation has its own program, according to which every bachelor can receive free education abroad. For Russians, it is necessary to select a foreign university from the list provided, establish contact with representatives of this university, complete tests and send documents. After passing the selection process, an invitation to the program will be sent. The Global Education Commission will review the candidates and select the best. The ranking of universities participating in this program is extremely high. The vast majority of them are included in the Top 100 of the Academic Ranking of World Universities. After completing your education, you must return to Russia and work in your specialty for at least three years. Where is free study abroad for this program? The range of countries is wide: USA, Brazil, South Africa, Japan, China, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan. Specialists are trained at Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and other universities. The graduate receives a guarantee of employment in Russia for three years, which, coupled with the education received, will serve as a good impetus for his professional career. However, this program will stop recruiting participants in 2017.

Required language for studying abroad

Abroad, free education in English may not be provided for all undergraduate programs, but for most master's, postgraduate programs, and research training programs, English can be used for students and listeners of foreign universities. Free study abroad in English is provided for undergraduate and graduate programs in seven countries.

From preparation and submission of documents to interviews

The main documents required to participate in the grant competition are listed above. You need to carefully read the order of documents on the websites of the relevant programs, since an interview may not be conducted, and selection is carried out only on the basis of the submitted documents. Among other things, you need to compose a motivation letter, which should differ from the standard one and interest the organizers.

The last stage is an interview or interview, which is mainly conducted by large grant organizers. Here you need to reveal yourself from an advantageous position.

Finally

Thus, free study abroad can potentially be obtained by any persistent candidate. But it must be taken into account that it is very difficult to get a scholarship or win a grant for the entire duration of your studies. Competition for these types of incentives ranges from 40 to 60 people per place. Admission with a Russian certificate is not provided everywhere; transferring from a domestic university to a foreign one without losing years is almost impossible. The basis is the correct preparation and submission of documents; it is also important to present yourself correctly during the interview.

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Step 1: Situation Analysis

When it is already clear that there is a need for foreign education, but there is no money for it, then it is worth deciding on the known variables. Items that should be checked first: availability of higher education, knowledge of foreign languages, achievements in the chosen field and work experience.

They are most willing to give grants for master's and postgraduate studies, and less willing to give grants for undergraduate studies. In addition, grants can be obtained for short-term research programs, summer language courses, participation in visiting schools and seminars. Most foreign universities offer scholarships for master's degrees to foreign students. It is also possible to find a grant for obtaining a bachelor's degree, but in 90% of cases such a grant will cover either half of the cost of study in the first year, or will provide an annual discount throughout the entire period of study. Largest quantity offers are available to those who have a master's degree, have been involved in research during their studies, have achieved certain results and have secured the support of a supervisor at their home university and have connections with research groups abroad.

Knowledge of foreign languages ​​will allow you to participate in more programs. Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for almost all programs, even those that offer scholarships to study at Russian universities. Knowledge of any other language will distinguish the candidate from competitors and will allow him to choose from a larger list of universities and countries. Typically, studies in master's programs (and even more so in postgraduate programs) in Europe are conducted in English, but knowledge of the language of the country to which the candidate is going to go, at least at the initial level, is an additional point.

In the next round, it is worth checking the quality of the diploma received. For programs that are aimed at leaders, such as Chevening, the Fulbright program, Edmund Muskie, special attention is paid to the quality of the diploma and the experience of the candidate. Program organizers do not care whether candidates have a diploma with honors (especially since in other countries there is no such thing as a “diploma with honors”), but it is extremely important for them to know whether the candidate has always received highest mark or agreed to any assessment. In internal university grants there is no strict requirement to have only the highest grades, however, when choosing between two applicants for a scholarship, preference will most likely be given to the one with GPA in the diploma above.

Also, when considering the application, attention will be paid to work experience and participation in volunteer programs. It is important that volunteer activity is in a field other than professional. Organizers usually give preference to versatile individuals with a wide range of interests and activities. Another of the main requirements of the Chevening program is at least two years of work experience in the chosen specialty. When participating in the British Council scholarship program, you do not need to provide documented proof of work experience. However, the jury at each of the presentations of their program never tires of noting that those who are disingenuous on one point or another are immediately visible. In addition to work, experience in volunteer programs is important.

