I don't want to take the exam anymore! Why are more and more people choosing to waive the international master's degree entrance examination?

Unconsciously, the year 2023 has come to an end, but the popularity of the postgraduate entrance examination has increased instead of decreasing, with a period of "postgraduate entrance examination fever".

This year, everyone has become more determined than before and wants to become a better version of themselves.

In a situation where the overall situation is uncertain, everyone becomes restless and anxious. However, many people are still self-improvement, taking various qualification exams, postgraduate entrance exams, and so on

The development and recognition of international exempted master's degrees are gradually increasing, and more and more people are choosing to obtain master's degrees through this method. Compared to traditional postgraduate entrance exams or studying abroad, international exempted master's degree programs have stronger flexibility and convenience.

The online master's degree programs overseas are only differences in the form of learning, with no differences in course offerings, university professors, assessment content, assessment standards, graduation requirements, and the master's degree obtained after graduation compared to full-time international students.

It is worth noting that overseas university degree programs do not differentiate between full time and part time on certificates, nor do they differentiate between online and on campus.

If you want to improve your overall competitiveness through learning, take a few minutes to carefully read this article.

Today, we will provide a detailed explanation from three aspects:

What is the development status and value of international exemption from the joint entrance examination for master's degree?

How to identify legitimate online master's programs?

What group of people are suitable for international master's degree programs that do not require joint exams?

The Origin of 01 International Master's Entrance Examination Exemption

With the continuous development of technology and social changes, more and more overseas universities are launching various online undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, which are recognized by more and more students and corporate employers.

In the United States, at least 6 million students have participated in online higher education, of which at least 3 million are pursuing their degrees purely online. The vast majority of universities have also launched online degree programs, including many prestigious Ivy League universities.

Overseas universities have a history of over 40 years in offering online master's programs. Among the top 100 universities in the United States, 90 have offered online master's programs and have been in operation for over 15 years.

Therefore, the learning experience of online master's degree has been increasingly recognized and accepted. For international students who are willing to participate, they can fully consider whether this flexible and convenient learning method is suitable for their needs and personal situation.

Tsinghua University in China has also offered remote master's degree programs.

This is the link to Tsinghua University's online SPOC course

http://mba.sem.tsinghua.edu.cn/kchsz/qhSPOCzxkc.htm

02 How to identify legitimate online master's programs

With the rise of online learning, more and more overseas universities have launched online master's programs. Although online master's degrees are recognized by the state, choosing a formal program is very important.

In recent years, some overseas online master's programs have been lured by gimmicks such as ensuring certification for admission and retention, short-term centralized teaching, and easy learning to meet the convenience and resource richness needs of professionals, but have overlooked that their high value should be based on a formal and reliable foundation.

At the same time, the bad habit of accepting cheating in domestic online education will also affect the reputation of online master's programs at prestigious universities.

Therefore, in order to choose a high-quality online master's program, it is necessary for professionals to have the ability and awareness to distinguish their level of formality.

In addition to focusing on the subject setting, curriculum system, faculty, learning mode, and other aspects of the project, it is also necessary to pay attention to whether it has obtained certification and authorization from national or regional education management institutions, whether it has a good academic reputation, and evaluation indicators such as graduate recruitment rate.

Only in this way can professionals make more rational choices and obtain a valuable online master's degree.

01 Search for schools awarding master's degrees

Previously, it was only necessary to log in to the Foreign Regulatory Information Network of the Ministry of Education for inquiries. But recently, when logging in, it will display the message shown in the above picture: "I'm very sorry, the foreign university channel is being upgraded and maintained, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused."

The Foreign Regulatory Network of the Ministry of Education is a specialized website of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China that publishes information on the supervision and management of education related foreign activities. So, where do I go to search for foreign certified universities now?

To search for foreign certified universities, you can log in to the "China Study Abroad Network" for further information.

China Study Abroad Network:/ https://yxcx.cscse.edu.cn/

China Study Abroad Network is an authoritative comprehensive website established by the China Study Abroad Service Center, commissioned by the Ministry of Education, to provide information services for international students studying in China.

