Introduction - Bodhami - International Career Counseling Program - Session 6

Country Specific Admission Process
• USA
Session 6
• UK
• AUSTRALIA
• CANADA
• GERMANY
• SINGAPORE
• FRANCE
• NEW ZEALAND
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Country : USA
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Overview
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WHY STUDY IN USA
• Diverse - Diverse country from an ethnicity perspective -

cultures like Mexicans, Asians along with Indians. Also, strong
Indian community in the US
• Safe - USA is a very safe country for Indian Students
• Best study abroad destination in the world with some of the

worlds best Universities and colleges present there
• Choice of options - Diverse range of higher education options

and customized courses for international students.
• Flexible - Flexibility of moving across universities through credit

system where as a student you can transfer credits to higher
ranked institution given your good grades if you are doing 4
year program
Education
System in
USA
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN US
Intake
MBA MS
• Over 2,50,000 Indian students
were studying in the US during
Most popular schools – latest Academic excellence, funding, the academic year 2019
content and technology, support, student support, flexible • Public and private funded colleges
internships & excellent networking curriculum, hands on training
• No National level exam unlike India
F1 Visa, J1 Visa, and M1 Visa – F1 Visa, J1 Visa, and M1 Visa – • Student GPA is important
160$ 160$
Top Courses for Indians in US
2 months post completion of Temporary 1 year OTP permission
course to stay to stay post work
• Business Management
Cost anywhere between INR 60 Cost 10-12k$ per year. Goes to • Computer Science
lakhs to 1 crore or more 15k$ in non suburbs. • Finance and Accounting
• Economics
Harvard Business School - California State University
Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Southern • Communications/Media
School of Management Illinois University • Life Sciences
INTAKE SESSION
TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 TIMEFRAME 3

Intake Session in USA
Fall: A popular Spring: Starts in the Summer: Available for
intake among Indian January; it’s best if limited programs and
Most universities in USA have three
students, The Fall you miss the colleges, the Summer timeframes – Fall being the most
intake starts in the September intake intake usually starts popular followed by Spring. Very few
month of September around May
times universities may have summer
USA Most universities Mostly for vocational timeframe
have it in September courses
and January
From August to From January to April From May to August

December
Note:
• Start your admission process at least six months before the application deadline
• All the application process along with visa application to be completed by June or
July for the September intake.
Types of
Institutions
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TYPES OF EDUCATION INSTITUTE
State run college or Private college or Technology Institutes Community Colleges

university university
They are state run institute These are institutions which These are generally Community colleges offer
which are relatively cheaper are run privately. They tend institutes which provide associate degrees. These
to study in. They are to be more expensive to provide four-year courses can then be transferred to
equipped with some of the study compared to the state related to science and graduate or 4 year
best facilities and are run colleges or universities technology programs in universities.
funded by the respective
state governments
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR USA
Documentation Required
USA Application process
Most US universities admissions
Test Examination Language Score
Photocopy reports Photocopy reports
Statement of Purpose are online and you need to create
- SOP / Essay
of GMAT / GRE / IELTS / TOEFL account on website of university,
upload documents and submit
application fee. Please refer to
Educational Academic LOR -
Financial Documents
Documents - 2 academic reference
college website to know the
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor detailed application process
Transcripts Professional LOR

Minimum Eligibility
Attested copies of 2 letters of Students applying to
Admission Essay
mark sheets of class recommendation from undergraduate courses should
X, XII employer/manager
have completed 10+2. Also, those
who are applying to graduate
Achievement
Extracurricular
Certificates/achievem courses must have completed 16
certificates/ Resume Copy
achievements
ents at the state and years of education
national level
PROCESS TIMELINE – USA
Note that this is only an indicative timeline for fall season
• Nov - Admission Applications will

• Register for Standard Exams end 9 months before start
June • GMAT, GRE, SAT Nov- April • College email response
• Search for colleges and • Video interviews
courses • Acceptance Letters
• Pay fees
• Register for English exams a

July May - July • Student Loan
month before the exams
• Student visa
• TOEFL, or IELTS
• Scholarships applications
• Contact schools and visit
• 1st May - candidate's reply date
websites for information
• Deadline for accepted students
to choose the university
• Shortlist universities you wish

August to apply. At least 10-12 July - August • Book airline tickets
• Begin SOP , Essay drafting • Document photocopies
• Get LOPs ready • Departure checklist & pack
• Take a month for these • Accommodation planning
• Travel Insurance
• Test Date for Examinations • Fall Admission

September • Know bank loans process September • College Starting
• Know scholarship process
Examinations
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STANDARD EXAM CHOICE – Which Standard Preparation test you should take
Courses/Programs Standardized Tests Preferred English Language Tests on the Country basis
Undergraduate • SAT -Scholastic Assessment Test Most US colleges and universities will accept TOEFL but some
• ACT – American College Testing colleges may ask for IELTS or PTE. Check college admission need
• TOEFL - International English Language Testing System

• IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
• PTE - Pearson Test of English
MBA • GMAT - Graduate Management • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Admission Test • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
• GRE - Graduate Record Examination • PTE - Pearson Test of English
MS • GRE - Graduate Record Examination • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Medical • MCAT • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Law • LSAT - Law School Admission Test • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
The average GMAT accepted across universities is 556. The average GRE score is 150-152. The average LSAT score
accepted across universities is 152. SAT average score is 1068
Cost of Living
and Studying
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COST OF LIVING
Living Expenses Tuition fees in USA Health Insurance Other Expenses
• Average expenses - • $10,000-$30,000 per year Insurance costs are Airfare

$12,000–$15,000 per for undergraduate generally around $500- Visa expense
year courses $1,000 per year Application fee expense
• There are some cities • $15,000-$55,000 per year medical expenses, personal
which are expensive – for post graduate courses accident, dental treatment,
Newyork, Chicago there study interruption, and
expenses go Upto 18k passport loss
per year
• Expenses are down by 3-

4k for suburbs
Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS - USA
US Scholarships
How to Apply Eligibility Criteria
• Cornell University Tata Scholarship – 20
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
apply for. criteria. Program
• Fullbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowship
• First Google to check up on financial aid / • 10th, 12th marks mostly don’t matter.
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • Gunvant and Bharati Parekh College
matter Scholarship Award
• Search for “Graduate Admissions • Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / Scholarship
Coordinator” and email them, asking TOEFL will help
about scholarships • Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are Scholarship
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations • SEED Foundation Scholarship
independent organizations which offer • Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship
scholarships • Achievements and Recognitions however
small should be articulated
Program
• If the college offers a scholarship, • Upakar Indian Scholarship Foundation
you automatically apply for it when you • Your SOP should outline your
submit admission application uniqueness and achievements to get you
positioned
• Good Recommendation letters will help

Education Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR US APPLICATIONS
Loan Approval Letter
• Provide a Loan Approval

Letter as proof of funds
• On official letterhead of bank Consideration Eligibility Criteria Documentation Needed
with student name and loan
amount
• State loan sanctioned and • Start planning for a loan early • Indian Citizenship • Filled application form
promise of disbursement • Check if the course is • Must be 18 years or age • Passport size photographs -
recognized by the Bank • Secured at least 50% marks Applicant and Co-applicant
• Check limit of loan required during HSC & Graduation • KYC documents - Photo ID and
based on course requirement • Obtained admission to career- Residence Proof - PAN card,
• Compare loans of banks oriented courses e.g. Medicine, driving license, Voter ID card,
• Look at the documentation Engineering, Management etc., Aadhar Card, or Passport.
Loan Capability Letter required for the loan either at the graduate or PG • Copy of admission letter of the
• Bank will process the document • Secured admission in India or Institute with fees schedule
• Specifically asked in countries and start disbursing the loan Abroad through entrance test / • Mark sheets / passing
like USA amount to university or college merit based selection process certificates of S.S.C., H.S.C,
• different than Loan approval • 10-20 lakhs maximum with 80% post completion of HSC (10+2) Degree courses
letter paid by banks and 1% • Documents displaying regular • Bank Statement / Pass Book of
• “Capability Certificate” by processing fee income is mandatory for co- last 6 months
banks / financial institutions • Repayment after course period applicant (parents/guarantor) • Income proof: Income proof of
stating they would be willing to the co-applicant
provide a loan to the student • Collateral documents wherever
should he get admitted to the required
University Abroad
Student Visa
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VISA FOR USA
• There are three different types of student Visas for USA

• F1 for Student Visa, J1 for Exchange Visitor Visa and M-1 for Vocational/ Non-Academic Student Visa
F1 J1 M-1 Non-Academic
Student Visa Exchange Visitor Visa Student Visa
• For students applying for programs • For exchange programs • vocational and technical school
which have > 18 hours study in a students
week • For lecturers, scholars and
students from Indian universities on • Has a limit of staying and are time
• Includes undergraduate and an exchange study abroad program bound.
graduate programs like MS, MBA
• May include 10 month training
• Spouse and children can program
accompany but need dependent • Spouse and children can travel on
visa – F2. Cant work on that J2. Spouses can work on prior
permission
US VISA – DOCUMENTS
You would need F1 visa for MS and MBA colleges
VALID VISA APPLICATION AND FEE PHOTO AND FINGERPRINT REGISTERED STUDENT
PASSPORT
• Valid for 6 months beyond • Go on the following website - • Fix appointment with consulate • Confirmation of admission with
your stay in US https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ • Consulate will take your the foreign educational institute
• 2 blank pages in the passport • Fill the DS-160 Form and pay photograph and fingerprints of that country
for stamping the application fee • Take the approval letter given
• If your passport was expired • Take print out of the as it would be needed for visa
before then all expired confirmation page
passport needs to be attached
FORM – I20 FROM SERVIS FINANCIAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY MEDICAL

