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Benefits of studying abroad

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Today a large number of students are turning to overseas education. It has become a fantasy for all students and it has become a common sight to find students searching for courses or education which can improve their skills and also help them to reach their dream destinations. In the colleges of India there has been modification in the number of courses and the education procedures but still a lot has to be done in this area. Today students prefer to take courses which portray their interest and also promise them a bright future. Students studying in the prestigious colleges of India have found top position at various companies of the world but it is unfortunate that the number of seats available in the top colleges of India is limited and number of students is very large. These colleges are not able to cater with the need of huge population. In the recent times, a large number of private colleges have come up in the market but they do not have the same standard like the colleges of IIMs and IITs. Hence, students who do not find seats in these reputed colleges often move abroad for higher studies. Studying abroad requires a good amount of money and for some students it becomes a constraint but now there are enough financial assistance available for talented and diligent candidates to take admission aboard. They can get in touch with the banks, government and charitable organizations that loans and financial aid for students willing to study abroad. There are various benefits of studying aboard; some of them are listed below-

Academic gains

Studying at the highly reputed college of the world certainly makes a major contribution to your career and future. The quality of education in forgein universities is excellent; their high standards of teaching and researches are matchless. Moreover, international degrees have lot of importance in Indian companies and it ultimately helps in the career growth of candidates. They are being paid well and also find lot of chances to grow in the company.

Intercultural development

The environment of foreign universities is very different than the home university of a student. Studying in a foreign university, you interact with people of different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and languages and it helps you to deal with people of different nature anywhere in the world. Studying abroad also helps in developing a sense of understanding in the students about the culture and practices followed by different people of the world. This exposure is really useful for students in a long term as well and students who have been through with this exposure are often turn out to be great future leaders.

Personal Growth

Studying abroad means staying far away from your family, which is obviously not an easy task for most of the individuals. However, separation from family helps you to become more independent and also contributes in your personal growth. Living independently teaches you to take your own decisions in life, become confident and bold. It is an invaluable gift and remains with you all your lifetime.

Personality Development

There is an overall development of your personality when you are studying abroad. Adapting a new cultural environment and dealing with the people of different behaviors bring a lot of changes in a person’s personality. These changes are more visible in a student once he is done with the education. There is also seen a change in the attitude and perspective of the students which is really useful in global competition.

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Benefits of Studying in UK

Friday, January 14th, 2011

United Kingdom or UK is the second most preferred location for higher studies after USA and despite of high standard of living in UK, it receives large number of international applicants every year. There is not one but various reasons that why UK attracts such a large number of students population all across the world. UK education quality is considered internationally, it has some of the best universities in the world with excellent faculty and researchers, there is security and safety for students and multi-cultural environment of UK also helps in personality development of international students. Indian students have always shown a great interest in studying in various prestigious universities and business schools of UK. Oxford and Cambridge universities need no introduction since they are listed among the top most universities in the world. Indians have been coming to UK for years and many of them have become permanent citizens as well.

There are various benefits one can find while studying in UK. The government of UK takes interest in improving the standard of higher studies and work for the welfare and safety of international students. UK has plethora of post graduate courses and research opportunities. There are over 55,000 master courses taught in UK universities and courses. The standard of education in UK is very high at all levels and universities and colleges are frequently assessed by official bodies that grade their standard of research and teaching. Moreover, studying in UK also helps you a lot in improving your English language which is the only language accepted universally. English is the medium of education in UK and therefore, it is really imperative to have a good knowledge of the language before applying for any UK college.UK has more than 150 institutes for higher education and most of the international students apply for master Degree course in UK.

An essential benefit of applying in UK for master degree is that most of master degree courses have only one year duration which is really cost effective and offers good value of money. In addition, under graduate courses in UK usually take three years which also proffers good value of money. The academic courses in UK are usually shorter than the USA and other countries of Europe. Students can also choose to work while studying in UK; some of the universities in UK allow their students to work during their spare times and earn work experience.

UK has a large number of universities and colleges where one can find abundance of academic and vocational courses at all levels. Some of the most popular academic courses in UK are – MBA, MCA, Engineering, and Medical etc. Studying in the prominent university of UK would be very beneficiary for your career as well. It would not be difficult for you to find excellent career opportunity in any good company of the world. UK is the populated with people of different nationalities, not only from India alone but people from other parts of the world have also settled in UK due to its strong economy and education system. Therefore, you find plenty of global exposure while studying or working in UK.