UPSA University in Salamanca is one of the Spanish universities recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Education

You can log in to China Study Abroad Network https://yxcx.cscse.edu.cn/rzyxmd2 Query Description)

The completeness of the school's official website and student registration process

The official website of the institution itself is one of the ways to verify the degree of legitimacy of the institution (using UPSA University in Salamanca as an example)

(Official website of UPSA University in Salamanca, Spain: https://www.upsa.es/ ）

The official website of the university or specific departments will not only provide information on the introduction of professors and faculty, professional courses, and tuition estimates, but also some data on the employment rate and salary situation of graduates. As long as you have the intention, you can find the answer to almost everything you want on the official website.

Certificate of cooperation with 03 universities

Authorization Certificate of UPSA University in Salamanca, Spain

Clear disclosure channels on the school's official website

04 Official Degree Certification Report

After passing the master's degree program offered by overseas formal institutions, in addition to obtaining the master's degree certificate issued by the institution, one can also obtain corresponding degree certification (processed according to their own needs).

(1) Hague Certification

The Hague certification, also known as APOSTILLE certification, refers to the secondary certification issued by government agencies of Hague member countries to the issuer of the original certification, and the certification certificate is stamped or labeled. This process is called APOSTILLE certification plus signature (i.e. Hague certification). Hague certification is one of the more common international notarization certifications, which is widely used for education, company registration, birth certificates, and other related matters between countries.

On March 8th, the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, Tan Jian, on behalf of China, submitted an instrument of accession to the governing body of the Convention on the Abolition of Certification Requirements for Foreign Documents (commonly known as the Hague Certification Convention).

On October 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Convention on the Cancellation of the Certification Requirements for Foreign Official Documents will come into effect in China on November 7, 2023.

China's accession to the Hague Certification Convention will significantly reduce the cross-border circulation of documents, facilitate international economic and trade personnel exchanges, and bring great convenience. Visa, study abroad, and immigration will be more convenient!

Previously, undergraduate and master's degrees in China were used for investment and real estate in Hague certified countries and required Hague certification. After China signed the Hague Treaty, overseas degree certificates will be certified by The Hague and can also be used in Chinese Mainland. In addition, Hong Kong and Macau were contracting parties to The Hague a long time ago.

With the official announcement of The Hague certification taking effect in China, our students can also use The Hague certification when seeking employment in China after completing their overseas online master's degree.

In addition to the degree certificates and transcripts provided by the school, you can also apply for Hague certification to prove the value of your education to enterprises! On the job, pursue a highly valued and recognized overseas master's degree.

What group of people is suitable for the 03 International Master's degree program that does not require a joint examination?

The concentrated population and demand for international exemption from the entrance examination for master's degree and below

01 Middle and Senior Managers of Enterprises

The exemption from the international master's degree examination mainly focuses on the work experience or management experience of the students, so the enrollment targets are generally senior management personnel of enterprises.

02 People who want to broaden their international perspective

Some international master's programs offer opportunities for overseas research and study abroad, which helps us broaden our horizons, expose ourselves to cutting-edge scientific research technologies, engage in dialogue and exchange with senior professionals both domestically and internationally, and cultivate national thinking.

03 People who want to gild their education and obtain high-end certificates

International master's degree holders can obtain master's degree certificates issued by formal foreign institutions, as well as degree certifications, recognized domestically, and globally recognized.

04 wants to meet more professionals from various industries in the workplace

Applying for an international master's degree is not only a gain in academic qualifications, but also allows you to meet more talents in professional fields and make smooth connections. Communicating with numerous outstanding people is also a means to increase leverage in the workplace.

05 People who do not want to take the unified exam and do not have time to prepare for it

The international master's program is conducted according to the admission standards of foreign countries, without the need to participate in domestic joint exams or spend long time preparing for various learning materials such as mathematics and English. For some busy employees, it is still more convenient.

If you also meet the above five requirements, an international master's degree exemption exam is a good choice~

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