CAPACITY TEST
• Student and Exchange Visitor • Required financial document • Minimum required score in the • Undergo a medical test from
System (SEVIS) managed by requirement for US – read that English test – TOEFL or IELTS. the list of doctor authorized
US immigration section for details
• School will send you a SEVIS- • Scholarships if any.
generated Form I-20 once they
have entered your information
in the SEVIS database
• Enter family details too
Best Universities
and Colleges
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN USA – QS Ratings
QS International ratings for top

institutes in the USA
Rank University 11 New York University (NYU) 21= Boston University 32 Georgia Institute of
Technology (Georgia Tech)
12 University of Chicago
21= Rice University
1 Harvard University 33 University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign
2 Stanford University 13 Duke University 23 Georgetown University
34 George Washington University
3 Massachusetts Institute of 24 University of Washington
Technology (MIT) 14 Johns Hopkins University 35= Tufts University
4 University of California, 25 University of Texas at Austin
15 University of Southern 35= University of Florida
Berkeley (UCB)
California
26 University of California, San 37 Dartmouth College
5 Columbia University 16 Northwestern University Diego (UCSD)
6= University of California, Los 27 Emory University 38 University of North Carolina,
Angeles (UCLA) 17 Carnegie Mellon University Chapel Hill
6= Yale University 28= University of California, 39 University of Miami

Davis (UCD)
18 University of Michigan
40 University of Notre Dame
28= Washington University in St.
8 University of Pennsylvania
Louis
19 California Institute of 41= Rutgers University - New
9 Princeton University Technology (Caltech) 30= University of Rochester Brunswick
10 Cornell University 20 Brown University 41= University of California,
30= Vanderbilt University
Irvine (UCI)
TOP UNIVERSITIES IN USA – QS Ratings
Postgrad.com
IVY League
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IVY League in USA
Ivy League universities in the U.S. began as a group association of

eight highly competitive athletic colleges IVY league
• Harvard University (Massachusetts)
• Yale University (Connecticut)
Eight highly competitive athletic
• Princeton University (New Jersey) colleges
• Columbia University (New York)
• Brown University (Rhode Island)
• Dartmouth College (New Hampshire)
• University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania)
• Cornell University (New York)
Things to note:
• You’ll need to achieve standards then any average public university. the
admission rates in 2019 were under 20%.
• May have additional requirements for admission listed on website
Their athletic teams began to attract
• Ivy league schools are breeding-ground for high achievers, with many
Nobel Prize winners being former Ivy League graduates
more funding and gained popularity, the
standards for student performance and
admission became increasingly more
demanding and rigorous
Accommodation
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ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
University Student dormitories Homestays Apartments

Accommodation
Programs will provide you Student dormitories are You’ll get a real experience The most private option,
with housing or make the furnished and provide you by living with someone else apartments are great for
arrangements for you with instant access to or an entire family and those comfortable with
people your age experience local life more independence
Generally its very limited
and you are lucky if you get You will likely share a excellent option for people Apartments can be
one kitchen and may share a who want to explore culture expensive though, so you
bathroom may have to get a
roommate
Post Study Options
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN THE US
OPT CPT
Optional Practical Training Co-op Educational Training Post study option
• It is a temporary employment • Generally undertaken at colleges and There are two ways in which the
permission for 12 months universities
• Those pursuing STEM courses get an • Very structured programs students can stay back in US
additional 17 months • Recruit students while studying to fill after the completion of their
• For students who want to gain permanent positions upon graduation
experience in their subject by staying • Salary is given on an hourly basis course
in the country after course completion
• OTP cannot be used to study further
course
• OPT – Optional practical
training program
PROCESS PROCESS
• CPT – Co-op educational
• Request to be initiated with • Secure an offer for practical training training
designated school official (DSO) • You must be offered the position before
• The DSO has to endorse Form I-20 you submit your CPT application. Obtain
• Enter details in SEVIS (Homeland job offer letter
security system) • Send Job offer to career advisor for
• Student to file Form I- authorizing CPT along with documents
765, Application for Employment • Process for detailed scrutiny of app.
Authorization with USCIS • Collect CPT I20, review and sign
Country : UK
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Overview
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WHY STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM
• Diverse - Diverse country from an ethnicity perspective – cultures.

UK is a very multi cultural country
• Safe - It is a safe country for Indian Students with isolated

incidents of racism reported
• Best Universities - Some of the worlds best Universities and colleges

present there – e.g. Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, London
business school
• Choice of options - Diverse range of higher education options and

customized courses for international students. Quality Assurance United Kingdom
Agency (QAA) performs audits of courses and colleges at regular
intervals. Colleges have the latest teaching methodology, and great England, Scotland, Wales and
student retention Northern Ireland
• Weather - UK has a variable climate. In general, the summers are

warm and winters see snowfall
STUDENTS GOING TO UK FROM INDIA
Around 28 -30 K Indian

students went to UK in 2019-20
6,00,000 students study in UK

every year.
Source of image – Times of

India
Education
System in UK
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UK
Program Duration
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma 1 to 2 years
(HND)
Certificates or Diplomas of Higher Education 1 to 2 years

(Certificate HE/ Diploma HE)
Foundation degrees (Fd A/Fd Sc) 6 months to 2 years
Degrees (such as B.A, B.Sc, BEng) 3 years
Integrated courses 4 years
Postgraduate certificates and diploma (PG 9 to 12 months

Cert/PG Dip)
Masters (like LLM, MBA, MRes, MA, M.Sc.) 1 year
Research Masters (Ph.D., DPhil, MPhil) 2-3 years
Quality Assurance System

Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is an independent body that performs audits at regular intervals. This gives
students the opportunity to choose the top universities in the UK
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UK
Intake
MBA MS
• Around 13k new Indian students
go to UK every year for MS &
International reputation, London is Shorter and intensive masters MBA
financial hub world, rigorous course, second highest • Public and private funded colleges
academic approach, high salaries universities in top 100,
• Student GPA is important
Tier 4 General Visa is £348 Tier 4 General Visa is £348
Top Courses for Indians in UK
period of 2 years in the UK after period of 2 years in the UK after • Social Studies
completing their degree completing their degree
• Law
cost anywhere between INR 40 to £10,000 (~US$14,130) to £38,000 • Business Management
75 lakhs (~US$53,700) – tuition fees • Computer Science
• Communications
London Business School (LBS) University of Cambridge, Oxford,
Said - Oxford, Cambridge Warwick University College London, Imperial • Science
BS, Imperial college, Edinburgh College London, Manchester
INTAKE SESSION
TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 TIMEFRAME 3 Intake Session in UK
Term 1: September Term 2: January to Term 3: April to June Most universities in UK have three
to December April timeframes – September being the
most popular followed by January.
Most universities Mostly for vocational
have it in September courses Very few times universities may
UK and January have summer in April timeframe
Note:
• All the application process along with visa application to be completed by June or
July for the September intake.
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR UK
Documentation Required UK Application process – eligibility
Test Examination Language Score • Minimum requirements vary

Purpose Statement & programs and levels.
SOP- SOP / Essay
of GMAT IELTS / TOEFL • Meet a minimum English language
requirement.
• Minimum academic record of 65%
Financial Documents
Educational Academic LOR - and above for humanities stream
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor
in class 12
• 70 - 80% for Science/Commerce
stream in class 12 may be required
Marksheets Professional LOR
Attested copies of 2 letters of
mark sheets of class recommendation from
Admission Essay UK Application process
• Most applications are carried online
Achievement through the UCAS online application
Extracurricular
certificates/
Certificates/achievem
Resume
platform. Create a personal account
achievements
ents at the state and in UCAS and then proceed with course
national level
selection/Submit
PROCESS TIMELINE – UK
Note that this is only an indicative timeline for September season

April • GMAT or GRE in few colleges Nov-April • College email response
• Search for 10-12 colleges • Video interviews
and courses in UK • Acceptance Letters
• Visit website for specific req. • Pay fees

• Student visa – prepare and apply
• TOEFL, or IELTS
• Deadline for accepted students to
choose the university

• Test Date for Examinations • September Admission

Examinations
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Undergraduate • SAT -Scholastic Assessment Test Most UK colleges and universities will accept IELTS and PTE but
• ACT some colleges may ask for TOEFL. Check college admission need
MBA • GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Test • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Medical • BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) –Medicine, • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Biomedical Science, Dentistry • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
• Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) • PTE - Pearson Test of English
• UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
• Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT Ulster)
Law • LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law) • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
• Cambridge Law Test • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
UCAS – CENTRAL ORGANIZATION IN UK
• UCAS Means - Universities and Colleges Admission System
• It a central organization in the UK that is responsible for receiving

undergraduate applications and forwarding them to the selected
institutions
• Applications to all undergraduate courses are filled through UCAS
• UCAS allows you to apply to 5 Universities through a common form.
• Fees - £13 – 1 course and application, £24 for multiple courses and
applications.
• The services offered by UCAS are designed for the admission to the
September/October intake
• Other windows needs to be applied directly with university

Cost of Living
and Studying
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COST OF LIVING
Living Expenses Tuition fees in UK Health Insurance Other Expenses
• UK Border Agency • £23,000 per year is the Insurance costs are Airfare
(UKBA) requires you to average cost of studying generally around just £300 Visa expense
have a budget of at least per year Application fee expense
£1,265 per month to • For medical degrees its £
study in London in 10-40k per year medical expenses, personal
addition to the tuition fees accident, dental treatment,
• Courses in London are study interruption, and
• £1,015 per month to far more expensive than passport loss
study Outside London in rest of the UK
addition to the tuition fees
Courses MBA (Lakhs) MS (Lakhs) BE/Btech (Lakhs)
UK 16.63 14.51 14.38

Scholarships
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SCHOLARSHIPS - UK
Uk Scholarships
• British Council
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • Chevening UK Government Scholarships
apply for. criteria. • Tata Scholarship
• Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • Fullbright Fellowships
matter • Erasmus Scholarships
• Search for “Graduate Admissions • Royal Society Grants
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • Hubert-Humphrey Scholarships
about scholarships • The Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are Programme
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations • Commonwealth Academic Fellowships
independent organizations which offer • Commonwealth Split-site Doctoral
Scholarship
• If the college offers a scholarship,
positioned

