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1. Free tuition and low cost of studying abroad.
Compared with the high tuition fees in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and other study destinations, studying in Northern Europe can save a lot of tuition fees, and Norway and Finland in Northern Europe still implement tuition-free education, which means that even non-EU students can be tuition-free. Even though Denmark and Sweden charge tuition fees, they are relatively low, generally between 5 and 80,000 RMB per year, and the Nordic countries also offer a large number of scholarships for students from non-EU countries to pursue undergraduate and master's degrees. This makes studying in Northern Europe almost without thinking about tuition fees.
2. There are many prestigious schools.
Low tuition fees do not mean that the quality of education is discounted Schools in the Nordic region are relatively low-key and do not like publicity, so everyone will hear less But in fact, there are many famous schools in the four Nordic countries, with many world-famous schools, most of which have a long history, and have given birth to many Nobel Prize winners. In addition, the Nordic countries implement international education, and the English penetration rate is very high, so there is no need to worry about language problems. In Northern Europe, you will get a taste of the educational standards of the world's universities. As the cradle of the Nobel Prize, there is nothing in doubt about the quality of education in Northern Europe.
In the latest Times Global University Rankings 2009, 11 Nordic universities are ranked in the top 200. Four of these universities are ranked in the top 100, with the University of Copenhagen in Denmark ranked 51, Aarhus University in Denmark ranked 63rd, Lund University in Sweden ranked 67th, and Uppsala University in Sweden ranked 75th. Chinese mainland has only two schools in the top 100, with Tsinghua University at 49 and Peking University at 52. The combined population of the four Nordic countries is less than one province in China, and the advantages and disadvantages are self-evident.
3. High welfare policy.
The four Nordic countries are famous in the world for high welfare areas, the country is rich and the people are strong, and the GDP ranks among the best in the world, and you can enjoy the same welfare treatment as local residents after studying here for half a year or a year, such as free medical insurance (free medical care can only be provided for more than 1 year in Sweden), and you don't have to worry about not being able to get sick when you study in Northern Europe.
4. Part-time jobs are allowed.
The Nordic countries** allow international students to work part-time to subsidize their living expenses. There are regular working hours during the school period, with an average of no more than 20 hours per week, and there is no time limit during holidays. Studying in Northern Europe is a way to reduce the burden on your family through your own hard work. In addition, the Nordic countries have a higher income (about 120 yuan per hour), which can greatly reduce the economic pressure.
5. Facilitation of immigration.
The Nordic countries are now facing an aging population, and in order to attract talent, some flexible programs have been introduced, and it is easier to obtain permanent residence or citizenship through study abroad and immigration. Denmark has launched a variety of scholarship policies to subsidize international students, as well as talent work green cards (for high-end academic talents, it can provide a work green card of about 3 years); If you live in Denmark for 5 years, including study, you can apply for a long-term residence permit in Denmark. Swedish students are given a six-month visa to find a job after graduation, and at the same time, ** scholarships are launched to attract international students, and doctoral graduates are directly given long-term residence. Under normal circumstances, it is possible to stay in Sweden for a long time after 4 years of obtaining a work permit.
VI. Schengen visa.
The four Nordic countries are all members of the Schengen Agreement, and the Nordic countries can freely enter and exit the 27 countries of the European Union with a Nordic country visa without applying for a visa, saving the hassle of holiday travel for international students.
7. Public order is good.
The Nordic countries are very good because of their wealth and people, and there are very few violent incidents. Globally, the Nordic security factor is relatively high, whether it is a terrorist attack or a social crime rate, there is almost no negative news about international students in the Nordics. Chinese students studying in Northern Europe have never heard of violent attacks or robberies. Of course, these have a lot to do with the perfect social welfare system in Northern Europe, birth, old age, sickness and death are all responsible for **, free medical security, sound unemployment and pension insurance have eliminated the potential factors of instability in these countries. Foreign students also enjoy the benefits of their nationals equally.
8. Beautiful scenery and suitable for living.
The Nordic countries are famous tourist destinations, the narrow and deep Scandinavian Peninsula, the mystery of the Northern Lights, and the romance of the midnight sun deeply attract people who love to travel. And the social culture of the Nordic countries is somewhat similar to the Chinese part, which belongs to a relatively introverted type and is not too public, which is very consistent with the traditional Chinese culture. Most of the citizens are of high quality, there is no obvious racial discrimination, and they are relatively friendly to the Chinese. Nordic people have the most common and fluent level of English outside of English-speaking countries, and international students do not need to learn the local language to survive. There are also well-equipped sports facilities and clubs for sports and leisure.
9. Scholarship and Talent Policy.
Denmark and Sweden both charge a certain amount of tuition fees for non-EU students, but they also offer many scholarships to attract talented people. Outstanding students can apply for a scholarship that is free of tuition and living expenses. At the same time, Sweden stipulates that doctoral graduates can directly obtain a Swedish green card, and Denmark has also launched a talent work plan, giving a 1-3 year work card after graduating with a master's degree.
10. Good job prospects.
The Nordic countries may be small, but they are the birthplace and headquarters of many of the world's largest companies. For example, Denmark's Mashiji, Carlsberg, hearing aids, B&O audio, ECCO shoes, Bestseller (including ONLY, VM, Jack&Jones and other brands), Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical, etc., Sweden's H&M, IKEA, SKF bearings, Volvo, Ericsson, etc., Finland's Nokia, Norway's shipping company, Jordan paint company, oil company, etc. These companies have branches or factories in China, and there is a great demand for employees who understand Nordic and Chinese culture. In Northern Europe, due to the severe shortage of local talents in learning technology, it is easy for Chinese students, especially science and engineering majors, to find employment.
In short, studying in the Nordics will not only provide you with a world-class education, but also enjoy a range of benefits and good career prospects.