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There are 2.5 million French living abroad (1.4m officially) with 32% in Western Europ, 25% in Asia and Oceania, and 21% in North America. 13% of French expatriates have got university grades (licence level or more) and 79% have more than the Baccalaureat. The growth of the expat population is 3.6% per year. 23% of them earn more than €60k per year and 31% are between €30k and €60k. The crisis and the expats Since the beginning of the financial crisis, French expats have deserted London to repartiate in France. Same things from Russia where most of the French companies (especially in the property business) have decided to restrain their activity. Some bank, such as Société Générale or BNP-Paribas have relocated their activity in Asia from Tokyo to Hong Kong, where life is less expensive. The crisis has also affected the French Lycées abroad. Although New York, madrid or London are always "over-subscribed", Australia, Singapore or Moscow have seen their number of students shrink (30% less in Russia).
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| Rank | Country | Share of total (%) |
| 1st | France | 16 |
| 2nd | Spain | 10 |
| 3rd | USA | 8 |
| 4th | Australia | 4 |
| 4th | Switzerland | 4 |
| 4th | Germany | 4 |
16% of British expatriates currently live in France, with Spain in second place with 10% of the total. The most popular overseas destination for people to move to outside of Europe was the USA at 8%. Australia, Switzerland and Germany came in joint 4th place at 4% of the total each.
Differences in the answers according to age
However those figures need to be considered overall. Indeed, when broken down by age category, it shows that almost one third (33%) of respondents in the survey, aged between 16 to 35 years of age, ranked Australia as being their favourite place in the world to live. When it came to Europe, the younger generation would most like to live in either France or Spain, with 6% of under 25 year olds opting for France and 6% of those aged between 25 to 35 years olds preferring Spain. Italy was voted the ideal European destination for those aged between 35 and 45 years of age.
On the other hand, the research carried out shows that British pensioners prefer Canada as the ideal overseas destination in which to enjoy their retirement. One in six pensioners (15%) have considered moving abroad and a further 12% of respondents have voted Canada as the most popular overseas destination, closely followed by Spain, Australia and New Zealand, all with 10% of the response cast.
As most of them live in Spain or France, there is therefore a big difference between "wish" and "will".
British expatriates in France vs USA
Over two thirds (67%) of British expatriates living in France are aged 55 and over. Nearly one third (32%) are aged between 55 and 64 years of age.
Age of British Expatriates Living In France
| Age Of Person | Share of total (%) |
| 30 to 44 | 9 |
| 45 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 75 | 24 |
| 75 years and over | 11 |
Of those British expatriates living in the USA, half (50%) were aged between 45 and 64. Compared to France this is a relatively younger population pointing to a higher percentage of professional expats.
Age of British Expatriates Living In USA
| Age Of Person | Share of total (%) |
| 30 to 44 | 13 |
| 45 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 75 | 18 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
In all, around an estimated 5.5 million British citizens live abroad (Public Policy Research) - a significant percentage of the population (according to the Office for National Statistics, 400,000 British citizens chose to leave the country last year alone).
Oslo, Zurich and Copenhagen the most expensive cities in the world
easyexpat
27 October, 2009 19:33
According to the latest report from UBS on the cost of living (Prices and Earnings comparison), Oslo, Zurich, Copenhagen, Geneva, Tokyo and New York are the world's most expensive cities in the world. London, the second most expensive city in the 2006 review, plummeted nearly 20 places following the pound’s steep devaluation, landing in the middle of the Western European rankings. Currency devaluation pushed down prices in many emerging market cities as well. Prices slipped the most in Mexico City, Moscow and Seoul.
Paris goes up 2 places from 11th to 9th between 2006 and 2009.The survey says: "Since our previous survey, in 2006, the financial crisis has exerted relentless downward pressure on exchange rates in many countries."
Living costs are calculated based on a survey of 154 items in total. They include 122 products and services that are used directly to calculate the reference basket. When rent prices are factored into the equation, New York, Oslo, Geneva and Tokyo emerge as especially pricey places to live. The basket costs the least in Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Delhi and Mumbai. The study was based on data collected in 73 cities around the world between March and April of this year.