Education Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR UK APPLICATIONS
Loan Approval Letter Consideration Eligibility Criteria Documentation Needed
• Provide a Loan Approval • Start planning for a loan early • Indian Citizenship • Filled application form
Letter as proof of funds • Check if the course is • Must be 18 years or age • Passport size photographs -
• On official letterhead of bank recognized by the Bank • Secured at least 50% marks Applicant and Co-applicant
with student name and loan • Check limit of loan required during HSC & Graduation • KYC documents - Photo ID and
amount based on course requirement • Obtained admission to career- Residence Proof - PAN card,
• State loan sanctioned and • Compare loans of banks oriented courses e.g. Medicine, driving license, Voter ID card,
promise of disbursement • Look at the documentation Engineering, Management etc., Aadhar Card, or Passport.
required for the loan either at the graduate or PG • Copy of admission letter of the
• Bank will process the document • Secured admission in India or Institute with fees schedule
and start disbursing the loan Abroad through entrance test / • Mark sheets / passing
amount to university or college merit based selection process certificates of S.S.C., H.S.C,
• 10-20 lakhs maximum with 80% post completion of HSC (10+2) Degree courses
paid by banks and 1% • Documents displaying regular • Bank Statement / Pass Book of
processing fee income is mandatory for co- last 6 months
• Repayment after course period applicant (parents/guarantor) • Income proof: Income proof of
the co-applicant
• Collateral documents wherever
required
Student Visa
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UK VISA – DOCUMENTS
Documents required for UK VISA
VALID VISA APPLICATION AND FEE PHOTO AND FINGERPRINT ACCEPTANCE LETTER
PASSPORT
• Valid for 6 months beyond • Go on the following website - • Fix appointment with consulate • Confirmation of admission with
your stay in UK https://www.gov.uk/ • Consulate will take your the respective educational UK –
• 2 blank pages in the passport • Fill the application form and pay photograph and fingerprints CAS – Confirmation of
for stamping the application fee • Take the approval letter given acceptance of studies
• If your passport was expired • Take print out of the as it would be needed for visa
before then all expired confirmation page • Need 6 month validity
passport needs to be attached
FINANCIAL LANGUAGE MEDICAL

CAPACITY PROFICIENCY TEST
• Required financial document • Minimum required score in the • Undergo a medical test from
requirement for UK – read that English test – TOEFL or IELTS. the list of doctor authorized
section for details
• Required funds – £11,385 per • Tuberculosis test results
annum particularly needed in UK
• Scholarships if any.
Best Universities
and Colleges
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN UK – QS Ratings

institutes in the UK
UK Global University UK Global University

Rank Rank Rank Rank
1 4 University of Oxford 11 67 University of Glasgow

2 7 University of Cambridge 12 78 Durham University
3 8 UCL (University College of London) 12 78 University of Sheffield
4 9 Imperial College London
14 81 University of Birmingham
5 20 University of Edinburgh
15 93 University of Leeds
6 27 University of Manchester
16 96 University of Nottingham
7 33 King’s College London (KCL)
17 97 University of Southampton
8 44 London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE) 18 100 University of St Andrews
9 49 University of Bristol 19 126 Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
10 62 University of Warwick 20 128 Lancaster University

Accommodation
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Halls of Residents Student Dorms / Hostels Homestays Apartments
large blocks of flats housing

hundreds of students, with Student Dorms are You’ll get a real experience The most private option,
individual bedrooms furnished and provide you by living with someone else apartments are great for
with instant access to or an entire family and those comfortable with
managed by the university people your age experience local life more independence
Generally its very limited You will likely share a excellent option for people Apartments can be
and you are lucky if you get kitchen and may share a who want to explore UK expensive though, so you
one bathroom Culture may have to get a
roommate
Post Study Options
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN THE UK
Post study option – Graduate

Route
Graduate Route
• From summer 2021, international students who have successfully completed an • Use the graduate route to
undergraduate or master’s degree can stay in UK for 2 years upon graduation stay in the UK for 2 years.
• Students who complete their PhD will be able to stay for three years.
• valid Tier 4 visa at the time of application is required during application

Country : Australia
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Overview
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WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
• Diverse - People of diverse cultures stay in Australia and its known

for its standard of living
• Safety – after isolated incidents of racism in 2009 and 2010 on

Indians there are such incidents reported and Australia is quite a
safe option for Indians.
• Best Universities - seven of the top 100 universities in the world

are in Australia. Australian Quality Training Framework setup by
government helps to strengthen the quality assurance processes in
education.
Australia
• Choice of options - Diverse range of higher education options and
customized courses for international students.
• Immigration - The visa and immigration laws are friendlier, the cut-
offs and averages are lower and the quality of education is at par
with the best in the world
Education System
in Australia
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA
Intake
MBA MS
• Around 35K new Indian students
go to Australia every year
Affordable education Qualifications are internationally • 31K for higher education and 2-3k
opportunities. Relaxed lifestyle recognized and valued by for vocational courses
and large Indian population employers, academics worldwide
Top Courses for Indians in Australia
Study visa cost is AUD$ 575 Study visa cost is AUD$ 575
• Master of Business Administration

1.25 to 2 years in Australia 18 months to gain work (MBA)
experience for 2 years study • Health Care
Tuitions - INR 15 to 50 lakhs INR 10.30 lakhs for the first year • Information Technology
Living expense – 10 Lakhs post-graduate INR 17.30 lakhs • Hotel Management
Melbourne BS, UNSW BS, University of Adelaide. Queensland
Sydney BS, Macquarie University of Technology, University
of Sydney, Charles Darwin Univ.
INTAKE SESSION
TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 Intake Session in Australia

Semester 1: Starts late Semester 2: Starts late
February/early March to late July/early August through to Most universities in Australia have
May/early June November 2 timeframes
February being the most popular

AUSTRALIA
Deadline Deadline followed by July.
October-November April-May
Note:
• All the application process along with visa application to be completed by Nov –Dec
for the Feb intake.
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Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR AUSTRALIA
Documentation Required Australia Application process –

eligibility
Language Score
Test Examination Statement of
Photocopy reports
Photocopy reports
IELTS / TOEFL/PTE/
Purpose- SOP / • Indian students will a minimum
of GMAT
CAE
Essay English language requirement
• A minimum academic record of

Educational Academic LOR - 65% and above in class 12
Financial Documents
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor
Marksheets Professional LOR

Admission Essay
Achievement
Extracurricular
certificates/ Resume
ents at the state and
achievements
national level
PROCESS TIMELINE – AUSTRALIA
Note that this is only an indicative timeline for February season
• Application Verification by Univ

• Register for Standard Exams • College email response
June-July • GMAT in few colleges Nov - Dec • Video interviews
• Search for 10-12 colleges • Acceptance Letters
and courses • Pay fees
• Visit website for specific req.

Aug-Sep Dec • Student Loan
• Student visa – prepare and apply
• TOEFL/ IELTS/PTE/CAE
• Admission Acceptance
• Deadline for accepted students to
choose the university

August - Oct to apply. At least 10-12 Dec-Jan • Book airline tickets
• Application • Travel Insurance
• Know bank loans process • Admission

Oct- Nov • Know scholarship process Feb • College Starting
Examinations
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Undergraduate • UMAT Most Australian colleges and universities will accept IELTS and
• undergraduate medicine program in some universities PTE but some colleges may ask for TOEFL.
in Australia, UMAT score is a mandate.
• Minimum 50 marks must be scored in each section • TOEFL , IELTS, PTE
covered in the exam • CAE: Advanced - Cambridge English Advanced score of 176 is
acceptable in some Australian Universities.
MBA • GMAT - Graduate Management Admission Test • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
• GMAT score of 680 for top business colleges • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
MS • GRE is not compulsory but accepted in few colleges • TOEFL , IELTS, PTE
• GMAT • CAE: Advanced
Medical • ISAT - International Student Admission Test - minimum • TOEFL , IELTS, PTE
of 60 marks • CAE: Advanced
• UMAT
• MCAT - Medical College Admission is required for
admission to medical programs at postgraduate level
Law • LSAT • TOEFL , IELTS, PTE
• Students seeking admission to law programs in • CAE: Advanced
Australia at both, undergraduate and postgraduate
level must submit LSAT scores
The average GMAT accepted across universities is 556.. The average LSAT score accepted across universities is 152. SAT
average score is 1068, IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL score is 590 min. PTE – 58-64
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and Studying
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COST OF LIVING
Living Expenses Tuition fees Health Insurance Other Expenses
• AUD $ 19,830 per year is • 15-17 Lakhs per year is • Overseas Student Airfare
the financial expenses the average cost of Health Cover (OSHC) is Visa expense
mandated by the studying for compulsory for visa Application fee expense
Australian Department of undergraduate courses
Immigration and Border • Recommended by your
Protection • Post graduate courses host university
are around 19 Lakhs
• Covers Doctor visits,
• Doctorial courses goes hospital treatments.
up to 21 Lakhs
• To be active during stay
in Australia
Australia 17.30L 18.12 14.35

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SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIA
Australia Scholarships
• Australia Awards Scholarships
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • Destination Australia Program (DAP)
apply for. criteria. • Australian Government Research
Training Program Scholarships
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • GyanDhan Scholarship
matter • CSIRO Scholarship Program
• Search for “Graduate Admissions • University of Melbourne Graduate
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / Research Scholarship
about scholarships • Monash International Leadership
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are Scholarship
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations • The University of New South Wales
independent organizations which offer Business School International
Scholarship
• If the college offers a scholarship, • Sydney Scholars India Equity
you automatically apply for it when you • Your SOP should outline your Scholarship
positioned

