1. Conditions for people sent by the government to study abroad

(1) Political conditions

Love the motherland, love socialism, have good ideological and moral character, and be practical in work and study outstanding performance and actively serving the socialist modernization drive.

(2) Business conditions

College students studying abroad should be high school graduates with excellent academic performance. Postgraduate students going abroad should be those with outstanding academic performance who have graduated from university or above, and the number of years of practical work before going abroad should be stipulated according to the characteristics of different disciplines. Personnel studying abroad and visiting scholars should be the backbone of the teaching, scientific research and production business, have a university degree or above, and have been engaged in their majors for more than five years in colleges and universities, scientific research units, industrial and mining enterprises and other departments (those who are particularly outstanding or due to special reasons) Those who have work needs can shorten it appropriately), or those who have worked in this major for more than two years after obtaining a master's degree, or those who have worked in vocational and technical education for more than two years. The age of persons studying abroad and visiting scholars should be determined according to the different types of study abroad, and should generally not exceed fifty years old. For short-term (three to six months) visiting scholars who are associate professors, associate researchers or above, the age can be relaxed appropriately.

(3) Foreign language requirements

All types of students studying abroad should master the language of the corresponding country, be able to read professional books and periodicals in foreign languages ??relatively proficiently, and have certain listening, speaking, and listening skills. Writing ability, after short-term training, you can use foreign languages ??to conduct academic exchanges in relevant disciplines. The foreign language proficiency of college students and graduate students studying abroad must reach a level that allows them to attend lectures.

(4) Physical condition

The health status of all types of public-sponsored students studying abroad must meet the prescribed standards for studying abroad, and must be examined by provincial and municipal first-level hospitals and obtain health certificates certificate (the certificate is valid for one year).

2. Selection of personnel sent by the public to study abroad

(1) Personnel sent by the public to study abroad refer to those who are fully or partially funded by the state and relevant departments, localities and units according to the needs of national construction. Through various channels and methods, there are plans to send overseas students.

Students studying abroad who are recruited nationwide according to the unified national plan, selected and dispatched uniformly, and who comply with unified expenditure regulations are nationally-sponsored study abroad personnel (referred to as "nationally-sponsored"); according to departments, localities, and units The plan is open to the recruitment, selection and dispatch of students in this region and this unit, and implements the funding and expenditure regulations of departments, localities and units (including individuals who have obtained various scholarships, loans, subsidies, etc. with the consent and support of their unit). "Personnel who are included in the overseas study plan" are those who are publicly sent to study abroad by various departments, localities and units (referred to as "publicly sent by the units").

(2) Personnel who are publicly sent to study abroad are divided into college students, graduate students, training personnel and Visiting scholars.

(3) The number of years of study abroad for undergraduate, junior college and postgraduate students is generally determined by the sending unit according to the academic system of the other country. The period, depending on the actual needs of the further study and research topic, is generally three months to one year, and may be one and a half years in special circumstances, which shall be determined by the sending unit according to the dispatching plan.

(4) Requirements of the sending unit. Help and guide government-sponsored personnel to choose institutions for study, further study, internship or research abroad. These institutions should have higher levels or professional expertise.

(2) Application for public-sponsored students to study abroad. Management measures for procedures and funds

1. Declaration procedures for public-sponsored study abroad students

The procedures for public-sponsored study abroad are as follows: Those who meet the conditions for public-sponsored study abroad will receive admission to a foreign school. After obtaining the license and foreign exchange funding certificate, the applicant shall submit an application to the unit where he/she is located. After approval by the unit where he/she is located, the unit shall apply to its superior ministries or commissions or provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities for approval. Relevant departments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government are responsible for handling the procedures for going abroad.

Publicly-sponsored students studying abroad who have received scholarships or financial aid from other institutions can apply to the sending unit if they have not received the financial aid in cash when they go abroad. Advance foreign exchange limit (non-trade foreign exchange triplicate) to purchase air tickets; for those who are sponsored by relatives and friends, their overseas travel expenses can be provided with their passports and entry visas for the country of destination, as well as reasons issued by the relevant ministries and commissions of the State Council and the competent departments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government. Provide proof of public dispatch, bring your own RMB, and apply for foreign exchange exchange at the Bank of China as required.

