Why study abroad?
Study abroad in a big city can be a great experience that offers endless opportunities for international students to learn new things, meet people from all over the world and have tons of fun. For students of the fence on what kind of community to study abroad
How to choose a university?
First of all, remember that the best university for you may not be the most popular / well classified, but gives your field of study and meets criteria important to you
Step 1 - Self Assessment
Make a comprehensive list of self-assessment and short about 50 universities.
The motivation behind the pursuit of education abroad is this inclination academic / employment opportunities / interest / specialization etc.
Realistic assessment of professional and academic background academics record (important in screening by universities rank) / dedication / handling peer pressure / research or professional experience in your field / certificates for extracurricular activities.
Clear perspective of academic absolute tilt-bail of course you want to follow
Clear picture about funding education-abroad expensive. Aside from tuition various costs such as life, transportation, health insurance, etc. are involved. In your case it is sponsored / self financing / funding of universities etc.
Step 2 - Details of universities
Once through self-assessment, your goal should spend to acquire hard-core details of universities shortlisted for your graduate studies. Large areas, you should get details
* Specialization or programs and their duration and ranking * university professors * Approximate cost - tuition and other fees, accommodation, travel, insurance etc. ** ENTER eligibilities and academic tests necessary accreditation status * Percentage of international students and their work experience * Other facilities and extra-curricular * On the basis of these criteria the short list of 25 to 30 universities.
Step 3 - Request
Then comes the application stage. Upon receipt of the application forms to address such requirements as the minimum standardized test score, time of application, letters of recommendation and other such relevant details. Compare this information with your criteria and separate universities into three categories
* Those that meet your needs * Those who do not meet your needs and those who * do not fall completely into two categories.
By logic, eliminating universities in the second category. Continue consideration of the universities in the third category based on the classification of research facilities, the availability of financial aid, admission requirements, program objectives and approach the location and profile of students. At the end of this step, you should have preset 7-10 (maximum 15) universities in which you intend to apply.
Universities usually inform well in advance (at the beginning of the term) on their admission decisions. In case you receive more than one acceptance, priority on the basis of the program (program duration, research center, etc.), reputation, costs and financial aid, best suited to your personal and professional needs .
In the case of a waiting list at your university of choice and admission second/other- pay the deposit and accept the offer to be on the safe side. At the same time agreeing to remain on the waiting list at the University of first choice.
Exhaustive search on each university is required to make the right choice. It is time, but never compromise on this point.
THE SCHOLARSHIPS 2012 FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
What degree is most possible to get abroad?
Getting the first bachelor's degree is complicated by the fact that training is often conducted in the national language. In English-speaking countries, usually an expensive bachelor, and funding opportunities are minimal. Therefore, the best option - it is getting the first degree at home and continuing education (Master's degree or PhD) abroad. However, different countries have their own nuances. Thus, in the U.S., there is virtually no free graduate at the same time, graduate students, for teaching and research activities (teaching and research assistantship) paying an additional scholarship on the contrary. To do a decent free masters in France or Germany will not be difficult even for the average student, but scholarships are only the most prominent.
How to apply and get a scholarship?
In order to enroll in prestigious graduate and / or to receive a scholarship need not be a genius. But, at the time of filing the application, you must have a set of skills, experience and knowledge, allowing to characterize you as an outstanding student (top 10%). You must have a high GPA (at least 4.5), excellent knowledge of English (TOEFL iBT> 90) and optionally other language training, work experience, participation in conferences, publications, another successful extracurricular activities. Since the estimates are often not the main criteria for selection, even if you "wake up" in the last year, you still have a chance. As practice shows, work experience, conferences, publications and even the knowledge of the language can get in a year or even with a strong desire for six months.
I have a strong desire, but I do not fit the criteria and is not confident in his abilities. Should I try to do that?
Yes, but not immediately. Admission to foreign universities - a rather costly affair. At a minimum, should always be translated and notarized documents (certificates, diplomas), and send the documents by priority mail, and sometimes even pay for university selection process itself. So if you're not confident, you better not serve after graduation, but first try to catch up. The American and European students, for example, the practice of "taking a year off" is very common.
Let's say I go on the criteria. What is my chance to go and get a scholarship?
Competition for the best programs and most of the scholarship is very large, so even if you have a very outstanding student, the chance will never be absolute. Always there is some chance. Therefore, one way out - apply directly to the desired five-ten programs, while having a few extra options.
What are scholarships?
First of all, scholarships vary by source of funding: grants are national, university and other private foundations. In addition, the scholarship can be divided into general (international) and to a certain social or ethnic group. In the end - grants may be allocated on merit or financial need. In addition to the latter type of scholarship (which is not considered here), the application process for other types of fundamentally no different.
Another division of scholarships due to their size. Scholarships may cover only a portion of tuition (partial tuition waiver), the entire cost of tuition (full tuition waiver) and, most interestingly, the entire cost of tuition and accommodation / food / insurance, which is usually expressed as a sum of money transferred on a monthly basis. The amount depends on the specific program, and typically ranges from 500 to 2,000 euros (graduate students always give more).
What is the application procedure?
Importantly, in most cases do not need to pass any exams. Your application consists of a number of necessary documents for the search results which will be a decision about your admission (or a scholarship). In recent years, Russia has also began to spread this practice is called "the competition portfolio."
What documents are included in the application?
Usually it is the certified copies of certificates + transfers and applications, language certificates (TOEFL, IELTS), cover letter and / or a statement of research intentions (research proposal), resume (CV), an example of written work. For post-graduate certificate may still need to test GRE, testing verbal, analytical and mathematical abilities.
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