Education
Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR AUSTRALIA APPLICATIONS
Loan Sanction Letter Consideration Eligibility Criteria Documentation Needed
• Provide a Loan Approval • Start planning for a loan early • Indian Citizenship • Confirmation of Enrolment
Letter as proof of funds (CoE) issue by a CRICOS
• Check if the course is • Must be 18 years or age (Commonwealth Register of
• Along with Signed agreement recognized by the Bank Institutions & courses for
• IELTS 5.5 and above or Overseas)
• On official letterhead of bank • Check limit of loan required equivalent PTE score • IELTS Scorecard with 6.0 band
with student name and loan based on course requirement in all section or equivalent PTE
amount • Secured at least 50% marks • Filled application form
• Compare loans of banks during HSC & Graduation • Passport size photographs -
• State loan sanctioned and Applicant and Co-applicant
promise of disbursement • Look at the documentation • Obtained admission to career- • KYC documents
required for the loan oriented courses e.g. Medicine, • Mark sheets / certificates of
• Confirm your intake session Engineering, Management etc., S.S.C., H.S.C, Degree
details and fee payment • 10-20 lakhs maximum with 80% • Bank Statement / Pass Book of
schedule from the university paid by banks and 1% • Post completion of HSC (10+2) last 6 months
by submitting the Australian processing fee • Income proof: Income proof of
Student Visa confirmation • Documents displaying regular the co-applicant
• Repayment after course period income is mandatory for co- • Collateral documents wherever
applicant (parents/guarantor) required
Student Visa
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AUSTRALIA VISA – DOCUMENTS
Documents required for VISA
PASSPORT
• Valid for 6 months beyond • Go on the following website - • Fix appointment with consulate • COE - Confirmation of
your stay in Australia https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/ • Consulate will take your Enrolment with the respective
• 2 blank pages in the passport photograph and fingerprints educational
for stamping • Fill the application form and pay • Take the approval letter given
• If your passport was expired the application fee as it would be needed for visa • Acceptance letter from host
before then all expired • Take print out of the university including the
passport needs to be attached confirmation page proposed study plan
FINANCIAL LANGUAGE MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE

CAPACITY PROFICIENCY TEST
• Required financial document • Minimum required score in the • Undergo a medical test from • Overseas Health Insurance
requirement for Australia – English test – TOEFL or IELTS. the list of doctor authorized Receipt
read that section for details
• Required Funds - AUD $
19,830 per year
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN AUSTRALIA – QS Ratings

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Aus Global University Aus Global University

Rank Rank Rank Rank
1 29 Australian National University (ANU) 11 212 University of Wollongong
2 38 University of Melbourne 12 224 Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
3 42 University of Sydney 13 230 Curtin University
4 43 University of New South Wales (UNSW) 14 237 Macquarie University
5 47 University of Queensland (UQ) 15 238 RMIT University
6 58 Monash University 16 271 Deakin University
7 86 University of Western Australia (UWA) 17 274 University of Southern Australia (UniSA)
8 106 University of Adelaide 18 291 University of Tasmania
9 140 University of Technology Sydney (UTS) 19 320 Griffith University
10 207 University of Newcastle, Australia (UON) 20 377 James Cook University (JCU)
Accommodation
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Campus accommodation Student Dorms / Hostels Homestays Managed Student

and Halls of Residents Apartments and Private
Rentals
Either stay in campus Student Dorms and hostels You’ll get a real experience
provided accommodation or are furnished and provide by living with someone else The most private option,
stay in hall of residents you with instant access to or an entire family and apartments are great for
which is large blocks of flats people your age experience local life those comfortable with
housing hundreds of more independence
students, with individual You will likely share a excellent option for people
bedrooms kitchen and may share a who want to explore Get a room mate to share
bathroom Australian Culture cost
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Post Study Options
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN AUSTALIA
Graduate Work Stream

Post study option – post-study
work rights (PSWR)
1 •
•
Completed the Study Requirements and have an
eligible qualification
Skills pertinent to occupations listed on the Skills
• This allows the certain
regional cities' university
Occupation List (SOL)
• Visa is granted for 18 months graduates an additional year of
post-study work rights
Cities with an additional year of

Post Study Work Stream PSWR:
2 • Completed the Study Requirements and have • Adelaide

gained either a bachelor’s, master's or a doctoral • Perth
degree • Gold Coast
• Tenure depends on the kind of degree you hold –
e.g. MS or MBA degree - 1.5 to 2 years in Australia, • Wollongong/Illawarra Geelong
PHD – 4 years • Hobart
• Sunshine Coast Canberra
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
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WHY STUDY IN CANADA
• Diverse - Diverse country from an ethnicity perspective -

cultures like Mexicans, Asians along with Indians.
• Safe - Canada is one of the safest countries, with one of the

highest standards of living in the world
• Some of the worlds best Universities and colleges present -

Universities like McGill University, The University of British
Columbia, University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University
• Choice of options - Canada is famous for its

structured education system and internationally recognized
degree. Diverse range of higher education options and
customized courses for international students.
• Immigration - Opportunity to work while studying and post

work options for staying in Canada with PR opportunity.
Country offers immense scope for work
Education System
in Canada
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CANADA
Education System
• Education is available in both English and in

French in most places
• High school is typical to grades nine to 12
• Beyond this, students can attend either

vocational schools or enter a university.
• At a university, they will first earn a

Bachelor's degree and can continue studies
to receive a Master's or a Doctorate degree.
• Vocational students will earn certificates and

diplomas that will help improve their skills in
the various trades.
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN CANADA
Intake
MBA MS
• Over half a million students come
to Canada that includes about
High immigration possibility post Highest standard degrees, With 17,000, around 30%, from India
job, good jobs, high economy, tighter norms in US, Canada is • Public and private funded colleges
best facilities and low cost next favorite, remarkably low cost
• Student GPA is important
Study permit for Canada costs Study permit for Canada costs
CAD$ 150. CAD$ 150. Top Courses for Indians in Canada
maximum of 3 years after minimum of 8 months and a • Business Management

completing their degree maximum of 3 years
• Media
INR 30 lakhs to 60 lakhs. MS Cost CDN $15,000 - $55,000 • Engineering
annually, $12,000 as living cost • Computer Science
• Hospitality
Schulich School, Rotman School University of Toronto, Ottawa,
Sauder School, Queen's School Alberta, Windsor, Western
UNB Saint John Faculty, Ivey University Canada
INTAKE SESSION
TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 TIMEFRAME 3

Intake Session in Canada
Fall: A popular intake Winter: Starts in Summer: Available Most universities in Canada have
among Indian January; it’s best if for limited programs
students, The Fall you miss the and colleges, the
three timeframes – Fall being the
intake starts in the September intake Summer intake most popular followed by Spring.
month of September usually starts around
Canada
April and May Very few times universities may
have summer timeframe
Deadline
Deadline Deadline January - February
December – March Sep - November
Note:
• All the application process along with visa application to be completed by June or July
for the September intake.
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Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CANADA
Canada Application process
Most Canadian universities
Statement of Purpose admissions are online and you need
- SOP / Essay
of GMAT / GRE/ SAT IELTS / TOEFL to create account on website of
university, upload documents and
submit application fee. Please
Financial Documents
refer to college website to know
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor the detailed application process

Minimum Eligibility
Attested copies of 2 letters of • Minimum English language
Admission Essay
mark sheets of class recommendation from requirement.
• Minimum academic record of
80% and above for
Achievement
Extracurricular
Certificates/achievem Science/Commerce stream
achievements
ents at the state and in class 12
national level
PROCESS TIMELINE – CANADA

• Pay fees

• Student visa
• TOEFL, or IELTS


Examinations
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Undergraduate • SAT -Scholastic Assessment Test Most Canadian colleges and universities will accept TOEFL but some
• ACT colleges may ask for IELTS or PTE. Check college admission need

Medical • MCAT • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Law • LSAT - Law School Admission Test • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
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COST OF LIVING
• CDN $10,000–$12,000 • CDN $10,000 - $30,000 • $600 CAD to $900 CAD Airfare
per year but expensive per year for an per year Visa expense
cities like Toronto goes to undergraduate course. Application fee expense
15k • Covers medical
• Postgraduate course, the expenses, personal
• Immigration requirement - cost would be $15,000 - accident, dental
CAD $10,000 for every $55,000 per year treatment, study
year of your intended stay interruption, passport
loss
Canada 13.58L 10.20 11.50

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SCHOLARSHIPS - CANADA
Canada Scholarships
• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • University of Waterloo International
apply for. criteria. Master’s and Doctoral Awards
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • Ontario Trillium Scholarship
matter • University of Manitoba Graduate
• Search for “Graduate Admissions Fellowships
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • University of Calgary Graduate Awards
about scholarships • Trudeau Foundation Scholarships
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are • UBC Graduate Global Leadership
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations Fellowships
independent organizations which offer • Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Canada Graduate Scholarships –
• If the college offers a scholarship, Master’s Program
you automatically apply for it when you • Your SOP should outline your • NSERC Postgraduate scholarships
submit admission application uniqueness and achievements to get you • Carleton University Awards for
positioned
International Students
• Good Recommendation letters will help • Dalhousie University Scholarships
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Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR CANADA APPLICATIONS
• Provide a Loan Approval • Start planning for a loan early • Indian Citizenship • Confirmation of Enrolment
Letter as proof of funds (CoE)
• Check if the course is • Must be 18 years or age
• Along with Signed agreement recognized by the Bank • Filled application form
• IELTS 5.5 and above or
• On official letterhead of bank • Check limit of loan required equivalent PTE score • Passport size photographs -
with student name and loan based on course requirement Applicant and Co-applicant
amount • Secured at least 50% marks
• Compare loans of banks during HSC & Graduation • KYC documents
• State loan sanctioned and
promise of disbursement • Look at the documentation • Obtained admission to career- • Mark sheets / certificates of
required for the loan oriented courses e.g. Medicine, S.S.C., H.S.C, Degree
Engineering, Management etc.,
• 10-20 lakhs maximum with 80% • Bank Statement / Pass Book of
paid by banks and 1% • Post completion of HSC (10+2) last 6 months
processing fee • Income proof: Income proof of
• Documents displaying regular the co-applicant
• Repayment after course period income is mandatory for co- • Collateral documents wherever
applicant (parents/guarantor) required
Student Visa
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STUDENT DIRECT SYSTEM
• Canada has launched Study direct Stream (SDS) Program

to increase the speed of visa procedures for full time SDS – Student Direct System
courses in the universities and colleges in Canada
• Study Direct Stream (SDS)
• Usual visa processing that may take up to 2-3 months, SDS program launched by the
allows students from India to avail their visa in 4-6 weeks Immigration, Refugee and
Citizenship Canada
• Band requirement would be 6 IELTS band
• Candidates having 65% marks in 12th
• GIC purchase proof of CAD $10,000 of the Scotiabank,

which includes approximate one year expense.
• Payment proof of tuition fee.
• Medical report of at least one week before the final

submission of the application.
• Must hold a Bachelor degree.

GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATE
The Canadian High Commission advises as follows: Guaranteed Investment

Certificate
PREFERRED OPTION for proof of funds:
• Evidence of purchase of a special Guaranteed Investment Certificate • It is a means of showing

(GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution (bank), in the secured investment for the
amount of $10,000 CAD to cover living expenses for your first year in process of application of
Canada and evidence of payment for your first year's tuition.
• ICICI and SBI Canada bank offers this Canadian Student Visa
ALTERNATIVE
• As an alternate option, you can fulfill the financial requirement by

submitting a copy of the receipt for the first year's tuition fee AND a
copy of an Educational Loan from an Indian Chartered Bank equivalent
to $10,000 CAD.
CANADA VISA – DOCUMENTS
Documents required for VISA – STUDY PERMIT
PASSPORT
• Valid for 6 months beyond • Go on the following website • Fix appointment with consulate • acceptance letter from a post-
your stay in Canada http://www.cic.gc.ca/. • Consulate will take your secondary designated learning
• 2 blank pages in the passport photograph and fingerprints institution
for stamping • Fill the application form and pay • Take the approval letter given • Have proof you have paid your
• If your passport was expired the application fee as it would be needed for visa tuition for your first year of study
before then all expired • Take print out of the • Guaranteed Investment
passport needs to be attached confirmation page Certificate (GIC) of
CAN$10,000
MEDICAL
FINANCIAL LANGUAGE HEALTH INSURANCE
TEST , POLICE CERTIFICATE
CAPACITY PROFICIENCY
requirement for Canada – English test – TOEFL or IELTS the list of doctor authorized Receipt
• Required Funds - CAD • Score of 6.0 or higher in each • Your visa office instructions will
$10,000 for every year of your skill (reading, writing, speaking tell you if you need to get a
intended stay and listening). police certificate
• Canadian Language
Benchmark (CLB) score of 7+
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN CANADA – QS Ratings

institutes in the Canada
Canada Global University S.No Most affordable MBA Colleges

Rank Rank
1 Memorial University of Newfoundland
1 =25 University of Toronto
2 University of Northern British Columbia
2 =31 McGill University
3 University of Manitoba
3 45 University of British Columbia
4 University of Saskatchewan
4 118 Université de Montréal
5 University of New Brunswick
5 119 University of Alberta
6 144 McMaster University 6 Wilfrid Laurier University
7 =166 University of Waterloo 7 Saint Mary's University
8 =203 Western University 8 Laval University
=9 =246 Queen's University 9 University of Prince Edward Island
=9 =246 University of Calgary 10 University of Waterloo

Accommodation
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Student Residence – Off-Campus Shared Host Family/Homestay Furnished or Unfurnished

Dormitories & Apartment or Apartment Rentals
Townhouses Condominium You’ll get a real experience
by living with someone else The most private option,
Some schools provide single room, in a living or an entire family and apartments are normally
student residence on- space with one or more experience local life furnished, private rentals
campus or nearby. other roommates
Dormitories are usually Host families normally Renting an unfurnished
larger buildings housing shared kitchen, bathroom, provide a private, single- apartment is also possible
many students, while dining, and living room occupancy room, and serve
townhouses are detached, area. one – three meals per day
housing usually 3-6 people and internet access.
Post Study
Options
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN CANADA
PGWPP CEP
POST GRADUATION WORK CO-OP EDUCATION Post study option
PERMIT PROGRAM PROGRAM
• Allows post-graduate students who • Generally undertaken at colleges and There are two ways in which the
have studied at a participating universities
Canadian university/college to gain • Very structured programs students can stay back in Canada
Canadian work experience. • a period of study alternates with work after the completion of their
• Work experience gained through • Recruit students while studying to fill
the PGWPP will ultimately help permanent positions upon graduation course
students qualify for permanent • Salary is given on an hourly basis
residence in Canada through
the Canadian Experience
• Post-Graduation Work Permit
Class (CEC). Program (PGWPP)
PROCESS • Co-Op Education Program

PROCESS
• Apply for a work permit within 90 days • Indian students who wish to participate • Canadian universities have a
of receiving written confirmation from in a co-op or internship program must
your university/college on course apply for a work permit as well as a cell called a Career Services
completion study permit. Center, which helps you get
• Get the application package, and fill
the forms jobs and helps you prepare for
• Pay the Open Work Permit Holder fee interviews
and the Standard Work Permit fee
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WHY STUDY IN GERMANY
• Low Cost – Public universities offer free or low cost education

to students as they are financed by government. German law
says that education should be offered to everyone and everyone
• Safe - Germany is generally a safe country, and while crime in

Germany exists, it is rather low-scale
• Some of the worlds best Universities and colleges present -

Heidelberg University, Technical University of Munich, Free
University of Berlin, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich,
and the Humboldt University of Berlin
• Immigration - Opportunity to work in Germany on an extended

visa for 18 months
• Amazing Jobs - top car brands like Audi, Porsche, BMW,

Mercedes, etc. Making a career with such companies possible for
many students
Education System
in Germany
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN GERMANY
Type of Universities Description Types of universities in Germany

• Public universities
Research Universities • Offer master’s degrees and doctorate (PhDs)
There are 4 types of universities in
Germany
• A subgroup of research universities
• Primarily focused on the areas of engineering,
Technical Universities
science and technology. • Research
• Technical
• Applied sciences
• Private universities • Art, Film and Music
• Engineering, business and social sciences
Universities of Applied Sciences
• More focus on professional application than
theory.
• Focusing on creative fields

Colleges of Art, Film and Music • Students to have exceptional talent or
experience in these fields
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN GERMANY
Intake
MBA MS
• As of 2017/18 Winter Semester,
17,570 Indian students were
Home to best MBA colleges, Academic excellence in applied attending university in Germany
Public universities are free sciences, engineering and related
subject areas – huge patents
Top Courses for Indians in Canada
Germany student visa are €60 Germany student visa are €60
• Engineering
• Business Studies
Stay back in Germany for 18 Residence Permit of 18 months • IT/Computing
months (1.5 years) after degree
• Tourism & Hotel Management
Private college - INR 9 lakhs Cost between INR 9 – 10 lakhs
annually, 7 Lakhs cost of living for study and 7 lakhs for stay/year
EU Business School, Munich University of Bayreuth, Technical

Business School (MBS), Frankfurt University of Berlin, Braunschweig
School , TUM, Reutlingen University University of Technology, TUM
INTAKE SESSION
TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2
Intake Session in Germany
Summer intake Winter intake Most of the universities in Germany

for the summer semester for the winter semester
have two intakes – summer and
running from March to August spanning September to winter.
or April to September; February or October to
Germany March; Universities set their deadlines at
deadlines usually fall before deadlines usually fall before
their own discretion and students
January 15. July 15. are advised to apply at least four
months in advance to give time to
apply for a visa
Note:
• All the application process along with visa application to be completed by June or July
for the September intake.
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR GERMANY
Germany Application process
Photocopy reports Photocopy reports Statement of Purpose Most universities admissions are
of GMAT / GRE, IELTS / TOEFL/ - SOP / Essay
Feststellungsprüfung German Tests
online and you need to create account
on website of university, upload
documents and submit application
Financial Documents
fee. Please refer to college website
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor to know the detailed application
process
Attested copies of 2 letters of Minimum Eligibility
Admission Essay
• Minimum English and German
language requirement.
Achievement
Extracurricular
Certificates/achievem • minimum academic record of 70%
achievements
ents at the state and • Minimum 18 years of Age.
national level
PROCESS TIMELINE – GERMANY
• Send application packet to
Universities using UNI-ASSIST
• Register for Standard Exams • College email response
June • GMAT, GRE Nov- April
• Video interviews
• Search for colleges and • Acceptance Letters
courses • Pay fees
• Student Loan
• Register for English exams a • Student visa
July month before the exams May - July
• TOEFL, IELTS or German exams • Deadline for accepted students
• Contact schools and visit websites to choose the university
for information
• Book airline tickets
• Shortlist universities you wish July - August • Document photocopies
to apply. At least 10-12 • Departure checklist & pack
August • Begin SOP , Essay drafting • Accommodation planning
• Get LOPs ready • Travel Insurance
• Take a month for these
• College general information from September • Fall Admission

DAAD - German Academic • College Starting
Exchange Service
September • Test Date for Examinations
• Know bank loans process • Apply for residence permit
• Know scholarship process October
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR GERMANY
uni-assist
• It is the working service point for international student applications
• It is an association supported by approximately 170 German

universities.
• uni-assist provides processing and evaluation for international

student applications.
• uni-assist processes approximately 300,000 student applications

from over 180 countries and regions worldwide every year
Examinations
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Undergraduate • JEE Advanced TestDaF and DSH is required if the programs or courses are not
• Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) international in nature

• TestDaF (Test of German as a Foreign Language)
• DSH (German Language University Entrance Examination)
MBA • GMAT - Graduate Management • TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF and DSH
Admission Test
• GRE - Graduate Record Examination
MS • GRE - Graduate Record Examination • TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF and DSH
Medical • Test for Medical Studies or TMS • TOEFL, IELTS, TestDaF and DSH
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COST OF LIVING
• Cost of education is quite • Mandatory for visa Airfare

