Which one is better, domestic postgraduate entrance examination or overseas postgraduate study?

This problem can be explained in sections:

1. Required costs

Domestic: From the pilot reform of the postgraduate training mechanism in three universities in 2006 to 2008 The 56 graduate schools and universities no longer differentiate between public and self-financed graduate studies. In 2010, the proportion of self-financed postgraduate training was further expanded. The postgraduate entrance examination has already discouraged some students. Although most reformed universities provide scholarships and grants to support outstanding graduate students, overall the cost of postgraduate study has increased significantly. The author inquired about the fees for self-financed graduate students in some universities and found that the annual tuition fees are generally between 6,000 yuan and 10,000 yuan. In addition, the expenses required during the postgraduate entrance examination, such as attending tutoring classes and buying various tutoring materials, are generally around 2,000 yuan. If you are taking the postgraduate entrance examination at a foreign university, you generally need to go to school to attend some professional courses, or contact a tutor, etc. This part of the cost cannot be calculated specifically. It’s also a big expense.

Abroad: The cost of studying abroad for graduate school varies greatly depending on the country where you study. Generally speaking, the rise in the exchange rate of RMB against foreign currencies has reduced the cost of studying abroad. Studying abroad is no longer a dream for working-class families. For example: Germany currently allows international students to continue to enjoy the same tuition-free treatment as nationals. International students only need to pay for their own living expenses; if they go to a French public institution, the total cost (tuition + living expenses) for three years will not exceed 200,000. RMB; the total annual cost in South Korea does not exceed 100,000 RMB; the cost-effectiveness of postgraduate studies in Russia is very high, generally 50,000-70,000 RMB per year; the total cost of studying for a master's degree in the Netherlands, including tuition and living expenses, is *** 10-13 per year The cost of postgraduate study in Australia is now only about 120,000-180,000 yuan; the cost of studying abroad in New Zealand has also dropped to the level 8 years ago; the United Kingdom and the United States, which were always considered the most expensive, due to exchange rate changes or falling prices, etc. , the cost of studying abroad has also been reduced.

2. Time required

Domestically: the schooling length is 2-3 years, mostly 3 years.

Abroad: Foreign postgraduate studies generally last for 1-2 years. For most students studying for a master's degree, the 1-2-year curriculum is very compact and rich, and there is no waste of time. Being able to find employment 1-2 years earlier will undoubtedly put you one step ahead of your peers.

3. Difficulty of success

Domestic: Generally, candidates start to focus on preparations for the postgraduate entrance examination from their junior year, while some students start preparations as soon as they enter school. Although the number of graduate students admitted nationwide has increased from 65,000 in 1999 to 460,000 in 2010, the number of applicants has also increased from 319,000 in 1999 to 1.4 million in 2010, with an acceptance rate of about 30%. . Although the weight of the re-examination is gradually increasing, the score in the written examination is still the first hurdle that must be passed, and it is still the model of "one examination determines life".

Overseas: Postgraduate studies abroad are generally application-based, and anyone with an undergraduate degree can apply. The language requirements are very clear. In English-speaking countries, you must have at least IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE scores. If you go to a country with a small language, there are also test requirements, or you must have read a certain number of hours of the language and have the language foundation of the country. If you don’t have language proficiency, you will need to study language abroad for half a year to a year, which is expensive. Overseas universities pay more attention to the average grade point at the undergraduate level. Generally, better foreign universities require that students from key universities in China have an average grade point of 3.0, which means that the average grade point for each subject is above 80. Students from non-key universities have a grade point average of 3.0. 3.5 or above, that is, the average score is above 88 points.

4. Occupational competitiveness

Domestic: In recent years, graduate students have also found it difficult to find employment. Employers have become more and more rational. Those who can hire vocational students will never use undergraduates, and those who can hire undergraduates will never use master's students.

Abroad: The rising unemployment rate caused by the financial crisis is becoming a thing of the past. At the same time, in order to attract talents, many countries have relaxed their immigration policies. For example, you can apply for long-term residence after graduation and working in Germany for 3 years, and you can apply for immigration after working for 5 years. The UK has also relaxed the time for work visa for international students, increasing it from 1 year to 2 years. You can also apply for immigration after working for 5 years.

Through the above four points, it is enough to judge for yourself whether it is better to study abroad or domestically for graduate school