2. Management measures for wages, length of service and related funds of personnel sent by the public to study abroad

(1) For those who go abroad for further study and visiting scholars, their domestic salary will be calculated by the original unit during the period of approval for studying abroad, and their seniority will be calculated in China. After graduate students sent abroad to study for a doctoral degree by the domestic government obtain a doctorate, their salary will be calculated in China during the period of approval for studying abroad. Length of service. The domestic wages and salaries of those who are publicly sent abroad to study for a degree during the period of study shall be handled in accordance with the relevant domestic regulations for similar personnel.

(2) The overseas purchase and installation fees of the state-sponsored personnel studying abroad. Travel expenses abroad, study and living expenses while studying abroad, and round-trip international travel expenses for graduate students and college students returning to China for vacation, etc., shall be handled in accordance with the unified regulations of the country.

(3) The overseas equipment expenses, overseas travel expenses, study and living expenses during the period of studying abroad, and round-trip travel expenses for graduate students and college students who return to China for vacation, etc., shall be calculated according to the sending department, locality, The unit shall handle the matter in accordance with the unified national regulations and the relevant regulations formulated in conjunction with the specific circumstances of the selected unit.

(4) Government-sponsored college students and graduate students returning to China for vacation or visiting relatives at their own expense shall be subject to the approval of embassies and consulates stationed abroad on the premise that their studies will not be affected.

(5) Publicly-sponsored overseas students who return home after completing their studies should generally return to work in their original units. If they use something other than what they studied and are unable to develop their professional expertise, their units should report it to ministries and commissions at all levels or provinces and autonomous regions. , the relevant departments of the municipality shall handle it as appropriate.

3. Application for passports for those who study abroad on official business

The following personnel who study abroad on official business shall, in accordance with national regulations, hold ordinary official passports:

(1) International students, graduate students, visiting scholars, or relevant personnel who are sent abroad in accordance with agreements or contracts to conduct cooperative research, lectures, or teach;

(2) Those who are sent abroad for internships, acceptance Training, supervision and inspection personnel.

The issuing authority for the above-mentioned ordinary official passports is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of my country or the provincial or municipal foreign affairs offices authorized to accept them.

(3) Methods for engaging in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad

1. Approval methods for domestic employees to apply to engage in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad

(1) The applicant shall submit an application report to his or her unit, stating the reasons, content and duration of the proposed "postdoctoral" research or internship.

(2) The unit where you work organizes experts and professors to evaluate and sign opinions on the research direction or internship business scope of the proposed "postdoctoral fellow". After approval by the leader of the unit, it will be reported to the ministry or province according to the affiliation. , the competent authorities of autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government handle the approval procedures for going abroad.

(3) The funds required to engage in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad are generally provided by the sending unit.

(4) For those who are approved, their domestic salary will continue to be paid while they are engaged in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad.

2. Methods for overseas graduate students to engage in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad

(1) After overseas graduate students obtain a doctorate abroad, if they need to directly engage in "postdoctoral" work abroad For research or internship, the applicant must submit an application report in advance to his or her domestic dispatching unit and our embassy or consulate abroad, stating the reasons, content, and duration of the proposed "postdoctoral" research or internship.

(2) After receiving the application, the domestic dispatching unit must organize relevant experts and professors to review and sign opinions within three months. After approval by the unit leader, the application shall be notified through the relevant embassy or consulate abroad. who. If there is no reply from the dispatching unit after 30 months, the application will be reviewed and approved by our embassy or consulate abroad.

(3) The applicant has contacted the unit engaged in "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad, and after receiving the letter of appointment, he/she should inform the "postdoctoral" research direction or internship business scope, unit and period, etc. Report to domestic dispatched units and embassies and consulates abroad. If the research topic or internship business scope is inconsistent with the original application for approval, a new application should be submitted for approval.

