What is the age limit for studying abroad?

The age limit for studying abroad is generally not more than 35 years old.

Oldly known as studying abroad, it generally refers to a person going to a country other than his or her home country to receive various types of education, which can be short-term or long-term. These students are called international students. A type of overseas short-term exchange student program organized by the United States and other countries. The literal translation of its English name Study abroad is also study abroad. Please refer to Overseas Study (called overseas exchange in mainland China).

On the afternoon of June 3, 2019, the Ministry of Education issued the 2019 Study Abroad Warning No. 1 at the State Council Information Office. The warning pointed out that for some time, the visas of some Chinese students studying in the United States have been restricted. The visa review cycle has been extended, the validity period has been shortened, and the visa rejection rate has increased, which has affected the normal study of Chinese students studying in the United States or the successful completion of their studies in the United States.

On June 9, 2020, the Ministry of Education issued the No. 1 Study Abroad Warning of 2020: Be cautious before returning to Australia to study. From 2016 to 2019, 2.518 million people in China studied abroad, and 2.013 million returned home. Eighty percent (79.9%) of those who returned home after completing their studies.

During the Tang Dynasty, the Japanese government sent Tang envoys to China many times in order to absorb China's advanced culture. Because the envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty were diplomatic envoys, they could not stay in China for too long. Therefore, when the Japanese government sent the envoys to the Tang Dynasty for the second time, it also sent overseas students and returning students.

Main reasons for studying abroad

1. Broaden horizons and experience.

2. Learn the language and cultural knowledge related to the country.

3. Pursue better educational conditions. This reason is most common among students who study abroad from developing countries to developed countries.

4. Diplomatic reasons. In order to show goodwill and cooperation, governments may send students, officials or military personnel to each other's schools to study.

5. Reasons related to immigration.

6. Minors who temporarily live abroad with their parents.

7. Apply for a student visa as an international student and obtain temporary settlement rights.

8. Get familiar with the country’s society, accumulate experience, and prepare for permanent settlement in the future.

9. Lay the foundation for a better working environment in the future.