Student exchange program in Russia

The student exchange program is a procedure in which a student of a university for a fixed period gets the opportunity to listen to lectures and attend practical classes in another educational institution. In order for such a situation to be possible, a special agreement on international cooperation is concluded between the agencies.

Features of the programs

Some international student exchange programs operate only in the summer. Guys and girls at this time do not attend training sessions. Therefore, they often carry out work (practice) in the country with which the agreement is concluded.

Modern student exchange programs in Russia are suitable for young people who are highly productive, have their own ambitions, dream of an international career, want to improve their knowledge of a foreign language, and have communication skills.

Variants of exchange

Almost all European countries are now interested in bringing young people from different countries of the world to them. There is a special program in the European Union that regulates the mechanism for resolving this issue. There are special student exchange programs here. Germany takes part in many projects. She is considered the leader of international exchanges.

Financial security is provided by the educational institution from which the young man came, and the European Union. For example, the student exchange program with Germany is implemented with the close support of the German DAAD exchange service. The structural subdivision of this organization operates in the territory of the Russian Federation. It is located in Moscow. This program of student exchange is aimed at financial support of graduate students, students, professors, doctors of sciences from different countries.

International European Students' Organization

AIESEC helps all wishing students to find the best internship abroad. Members of this organization are thousands of prestigious higher educational institutions located in different countries of the world. AIESEC has its representative office in large Russian cities. This student exchange program helped to get excellent language practice for hundreds of guys and girls.

Japan and Korea

Those young people who dream of attending a student exchange to Japan can apply for a special scholarship. It is paid by the government of this country. At the Embassy of Japan, you can get detailed information about the package of documents, timing of treatment. Here you will also be described in detail by universities with a student exchange program. Simultaneously, in Korea, foreign students who have come to the country for exchange, are paid a scholarship on a special support program. Details of participation in the project and detailed advice are available at the embassy of this eastern country.

US Programs

The program for student exchange in the US is called Global UGRAD. It has already benefited hundreds of Russian students from prestigious national universities. In addition, you can try to get into the project Work and Travel USA, which allows young people from different parts of the globe in the summer to work in the US. It is designed for five months. And one is allocated for rest and travel, and four - for work.

There are special local organizations that help students to travel outside their country. In addition, every major domestic university has its own international connections. If you are dreaming of getting an internship abroad, choose universities with a student exchange program (PFUR, MSU and others).

Rules for participation in international exchanges

There are special contests, the winners of which become participants of international programs for the exchange of students. European countries are positively inclined towards talented and gifted students from other countries. They try to make their stay for the period of exchange as comfortable and safe as possible. Certain requirements are put forward for candidates for exchange. They can vary depending on the scientific field, the requirements of the host country. Among the most common are the following requirements:

• Excellent academic performance in the discipline of exchange.
• Fluency in the foreign language used for teaching at the host institution.
• A certain age.
• Absence of restrictions on physical and mental health, which would interfere with learning, socialization.

For each individual program of exchange of the state or educational institution, additional conditions are set regarding the motivation of project participants. For example, candidates are asked to write an essay, go through a special interview, do project or research work, become a winner of a conference or a creative contest. After the successful completion of all tests, the decision remains with the host country. Representatives of the university analyze the possibility and feasibility of accepting a specific candidate as a student.

Package of required documents

In order to become a participant of international exchange programs, it is necessary to collect and provide a package of certain documents:

1. Paper that confirms the identity of the student.
2. Document on training in the state accredited higher educational institution.
3. Certificate of achievement certified by the rector.
4. Certificate of successful passing the foreign language proficiency test (in accordance with established international standards).
5. A certificate from the medical institution on the state of health.
6. Visa of the receiving party.

In most cases, the financial issue is crucial for deciding whether to participate in international exchange programs. If you plan to study in France, you can count on material support from the state. This factor significantly increases the candidate's chances of successful inclusion in exchange, receiving a special scholarship.

The questions concerning the exchange of students in England are decided by the university management. They have the right to choose project participants from certain countries. In addition, they themselves develop criteria for competitive selection. There are also universities in this country that are ready to appoint special scholarships for participants in international exchange. But for their receipt it is necessary to become the owner of a grant from this English university, having won a certain competition.

International students can get permission to work during the academic term - in a week not more than twenty hours. In summer such restrictions are not expected. The participants of the program have the opportunity to receive financial support from non-governmental organizations specializing in such activities. The cost of relocation (flight) to the host country is mainly borne by the student himself. In addition, you must have special medical insurance.

Conclusion

Students who were lucky enough to become direct participants in various international programs, leave positive feedback. Among the main problems they note the language barrier, the habituation to a new way of life. But gradually all problems are solved. And about the time spent in a foreign country, young people have only the most positive impressions.

In Russia, not one student exchange program is popular. Let us single out some of them. The purpose of the Erasmus + variant is to increase the mobility of young people, the prestige of European education. Such a program is designed for masters, bachelors, doctoral students. Its duration depends on the direction of the internship. It can last from one semester to several years.

In some cases, you can not just be on probation, but also become a happy owner of two diplomas of higher education, take an examination for language skills, get a certificate. With a favorable combination of circumstances, one can expect to receive high-paying work in one of the European countries.