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52-522: USTB may refer to: University of Science and Technology Beijing University of Science and Technology of Benin Unión Social de Trabajadores de Bolivia , i.e. Workers Social Union of Bolivia Ultra Short Term Bonds Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title USTB . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change

104-437: A US classroom, where essay writing and discussions are common. Chinese international students face other challenges besides language proficiency. The Chinese educational structure focuses on exam-oriented education, with educational thinking and activities aimed towards meeting the entrance examination. Students become more focused on exam performance, and teachers are inclined to focus on lecturing to teach students what may be on

156-575: A bachelor's degree at university. Students who complete the GAC program have the opportunity to be admitted to 120 so called Pathway Universities, located in destinations including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Mainly, the program consists of curriculums, such as Academic English, Mathematics, Computing, Study Skills, Business, Science and Social Science. Moreover, the program also provides

208-545: A considerable block of students. In 2016, international students mostly went to study in the major centers of Beijing (77,234, 17.44%) and Shanghai (59,887, 13.53%). In recent years there has been a decentralization and dispersion of students to other provinces. Various factors combine to make China a desirable destination for international students. China is openly pursuing a policy of growing its soft power globally, by way of persuasion and attraction. Attracting international students, especially by way of scholarships,

260-563: A country other than their own. In 2021, there were over 6.39 million international students, up from 5.12 million in 2016. The most popular destinations were the United States (with 833,204 international students), the United Kingdom (600,589 students), and Australia (378,439 students) which together receive 28.37% of international students. Definitions of "foreign student" and "international student" vary from country to country. In

312-498: A foreign economy who is receiving an education at any Japanese university, graduate school, junior college, college of technology, professional training college or university preparatory course and who resides in Japan with a 'college student' visa status." Student mobility in the first decade of the 21st century has been transformed by three major external events: the September 11 attacks ,

364-735: A potential revenue of US$ 125 million for the first year of studies alone. Much of the increase in international students in the US during 2013–2014 was fueled by undergraduate students from China. The number of Chinese students increased to 31 % of all foreign students in the US, the highest concentration of any one country since the Institute of International Education began collecting data on international students in 1948. Prospective foreign students are usually required to sit for language tests before they are admitted. Tests notwithstanding, while some international students already possess an excellent command of

416-461: A study permit if they will finish the course within the period of stay authorized upon entry. In Australia, an international student "is not an Australian citizen , Australian permanent resident , New Zealand citizen , or a holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa ." According to the Institute of International Education , an international student in Japan is "[a] student from

468-734: Is a 13% increase from the previous year. In 2019, 30% of the international students in Canada were from India and 25% were from China. The newest Canadian government International Education Strategy (IES) for the period 2019-2024 includes a commitment to diversify inbound students and distribute them more equally across the country rather than having a strong concentration in a few cities. Around 750,000 Chinese and 400,000 Indian students apply to overseas higher education institutions annually. New enrollment of undergraduate and graduate foreign students at American universities and colleges for 2016-17 declined by 2.1% or nearly 5,000 students which translates into

520-424: Is an issue that international students face when coming across activities within class, specifically when it comes to group discussions, it may be a bigger obstacle. Firstly, the issue of how topics being discussed may not need further elaboration when it comes to local students and for an international student, the ability of the student to be able to understand and contribute may diminish in return. This may be due to

572-787: Is considered one of the major research institutions for Engineering in Beijing. USTB's metallurgy and materials science programmes are highly regarded in China. Since 2018, USTB has been ranked the best globally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for "Metallurgical Engineering". 39°59′25″N 116°21′26″E  /  39.99028°N 116.35722°E  / 39.99028; 116.35722 International students International students or exchange students , also known as foreign students , are students who undertake all or part of their secondary or tertiary education in

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624-528: Is located in Haidian District , Beijing , facing Fourth Ring Road , where most key institutions of higher learning are gathered. The USTB Gymnasium for 2008 Summer Olympics is located on the east part of the campus. It is one of the four competition gymnasiums in Beijing's universities, which provided places for competition items like judo and taekwondo in the 29th Olympic Games, as well as competition items like wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby in

676-817: Is one effective way of growing this influence. In 2019, India was hosting over 47,000 overseas students and aims to quadruple the number 200,000 students by 2023. India has most its international students and targets from South , Southeast , West Asia and Africa and is running various fee waiver and scholarship programs. Iran had 55000 studying in 2018 . In 2021 it doubled to more than 130000 with half of them enrolled in Azad University and Payamnoor. Iran Signed up PMF Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces to study at University of Tehran. By 2023 there were students from 15 countries such as Lebanon, Iraq, Russia, Syria, Pakistan, African countries. They study humanities sciences, law, medicine, construction, accounting. Japan