Highest food prices in Japan and Switzerland
Tokyo, Zurich and Geneva are the most expensive cities for food, while Mumbai, Delhi and Kiev are at the bottom of the list. It is amazing to notice that geographically, Tokyo and Mumbai are not very far apart. When it comes to food prices, however, they are in different galaxies. In Mumbai, you can buy our basket of food for close to USD 150 – around one-fifth of the asking price in the Japanese capital, Tokyo.
For the analysis, they put together a basket of 39 food items weighted mainly according to Western European consumption habits, whereby very important staples were included in larger
quantities.
The housing markets are heavily fragmented
Global average monthly rent for an unfurnished 3-room dwelling near the city center is around 1110 euros. The most expensive homes in this category are in New York, Hong Kong and Dubai. In terms of average rents, it is noticeable that they have suffered the effects of the crisis in countries of Anglo-Saxon tradition, but they have remained fairly steady worldwide.
To name a few popular destinations for professionals: Montreal (1190 USD / month), London (1450 USD in 2009 against 2390 in 2006), Paris (1600 USD) and Geneva (1900 USD). On the other end you can get a monthly local rent (medium) of 220 USD in Cairo.
Costly rail travel in the United Kingdom and Germany
A second-class one-way ticket for a 200 km rail journey in Germany (USD 67.20) costs approximately 1.5 times as much as in the rest of Western Europe. Only the United Kingdom is more expensive. In London, passengers have to be willing to pay USD 89.10 – double the fares charged in other Western European cities. The rates look even pricier when compared with worldwide averages; travel in Germany costs 2.5 and in the United Kingdom 3.4 times as much as the global average.
Contrary to popular belief in Europe, the London taxis are more expensive than Paris: 17.09 USD in London (for a daytime ride of 5 km within the city), and 15.69 USD in Paris, well above the world average of 9.10 USD.
Mexico City, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta offer low-cost getaways
The cost of a short city break usually includes much more than just food and accommodation. Whether a trip to a foreign city turns out to be a bargain or a financial black hole depends largely on the general price level and prevailing exchange rates.
The costliest places for a city break package (overnight stay, dinner for two, a taxi ride, car rental, theater, public transport and a handful of minor expenses)– which does not cover travel to and from the destination – are Tokyo, London and Doha. For cheap city trips, tourists can travel to Mexico City, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, where a short visit costs less than USD 330.
The average worldwide price for the package is roughly USD 650. On a regional basis, Africa and South America offer the cheapest rates for the package. Mid-range regions are Oceania, Eastern Europe and Asia. The most expensive regions for a short trip are North America, the Middle East and Western Europe. The widest price gap – around 40% – was observed between cities in Asia. Western European metropolises were found to have the lowest price gap.
Earnings highest in Switzerland, Denmark and the US
The survey of 73 international cities found that employees in Copenhagen, Zurich, Geneva and New York have the highest gross wages. Zurich and Geneva – the two Swiss cities in the study – top the rankings in the international comparison of net wages. By contrast, the average employee in Delhi, Manila, Jakarta and Mumbai earns less than one-fifteenth of Swiss hourly wages after taxes.
The case of the iPod
While they still compare the cost of a Big Mac around the world (employees have to work a global average of 37 minutes to earn enough to pay for a Big Mac - but 12 minutes in Tokyo and 2.5 hours in Nairobi), they have introduced a new benchmark for comparison. The iPod nano with 8 GB of storage is an ideal example of a globally uniform product. An average wage-earner in Zurich and New York can buy a nano from an Apple store after nine hours of work. At the other end of the spectrum, workers in Mumbai, need to work 20 nine-hour days – roughly the equivalent of one month's salary – to purchase an iPod nano.
Long working hours in the Middle East and Asia – shortest in France
People work an average of 1,902 hours per year in the surveyed cities but they work much longer in Asian and Middle Eastern cities, averaging 2,119 and 2,063 hours per year respectively. Overall, the most hours are worked in Cairo (2,373 hours per year), followed by Seoul (2,312 hours). People in Lyon and Paris, by contrast, spend the least amount of time at work according to the global comparison: 1,582 and 1,594 hours per year respectively.