Oksana Sytnik

PhD student at Universidad de Cádiz, Erasmus Mundus grant holder 2011–2014, Erasmus Mundus Master Grant 2009–2011:

“The idea of ​​studying abroad came to me completely spontaneously. One day I received a letter from my teacher with a proposal: “There is such a program, it’s called Erasmus Mundus. Would you like to try? I tried. And completed the Erasmus Mundus Master in WCM Water and Coastal Management, the first semester in Plymouth (UK), the second and third in Cadiz (Spain) and the Algarve (Portugal).

My choice of this specialty is not accidental. I come from the seaside city of Novorossiysk, graduated from the Oceanology Faculty of the Russian State University of Humanities in St. Petersburg with a degree in Integrated Management coastal areas" Thus, as a postgraduate student at Erasmus Mundus, I continued my chosen direction related to marine sciences, conservation environment and management of coastal areas.

During my master's program, I had numerous field work with access to the open sea and trips to the mountains, laboratory research on biological diversity, computer modeling of coastal and channel processes, participation in thematic seminars and conferences. However, the most memorable thing was the scientific diving course organized during my second semester at the University of Cadiz. Those who had no experience of underwater diving had an extraordinary opportunity not only to open a license for subsequent diving, but also to see with their own eyes the universe of the sea, and much more: to understand how this universe functions, what wonders it hides within itself.”

Step 2: Define Claims

Having decided on the initial data, you can begin to search for programs and try on a candidate for each of them, analyzing whether it fits the criteria that the organizers impose on candidates and the level of aspirations and interests of the candidate himself. First you need to decide at what level to continue your education. It is logical to apply for a master’s degree with a bachelor’s or specialist’s diploma, choosing a program of a narrower specialization or choosing a related discipline: in this case, the candidate’s experience in this specialty and the ability to justify his decision to change his field of activity and certain achievements will play in his favor. Achievements should be rather formal - those that can be documented: victories in competitions, publications in scientific journals.

Master's students may apply to continue their studies in graduate school (or a PhD program) or another master's program. To apply for a PhD, you must have experience research activities and certain achievements that will speak for themselves, and for master’s studies - a serious reason for changing your specialty. Candidates of Science or PhD degree holders can afford to apply for participation in a research program - postgraduate.

Having decided at what level to continue studying, it is worth thinking about the country. You should start from knowledge of foreign languages, from experience of interaction with the country and from the programs that these countries offer to candidates who are not EU citizens. Many grant programs are available to Russian citizens in the USA, Germany, France, China, and Japan.

It is also worth paying attention to the fact that some programs organized by foundations have one of the requirements that the scholarship recipient must return to their home country after graduation. When choosing a program, you should understand that some of them will not allow you to immigrate to another country.

Natalya Ravdina

head of educational projects of the British Council:

“One of the important requirements of the Chevening scholarship program is the condition of returning to your home country after completing your studies. This condition is due to the interest of countries providing scholarships in developing cooperation with strong partners. Studying abroad opens up incredible opportunities for creating connections in the professional community, laying the foundation for joint business and cultural exchanges. Bringing fellows back to their home country certainly makes it easier for these partnerships to develop and help them flourish.

There are different grants that have different obligations for the people who receive them. The Chevening Scholarship, administered by the British Council, assumes that the successful candidate, having completed a course of study in the UK, will return to Russia, where he will apply the acquired knowledge and skills. Therefore, for those wishing to emigrate, this is probably not the most suitable way.”

Step 3: Search for programs

You need to look for programs in four places: on the websites of foundations or organizations that administer scholarship programs, on the websites of specific foreign universities, on the website of the Global Education program. It is also worth following the information that passes through your home university.

Almost all universities have a Scholarships section, which presents opportunities to cover costs associated with studying. Thus, there is a Student financial services section at Harvard Law School, a Scholarships page on the University of Melbourne website, and a limited number of scholarships are provided by the Technical University of Denmark. Typically, all universities have different requirements: some cover tuition costs only partially, some fully, and some even include a small monthly stipend for personal expenses. It is on university websites that you are more likely to find scholarships for studying at the undergraduate level. It is also usually on the websites of educational institutions that positions are presented for studying in PhD programs or recruiting a research group to work on a specific, most often very highly specialized, problem.