728-594: Is perceived as an evolving destination for international students. Japan has around 180,000 overseas students studying at its institutions and the government has set targets to increase this to 300,000 over the next few years. According to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), the number of international students on 1 May 2022 was 231,146 people. Malaysia, Singapore and India are emerging destinations for international students. These three countries have combined share of approximately 12% of

780-457: Is projected that the number of internationally mobile students will reach 6.9 million by 2030, an increase of 51%, or 2.3 million students, from 2015. The affordability of international education is an area of concern not only for international students but also universities and nations interested in attracting them. As of 2023 , the top 10 countries for foreign student enrollment according to Institute of International Education : As of 2022 ,

832-641: Is regionally mobile. This segment of regionally mobile students who seek global education at local cost is defined as "glocal" students]. Many "glocal" students consider pursuing transnational or cross-border education which allows them to earn a foreign credential while staying in their home countries. With the increase in tuition cost in leading destinations like the US and the UK along with the higher immigration barriers, many international students are exploring alternative destinations and demanding more "value for money." Recalibrating value for money for international students It

884-696: The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) , the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking , the Center for World University Rankings , and the CWTS Leiden Ranking . As of 2023, the Academic Ranking of World Universities , also known as the "Shanghai Ranking", placed USTB 201-300 in the world. The U.S. News & World Report ranked USTB 381th globally and 89th in Asia in its 2024 Best Global Universities Rankings . The university

936-409: The 2007–2008 financial crisis , and an increasingly isolationist political order characterized by Brexit in the U.K. and the first presidency of Donald Trump in the U.S. Changes to the visa and immigration policies of destination countries impact the availability of employment during and after education. Political developments are often a major consideration; for example, a survey conducted before

988-570: The 2020 presidential election in the U.S. indicated that a quarter of prospective international students were more likely to study in the country if Joseph R. Biden was elected president. Traditionally the US and UK have been the most prestigious choices. There is increasing competition from several destinations in East Asia such as China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan which are keen to attract foreign students for reputation and demographic reasons. According to OECD, almost one out of five foreign students

1040-565: The Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Program, and launching international branch campuses in foreign countries. The Global Assessment Certification (GAC) Program is a university preparation program, developed and provided by ACT Education Solution, Ltd., for the purpose of helping students to prepare for admission and enrollment overseas. The program helps students from non-English speaking backgrounds to prepare for university-level study, so they are able to successfully finish

1092-656: The Great Recession . In contrast to the reported decline of enrollments in the USA and the UK, China's international student market continues to strengthen. China is now the leading destination globally for Anglophone African students. In 2016, the students coming to China were mostly from Asia (60%), followed by Europe (16%) and Africa (14%). However, Africa had the highest growth rate at 23.7% year-on-year 2015–2016. The top 15 countries sending students to China in 2018 are listed below. African countries are grouped together and show

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1144-467: The 13th Paralympic Games. The USTB provides its students with newly built dormitories , completed in 2005. After the Olympic Games, the main part of the gymnasium is provided as the place for indoor physical education, fitness training, athletic contests and artistic performances. The comprehensive gymnasium is provided as the place for swimming teaching and aquatic park. USTB is an institution involving

1196-574: The Chinese Government Scholarship Program and has been accepting the international students since 1954. More than two thousands of students from 74 countries and regions have been studying and doing research work in the university. The University of Science and Technology Beijing is listed as one of the top 500 global universities in several world university rankings such as the QS World University Rankings ,

1248-580: The EU to study in other countries under a government agreement. Canada defines international students as "non-Canadian students who do not have 'permanent resident' status and have had to obtain the authorization of the Canadian government to enter Canada with the intention of pursuing an education." The study permit identifies the level of study and the length of time the individual may study in Canada. Unless it takes more than six months, international students do not need

1300-588: The Netherlands for their bachelor's degree. Russia, since the Soviet times, has been a hub for international students, mainly from the developing world . It is the world's fifth-leading destination for international students, hosting roughly 300 thousand in 2019. The top 10 countries sending students to Russia in 2019 are listed below. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reckons that as of December 2019, there were 642,480 international students which