Cost of living per continent
Americas:
A dollar earned in the US is worth more after deducting taxes and social security contributions than in neighboring Canada. While the basket of 122 goods and services is somewhat cheaper in Montreal and Toronto, the net hourly wage in these Canadian cities is also lower than in the surveyed US cities of New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago.
Asia-Pacific:
In no other continent is the price spread between the most expensive and the cheapest city as wide as in Asia. While Tokyo ranks as one of the world's five costliest cities, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Delhi and Mumbai are all at the bottom of the price range. Workers in Tokyo earn the highest wages in Asia. Likewise, consumers in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei have the greatest purchasing power in the continent. Sydney ranks among the top ten cities in the international comparison.
Europe:
Prices in Eastern and Western Europe have converged very little despite the EU's enlargement in 2004 and Slovenia's adoption of the euro as its official currency in January 2007 and Slovakia's in January of this year. A basket of 95 goods and 27 services was roughly 35% cheaper in the cities of Eastern European EU member states than in Western European metropolises. As a comparison, UBS's 2006 study found that the price differential between Eastern and Western Europe was around 38%. On average, workers in Western European cities receive gross wages more than three times higher than their colleagues in Eastern Europe. The lowest incomes are paid in Bulgaria (Sofia) and Romania (Bucharest). The wage level in these two countries, which joined the European Union in January 2007, is comparable to that of Colombia or Thailand.
We are using the data provided by the UBS study in our Cost of Living Calculator on Easy Expat. Our nifty machine allows you to calculate the salary you should make regarding you current wage and your style of life. Unselect the category of goods you wish to exclude, enter your current salary and choose the current city and the one you want to compare with.
In order to compare different countries, all our data are translated into indexes (e.g. if London/food index is 100, Paris/food index is 93). Therefore the same currency or index is represented in both boxes.
INTERVIEW: OneWorldCV
easyexpat
12 October, 2009 17:50
Presentation
OneWorldCV.com offers an English resume writing service for non-English native speakers.
OneWorldCV.com was established in answer to the low success rate of job applications from international candidates and to support them in their job search overseas.
Anne, from OneWorldCV.com is answering our questions. 
Can you talk about your company?
Our unique service goes way beyond resume translation as our clients benefit from a personal consultation with a bilingual expert in recruitment, who will identify their skills and competencies, advise them and tailor their resumes to help them reach their career goals.
Can you talk about your activity/process?
Our approach is personal and straight-forward. Our clients are first contacted by phone for a personal consultation. This conversation will allow the resume writer to fully understand our clients’ career objectives and to gather all the necessary information to develop the content of their resumes. Our clients will receive a first draft within a couple of days. We will write a final version of their documents based on their revisions and have it proof-read before emailing them.
We praise ourselves for not using templates. All the resumes we provide are unique, completely tailored to the client’s skills, qualifications, experience and achievements, as well as their target country.
Do you offer additional services?
Our service concentrates exclusively on providing our clients with the highest quality job hunting documents.
In addition to our resume writing service, we can provide a resume translation and formatting service and we also write cover letters for our clients who wish to apply for specific positions.
Because our team of consultants are composed of experienced HR and Recruitment professionals, it keeps us aware of any developments in the recruitment process and ensures that our clients are provided with the most up-to-date and consistent resumes to maximise their chances of finding the best job opportunity.
What is the profile of your clients?
The profile of our clients ranges from students looking for internships to experienced professionals seeking international roles. These last few months we have helped a lot of people recently made redundant and willing to try their luck outside of their home countries.
The majority of our clients are French, Italian, Spanish and Japanese nationals looking for employment in international companies and/or in the UK, Ireland and Australia.
Can you speak about your service/ and the difference regarding competitors?
We believe our service is very unique as we offer our clients a complete English resume writing service that is not only personalised through individual consultations, but also adapted to the country of their choice.
Our competitors we are aware of only offer resume translation services which we only recommend to our clients if the original documents are already developed and formatted appropriately. To put it bluntly, what it is the point of translating a resume that is not well structured in the first place?
Where we truly add value is with the advice we offer to enhance the content of your resume and highlight your skills and competencies in the best possible way.
What is your activity on the Internet?
Being present on the Web is central to our service. In fact, this is what allows us to virtually operate across borders and reduce service delivery time to a minimum.
