How to choose a country for education?
The choice of country depends on the budget as well as
personal interest of the student. Mostly all countries now are
offering a very wide range of courses. A student must first of
all choose which country offers him the best choice of course
as well as provides him/her employment opportunities. Example:
Taking the financial aspect into consideration the courses in
UK are only for 1 year and that cuts down the cost of studies
substantially when compared to USA / Australia. Pyramid
Overseas Education Consultants and Immigration helps you make
this analysis and then zero-in on a country that suits you
best.
How do I know which university is the best for me?
All the countries have university rankings; but this may not
be the only distinguishing feature for a university. A
university that suits the student best would be the one that:
» Is accredited by the local Accreditation Council » Offers
the course that a student is looking for » Accepts students
qualifications for the interested course » Is situated in a
location that student is interested in Once these 4 points are
checked with, the student can then look into the financial
part.
When should a student apply for admission in
University/College?
Generally, in most universities and colleges in UK and USA,
there are two intakes, mainly in September and Jan/Feb; while
in Germany the intakes are in April and October. It is
advisable to procure admission 3 months prior to the intake
month. This ensures a smooth process and a comfortable and
timely preparation. That apart if the admission date is
delayed, the seats in the university might get full and you
may have to let-go of a golden opportunity and then compromise
with either university selection or tuition fees or quality of
education. To avoid all this we advice you to make your
choices and decisions well in time.
How much time does it exactly take in processing the
application?
It takes approx. 4-6 weeks to process a file. The breakdown is
as under: » Selecting a university and preparation for
application
Is IELTS / TOEFL necessary to get an admission in the
University / College?
UK: IELTS or TOEFL
Can a student apply for admissions before the results of Third
year IELTS / TOEFL have been declared?
Yes! A student can apply while the results for the above are
awaited. In this case a Conditional offer letter is given to
the student. The results can be submitted later on.
Does the student have to take both IELTS / TOEFL?
No! Students have to give either IELTS or TOEFL depending on
the requirement of the country of your choice.
What is the Total Cost of Studying abroad?
Expenditure on studies abroad can be divided into 2 parts:
Can a student work along with his studies?
Yes! Legally as per the Student Visa norms a student can work
15-20 hours per week. A student can also engage in a full time
job during Vacation period (40-45 HPW) Jobs can be on / off
campus in UK but only on campus jobs are allowed in USA.
Is it necessary for a student to open bank account?
It is mandatory for a student to have an account in a bank in
any foreign land. This is because you shall be making all
regular payments in and out of this account. Some banks have
special schemes for students; these can be checked out once
you reach the destination country.
