What you need to go to university abroad

Dreaming about education abroad? Many foreign universities are very interested in our students, and thanks to the Internet, the process became easier. You do not need to spend money on a trip to interested university to apply or to find out the conditions. This whole process is available remotely.

In my previous post, I wrote, how to find a university abroadAnd now I'll tell you how the flow and what it needs.

The general scheme is quite simple and straightforward. You select the program on the University website, emailed all the required documents by the deadline and is awaiting the results. In fact, it is necessary to try for yourself by selecting the 7 major items that are needed for this.

1. Patience and time

Preparation can be much longer duration than you imagined. Therefore, begin to act for at least 6 months prior to the deadline. Otherwise, you may simply not have time.

2. Good grades

Most foreign universities minimum passing score - 4 or even 4.5. This means that your diploma or certificate should not be triplets. The higher the average score and the estimates themselves, the more chances you have to do.

3. recommendations

In addition, a common practice abroad letters of recommendation from the previous place of study. Often it is 2 or 3 letters from teachers who should be sent by e-mail on their behalf. Even if you graduated from university a few years ago, you would have to look to for advice.

4. examinations

Even if you speak English freely, it does not exempt you from taking a single exam - TOEFL or IELTS. Exams are very specific, so it is necessary to be prepared separately (approximately 2 months). Each university puts its claim on the level of points. If you end up with fewer will gain at least 1 point, all efforts will be wasted. The results of these examinations should be sent directly from the university center TOEFL or IELTS.

5. Documentation

The package of documents - the main criterion on which you enroll or not. And here it is important not only that all the necessary "paper money", but also their processing. Some universities require not only professional translation diploma certified translator, but their notarization or an Apostille. These services provide special translation agencies. Some universities require sending transfers diplomas in University of the envelope with the stamp. Another reason to look at the previous place of study.

6. Scholarship or surety

Often universities provide scholarships for foreign students, but if you are applying for study without a scholarship, you are asked to confirm that you have the money. This can be not only a document from the bank with the necessary number in the account, but also to have a guarantor - a citizen of the country in which you are going to learn.

7. Once again, patience

After finishing all the preparations, you can breathe easy again to be patient. While the documents reach the recipient until their will and place, it may take about a month. And a few months (or even months) until they come results. As a result, the entire process may take about a year. But the result is worth it. Do you agree?

Share your opinion, study abroad experiences or ask questions in the comments.