Irrespective of our clients’ and consultants’ locations, we always manage to communicate efficiently using phone calls and emails.
What discounts could you offer to our readers?
- We will offer all readers of EasyExpat a 10% discount on our services if they mention EasyExpat when they contact us.
This special offer will be valid until the end of the year 2009.
We are confident we can really make a difference in their job search and we look forward to working with them to bring them one step closer to a successful international career!
Contact:
- Email: information@oneworldcv.com
- Phone: +61 2 8003 3534
- Web: http://www.oneworldcv.com
Focus on skin care: medical tips for a healthy expat lifestyle
easyexpat
05 October, 2009 11:30
Article sponsored by William Russell
By William Russell’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Jace Clarke
Focus on skin care
Better weather and more sunshine is one of the big attractions of overseas living for many expatriates, but over-exposure to the sun can also be extremely harmful, causing faster skin aging and potentially lethal skin cancers. Dr Jace Clarke provides some basic guidance on the health issues expats should consider before going out in the sun – but the golden rule is to consult a health professional if you are in any doubt about your skin health.
There’s no doubt that being out in the sun makes you feel better. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get to get too much of a good thing and overexposure to the sun can cause serious skin health problems. Caucasian expats in sunny countries are particularly at risk, especially if they have fair skin, red hair or freckles however anyone can suffer from skin damage or skin cancers. The key to healthy living is taking sensible precautions to avoid being exposed to too much sunshine and to recognise the signs quickly if something is amiss.
The problem is caused by the ultraviolet rays in sunlight; UVA light causes wrinkles and skin aging and can also damage the deeper skin layers, while UVB causes sun burn and other damage to the skin. The are a number of conditions caused by too much sunshine, some are minor such as sunburn, but even this can be very unpleasant if severe and sunstroke which can cause headaches, fevers and vomiting. More serious conditions caused by the sun are premature skin aging, including wrinkling, brown spots, growths and skin cancers.
There are two main groups of skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancers such as Basal cell or Squamous cell cancer, are believed to be caused by sunshine in up to 90 per cent of cases while Malignant melanoma, which is an extremely serious condition is believed to be caused by overexposure to the sun in about 60 % of cases. Skin cancers can be successfully treated if caught early enough, but Malignant melanoma, if left, can spread around the body and may be fatal.
Prevention is simple and straightforward. Avoid strong sunlight as much as possible; the sun’s rays are at their strongest between 11am and 3pm in the summer months or all year round in equatorial regions. If you are outside find as much shade as possible. Some sun is unavoidable, so cover up and use sunscreen liberally. Wide brim hats and loose tee shirts provide excellent protection and sunglasses which protect against UV light can help to shield your eyes from sun damage.
Make sure that you apply sunscreen regularly to all exposed areas of the skin, taking care with placed that are easily missed like the lips, ears and neck. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection (SPF) factor of at least 15+ and reapply it regularly, particularly after swimming; creams and oils with an SPF below 15 do not give much protection. Experts now believe that using a moderate factor sunscreen with a SPF of 15+ is more effective when applied regularly than higher factor screens used intermittently. Remember that children are especially vulnerable to strong sunshine and should be kept out of the sun as much as possible and protected with very regular applications of sunscreen.
Like all cancers, skin cancer is most easily treated if it is caught early, so keep a very close eye on your skin. It is perfectly normal for people to develop more moles in the sunshine however it is important to know the warning signs to look out for if something more serious is amiss. If you are in any doubt, consult a qualified medical practitioner promptly.
Non-melanoma skin cancers can appear as a new growth or sore that won’t heal, a spot, mole or sore that itches or hurts or a mole or growth that bleeds, crusts or scabs.
For malignant melanoma, the ‘ABCD rule’ is a great way to remember the early warning signs:
‘A’ is for Asymmetry, where the two halves of your mole do not look the same.
‘B’ is for Border, where the edges of your mole are irregular, blurred or jagged
‘C’ is for Colour, if the colour of your mole is uneven with more than one shade and
‘D’ is for Diameter, where your mole is more that 6mm across.
If you notice any of the ABCD signs it is important that you seek medical help without delay.