In addition to foreign universities, Russian universities also provide scholarships. Every year, the Moscow Higher School of Social and Economic Sciences holds a competition together with the Vladimir Potanin Foundation for training in cultural management under a double degree program: a Russian advanced diploma and a British master's degree from the University of Manchester. Many Russian universities are partners of foreign universities and organize joint programs for their students. The Higher School of Economics cooperates with several foreign universities, and MGIMO partners with the Technological University of Monterrey, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University, Potsdam University and others.

Natalia Garanina

student of Tomsk Polytechnic University, Erasmus Mundus scholarship holder:

“It all started with working on my diploma. The fact is that I received three educations at the same time: the main day education - in the specialty "Applied Mathematics and Computer Science", the evening one - "International Management" and, on the basis of the evening one, an additional one - "Translator in the field of professional communications." When choosing a topic for my thesis, I didn’t experience any particular problems, since I wanted to write something that combined mathematics and marketing. As a result, I took up the topic “ Mathematical methods to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising."

However, there was either no literature on this topic at all, or it was in English (thank God, this did not cause me any special problems). And it was then that I realized that this topic is more relevant abroad. I decided that I should write my master’s thesis outside of my homeland. Then I found a very interesting specialty at a university in Paris - Quantiave Methods in Economics. I started looking for ways to get there. I found out that the specialty is supported by Erasmus Mundus, as well as the consortium. The consortium has offered a limited number of scholarships that will be distributed to each of the universities. They are available to all students (EU and non-EU). Each scholarship is worth half the cost of tuition. I decided to enlist support (mainly financial) from both sides and began preparing a package of documents.

The main attention had to be paid to writing a motivation letter: why do you need a scholarship, program, specialty? I wrote everything as it is. The commission rated my application as type A, which means accepted with a scholarship. However, it later became clear that QEM was not funded by Erasmus in this particular year. And training, even despite the tough competition, costs 4,000 euros. And this does not include housing and transportation costs. In the end, the commission wrote to me that it gives 2000 from the consortium, that is, it pays only half the cost of training. I didn’t want to take money from my parents, and I myself wasn’t working at that time; I barely had enough time for education. Foundation staff long time, right up to the start of classes, wrote me letters with links to other scholarships that I could try my luck to win.”

Step 4: collecting and preparing documents

Submitting documents is the most important step in the entire procedure for obtaining a grant. Experts get acquainted with candidates, having in hand only a standard package of documents, to which, in rare cases, you can attach a photograph. Before you start collecting documents, it is worth studying the list of what is required for each specific program. Usually these are copies of documents on higher education and their certified translation, certificates confirming knowledge of foreign languages, CV and motivation letter. Sometimes organizers ask to attach documents about general secondary education, a translation of a dissertation, a list of publications in scientific journals, a GMAT certificate, and possibly something else.

Fellows, that for scholarships such as DAAD, it is not only important to comply with all paperwork requirements, but also arrange the documents in the exact order in which they are listed on the program website. Sometimes an interview for a scholarship is simply not provided, and the organizers select scholarship recipients based only on the documents submitted by the candidates.

Irina Dobrynina

Fellow of the research internship program for young scientists of the German Academic Exchange Service:

“I received a scholarship from DAAD under the Research Fellowships for Young Scientists program of the German Academic Exchange Service.” I chose the program according to my language knowledge: I only know German, and my English is at a conversational level. My area of ​​scientific interests: ecology, climate, climate change, urban climate, urban ecology. In Germany, I worked on assessing the microclimatic conditions of Kassel and Voronezh. The scholarship was enough for everything and even more - after all, it was 1000 euros per month.

I didn't have an interview. I sent all the documents in paper form to the Moscow representative office, where the experts make a decision. The competition takes place in two stages: first in Moscow and then in Bonn. I have documents - this is the only and important stage. You just need to comply with all the requirements stated on the site. If you are asked to submit your CV first and then a copy of your certificate, then that’s what you should do. Applications not completed in accordance with the requirements are simply discarded.

The biggest question for most scholarship applicants is how to find a professor in a foreign country who will extend an invitation to work together. I had a professor from the very beginning - I met him through participation in international seminars. He came to our university, and that’s how we met. He started working with my teacher, I got involved. But as they tell me, finding a professor is not difficult. You just need to think about it in advance - about four months in advance.