Some of the most recognized universities in UK are-

-University of Bristol
-King’s College London
-University of Liverpool
-Newcastle University
-University of Birmingham

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Study in New-Zealand

Friday, January 14th, 2011

A lot of people have known New-Zealand for its scenic beauty and ranches but it is also emerging as the quality education provider at the international stage for various degree programs and courses. Today New-Zealand has a large population of international students in various colleges and polytechnics. We are aware that universities in UK and US have always been at the top list of international students but this trend is gradually changing and many of them are also looking for New Zealand for higher studies and researches. New-Zealand offers a safe environment to its students along with incredible study opportunities and support services for international students. There are various academic, vocational and certification courses available at various universities, polytechnics, colleges, secondary schools and private training establishments Language Schools, High Schools, Universities, Technical Schools and Institutes. For admission in the colleges of New-Zealand one has to qualify TOFEL or IELTS, their scores are also counted while granting you a student visa for new-Zealand. New-Zealand is an English speaking country therefore, you should have a fair knowledge of the language to live and Study in New-Zealand. The education system of New-Zealand has made a significant progress in the last couple of years and today the qualification from New-Zealand has international recognition. There are eight government funded universities which offer undergraduate and post graduate programs. These universities also proffer foundation programs as well. In the tertiary education system of New-Zealand there are twenty five government funded polytechnics and institutes of technology. These government aided polytechnics and institutes offer a wide range of academic and vocation programs. The growing numbers of private tertiary and training establishments have a range of programs which include professional certificates, diplomas, and degrees in various ranges of subjects like art, computer studies, eco-tourism, quality management etc.

An essential thing to mention about New-Zealand is that it is internationally recognized for its teachers training. It has six government-funded institutions that provide training for teachers from early childhood to primary, secondary and higher education level.

Today, Indian students have also shown a great interest in studying in New-Zealand’s universities and polytechnics. As far as cost of living and education expenses are considered then it is quite economical in comparison with UK and US. Studying in New-Zealand also helps you to brush-up your English language skills. Moreover, New-Zealand has students from different countries of the world which provide a good exposure and multi-cultural environment. New Zealand is among few countries which allow its students to work while studying full time in your spare time. Moreover, Indian students also enjoy one year searching job after graduation (for this terms and conditions are applied).

To study in New-Zealand, student visa is a must if your course has more than three months of duration. On the other hand, for a single short term course (less than three calendar months) you do not need to apply for a student visa.

New-Zealand some of the premier colleges which are recognized worldwide, they are as follows-

• University of Auckland
• University of Otago
• Massey University
• AUT University
• Victoria University of Wellington
• University of Canterbury

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Universities to target for higher studies in Germany

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Germany is the new upcoming destination for higher studies and a large number of international students are now showing their interest to study in Germany to pursue higher studies. German universities welcome students from all over the world and from all nationalities. Students who fulfill the pre-requisite academic requirements of the German university system are eligible for higher studies. There are no tuition fees in the German public universities but you have to arrange for accommodation expenditure on your own which is also economical. On the other hand, German private institutes charge their tuition fees and other expenses.

Germany has over 300 universities and about 220 Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Science) are listed in the official guidebooks and web sites. Fachhochschulen are those institutes which task at providing students with practical training on an academic or artistic basis. At Fachhochschulen, degree program and teaching are strongly oriented towards vocational studies and the practical requirements of working life.

For admission in most of the German universities, proficiency in German language is important, though a few universities today have some programs in English as well, like executive programs in selected business and science fields. The majority of programs in German universities are taught in German language only whether it’s a diploma, bachelors or master’s degree.