Being out in the sun should be a pleasure, and by taking sensible precautions to avoid overexposure everyone can enjoy the outdoors life safely. And don’t forget that the problem is overexposure to sunshine, not heat and the mountains in winter can be just as much a threat as tropical beaches in summer.
For further information follow the links for excellent guides to sunshine and skin health:
• SunSmart
• British Skin Foundation
• Sun and Health
Festivals around the world this October
siddlobo
17 September, 2009 11:35
As autumn slinks into the northern hemisphere, the parties are still going strong. Here’s a round up of the some of the fascinating, fun and downright rowdy festivals happening around the world this October.
Boat Racing Festival, Laos
14th – 15th October
This festival is held after the end of the monks’ three-month fast and retreat during the rainy season. Dawn sees temples packed with devotees offering donations. The evenings are for festivities. Join in the numerous candle-light processions and enjoy the sight of hundreds of colourful floats decorated with flowers, incense and candles as they are set adrift down the Mekong River to pay respect to the river spirit
Diwali, India
17th October
This is one of India’s most popular festivals. Dubbed the Festival of Lights, the country is taken over by five days of festivities, fireworks, colours and lamps. People light diyas or traditional lamps in their homes and prayers are offered to the Goddess of Wealth. Gifts are exchanged and sweets and rich food are the order of the day.
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Lake Eden Arts Festival, North Carolina, USA
15th October – 18th October
Dubbed as one of the hippest festivals on the East Coast, the Lake Eden Arts Festival is a treat for the eyes and soul. Set amidst the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, streams, lakes and natural beauty meet music and art making it a truly memorable experience.
Solstice at Abu Simbel, Egypt
22nd October
The temples of Abu Simbel are the main reason that tourists flock to this part of Egypt and the area's main festivals and historical events relate to the Temple of Ramses ll. Twice a year in spring and autumn, the temple is a source of major excitement, when the strong sunlight penetrates the temple's inner sanctuary and illuminates the four statues of the gods, which reside deep within the temple. Catch the excitement on 22nd October when you can witness the shafts of sunlight slowly creeping some 200 feet until the statues are effectively in the natural spotlight.
Halloween, USA
31st October
Though mainly celebrated in the USA, Halloween has now become the excuse for many a costume party around the world. So pull out a scary costume, match it with a mask, carve up a pumpkin and join the Halloween fun.
Find more information about expat life in the USA with information on the cities of Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco on Easy Expat.
The Horse Festival, Tissa, Morocco
Early October
The world famous Horse Festival held in Tissa is not just for horse lovers. Culture lovers and time travelers will rejoice as well. Originally, held in honour of Sidi Muhammad ben Lahcen, a man of God of the 15th century, it has now become an elaborate horse show set in a medieval theme. Men come to show off their pure bred Arabian stallions, Barbary mares and the Arab-Berber horses. They compete for prizes, wear elaborate costumes and show off their mounts. One to check out if you’re in the neigbourhood.
Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
19th September – 4th October
In these 16 days, the population of Munich almost doubles. And with good reason. Beer lovers from around the world are drawn to the Oktoberfest to drink, party and celebrate and pay tribute to their favourite ale. Join in this Bavarian party and don’t forget your lederhosen and drendils.
Find more information about expat life in Munich on Easy Expat.
Sidd Lobo
Freelance writer based out of Munich
INTERVIEW: Research on the importance of international work experience for the career of managers and professionals
easyexpat
15 September, 2009 14:19
Presentation
We are a joint multinational research team: Dr. Maike Andresen from Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg/Germany, Dr. Torsten Biemann from Jacobs University Bremen/Germany and Dr. Marshall Pattie from James Madison University/USA.
Can you talk a bit about your activity?
We are doing research in the field of expatriation encompassing those persons who were assigned to a foreign subsidiary by their employer as well as those who relocated on their own initiative and search themselves for a new employment abroad.
Can you talk about your project?
In our current project we are exploring the importance of international work experience for the career of managers and professionals. Although many employers stress the importance of international skills in times of globalization, many expatriates report about problems during and especially after their deployment abroad.
The objective of this study is the identification of factors that make the expatriation successful on the long run for both the expatriate and the corporation.