The DAAD website has a special search engine that works well. You can also view the circulars of various international conferences. Just by reading a book, for example, you can find out that such and such a professor works in such and such a direction and write to him.

Many professors are happy to work with talented young people from third world countries and Russia. As a result of such cooperation, consortia can be born, and consortia receive funding. A European scientist lives on grants, and most grants are geared towards international cooperation. After the internship, I, my supervisor in Russia, my supervisor in Germany, and several colleagues from Holland planned to create a scientific network.”

Step 5: Interview

The final stage in the pursuit of a scholarship is an interview. The interview or interview is most often conducted by large foundations that distribute grants. During the interview, it is important to demonstrate your interest in studying in general and the fellowship in particular, as well as convincingly talk about your previous experience, without contradicting your own application. The selection committee devotes the lion's share of its attention to how candidates can present themselves and how they talk about themselves. The veracity of what is written in the documents and the overall adequacy of the applicant are also checked.

Usually 5% of candidates are invited for an interview if we're talking about about major grant programs. Typically the British Council receives around 600–800 applications for the Chevening Scholarship. The number of candidates invited for interviews depends on the number of scholarships available.

Alexander Parolov

Cass Business School student, British Chevening Award 2011/12:

“I first entered a British university, and then I found out about the Chevening scholarship and applied. My parents were ready to give me the opportunity to study further because they believed that it would change my life. However, this does not change the general meaning, because agreements with the university can be reached without paying any fees - this will mean a conditional invitation.

The vast majority, if not all, of the 2011 Chevening Scholars were not yet enrolled at university when the scholarship was awarded. An agreement already reached with the university is not a requirement, it can only serve as a small advantage and proof of activity, but nothing more. Therefore, as a general recommendation, I can say that it is better to start correspondence with universities in advance, so that by the time you submit documents for the chosen scholarship, you already have some history of correspondence with the university (possibly even an invitation), which does not require you to pay for tuition and at the same time will definitely highlight you from the general mass. Being a Fellow can speed up and simplify the process of obtaining final approval from universities - this fellowship is highly respected in the UK.

The Chevening scholarship attracted me because it essentially remained the only option for a Russian student wishing to study for a master's degree in the UK - by that time I had already identified my preferred university and received a conditional invitation. I learned about the scholarship from a friend, and then saw the information on the website of this business school. After going to the British Council website, I learned that the scholarship not only covers a very large part of the costs of studying and living in the UK for young and ambitious leaders of their countries, but also makes serious demands on academic achievement, motivation and professional experience. Also, the scholarship holder must return to his home country after graduation to apply the acquired knowledge in practice and change some aspect of life for the better. The results of the research were clear: this scholarship is one of the most prestigious and difficult to obtain. I saw that I met the basic criteria and, despite my doubts, submitted the documents. Two months later, I already had an interview at the British Consulate in St. Petersburg, and three months later I was on a train that had been paid for for me to Moscow to sign an agreement on awarding a scholarship.

I can say without a shadow of a doubt that document preparation is the most important step in the entire process of obtaining a grant or scholarship. The fact is that personal charm, competent and rich speech, intelligent behavior and neat appearance the jury will be able to see only if you go through the first stage of selection - the competition of documents. And here, as in any paper work (although now everything is usually in electronic form), the most important thing is accuracy, literacy, brevity and clarity of thought. Regardless of the scholarship you choose, and whether you fill out paperwork or electronically, there should be no conflicts in the application form and/or motivation letter (for example: full-time study and full-time work in the same year) and grammatical errors, but there should be your achievements in all their glory, logical personal development with the correct chronology, desire receive a scholarship and an understanding of why you need it and why those who award this scholarship need it.

The latter is especially important for a motivation letter, the importance of which in the overall package of documents can hardly be overestimated. Its writing should be approached as the most important stage of the entire selection, because it can be the ticket to the ship if the other parameters fall a little short. The motivation letter should be clear, not too long, easy to read, honest and smart - this is the point where you need to show that you have clearly defined your goals and understand how the scholarship will help you achieve them. Judging by what I heard, most candidates are eliminated precisely because they cannot formulate in writing or orally why they need all this and what they will do with all this later. Simple and difficult at the same time.