(4) All expenses required for "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad, including travel expenses back home after completion of "postdoctoral" research or internship, are borne by the applicant.

(5) After a graduate student obtains a doctorate degree abroad and requests to transfer to a third country to engage in "postdoctoral" research or internship, he or she should generally return to the country to work for a period of time before applying. If the transfer is directly from abroad to a third country due to special needs, the application should be submitted six months in advance and submitted to the ministry or the competent department of the province, autonomous region or municipality for approval according to the affiliation.

(6) The period of "postdoctoral" research or internship abroad is generally one to one and a half years.

(4) Relevant regulations for self-financed study abroad

1. Conditions, length of service, and benefits for self-financed study abroad personnel

(1) Self-financed study abroad personnel are Refers to Chinese citizens who provide reliable proof and are funded by their relatives and friends who have settled abroad and in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, or who use their own, relatives and friends’ foreign exchange funds in China to study or further their studies in foreign universities and scientific research institutions.

(2) Non-employed personnel, non-graduate students studying in colleges and universities, returned overseas Chinese and their dependents, overseas Chinese, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and dependents of foreign Chinese in the Mainland , those who meet the conditions (1) and obtain a foreign admission permit and a financial guarantee can apply to study abroad at their own expense.

(3) Current employees who wish to resign and study abroad at their own expense must obtain approval from their employer in advance.

Students in the graduating class of colleges and universities have been included in the national distribution plan and should obey the distribution and serve the country.

Domestic postgraduate students are generally not allowed to interrupt their studies and study abroad at their own expense.

(4) All graduates of all levels from publicly funded full-time higher education institutions, students in fourth grade or above (including fourth grade), graduate students and those who dropped out during this period of study, and those from full-time adult colleges and universities Graduates must complete their service period as required before they can apply to study abroad at their own expense.

Students in full-time higher education institutions who are in fourth grade or below (excluding fourth grade) and full-time adult students in publicly funded colleges and universities can apply to study abroad at their own expense after repaying the training fees borne by the state during their studies. If the student returns to serve in the country within eight years from the date of departure, the training fee paid will be refunded.

Full-time publicly-funded students or graduate students in higher education institutions who are currently studying or late in their studies and are direct dependents of returned overseas Chinese, overseas Chinese, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign Chinese are exempt from self-funded study abroad. Pay training fees; if they are non-direct dependents of the above six categories of personnel, they can apply to study abroad at their own expense after repaying the training fees borne by the state during the study period; direct dependents of those who should complete the service period can be exempted from the service period. Immediate family members can also be exempted from the service period after repaying the training fee.

Incumbent personnel who have completed their service period and study abroad at their own expense should apply to their unit six months in advance. Those who have signed an employment contract (agreement) with the unit must be deemed to have fulfilled the contract (agreement). Only then can you apply to study abroad at your own expense.

Persons with a college degree or above who want to study abroad at their own expense must go to the province, autonomous region, or municipality-level self-financed study abroad review agency to go through the review procedures for their academic qualifications and completed service period. Only after approval can they go to the public security organs Apply for a passport to go abroad.

(5) Professional and technical backbone personnel, including assistant researchers, lecturers, engineers, attending physicians and above, graduate students, outstanding literary and artistic backbones, outstanding athletes, backbone of government work and business, and talents with special skills etc., those who apply to study abroad at their own expense should be included in the scope of public dispatch as much as possible. After approval, their management and domestic treatment during their study abroad period will be handled according to the regulations for public study abroad.

(6) Students in colleges and universities who are allowed to study abroad at their own expense can retain their student status for one year. Employees who are employed are allowed to study abroad at their own expense, their wages will be suspended from the month following their departure and they will retain their public employment for one year. .

(7) After employees study abroad at their own expense and return to work in China, their seniority before going abroad can be retained and combined with their working time after returning to the country to calculate seniority. For those who have obtained a doctorate degree and return to work in China, the number of years they studied for a doctorate degree abroad will be calculated in domestic terms. The calculation method for length of service is the same as that for government-sponsored students studying abroad.