1352-466: The Netherlands, compromising 12% of the higher education student population. Of these students, 12,500 students or 15.4% were Dutch nationals who had studied elsewhere previously. Three-fourths of international students in the Netherlands come from European Union countries, with the largest segment of that population coming from Germany. Of the non-EU students, the largest portion is composed of Chinese students. Two-thirds of all international students come to

1404-537: The US, international students are "[i]ndividuals studying in the United States on a non-immigrant, temporary visa that allows for academic study at the post-secondary level." Most international students in the US hold an F1 Visa. In Europe, students from countries who are a part of the European Union can take part in a student exchange program called the Erasmus Programme . The program allows for students from

1456-423: The United States. These pathway programs are designed to recruit and support international students needing additional help with English and academic preparation before matriculating to a degree program. Generally, foreign students as citizens of other countries are required to obtain a student visa, which ascertains their legal status for staying in the second country. In the United States, before students come to

1508-456: The changing needs. It is no surprise that many Chinese students are now questioning if it is worth investing in studying abroad. International students also face cross-cultural barriers that hinder their ability to succeed in a new environment. For example, there are differences in terms of receiving and giving feedback, which influences academic engagement and even the job and internship search approach of international students. Transparency

1560-526: The country, the students must select a school to attend to qualify for a student visa. The course of study and the type of school a foreign student plans to attend determine whether an F-1 visa or an M-1 visa is needed. Each student visa applicant must prove they have the financial ability to pay for their tuition, books and living expenses while they study in the states. Research from the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) shows

1612-632: The demand. 10 million students throughout China take the national college entrance test, competing for 5.7 million university places. Because foreign undergraduates typically fail to qualify for US federal aid, colleges can provide only limited financial help. Now, thanks to China's booming economy in recent years, more Chinese families can afford to pay. US colleges also face challenges abroad. Worries about fraud on test scores and transcripts make occasional headlines. And even Chinese students who score highly on an English-language proficiency test may not be able to speak or write well enough to stay up to speed in

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1664-653: The development of 100 world class universities in the 21st century for China). USTB consists of 16 schools, provides 48 undergraduate programs, 121 master programs, 73 doctoral programs and 16 postdoctoral research fields. The University has large departments in physics , chemistry , engineering , economics , and English . One of the largest departments is the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The University has about 20,000 undergraduate students and about 2,000 PhD and graduate students. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has about 500 students in

1716-410: The economic benefits of the increasing international higher-education enrollment in the United States. According to their 2021–2022 academic year analysis, nearly one million international students contributed $ 33.8 billion to the US economy and 335,000 jobs. This represents almost a 19% increase in dollars compared to the previous year. International students contribute more than job and monetary gains to

1768-479: The economy. “The increase in economic activity is certainly positive news but it should be kept in perspective: it shows we’ve only regained about half the ground lost in the previous academic year,” said Dr. Esther D. Brimmer, NAFSA executive director and CEO. “We must not be complacent that this upward trend will automatically continue. According to NAFSA's research, their diverse views contribute to technological innovation has increased America's ability to compete in

1820-477: The feeling of dismissal via the appearance of lack of interest in their opinion. Another would be the failure of expected scaffolding during group discussions when it comes to international students. This is due to the need for a developed understanding of local culture, or "cultural facts" as represented by Kim. This represents the knowledge of humor, vernacular, or simple connotations in speech that may allow international students to further develop an understanding of

1872-486: The general perception that American culture is diverse rather than homogenous, the American ideology of cultural homogeneity has been alleged to imply an American mindset that because Eurocentric cultures are superior to others, people with different cultures should conform to the dominant monocultural canon and norms. US colleges and universities have long welcomed students from China, whose higher education system cannot meet

1924-455: The global economy. On the other hand, international students have faced suspicions of involvement in economic and industrial espionage . Marketing of higher education is a well-entrenched macro process today, especially in the major English-speaking nations: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. One of the major factors behind the worldwide evolution of educational marketing could be globalization, which has dramatically shrunken

1976-481: The global student market with somewhere between 250,000 and 300,000 students having decided to pursue higher education studies in these countries in 2005–2006. In 2023, the number of international students studying at universities and colleges in South Korea was about 180,000. Australia has the highest ratio of international students per head of population in the world, with 775,475 international students enrolled in

2028-404: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=USTB&oldid=745094888 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages University of Science and Technology Beijing The university

2080-444: The local language upon arrival, some find their language ability, considered excellent domestically, inadequate for the purpose of understanding lectures, and/or of conveying oneself fluently in rapid conversations. A research report commissioned by NAFSA: Association of International Educators investigated the scope of third-party providers offerings intensive English preparation programs with academic credit for international students in