We want to ask them with the help of an online-questionnaire about their personal global career, their career expectations and important parameters.
What do you offer to participants?
Each participant, if interested, receives individual feedback and an executive summary after the online survey will be finished.
Who can participate in the survey?
We focus on managers and professionals currently living and working in a foreign country or those that returned home.
What needs to be done to participate?
The following link leads to our online-questionnaire: http://www.unipark.de/uc/fb_expats/
It takes about 15 minutes to complete the survey.
Anonymity is completely guaranteed. The data will be deleted after completion of the study.
Since the quality of the study depends on the sample size, we would be grateful if you forward this information to other expatriate colleagues.
Contact (Email/Tel/website) :
Thank you very much in advance for your support! In case of questions and remarks please do not hesitate to contact us:
- PD Dr. Maike Andresen, Helmut-Schmidt-University Hamburg/Germany: Maike.Andresen@hsu-hh.de
- Dr. Torsten Biemann, Jacobs University Bremen/Germany: t.biemann@jacobs-university.de
- Dr. Marshall Pattie, James Madison University/United States: pattiemw@jmu.edu
Online-questionnaire: http://www.unipark.de/uc/fb_expats/
Top MBA programs in Europe
siddlobo
25 August, 2009 17:26
In recent years, there has been an explosion of European MBA programs. And with it, comes an inevitable explosion of MBA rankings as well. While different rankings rate schools on different criteria, here are some of the consistent top performers on most European MBA rankings.
A consistent top performer, LBS offers a 15-21 month MBA course at its campus in the heart of London. It boasts of students from 120 countries, networking opportunities with over 28,000 alumni from across the globe and 34 International Exchange schools that you can partner with during your study here. The next program starts in August 2009 and the course fee is £45,500.
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Another top pick amongst business schools, Insead boasts of two fully-integrated campuses in France and Singapore and students from over 70 different nationalities. Time pressed students will be happy to know that the MBA course is completed in a compact 10 months. It’s probably too late to apply for the next program that begins in September 2009 but there’s another one that starts in January 2010. Tuition fees are €51,000.
HEC Paris currently tops the FT list of European Business Schools. It offers a highly valued 16 months MBA program that is structured around two, eight month periods. It also offers many intensive, optional language courses throughout the program. Tuition fees are €42,000 and as with most other reputed MBA programs, they also offer scholarships and loans.
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Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, IMD’s ‘Real world. Real learning’ approach has made it a hit amongst European business schools. The school boasts of an international alumni consisting of over 98 nationalities and a diverse faculty as well comprising of professors form over 19 countries. It has been ranked as the number 1 program by Forbes, FT and the Economist and is definitely one of the more prestigious programs across the continent. The MBA course is fitted into a 11 months curriculum and costs CHF 58,000 for tuition fees. The five application deadlines for the program are February 1, April 1, June 1, August 1 and September 1.
Find more information about expat life in Switzerland on Easy Expat.
The IESE Business School is also a topper on many business school rankings. It was ranked number 2 in the world and number 2 in Europe by Economist in 2008 and FT ranked it number 2 in Europe and number 5 in the world for 2008. It boats of a multicultural faculty and student profile. The IESE MBA is a two year program that’s conducted in its campus in Barcelona and costs approximately €68,000.
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Rotterdam School of Management, Netherlands
RSM offers a 12 month, full time international MBA program that’s ranked among Europe’s top MBA programs. It boasts of a multicultural environment with students from over 80 countries. Tuition fees costs €36,000 and the application deadline for the next program is October 5th, 2009.
The Esade Business School offers a flexible MBA program that allows you to customize your MBA experience. While all candidates start at the same time, you can choose to complete the program in 12, 15 or 18 months according to your personal situation and preference. The program has been consistently ranked within the top 10 MBA programs form across Europe by a number of polls. The full time MBA costs €52,000 and application deadlines occur throughout the year.
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This highly ranked school offers a truly European experience with campuses spread across Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid and Turin. Candidates are offered the opportunity to rotate amongst these campuses. The MBA is an 18 month full time program and applications are accepted from February to December. The next program starts in January 2010. Tuition fees for the 18 month program are €42,000.