(8) For those who study abroad at their own expense and return to work in China after completing their studies, those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or above will have their international travel expenses back home provided by the state or the employer, and their domestic settlement expenses will be borne by the employer according to different circumstances. Give subsidies.

(9) Graduates who have studied abroad at their own expense, undergraduates, and junior college graduates who require the state to assign jobs can contact our embassy or consulate abroad six months before graduation to go through the relevant registration procedures. The National Education Commission is responsible for arranging and allocating work; or after returning to the country, register with the National Education Commission, and handle the matter in accordance with the allocation methods and salary regulations for similar publicly-sponsored overseas students.

2. Application for passports for self-financed students studying abroad

Self-financed students studying abroad are going abroad for private purposes and should apply for a private ordinary passport. The passport-issuing agency is authorized to accept the provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government. Public Security Department. If you are a student or employee, your school or unit should sign the opinion. When going through the specific procedures, you must prepare the following materials:

(1) Letter of introduction from the unit:

(2) Household register or collective household registration certificate, indicating your place of birth and year of birth Date:

(3) A copy of the "Economic Guarantee" with a translation. The "financial guarantee" must be notarized before it is valid;

(4) Five recent front-facing photos on glossy paper with no crown, and write your name in pencil on the back of the photo;

(5) Fill out the "Registration Form for Self-funded Study Abroad" and "Application Form for National Citizens to Study Abroad"

(6) Pay passport fees, visa fees, handling fees, and postage in RMB.

In order to ensure that citizens’ applications to go abroad can be approved in a timely manner, our government stipulates that the public security organs must make a decision on approval or disapproval within a specified time after accepting the application. The current time limit stipulated is: the approval of the application to go abroad generally does not exceed 30 days, and the longest time limit for remote and inaccessible places is 60 days.

(5) Contact methods for students studying abroad before and after they leave the country

In countries with a large concentration of students studying abroad, our embassies and consulates have established education offices (groups) with full-time cadres responsible for studying abroad. The work of personnel; in countries with few students studying abroad, the cadres designated by the embassy or consulate are also in charge (usually the cultural department). Once the travel date of nationally-sponsored students studying abroad is determined, they can contact the relevant embassy or consulate abroad. When possible, after receiving the telex, our embassy (consulate) abroad will usually send a car to the airport to greet our overseas students (or entrust the overseas students association to receive them). Some were taken back to the location of the Education Office (Group) for a short stay, where they explained the precautions and went through the relevant procedures. Some of them helped them transfer to their destination (or train, bus, tram, or car) after explaining the precautions and paying living expenses at the airport. If there is no one to greet you for some reason, you can call the embassy or consulate or take a bus to the embassy or consulate to report (or contact the local international student organization). International students going to Canada and Germany must take their own cars directly to the International Students Association. Generally, the embassy will not accept applications sent by the employer. You have to contact the host organization yourself.

If overseas students arrive directly at their place of study or work, they must promptly contact and register with the education section (group) of the embassy or consulate or the comrades in charge of international students' work, and hand in the "Registration Card" to the envoy. , Consulate Education Section (Group). And get in touch with local overseas student organizations as soon as possible.

Many countries require foreigners entering the country to go to the local police station to register and obtain a residence permit (or ID card) within a week (sometimes a month) of entry. Some even require a residence permit. Carry it with you (if not, you will be fined if found out). When leaving the country, you are required to cancel your registration and go through exit visa procedures. Be sure to inquire clearly upon arrival and go through relevant procedures in a timely manner.

(6) Matters related to studying abroad

1. The United States

(1) Four types of examinations for studying in the United States ①TOEFL test. TOEFL is an English test provided by the United States Testing Service for foreign students studying in the United States and Canada. For students from non-English speaking countries who apply to study in the United States and Canada, they generally require TOEFL test scores.