2132-527: The nation's universities and vocational institutions in 2020. In 2019, international students represented 27% of the student bodies of Australian universities. International education is one of the country's largest exports and has a pronounced influence on the country's demographics as many students remain in Australia after graduation. In 2016, France was the fourth largest receiver of international students globally, with 245,349 international students. Germany

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2184-468: The number of foreign branch campuses, accounting for almost 50 % of current foreign branch campuses. However, some research reports have recently said foreign branch campuses are facing several challenges and setbacks, for example interference of local government, sustainability problems, and long-term prospects like damage on academic reputations and finance. Most foreign students encounter difficulties in language use. Such issues make it difficult for

2236-462: The opportunity to get prepared for the ACT exam and English Proficiency tests like TOEFL and IELTS. Opening international branch campuses is a new strategy for recruiting foreign students in other countries in order to build strong global outreach by overcoming the limitations of physical distance. Indeed, opening branch campuses plays a significant role of widening the landscape of the higher education. In

2288-475: The past, along with high demand for higher education, many universities in the United States established their branch campuses in foreign countries. According to a report by the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE), there was a 43% increase in the number of foreign branch campuses in the worldwide scale since 2006. American higher education institutions mostly take a dominant position in growth rate and

2340-695: The resources and capability to consider their students' individual needs when it comes to adapting to the new environment. The more students a particular college has who come from the same country, the better the support is for getting involved in the new culture. Foreign students face several challenges in their academic studies at North American universities. Studies have shown that these challenges include several different factors: inadequate English proficiency; unfamiliarity with North American culture; lack of appropriate study skills or strategies; academic learning anxiety; low social self-efficacy ; financial difficulties; and separation from family and friends. Despite

2392-496: The student to make domestic friends and gain familiarity with the local culture. Sometimes, these language barriers can subject international students to ignorance or disrespect from native speakers. Most international students also lack support groups in the country where they are studying. Although all colleges in North America that are in student exchange programs do have an International Student Office, it sometimes does not have

2444-620: The test. In addition, "parents are also convinced that the more students listened to the lectures, the better they would score on the finals." With more than 304,040 Chinese students enrolled in the US in 2014/15, China is by far the leading source of international students at American universities and colleges; however, there are three waves of growth in Chinese students in the US. Each of the three waves differs in terms of needs and expectations and corresponding support services needed. Unfortunately, many higher education institutions have not adapted to

2496-401: The top 10 countries for foreign student enrollment according to UNESCO: In 2016, China was the third largest receiver of international students globally, with 442,773 international students. By 2018 this number had grown to 492,185 (10.49% growth from 2017). The number of international students in China has grown steadily since 2003, with apparently no impact from the rise of terrorism or

2548-440: The undergraduate program and about 200 students in various graduate and PhD programs. Owing to its origin as a former iron and steel university the university has one of the strongest departments in the field of materials science with strong international visibility and reputation particularly in the field of physical metallurgy and metal physics of the microstructures of structural and functional materials. USTB total area 557,858 m

2600-830: The world. Due to intensifying competition for overseas students amongst MESDCs, i.e. major English-speaking destination countries, higher educational institutions recognize the significance of marketing themselves, in the international arena. To build sustainable international student recruitment strategies Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) need to diversify the markets from which they recruit, both to take advantage of future growth potential from emerging markets, and to reduce dependency on – and exposure to risk from – major markets such as China, India and Nigeria, where demand has proven to be volatile. For recruitment strategies, there are some approaches that higher education institutions adopt to ensure stable enrollments of international students, such as developing university preparation programs, like

2652-484: Was founded in 1952 from the combination of five former colleges. It known then as the Beijing Industrial Institute of Steel and Iron ( 北京钢铁工业学院 ). It was renamed as Beijing Steel and Iron Institute ( 北京钢铁学院 ) in 1960. The University of Science and Technology Beijing name was not adopted until 1988. In 1997, USTB was selected into the first tier of universities for China's 211 Project (involved with

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2704-819: Was the fifth largest receiver, with 244,575 international students. Since the 2016/17 academic year, the number of foreign students attending university in Germany has constantly risen, climbing from 358,895 students five years ago to 411,601 students last year. With the Franco-German University , the two countries have established a framework for cooperation between their universities, enabling students to participate in specific Franco-German courses of study across borders. The top 10 countries sending students to France in 2016 are listed below. The top 10 countries sending students to Germany in 2015 are listed below. As of 2017, 81,000 international students studied in

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