Find more information about expat life in Madrid or London or Paris on Easy Expat.
For links to recognized European MBA ranking, please click here.
- http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/european-business-school-rankings
- http://www.accessmba.com/mba-orientation/mba-ranking/eiu-european-mba-ranking-top-40/index.html
- http://www.exec-ed.info/journal/2007/8/21/forbes-best-mbas.html
Please note that the costs mentioned above are for tuition fees only. Depending on the duration of your course and your lifestyle, you’ll have to also factor in living expenses, cost of books etc. Also bear in mind that most of the descriptions above are for full time MBA programs, but most if not all of the universities also offer part time programs.
Good luck with your MBA.
Sidd Lobo
Freelance writer based out of Munich
How to arrange your studies abroad? You will find the answer in our series of 5 articles:
Language Problems and Programs
Thinking of doing an MBA?
siddlobo
18 August, 2009 10:27
Choosing an MBA program is always a tough decision. Here are some things to bear in mind and choices to make before opting for your MBA.
1 year versus 2 years?
In recent times, many well recognized European Management Schools have introduced one year programs which have offered MBA students an alternative to the two year full time courses offered by the American universities. Here are a couple of factors that can help you make your decision on which program to go for.
One year programs offer the obvious cost and time savings by cramming a more intensive curriculum into the schedule. While this is a massive advantage for time pressed and cash strapped students, there a few downsides to it.
Firstly, you might miss out on the time to absorb and learn from classmates outside the classroom as the pressure to meet deadlines will be much more intense. Another key point to factor in is for students considering a career transition. For those planning on changing industries and /or moving to a completely different role, a two year program will offer more opportunity to test the water in the new field through more internship opportunities. Lastly, a frequent complaint from students of the one year program is that there is just too much pressure and too little time to really absorb and internalize some of the lessons.
To recap, if you’re looking to transition into a new line and need a bit more time to understand internalize management and build your network, the two year program might be a better option for you.
Full time versus part time?
Not sure whether to take the leap and opt for a full time MBA or combine work and study and choose a part time program? Here are some points to consider that will help you make the choice.
The biggest advantage of the part time MBA is that you can stay at work and hence continue to earn an income. That said, a part time MBA is not for the faint hearted. You’ll need to be focused and determined and have the support of both, your family and colleagues. Never underestimate the toll the part time program will take on your personal and professional life. Weekends will need to be dedicated to study and homework and many people find it a struggle to balance work, study and family. Also, part time courses will tend to drag on for a longer time. Lastly, if you’re enrolling in a part time course, make sure you opt for a recognized and reputed institution. After long years of toil, you don’t want your degree to be undervalued simply because it was completed on a part time basis.
On the other hand, the biggest advantage of the full time MBA is that you can offer your study your full focus and concentration. The biggest disadvantage however is that it requires nerves of steel to give up a good job and take the plunge. One option to ease yourself into this decision is to get your employer involved. Some students are sponsored by their company which gives them the security of an income plus the time to focus on their MBA. At the end of the day, if you can afford to take a break from work for a year or two, the full time is definitely a better option.
GMAT versus GRE
Most business schools use GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores as one of the tools to access eligibility for admission. In recent times, GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is also accepted by some schools. In general, GMAT is seen as the harder test to crack but if the school you intend to apply to accepts GRE scores, good GRE grades can make you look better than other students on paper.
Pursuing an MBA can be a challenging affair but well worth it if you do it well and at a recognized institution. Good luck with your MBA.
Sidd Lobo
Freelance writer based out of Munich
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Language Problems and Programs
Languages of the world
easyexpat
14 August, 2009 13:36
Back in March, we were talking about the most spoken languages in the world followed by an article on the endangered languages. Mandarin (with the 1.2 billion of Chinese), English and Spanish are of course topping the list of the most populars.
The language website bab.la has created a world map that shows some of the many languages of the world, where they are spoken and how many people speak them. This language map means you can now see the most spoken language on each continent!
[click on the image to see it bigger]
You can order your own bigger copy of the bab.la world map HERE.
Bab.la offers translations in many different languages, ranging from colloquial and regional expressions to more technical or field-specific vocabulary. They also feature language quizzes for you entertainement.
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