The ten premier universities for higher studies in Germany are listed below

- Aachen University of Technology

- Christian- Albrechts-Universitat

- Dortmund University

- Europa Universitat Viadrina Frankfurt

- Fachhochschule Fluda

- Frankfurt University

- GISMA Business School

- Humboldt University, Berlin

- Martin Luther Universitat Halle- Wittenberg

- Johannes Gutenberg Universitat, Mainz

If you want to seek admission in the under-graduate study program in Germany, you have to undergo a one year bridge program which will compensate 13 years of school education in Germany. Once the bridge program is completed, the Indian students have to go through with an assessment test for admission in a German institute for the equivalent of the Bachelor degree. The international courses leading to a Master’s degree have recently introduced by the German universities. Some courses have adopted English as a medium of instruction. You should have a three year degree from a leading Indian university for admission in a post graduate program from Germany. For PhD, you should have a Master degree from a recognized university and a professor in Germany willing to act as your Doctoral guide.

Usually Admission in German Universities are granted on the basis of your previous academic results but for some management and engineering courses your GMAT and GRE scores are required. As far as TOEFL exam is concerned, it is required where English is the medium of instructions.

For admission in German Universities you need to apply directly to the universities. For application forms you can request from the International offices of Universities. After filling up the application form, it has to be sent back to the university along with the attached documents. Students who wish to study in Germany for a full time course need to apply for student visa which is granted for three months initially. You should extend it by German authorities with in three months of your stay in Germany.

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Scholarships for institutes in Australia

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Australia is known for its great quality of education, strong education system and multi-cultural environment and being an English-speaking country it does not take too long for an international student to acquaint there with a few cultural and living adjustments. Studying in Australia has always attracted students from all around the world and every year thousands of international students apply to study in Australia for its different academic programs. Australia being one of the most popular destinations for higher studies could be an expensive place for middle-class international students. Therefore, there are scholarships offered by Australian Government, education institutions, and a number of private organizations which are a great financial aid in funding your educational expenses.

There are three scholarships programs offered by the Australian government, they are-

Australian Development Scholarships (ADA) – the Australian Government in co-operation with the Australia’ partner countries offer these scholarships in order to support studies made to further fields of good governance, human development and economic growth. Awardees of this scholar program are expected to apply the experience and qualifications gained to their country.

Endeavour Awards- these awards are offered to the citizens from the Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East, Europe and the USA to make up their academic careers in Australia. Since this scholarship program accepts students from all over the world so it becomes highly competitive. The annual award value is $30,000 and it is purely given on the basis of merit.

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA): this scholarship program is meant for post-graduate students who wish to study in Australia for higher studies. Moreover, this scheme has opportunities and short-term fellowships in a specialized field of research or study. Students and professionals who are indulged in the field of social and economic development and policy reform are awarded with this scholarship.

The scholarship awards in Australia aim to promote knowledge, education links and also help in improving ties between Australia and its neighboring countries through extensive scholarship programs. There are basically two streams of the Australian awards – an achievement stream which aims at the brightest students, researchers and professionals to come to Australia where as a Development stream targets to build capacity in developing countries. The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) scholarships come under the Australia Awards program because of these Australian scholarship awards.

This is to be noted here most of the scholarships program are meant for meritorious candidates who have poor financial status and cannot bear the expenses of education and living in Australia. Australia scholarships are offered for educational, professional and research development opportunities. If you an international student then you can apply for various scholarships offered by the educational institutes, Australian Government and various other organization to study in Australia.

In Australia, educational sectors like vocational and technical education, under-graduate and post-graduate study and research are all covered by scholarship awards. However, scholarships are not just meant for international students only but students from Australia are also eligible for some of the scholarship programs.

For international students many international and charitable organizations also offer scholarships but you must apply for these scholarships in your home country only. Some of these organizations are- Rotary International, World Bank, World Health Organization, United Nations, Asian Development Bank and many more.

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Education system in the USA

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

The USA has always been one of the top priorities to study for international students across the world. However, if we compare the education system of US with India, we will find a lot of differences. The higher education in America starts after the twelve years of completion of primary and secondary schooling. If you have successfully completed your 12th grade, you are eligible to take admission in bachelor programs or under graduate study in USA. The Bachelor Degree in USA has four years usually, though some accelerated programs can be completed in three years. Some professional fields also have five years of completion. If you finish around 40 courses in different subjects with in four years of under-graduation, you will receive a Bachelor’s degree or under-graduate degree.

A first year student in USA is called freshman, second year sophomore, in third year he becomes Junior and at the fourth year he is referred as Senior. A lot of colleges in USA give an Associate Degree after the second year or sophomore year of a Bachelor Degree. International students from Japan and China prefer to start their education from this level, while Indian statistics show only 10% of Indians join at this level. Bachelor Degree is very crucial for the beginning of a career or profession; it is a stepping stone for a career to follow.

