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Admissions abroad - International students applying for the first time to a university abroad have no idea what is the admission process, how to go about it, what are the documents needed, the duration of the course, course fees etc. They wish to get information on all about admissions abroad especially in the US, UK and other countries. In this article, we have tried to give information that will answer most of the queries of the international students who ae attempting admissions abroad in an institute or university so that they have all the information in hand before making the final decision on where to study. This article has country-specific information.
Admissions abroad -US
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range | Part-time jobs |
| Fall-August to December Spring- January to April Summer-May to August (in selected colleges) | GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, IELTS | $20,000-$50,000 per annum. | Part-time jobs can be done within university campus in the first year and off-campus in the subsequent years of study. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| $830-$1,500 | Options are residence halls, shared apartments, luxury apartments or homestays | Students can work for a year with F1 visa after finishing their studies, later they will need to go for H1B visa. | Valid passport, visa application, fee payment receipt, documents supporting reason for travel and financial status. Form I-20, |
Admissions abroad -UK
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range | Part-time jobs |
| IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE | UG £ 10,000 to 20,00 PG £ 10,000 20,000, PhD - £15,000-24,000 Fees are for per annum | You can work up to 20 hours a week during term-time, and full-time during your holidays. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| Between £1100 - £1400 | University accommodation Private student-shared accommodation | Student route, earlier known as the Tier 4 visa for courses of longer duration. A standard visitor visa: This is required to do a short course of study with a duration of not more than 6 months. A short-term study visa: To study an English language course that is over 6 months and up to 11 months in the UK. | Valid passport, vaccination certificates, Letter of Acceptance, from university, documentary evidence of funds, Degree certificates or technical qualifications. |
Admissions abroad - Australia
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range stream-wise | Part-time jobs |
Intake 1: This starts in February and is a major intake for international students. Intake 2: This intake starts in July. | IELTS/TOEFL/PTE and others as accepted by education provider | UG- A$20,000-45,000, PG-A$ 22,000 -50,000, vocational courses-4,000 to 22,000. Fees are for per annum | Part-time jobs permissible with 40 hours per week and unlimited hours during vacation breaks. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| AUD 1,400-2,500 per month. | Hostels, homestay, guest houses, shared accommodation and campus accommodations. | Those with student visa can later on acquire work visa which is one of the best options to work and live there. | Proof of funds, letter of offer by education provider, statement of purpose, work experience certificate, English language test score card, identity proof. |
Admissions abroad - Canada
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range stream-wise | Part-time jobs |
| The fall intake begins in September. The winter intake begins in January. The Summer intake is usually for short-term courses and begins in May | IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, GRE | UG-15,000 to 55,000 CAD, PG-15,000 to 60,000 CAD, MBA-35,000 to 70,000. Fees are for per annum | Foreign students can work on campus. For working off campus, an Off-Campus Work Permit is required. After graduation, a Post-Graduation Work Permit is needed to work which cannot be valid for longer than the student's study programme. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| CAD 2000-2,700 | University hostels, rented apartments, shared accommodation. | A graduate student from a Canadian post-secondary college can work in Canada for up to 3 years after graduation. A student must apply for a work permit within 180 days after completion of their degree. | Proof of acceptance at institution, proof of identity, valid passport or two photographs, proof of funds, present immigration status. |
Admissions abroad - France
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range stream-wise | Part-time jobs |
| September intake January intake | GMAT, DELF/DALF/TCF (for a course in French) | UG-2,770 Euros, PG-3,770 Euros, PhD-380 Euros. Fees are for per annum. | Part-time jobs is permissible and only for 964 hours during the year. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| 1,200 to 1,800 Euros per month | University housing, private rentals, shared apartments | Students may stay in France for an additional year after graduation on a post-study work visa in order to hunt for employment. Once you have a job, apply for a work permit. | Letter of registration from academic institution, proof of resources for tuition fees, passport, bank statement, income tax papers, proof of accommodation, air ticket, medical insurance policy, identity proof. |
Admissions abroad - Germany
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range stream-wise | Part-time jobs |
Intake 1 -Summer semester -January Intake 2-Winter semester- July | IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, | UG- 26,000 Euros, PG- 40,000 Euros. Fees are for per annum. | International students in Germany can work here for 120 full days or 240 half days in a year. They are allowed to work full-time during their vacations. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| 700-1000 Euros | University dorms, rented accommodation | International students can get a post study work permit (PSWP) which has a duration of 18 months when they can look for a job related to their course. | 3 passport pictures according to biometric specifications, valid passport, Letter of admission from the German University, School Leaving Certificate of Secondary School, University Certificates, Proof of Language Proficiency (TOEFL /IELTS), valid health insurance policy. |
Admissions abroad - Netherlands
| When to apply | Qualifying Exams | Fee range stream-wise | Part-time jobs |
| Universities accept applications during two annual intakes- February and September. | IELTS/TOEFL and others as accepted by education provider | UG- 6,000-15,000 Euros, PG- 8,000 to 25,000 Euros. Fees are for per annum. | Work permit required and you will be allowed to work from 10-16 hours per week in the Netherlands. |
| Living expenses (per month) | Accommodation | Visa/Immigration rules | Documents for Visa |
| 800-1,100 Euros | Student hostels and rental accommodation | In order to work here work permit is required apart from visa, which must be applied by employer. | Letter of admission, proof of financial support, medical insurance, air ticket, identity proof, valid passport |
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