• € 670/month of stay or € low. There is no fee in application process Visa expense
8,040/ annum mandated some universities Application fee expense
by immigration • Students aged under 30
• Most German universities pay around €105.80 per
• The Living expenses can are financed by the state month
go up to 7–9 Lakhs / year government
• This is for long term
• Small towns would be • The Private universities care which covers both
cheaper and bigger cities may change 9-10 Lakhs basic healthcare
like Munich, Berlin would per year insurance and nursing
be on a expensive side
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SCHOLARSHIPS - GERMANY
Germany Scholarships
• DAAD WISE Scholarship Program.
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship.
apply for. criteria. • Heinrich Boll Scholarships.
• Kofi Annan MBA Scholarships.
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • ESMT Women's Academic Scholarship.
matter • Goethe Goes Global Scholarships.
• Search for “Graduate Admissions • EMS Undergraduate Scholarship.
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • WHU-Otto Beisheim School of
about scholarships Management, International Scholarships.
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations
independent organizations which offer
positioned

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LOAN DETAILS FOR GERMANY APPLICATIONS
• Provide a Loan Approval • Start planning for a loan early • interest-free loan of up to • Confirmation of Enrolment
Letter as proof of funds €650 per month has been (CoE) for German university
• Check if the course is available since May 8th for
• Along with Signed agreement recognized by the Bank International German • Filled application form
students in light of pandemic
• On official letterhead of bank • Check limit of loan required • Passport size photographs -
with student name and loan based on course requirement • Indian Citizenship- 18 year age Applicant and Co-applicant
amount
• Compare loans of banks • TOEFL/IELTS score for English • KYC documents
• State loan sanctioned and
or TestDaF/DSH - German
promise of disbursement • Look at the documentation • Mark sheets / certificates of
required for the loan S.S.C., H.S.C, Degree
• Secured at least 50% marks
• Under current legal
during HSC & Graduation
regulations, international • 10-20 lakhs maximum with 80% • Bank Statement / Pass Book of
students in Germany are paid by banks and 1% last 6 months
• Post completion of HSC (10+2)
allowed to work up to 120 processing fee • Income proof: Income proof of
days of the year. the co-applicant
• Documents displaying regular
• Repayment after course period • Collateral documents wherever
income is mandatory
required
Student Visa
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GERMAN VISA – DOCUMENTS
Documents required for VISA – RESIDENT PERMIT for stay over 90 days
PASSPORT
• Valid for 6 months beyond • Go on the following website • Fix appointment with consulate • Letter of Admission from a
your stay in Germany https://india.diplo.de/ • Consulate will take your German university for offering
• 2 blank pages in the passport photograph and fingerprints you a seat in the respective
for stamping • Fill the application form and pay • Take the approval letter given course
• If your passport was expired the application fee - €60 as it would be needed for visa
before then all expired
passport needs to be attached • Take print out of the
confirmation page
LANGUAGE MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE

FINANCIAL
PROFICIENCY TEST
CAPACITY
• blocked account amount has • Minimum required score in the • Undergo a medical test from • Overseas Health Insurance
been increased to 853 Euros English test – TOEFL or IELTS the list of doctor authorized Certificate
for one month/ 10236 Euros
for one year • TestDaF/DSH – German
language test for non
• furnish the blocked account international courses
statement – e.g. Kotak Bank
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN GERMANY – QS Ratings

institutes in the Germany
Germany Global University Germany Global University

rank rank rank rank
1 50 Technische Universität München 11 195 Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
2 63 Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München 12 228 Universität Hamburg
3 64 Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg 13 240 Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
4 117 Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin 14 267 Technische Universität Darmstadt
5 130 Freie Universität Berlin 15 282 Universität Köln
6 131 KIT, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie 16 307 Universität Mannheim
7 145 Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule 17 311 Universität Frankfurt am Main
Aachen
8 148 Technische Universität Berlin 18 317 Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
9 173 Technische Universität Dresden 19 323 Universität Jena
10 175 Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen 20 333 Universität Stuttgart
10 175 Universität Freiburg 21 344 Universität Ulm
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Student halls of Flatshare Youth Hostels and Guest Apartment for one person
residence “Wohngemeinschaf” House
renting privately the entire
low monthly investment and 30% of the international Cheaper accommodation apartment wholly for
equally the opportunity to students in Germany apply and is preferred by few yourself
have a greater socialization
May or may not come with greater private space and
40% of the international people must share with meals along with the rentals noiselessness but comes at
students are others the kitchen, a higher cost
accommodated by cheaper bathroom, balcony and
forms living room
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN GERMANY
Students from India who wish to work in Germany after graduating can extend their residence permit for up to 18 months. They
need to find work related to their studies.
Documents for Extended Resident Permit
• Passport
• University degree certificate for completion
• Health Insurance document
• Financial Supporting for your stay in Germany.
Considerations
• Start finding job. In these 18 months, you can work as much as you like and take up any kind of employment to support
yourself.
• As soon as you’ve found a job role you’d like to accept, you should apply for a German residence permit or EU Blue Card
• You can remain in Germany while your application is pending.
• If you decide to apply for the Blue Card, you must have been offered a job that pays at least €53,000 (~US$57,844) a year,
or at least €41,808 (~US$45,629) a year for mathematicians, engineers, natural scientists, technicians or physicians.
Country : Singapore
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WHY STUDY IN SINGAPORE
• Reasonable Cost – course fees and living costs are relatively

cheaper as compared to Western Countries and Quality is
superlative.
• Safe - Everyone in India knows that Singapore is extremely

safe. To add, Indians form a major part of the total population
and ‘Malay’ and ‘Tamil’ is one of the national languages
• Some of the worlds best Universities and colleges present –

most of the IVY league colleges have setup a campus in
Singapore as well.
• Distance - direct flights may take about 5hrs and 30 mins
• Amazing Jobs - Singapore is really the business hub of Asia –

you should find jobs
Education system
in Singapore
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN SINGAPORE
• Singapore has four national

universities.
• Then there are polytechnics which

offer tertiary education through
diploma courses, which are practical
courses with plenty of group work.
• Diplomas are offered in Tourism,

Biotechnology, Digital Media,
Engineering, Business Studies,
Mass Communications,
Accountancy, and Hospitality
Management.
• The five polytechnics of Singapore

are Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic
Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic,
Singapore Polytechnic, and Ngee
Ann Polytechnic.
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN SINGAPORE
Intake
MBA MS
• 86,000 foreign students enrolled in
Singapore at various public
Economically viable, best and Academic excellence in applied universities and private
safest countries to live in. Huge sciences, engineering and related institutions
Asian population subject areas
A $60 issuance fee for every A $60 issuance fee for every
Top Courses for Indians in Singapore
student's pass issued student's pass issued
• Information Technology
Upto 1 year on work visa Upto 1 year on work visa • Management
• Finance/Accounting
INR 15 lakh to INR 20 lakh S$35,000 (USD $25,950) • Engineering
INSEAD, Nanyang institute of National University of Singapore,

management, Liverpool business Nanyang Technological University,
school Singapore Management University
INTAKE SESSION
Intake Session in Singapore
Summer intake Winter intake Most of the government universities

for the summer semester for the winter semester starting
in Singapore have two intakes –
starting from August from January summer and winter.
Singapore
Government
Universities Universities set their deadlines at
deadlines usually fall before deadlines usually fall before
January 15. July 15.
their own discretion and students
are advised to apply at least four
months in advance to give time to
apply for a visa
Note:
• Private institutes offering multiple intakes in January, February, July, August,

September, and October
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SINGAPORE
Singapore Application process
Statement of Purpose Most universities admissions are
- SOP / Essay
of GMAT / GRE IELTS / TOEFL online and you need to create account
on website of university, upload
documents and submit application
Financial Documents
fee. Please refer to college website
– Proof of Funds
Degree certificate letters from professor to know the detailed application
process
Attested copies of 2 letters of Minimum Eligibility
Admission Essay
• Minimum English language
requirement.
Achievement
Extracurricular
Certificates/achievem • minimum academic record of 70%
achievements
ents at the state and • Minimum 18 years of Age.
national level
PROCESS TIMELINE – SINGAPORE
• Register for Standard Exams

June • GMAT, GRE
• Search for colleges and • Send application to Universities
courses College email response
Nov- April • Video interviews
• Acceptance Letters
• Pay fees
July month before the exams
• TOEFL, IELTS
• Contact schools and visit websites • Student Loan
for information May - July • Student visa
• Shortlist universities you wish to choose the university
to apply. At least 10-12
August • Begin SOP , Essay drafting • Book airline tickets
• Get LOPs ready • Document photocopies
• Take a month for these July - August
• Departure checklist & pack
• Accommodation planning
• Test Date for Examinations

• Know bank loans process
September • Know scholarship process September • Fall Admission
• College Starting
Examinations
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Undergraduate • Students who’re seeking admission in • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Singapore universities may have to • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
take an entrance of competitive • PTE - Pearson Test of English
examination, conducted and evaluated
by the university itself
Medical • Passing score in NTU entrance exam. • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
• BMAT test score • IELTS - Test Of English as a Foreign Language
Cost of Living
and Studying
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COST OF LIVING
• The Living expenses in • The tuition expenses for • The cost of health Airfare
Singapore are to the an undergraduate course insurance is around 7- Visa expense
extent of 8-9 Lacs per might be up to 12-13 lacs 10k per annum with Application fee expense
annum per year Indian insurance
companies
• This is for an average • Postgraduate course, the
lifestyle cost would be • The coverage is 50k
approximately 17-18 lacs USD
per year.
Singapore 20.08 17.04 12.05

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SCHOLARSHIPS - SINGAPORE
Singapore Scholarships
• Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application At National University Of Singapore
apply for. criteria. (NUS)
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • INSEAD-Syngenta MBA Scholarships For
matter Developing Country Leaders
• Search for “Graduate Admissions
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • Singapore International Graduate Award
about scholarships
• Leadership and Volunteering skills are • Science & Technology Undergraduate
• Secondly check for government, private or seen most during scholarship evaluations Scholarship From NUS
• Singapore Millennium Foundation
• If the college offers a scholarship, Scholarship..
positioned