After successfully completing four years of Bachelor program or under-graduate study, you are eligible to apply for the Master’s Degree in USA. To take admission at Master degree program, you must have four years of graduation. Therefore, students from India must complete an additional year of degree program for eligibility.

You can find some registered agencies which evaluate the subjects studied in India with the courses equivalent in US and issue a certificate. You require sixteen years of formal education to get admission in a graduate program

The highest academic degree in USA for research-oriented academic disciplines is doctoral degree or Ph.D. it requires three to six years of full time study besides the Bachelor’s degree as preparation for university level teaching and research. US universities have two main semester intakes. The fall semester (September/October) and Spring semester (January/ February). However, some universities also offer summer intake around July. One of the pre-requisite requirements to get admission in US universities is to qualify TOEFL/IELTS exams. To get admission in the prestigious college of US, the scores on these exams are also one of the prime requirements.

US Universities have two major categories – public (state supported) and private (independent).

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Education System in the UK

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

UK universities have always known for its excellent quality of education and high standard of teaching both in terms of course content and student welfare. In UK, over 150 universities and colleges have latest facilities of teaching and research where a wide range of courses are taught. To make sure that education quality is maintained, UK has implemented quality assurance and academic audit systems and the high standard of teaching are not just found in teaching only but in other facilities also like libraries, research equipment, computers and living accommodation.

There are three types’ entities in UK for higher education- colleges, universities and institutions for higher education. You could also find some non-university institutes offering degree and post-graduate courses but they are required to fulfill certain criteria to attain university status. The qualifications offered by UK universities can be classified into four major categories- degree courses, vocational training, diplomas and post graduate courses. You can also find some sandwich courses where you can sandwich part time work and real experience between the course duration. The first degree courses (arts and science) in UK last for 3to 4 years duration, the diplomas and vocational courses have one to two years. Where as post graduate study may be in one of two forms- either as a work of independent research under supervision or a taught course lasting one or two years.

The secondary education in UK starts at the age of eleven and after completing secondary education, higher education starts. There are two levels of higher education, they are-Non-university level post secondary studies and university level studies.

UK has some of the best renowned universities in the world, Oxford and Cambridge University have always been at the top of the UK universities and offer a large number of courses. An important feature of UK education system is that nearly all master courses have one year of duration unlike other countries US and India and graduation courses lasts for three years. To take admission in the UK universities international students who do not have English as their mother tongue must provide evidence of English proficiency. Since English is the only medium of study in all UK universities, so it is really important that students should have a good command over English. Moreover, almost all universities in UK conduct the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as Foreign Language(TOEFL) exams to judge the efficency of international students in English. It is mandatory to qualify either of these tests to get admission at the top notch college in UK for a degree program.

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Education System in New-Zealand

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

New-Zealand is an English speaking country and has been one of the famous education havens for international students. New-Zealand has maintained its international status for offering quality education and high standard of teaching. It has a safe environment of study and provides excellent study opportunities with support services for international students. An important thing to note here is New-Zealand’s academic model was developed after the British system which implies that qualifications earned in New-Zealand educational institute is internationally recognized.

Primary education is considered as a required education in new-Zealand. Secondary schooling in new-Zealand begins between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. Those who want to go for university education must fulfill the requirements of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement which is undertaken during the final three years of high school. Most of the secondary schools are state owned.

There are eight major universities in New-Zealand and are state owned. They follow a research based academic method and a lot of these universities have also come up in the list of international Best Universities. Nearly all universities in New-Zealand offer degrees in the arts and humanities including teaching, business and science. The academic year in university begins in late February and normally ends in October.

As a university student, you will enjoy a fortnight break in the middle of the year and about six weeks at the end of the year. The quality of education in New-Zealand universities is well appreciated all over the world.

Institutes of Technology and Polytechnic in New-Zealand follow a similar structure to universities and are state owned institutes of learning. They are specialized in vocational training, providing teaching in industry based learning such as hospitality or the trades.

Institutes of technology lay a strong emphasis on practical learning and offer certificates and diploma level of qualifications. Limited under-graduate and post-graduate degrees are also being offered by these institutes. There are almost25 government –funded polytechnic and institutes of technology.