When the first stage - the competition of documents - is completed, you can relax and be a little proud of yourself, but then you will have to get yourself together again, because the interview is also very important. All I can say is that in the case of my scholarship, 50 out of 650 candidates who applied were invited to an interview, but only 13 of them received the scholarship.

I can try to list what, in my opinion, you should not do before, during and after the interview: you should not go to bed late, have a heavy breakfast in the morning, come back to back, behave arrogantly with an awareness of your own uniqueness, refer to mutual acquaintances and connections, flatter and compliment the jury, smile too much or laugh constantly, put your feet on the table and ask about the jury's impressions immediately after the end of the interview.

First, read your application and letter again. If they call you to talk, it means they liked you, but what places in the profile may raise questions and clarifications? Identify them and prepare the correct answers. Think about what the purpose of your program is, to whom they give a scholarship or grant, for what? This will help you prepare for the conversation. I personally wrote down all possible questions on a piece of paper and looked at them in the morning before leaving the house. Second advice - awaken within yourself good mood, because you have already achieved a lot and will soon gain experience that others can only dream of. Therefore, smile, enjoy the process and radiate unobtrusive positivity - this is the key to success, I am firmly convinced of this. Don't worry about the circumstances of the interview itself: the environment is always inviting and very friendly, these people are here to learn about your dreams and aspirations, they work there because they like to help people. It is much more important to practice answering questions and walk to the interview site, weather permitting, of course. And lastly, the night before, don’t be too lazy to imagine your tomorrow’s triumph in rainbow colors. Let’s not underestimate the importance of visualization.”

Icons: 1) Chananan, 2) Isabel Martínez Isabel, 3) Marcos Folio, 4) Ferran Brown, 5) Rflor - from the Noun Project.

“To study for free somewhere in Germany or Italy, you need a lot of money,” many Russians think. Fortunately, this opinion is wrong. But then a new question arises - under what conditions can European education be available to an ordinary Russian?

Countries that provide free education opportunities for Russians

Perhaps the most important thing will be to find an institution that operates on public programs. There are many universities of this type in Europe. Education can be obtained without paying for it in certain regions of Germany, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Austria. When choosing countries, do not forget to estimate how much it costs there. In some of them, for example, in Norway, living is quite expensive. There is an interesting paradox: in some European Union countries, young people do not strive to get a “higher education”. Accordingly, the competition may not be too tough. In the East, this is exactly what happens - in the circles of young people, high school is not considered prestigious. So Universities have to lure students with preferential conditions. Well, are you happy? Now let's move on to the restrictions.

The roads are open to many universities, it is only important to make your choice

Requirements for applicants abroad: how to apply for study after graduating from any class

The most important condition almost everywhere is a foreign language at a high level. You will be forced to take the exam directly at the university or (less often) in Russia. You need high scores. You still won’t be accepted into prestigious universities “for your beautiful eyes.” You will have to fight in the exam not only with the residents of that country, but also with the ubiquitous Chinese, for example, who learn all the tickets by heart. Are you ready for such competition?

Study, study and study

But, on the other hand, some of Fortune’s favorites are lucky even with, in general, average potential... If you are going to enroll in a master’s program, then you should already have several years of higher education in Russia under your belt. The number of semesters varies depending on the institution. Another important point. Alas, it concerns the notorious money. Tuition may be free, but some universities will not accept you unless you confirm that you receive between 600 and 1000 dollars or euros into your account every month. The check is carried out so that the university is confident in your ability to pay for housing, books, and food. If this money is not available, then a guarantee from a citizen of the country in which you want to study will help. You will have to spend a little during the admission process. Typically, when enrolling in a European university, a prospective student is charged a one-time fee, from 500 to 1,500 dollars or euros. From it you can pay for literature, a transport pass (public transport abroad is not cheap) and other purposes.

In the future, if you enroll and study well, you may receive a scholarship (scholarship). In some establishments they are sufficient to cover many living expenses. Sometimes, even if you enroll in a paid program, you can completely cover the costs of your studies. If you already have a potential employer abroad and he is willing to finance your studies, this again gives you many opportunities. However, as experience shows, this does not happen often. In any case, a strong desire, perseverance, an unbending will and a positive attitude towards life will help you on your path forward. Remember, the one who walks will master the road!