Education
Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR SINGAPORE APPLICATIONS
• Provide a Loan Approval • Start planning for a loan early • Indian Citizenship- 18 year age • Confirmation of Enrolment for
Letter as proof of funds university
• Check if the course is • TOEFL/IELTS score for English
• On official letterhead of bank • Check limit of loan required during HSC & Graduation • Passport size photographs -
amount • Post completion of HSC (10+2)
• Compare loans of banks • KYC documents
• State loan sanctioned and • Documents displaying regular
promise of disbursement • Look at the documentation income is mandatory • Mark sheets / certificates of

paid by banks and 1% last 6 months
the co-applicant
required
Student Visa
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SINGAPORE VISA – DOCUMENTS
Documents required for VISA - Student's Pass
PASSPORT
• Valid for 3 months beyond • Applications must be submitted • Fix appointment with consulate • Offer of place from a
your stay in Singapore through the Student’s Pass On- • Consulate will take your Singapore institute/university.
• 2 blank pages in the passport Line Application & photograph and fingerprints
for stamping Registration (SOLAR) system. • The forms are usually issued
• If your passport was expired • Completed Student Visa • Take the approval letter given after the tuition fees have
before then all expired Application Forms – ICA form 16 as it would be needed for visa
been received
passport needs to be attached & Form V36
• pay S$30 as application fee

FINANCIAL
PROFICIENCY TEST
CAPACITY
requirement for Singapore – English test – TOEFL or IELTS the list of doctor authorized Certificate
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN SINGAPORE – QS Ratings

institutes in the Singapore
Only three
universities in
Singapore figure in
QS ratings
Few IVY League Universities (USA), SP Jain (Mumbai), several European and Australian Institutions like INSEAD (France), Heriot-Watt
University (UK), UWIC (UK), Curtin University of Technology (Aus), James Cook University (Aus) and many more have set-up their campuses
in Singapore or have collaborated with Institutions in Singapore
Accommodation
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Housing Development Private Housing Serviced apartment Student Hostels

Board (HDB)
hostels that could have
HDB flats are the most landed property or Serviced apartments are single to four bedded rooms
common form condominium usually for students with
higher budget or hostels provides additional
Government subsidised more expensive as they accompanied by family services such as meals,
housing that is widely may be equipped with members laundry services,
available anywhere across facilities such as swimming supervision, recreational
the country pools most expensive form of activities
accommodation
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Options
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TYPES OF WORK VISA IN SINGAPORE
Sponsorship
Type of Visa Restriction Visa Duration Renewable Dependents Allowed
Needed
Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Graduates from
graduating from a university which in the list of
the institutes of 1 year No No No
Institute of Higher Learning, and seeking employment
higher learning
in Singapore, you may have an option to apply for a
one-year LTVP
Employment Pass
Yes (meet minimum
Minimum salary of
For international students to remain and work in 2-3 years Yes Yes salary criteria of
S$4,500 per month
Singapore after their studies. Foreign professionals S$6,000)
who work in a managerial, executive or specialized job
S Pass
Yes (meet minimum
Minimum salary of
for international students to remain and work in 2 years Yes Yes salary criteria of
S$2,400 per month
Singapore after their studies. For mid-skilled foreign S$6,000)
employees who are technicians or specialists.
EntrePass
Yes (annual business
Registered with
For international graduates who wish to develop ideas 1-2 years Yes No spending must be at
ACRA*
or entrepreneurial skills by setting up a new business least S$100,000)
in Singapore
Country : New Zealand
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WHY STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
• Reasonable Cost – cost of studying in New Zealand is also much

cheaper than the USA, Australia, UK, or Canada.
• Safe - New Zealand has a low crime rate and is a safe place for
students
• Education system is world-class, modern and responsive. Some of the

best universities in the world like - University of Auckland, University
of Otago, University of Canterbury, Victoria University of
Wellington, and Massey University
• People - New Zealanders are famed for their friendliness, hospitality

and warmth to overseas visitors, and enjoy meeting folk from other
cultures.
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NEWZEALAND
Indian students in New Zealand
• 29,235 Indian students in New

Zealand
• more than 21,000 of them
attended PTEs
Top courses for Indians to study in

New Zealand
• Engineering
• Business Studies
• IT/Computing
• Tourism & Hotel Management
INTAKE SESSION
Intake Session in New Zealand
New Zealand generally has two

New Semester 1: February to Semester 2: July to November
Zealand June
intakes i.e. January and July, with
few universities offering multiple
intakes in September and November.
Note:
• It is essential to ensure that the ‘complete application process’ along with

appearing for interviews and visa application process should be complete by
Oct-Nov for the February intake.
•
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Application process
Most universities admissions are
Statement of Purpose online and you need to create
- SOP / Essay
of GMAT / GRE / SAT IELTS / TOEFL account on website of university,
Financial Documents
college website to know the
– Proof of Funds

Minimum Eligibility
Attested copies of 2 letters of Students applying to
Admission Essay
mark sheets of class recommendation from undergraduate courses should
have completed 10+2.
Achievement
Extracurricular
Certificates/achievem Minimum academic record of 65%
achievements
ents at the state and and above in Class 12 will be
national level
required
PROCESS TIMELINE – NEWZEALAND

• Pay fees

• Student visa
• TOEFL, or IELTS


Examinations
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Undergraduate • SAT -Scholastic Assessment Test • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System
Medical • UCAT • TOEFL - International English Language Testing System

Cost of Living
and Studying
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COST OF LIVING
• you must provide • The tuition expenses for • $454 per year - Covers Airfare
evidence that you have an undergraduate course medical, loss of Visa expense
sufficient funds to support might be up to 11 lacs per property, evacuation, Application fee expense
yourself throughout your year loss of deposits
stay in New Zealand including tuition fees
• Postgraduate course, the
• NZ$ 15,000 for each year cost would be • Government’s “Code of
of study approximately 12 lacs per Practice for the Pastoral
year. Care of International
Students” requires all
international students to
have health and travel
insurance
New Zealand 11.42 13.06 10.78

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SCHOLARSHIPS – NEW ZEALAND
NEW ZEALAND Scholarships

• A C Rayner Memorial Scholarship
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application • The Eamon Molloy Memorial Scholarship
apply for. criteria. • University of Waikato Excellence Scholarship
for Asia
• First Google to check up on financial aid / • 10th, 12th marks mostly don’t matter. • University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages • New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships
matter • New Zealand International Undergraduate Fees
• Search for “Graduate Admissions Scholarship
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • New Zealand International Doctoral Research
Coordinator” and email them, asking TOEFL will help Scholarships(NZIDRS)
about scholarships • R.H.T. Bates Postgraduate Scholarship
• CCSE Graduate Scholarship
• BrokerFish International student scholarship
scholarships • Achievements and Recognitions however • Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas
small should be articulated Scholarship for SC etc. candidates
• If the college offers a scholarship, • Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship
positioned

Education
Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR NEW ZEALAND APPLICATIONS

the co-applicant
required
Student Visa
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NEW ZEALAND VISA – DOCUMENTS
PASSPORT
• Valid for 3 months beyond • Completed Student Visa • Fix appointment with consulate • Offer of place from a New
your stay in New Zealand Application Form (INZ 1012) • Consulate will take your Zealand institute/university.
• 2 blank pages in the passport photograph and fingerprints
for stamping • Visa fee of NZD 330 • Letter from your current
• If your passport was expired • Take the approval letter given institution confirming status as a
before then all expired • Complete your application as it would be needed for visa study abroad student
passport needs to be attached online using NZ Immigration
Online

FINANCIAL
PROFICIENCY TEST
CAPACITY
requirement for New Zealand English test – TOEFL or IELTS the list of doctor authorized Certificate
– read that section for details
• You may be required to
• Scholarships if any. show Health and Character cer
tificates, to prove that your
intention of staying in New
Zealand is genuine
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New Zealand Rank Global Rank Institution
1 81 The University of Auckland
2 184 University of Otago
3 223= Victoria University of Wellington
4 270= University of Canterbury
5 272 Massey University
6 375= University of Waikato
7 387= Lincoln University
8 437= Auckland University of Technology

Accomodation
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Student halls of Flatshare Homestay (or private Apartment for one person
residence board)
halls of residence offer fully Most flats include basic With a homestay you live with renting privately the entire
furnished single or twin- equipment such as an a New Zealand family in their apartment wholly for
share rooms with a shared oven, dishwasher, washing home, usually in a fully yourself
dining hall, lounge and machine and clothes dryer. furnished room of your own
laundry greater private space and
You and your flat mates will A homestay is a great way noiselessness but comes at
low monthly investment and share the cost of rent and to get to know some a higher cost
equally the opportunity to usually the phone and friendly New Zealanders
have a greater socialization energy bills.
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POST STUDY OPTIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
POST STUDY WORK VISA How to apply
• You can apply for a visa to work in New Zealand for up to 3 • You can choose to apply through the INZ online application
years after you finish your study if you have an acceptable portal, Immigration Online, or through the print form INZ1015.
qualification.
• You will need:
• A Post-study work visa lasts for 1, 2 or 3 years depending
on the level of your qualification and where you studied. • Work Visa application form INZ1015
• Evidence that you have completed your qualification
• If you manage to find a job that is relevant to your stream of • Bank statement showing a balance of minimum NZ$4,200
course then you can have your work visa extended for two • Three months' bank statement
years • Passport
• Two recent passport size photographs
Country : France
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WHY STUDY IN FRANCE
• Reasonable Cost – cost of studying in France is also much cheaper

than the USA, Australia, UK, or Canada.
• Safety - France is one of the safest metropolitan areas in Europe.