Bachelors Degree in New-Zealand last for three years and for Honors degree an additional year of research is included while Masters Degree has two years in New-Zealand. Besides these qualifications, New-Zealand is also popular internationally for its excellent quality of Teachers Training. It has six government funded specialist education institutions; two are within universities while rests offer their programs with their local university. Teacher training is offered from early childhood to primary, secondary special and tertiary level.

It is very essential for international students to study in New-Zealand that they must work on their English and prove their English language aptitude. Since English is the medium of study in New-Zealand, students are required to qualify TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or ESOL (Cambridge English for Speaker of Other Language). You can contact the admission office of each university to learn which tests are accepted.

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Education system in Canada

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Canada is one of the most chosen destinations for higher studies by thousands of international scholars. An important reason for the popularity of Canadian universities is that education in Canada is more economical than other developed countries like UK and US. Over 130,000 students come to study here every year and bring a rich vibrant culture to Canadian Universities.

As far as education system in Canada is concerned, there is no federal education system rather education in Canada is under the complete jurisdiction of the provinces and territories. To keep up the national commitment the Canadian government offers free public education, including secondary school in all the provinces.

You will find some major differences between the education systems of different provinces of Canada. Unlike India where secondary schooling is only up to grade 12, Canada secondary education could go up to Grade 11, 12 or 13.

Post secondary education in Canada is offered by four types of educational institutions- Universities, University College, Community College or Technical Institutes and technical/ Career Colleges.

Universities- since Canadian Universities are publicly funded as a result they provide quality of education at lower tuition rates for international students than their competing nations. These universities have a wide range of courses and degrees from undergraduate level to doctorate.

University Colleges- being a part of Canadian university system, these university colleges offer a choice to students to choose from academic oriented university degree program or the more practical-oriented college diplomas and certificates. University colleges are recognized by their strong student support services, small classes with a strong campus environment. One may opt to do combined degree/diploma programs and university transfer programs.

Community colleges and technical institutes- these community colleges have small classes, off-campus offerings, a greater ratio of laboratory space to class room space, with an interactive style of teaching. The exceptionality of these Canadian colleges lies in the combination of employer-centered curricula. You are offered diplomas and certificates rather than degrees by most of the community colleges and technical institutes.

Technical/ career colleges: these are privately owned and operated schools and their main aim is to prepare students for job market after a short period of instruction. They emphasize more on practical skills over a broad range of programs. Their specialization is on business, computers and secretarial skills. These institutions are provincially approved and regulated and make sure that programs standard and quality are maintained well.

The academic year in Canada is usually divided into two semesters and starts in September and ends in May. Though some institutes follow a semester or trimester system and allow admissions in January or May and in September.

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Education system in Australia

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Australia is recognized internationally for its quality of education, strong educational infrastructure at relatively lower expenditure. There has been a huge rush among international students to take admission in the top notch universities of Australia. The education system in Australia consists of twelve years and there are public and private schools. The Primary and secondary schools of Australia are equivalent to 10+2 education in India. Certification is given to student at the end of schooling is based upon continuous assessment within school or by a combination of internal assessment and public examinations. You may find variation in the curriculum taught in each state or school but there is no difference in the learning areas, they remain the same. Each state in Australia has its own Vocational Education and Training (VET) or Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system. The main motive of Australia’ VET system is to deliver practical and career oriented training. The VET sector is classified into two- a nationally recognized government system of Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and private providers.

TAFE has about 250 institutes with over one million students including 41,000 international students. It is the largest provider of tertiary education courses in Australia.

Australia has 37 public universities and two private universities offering both graduate and post-graduate programs. Most of the popular courses opted by international students are in the following field- Business, Administration and Economics, followed by Science, Arts, Humanities and Social Science. Undergraduate degree in Australia is classified in the four categories- Bachelor degree, Bachelor Degree (Honors), Undergraduate Diplomas and Associate Diplomas. Post graduation is divided into- Masters Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates. Australian universities are also popular for their excellence in teaching and research and the academic staff is well qualified and recruited from Australia and around the globe.

As far as education expenditure in Australia is concerned, it is comparatively cheaper than UK and US. The accommodation and other living expenses of international students are quite economical than other countries.

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