Education Abroad: The idea of studying abroad is very exciting. But it is also a long and difficult process. There are many challenges in this, from choosing the course and university, to applying and arranging for the expenses of studies. Let us know how to apply for studying abroad.
Education Abroad: The mind is filled with excitement at the thought of studying abroad. But in the very next moment, one starts sweating due to the challenges and difficulties. Hundreds of questions like how to apply, where to apply, which course to take admission in, how much will be the fees, how to study abroad with minimum fees etc. bother you. These are the questions that arise in the mind of every student wishing to study abroad. Today we will know the answers to all these questions.
Select course and university
If you dream of studying abroad, first decide the course. There are many such courses which are in great demand. These courses can take you ahead in your career. You can get a job immediately after completing your studies. Keeping all these things in mind, select a course. Once you have decided on the course, now it is time to choose a good university. In this, see in which university and country you can get scholarship. How is the placement record of the university? How is the culture of the country? Don’t forget to check that the university is not fake. Check thoroughly.
Calculate tuition costs
Studying abroad is usually quite expensive. Therefore, before taking admission in any university, make a budget. After this, see whether the fees of the university program and the cost of living there fits in your budget or not. It also has to be seen how much student loan will be available. Many foreign universities give up to 100% scholarship. Try to get as many scholarships as possible.
Scope of part time job
While taking admission in a foreign university, do not forget to check how many hours a student is allowed to do part time job. Many international students manage their expenses by doing part-time jobs while studying. Therefore, take admission at a place where you get maximum freedom to work.
Collect documents
Once you have selected the course, selected the university and calculated the cost of education, now it is time to collect the documents. This includes passport and ID, recommendation letter, motivation letter, exam score card, student visa etc. Collect all this. Vaibhav Gupta, co-founder of iSchoolConnect Inc, an AI-based company that helps in applying for admission in foreign universities, says that the university and course should be finalized about 10-12 months before admission. Every institute has its own specific time limit. It is important to keep a careful eye on this. Resume, CV, SOP and recommendation letter etc. should be prepared in advance. Help of AI based platforms can be taken in preparing the application letter.
Register for entrance exam
If there is an entrance exam for admission in the selected course, then apply for it. To study abroad, apart from many aptitude tests like SAT, GMAT, GRE, one has to pass exams like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE for language proficiency.
Book an interview
Apart from entrance exams, interviews are also conducted in many renowned foreign universities like the University of Oxford. Many questions asked in this are common. Be prepared for these in advance. Such as
- Why do you want to study here?
- What is your background ?
- What are your plans for the future?
Book a Visa Appointment
After passing the interview, it is time to book for student visa. Take an appointment for this. To do this work, an acceptance letter from the university will be required. Apart from this, documents like application form, passport, medical and background, receipt of university tuition fees, bank statement will also be required.
