Demystifying the Application Process for Studying Overseas

Why study abroad?

• Have new experiences
• Get to know people from other cultures
• Broaden career options
• Improve communication skills
• Work while you study
• Gain international experience

Demystifying the Application Process for Studying Overseas

When you want to study abroad, you have to apply to a course you want to pursue in an educational institution located in the country you have set your sights on.

Though this is easier said than done, selecting the course and the university will take you time. To help you in that process, here are some aspects you can factor in.

If you have chosen a university to apply to, you have to make sure that you fulfill all the requirements they have asked for. After that, you go about submitting an application form to study there. Then, you have to wait until your application is processed and you get a letter of admission.

In case you are applying for an undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate program, as they are the most sought-after courses, there are other ways of applying.

• If you are already a student in a particular course and want to consider doing the same program, which is being offered at an educational institution abroad, ensure that the university overseas is accredited.
• Find out about programs that a third-party provider is offering.
• If you intend to pursue research abroad, there are plenty of autonomous study options. You can do it with a guide mentoring you in a foreign country.
• You also have the option of pursuing field research in countries abroad in addition to your existing course, as this would add value to your CV.
• Apply for internships overseas as they help you advance your career prospects.
• Volunteer for service-learning programs and go on an educational trip to a foreign country which will help you in the long run.
• You can also opt to join a language school in a country whose language you wish to learn and use it to move ahead in your career.

Top countries to study abroad

Before you consider studying abroad, know which country is ideal for the course you wish to study by getting to know the reputed institutions there, how much is the tuition fee, and what is the cost of living there. If there are two are more countries that are renowned for offering the same course, weigh the pros and cons of studying in each of them.

When checking specific universities to know the quality of education they offer, consider their QS rankings or other similar ratings for universities given by international institutions.

If all factors are taken into consideration, the best countries to study abroad in are Canada, the US, Australia, the UK, and Germany. Those factors would be as follows.

• Quality of education offered
• Those country’s living standards
• Cost of living there
• Know if scholarships, financial aids, or grants are offered
• What kind of job opportunities will you be offered
• All these aspects are important when you are looking at your target country.

There could be other countries than the ones listed above for the course you have chosen. For instance, Germany, France, and The Netherlands, among others, also are known to provide top-quality education at affordable prices.

If you are looking to add value to you CV and expand your career prospects by studying abroad, get in touch with Y-Axis, a premier overseas immigration consultancy, to get proper assistance and guidance.   

HOW CAN Y-AXIS HELP YOU?

Y-Axis streamlines the process of studying in the country of your choice with our student-first solutions. We will help you with:

• Proper advice
• Dedicated study abroad consultant
• Detailed report on your options
• Help in shortlisting courses and colleges
• Your next steps to study abroad
• Free career counseling

Talk to our counsellors to understand your study overseas options.