Violent crime rates are fairly low but there might be instances of
pick pocketing and robbery
• Centre of academic studies - amongst the top three study

destinations for international students. Top universities in France
are Ecole Normale Superieure, Ecole Polytechnique, HEC,
INSEAD, Pierre-and-Marie-Curie, and Université Paris-Sorbonne
University
Education system
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN FRANCE
Education System
• France has around 82 state universities
• Universities award three types of

degrees - Licence (UG), Masters (PG)
and Doctorate (PhD).
• Grande Ecoles are ticket to success in

France These are comparable to the
American Ivy League universities.
• In order to attend an undergraduate

program in France, you must complete
12 years of schooling, as well as meet
additional requirements.
INTAKE SESSION
Indian students in France
• Approximately 4200 Indian

students went to France in the
Semester 1: This is the main Semester 2: Very few colleges
season for intake which is in can take admissions offer in academic year 2016-17
September March as well
France
Top courses for Indians to study in
France
Deadline – Feb to May Deadline – November till Jan
• Space and Aviation teaching

• Engineering
• Business Studies, Art
• History
• Tourism and Hotel Management
Application
Process
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR FRANCE
Documentation Required France Application process
Language Score Most universities admissions are

Test Examination
Photocopy reports
Photocopy reports Statement of Purpose online and you need to create
IELTS / TOEFL/TCF - SOP / Essay
of GMAT / GRE / SAT
and Le TEF account on website of university,
Financial Documents
Documents - 2 academic reference college website to know the
– Proof of Funds

Consideration
Admission Essay
mark sheets of class
X, XII
recommendation from
employer/manager
All copies of graduation should
carry French translations for the
degree or diploma certificates
Achievement Resume Copy and
Extracurricular
certificates/
achievements
ents at the state and A civil liability a minimum academic record of
national level certificate
70% and above in Standard 12
PROCESS TIMELINE – FRANCE

• Pay fees

• Student visa
• TOEFL, or IELTS / French exams


Examinations
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Undergraduate • UG Admissions in France required the TCF (Test de connaissance du francais - Test of knowledge of French)
student to pass the University admission and Le TEF (Test dâ Evaluation de francais - French assessment test) are
examination from the home country. the standardised language tests which are required to be taken for the
purpose of getting admission to colleges in France
For international courses where teaching is English these test are not
required
• TOEFL, IELTS, TCF and Le TEF
MBA • GMAT - Graduate Management Admission • TOEFL, IELTS, TCF and Le TEF
Test
• GRE - Graduate Record Examination

MS • GRE - Graduate Record Examination • TOEFL, IELTS, TCF and Le TEF
Medical • Test for Medical Studies or TMS • TOEFL, IELTS, TCF and Le TEF
accepted across universities is 152.
Cost of Living
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COST OF LIVING
• International student • the cost of attending • International students in Airfare

needs approximately 600- university in France is France are required to Visa expense
700 Euros per month in considerably lower have mandatory health Application fee expense
France compared to other insurance
countries
• Immigration requirement • Annual rates starts from
is -€ 615 for each month • The average tuition fee in 350 Euros
of stay France was €190
annually for pursuing a
bachelor’s degree, €270
for pursuing a master’s
degree and €400 for a
Ph.D.
France 13.97 11.26 03.25

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SCHOLARSHIPS – FRANCE
FRANCE Scholarships
• The Charpak Scholarship Program
• Look a the type of scholarship you want to • Each scholarship has its own application
apply for. criteria. • The Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarships
• First Google to check up on financial aid / • 10th, 12th marks mostly don’t matter. • UGAM Legrand Scholarship
scholarships at your target universities – Undergraduate GPA / Percentages
matter • Shikhar Thales scholarship programme
• Search for “Graduate Admissions
Coordinator” or “Financial Aid • A decent score in GRE / GMAT / IELTS / • Bahman Samandari scholarship programme
about scholarships • Amba- Dalmia scholarship programme
• Emile-Boutmy scholarship
small should be articulated • Universite Paris Saclay IDEX Scholarship
you automatically apply for it when you • Your SOP should outline your • ENS Paris Saclay
positioned

Education
Loans
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LOAN DETAILS FOR FRANCE APPLICATIONS

the co-applicant
required
Student Visa
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FRANCE VISA – DOCUMENTS
PASSPORT
• Valid for 3 months beyond • Most French universities process • Fix appointment with consulate • Prior admission or pre-
your stay in France applications via the Parcoursup • Consulate will take your registration certificate provided
• 2 blank pages in the passport portal photograph and fingerprints by the university
for stamping • Schedule an appointment • Campus France authorization
• If your passport was expired • For visa - create an through the online file or by • A print out of your
before then all expired online CampusFrance calling the CampusFrance office CampusFrance ID number
passport needs to be attached registration file • Visit the VFS website to • Proof of accommodation or
schedule an appointment to ‘attestation d’accueil’
• Pay visa fee submit your application.

FINANCIAL
PROFICIENCY TEST
CAPACITY
• Required financial document • Minimum required score in the • Undergo a medical test from • Social security registration
requirement for France– read English test – TOEFL or IELTS the list of doctor authorized (free)
that section for details or French language • Proof of medical insurance
examinations • A civil liability certificate ($40,500 or EUR 30,000)
• Proof of sufficient funds, which • If you are non-EU, you are
should be a minimum of $820 eligible for the national health
or EUR 615 a month insurance offered in France -
https://etudiant-
• Scholarships if any. etranger.ameli.fr/#/
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TOP UNIVERSITIES IN FRANCE – QS Ratings

institutes in the FRANCE
France rank Global rank University
1 52 Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres)
2 68 Ecole Polytechnique
3 83 Sorbonne University
4 138 CentraleSupélec
5 161 Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon
=6 242= Ecole des Ponts ParisTech
=6 242= Sciences Po Paris
8 275= Université de Paris
9 287= Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
10 291= ENS Paris-Saclay

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Student Hostel Apartment sharing Homestay (or private Individual studios

board)
Hostels offer fully furnished Most flats include basic Most of them prefer to
single or twin-share rooms equipment such as an 10% of students are glad to house in individual or one-
with a shared dining hall, oven, dishwasher, washing stay in a homestay. room apartments.
lounge and laundry machine and clothes dryer.
With this type of
low monthly investment and You and your flat mates will accommodation, tenants Such is the choice of 57%
equally the opportunity to share the cost of rent pay almost no service of students in 2018
have a greater socialization charges, and services like
20% of students chose to internet or electricity are
live in a shared apartment often included
in 2019.
Post Study Options
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POST STUDY WORK VISA
There are different kinds of student visas existing for France and each kind
of student visa has a built in eligibility of post study work permission
Work Options
Name Post Study Work Permit • Only students who are taking up long term
Visa de court séjour pour etudes No courses like masters can stay up in France for
Visa de long séjour temporaire pour 24 months post study to take up work
No
etudes
• Most French universities have a Career
Visa de long séjour etudes Yes services cell, which helps you get jobs and
helps you prepare for interviews
Students Completing Bachelor Studies Not allowed • Students who obtain a job related to their
academic Programme may enter full-time
employment by filing a request for change of
Students completing masters’ program 24-month post study work permit status (from student to employee) in their
application
One-time non-renewable temporary residency authorization called APS

(authorization provisoire de séjour). It is valid for 12 months.
Under a new scheme called "second residence permit", this duration can be
doubled to 24 months..

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Country Specific Admission Process

• Diverse - Diverse country from an ethnicity perspective -

• Safe - USA is a very safe country for Indian Students

• Best study abroad destination in the world with some of the

• Choice of options - Diverse range of higher education options

• Flexible - Flexibility of moving across universities through credit

TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 TIMEFRAME 3

From August to From January to April From May to August

State run college or Private college or Technology Institutes Community Colleges

Transcripts Professional LOR

• Nov - Admission Applications will

• Register for English exams a

• Shortlist universities you wish

• Test Date for Examinations • Fall Admission

• TOEFL - International English Language Testing System

Living Expenses Tuition fees in USA Health Insurance Other Expenses

• Average expenses - • $10,000-$30,000 per year Insurance costs are Airfare

• Expenses are down by 3-

• Good Recommendation letters will help

Loan Approval Letter

• Provide a Loan Approval

• There are three different types of student Visas for USA

FORM – I20 FROM SERVIS FINANCIAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY MEDICAL

QS International ratings for top

6= Yale University 28= University of California, 39 University of Miami

Ivy League universities in the U.S. began as a group association of

University Student dormitories Homestays Apartments

• Diverse - Diverse country from an ethnicity perspective – cultures.

• Safe - It is a safe country for Indian Students with isolated

• Best Universities - Some of the worlds best Universities and colleges

• Choice of options - Diverse range of higher education options and

• Weather - UK has a variable climate. In general, the summers are

Around 28 -30 K Indian

6,00,000 students study in UK

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Certificates or Diplomas of Higher Education 1 to 2 years

Foundation degrees (Fd A/Fd Sc) 6 months to 2 years

Degrees (such as B.A, B.Sc, BEng) 3 years

Integrated courses 4 years

Postgraduate certificates and diploma (PG 9 to 12 months

Masters (like LLM, MBA, MRes, MA, M.Sc.) 1 year

Research Masters (Ph.D., DPhil, MPhil) 2-3 years

Quality Assurance System

TIMEFRAME 1 TIMEFRAME 2 TIMEFRAME 3 Intake Session in UK

Documentation Required UK Application process – eligibility

Test Examination Language Score • Minimum requirements vary

• Nov - Admission Applications will

• Register for English exams a

• Shortlist universities you wish

• Test Date for Examinations • September Admission

• UCAS Means - Universities and Colleges Admission System

• It a central organization in the UK that is responsible for receiving

• Applications to all undergraduate courses are filled through UCAS

• UCAS allows you to apply to 5 Universities through a common form.

• Other windows needs to be applied directly with university

Living Expenses Tuition fees in UK Health Insurance Other Expenses

Courses MBA (Lakhs) MS (Lakhs) BE/Btech (Lakhs)

UK 16.63 14.51 14.38

• Good Recommendation letters will help

Loan Approval Letter Consideration Eligibility Criteria Documentation Needed

FINANCIAL LANGUAGE MEDICAL

QS International ratings for top