The main purpose of the TOEFL test is to examine the English proficiency of students from non-English speaking countries. TOEFL is a test in which you choose the correct answer from several answers. The test usually lasts three hours. The test content includes three parts: ① Listening comprehension (measuring the ability to understand spoken English); ② Structure and written expression (measuring recognition Standard written English ability); ③ Reading comprehension and vocabulary (measuring the ability to understand non-technical reading materials).

TOEFL test scores are valid for two years. Generally, you should apply for the TOEFL test two months before contacting the school or six months in advance. The other school will make a decision about admission after obtaining the candidate's TOEFL score.

②GRE test. The GRE test is a graduate admissions test provided by the Testing Service (ETS). For students applying to study in graduate schools at American universities, most institutions require GRE test scores. However, some colleges do not require it, or agree to waive the exam after negotiation. The GRE test is divided into two types: general test (also known as competency test) and professional test. Some schools require the scores of general examinations for certain majors, while some schools require the scores of both general and professional examinations for certain majors. Applicants should first find out the other party's requirements by consulting books or asking questions before deciding which exam to take.

③GMAT exam. The GMAT exam is a graduate management admissions test offered by the American Testing Service. This examination is designed to determine whether applicants are qualified to study at the postgraduate level in business and management. There are more than 800 graduate management teaching programs around the world that use GMAT test scores, and about 600 colleges and universities require applicants to provide GMAT test scores. In the United States, most graduate school management majors use GMAT test scores as one of the admission criteria and as a prediction of academic performance in the first year.

④TSE exam. The TSE test is an English speaking test provided by the United States Testing Service. The TSE test focuses on measuring the English speaking proficiency of students from non-English speaking countries. During the exam, each student will be given an exam manual. Candidates are not allowed to bring paper, pens, dictionaries, etc. into the exam room. The exam content is divided into seven parts. Some parts require candidates to read aloud materials from a designated exam manual. The instructions and questions for the entire exam are recorded on a tape. Before the exam officially begins, candidates should first Read the exam rules and then listen to the recording. When answering the questions, you must speak into the microphone (microphone), and the candidate's answers will be recorded on another tape. This kind of exam does not require written answers with a pen, and the exam time is limited to half an hour.

(2) Conditions for applying to study abroad at one's own expense in the United States

Studying abroad at one's own expense is not restricted by academic qualifications, age and working experience. Anyone who meets the following conditions can apply to study in the United States at one's own expense. University (college or undergraduate), graduate school or further education.

① Obtain sufficient foreign exchange subsidies or foreign scholarships through due and legal procedures. That is: holding a financial guarantee letter provided by relatives and friends (must be recognized by the country you are going to); or holding a scholarship or funding certificate provided by foreign colleges, scientific research institutions, foundations, etc. The foreign exchange subsidies or foreign scholarships received should be able to sustain the study and living expenses during the period of studying abroad.

② Obtain admission documents (admission notice, invitation letter), and apply for relevant procedures required for passport and visa.

③The English proficiency is sufficient to study a full schedule of courses in the United States.

④Be in good health and able to adapt to the requirements of heavy learning tasks.

(3) Procedures for applying to study in the United States

Whether you are studying abroad at your own expense or at public expense, you should generally contact the school yourself and prepare relevant materials as required by the other party’s letter, such as a financial guarantee letter; TOEFL and other test score sheets; letters of recommendation; personal academic certificates, etc., and then go through the application procedures. Generally speaking, the following procedures need to be completed.

①Write a self-introduction. Usually it is a brief introduction about oneself, education, personal professional hobbies and future plans, etc.

②Details the economic situation. If the school in our country sends a self-prepared form or the "Declaration of Financial Situation" from the college's scholarship service organization, you can fill it out according to the requirements. A personal letter is also acceptable.

③If you apply to major in music, painting or photography, you should attach a cassette tape or masterpiece.

④Send two photos.

⑤Send a health certificate.

⑥If the school requires payment of registration fee, it should be remitted as soon as possible. Those unable to pay can request relief, which is sometimes granted.

After the applicant has completed all required procedures, the school will accept the application for admission.