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STEPS IN OVERSEAS EDUCATION
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STEP - 1
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Selection of Schools and Universities for the course you want to pursue.
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STEP - 2
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Appear for the Entrance Tests like GRE, GMAT, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, SAT-I and II etc (if applicable).
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STEP - 3
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Sending application for admission in the School or Universities selected along with your academic achievements.
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STEP - 4
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Receive an Offer Letter from the selected School or University.
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STEP - 5
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Get Visa from the Consulate of that Country.
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STEP - 6
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Last but not the least, join the School or University of your choice.
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EXAMS FOR ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION
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For higher studies to UK and Canada IELTS or TOEFL iBT is required for Bachelors and Masters.
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For higher studies to USA GRE and TOEFL iBT is required for all Masters courses other than management courses i.e MBA where GMAT and TOEFL iBT is required. For Bachelors level studies SAT and TOEFL iBT is required.
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For higher studies to Australia / New Zealand IELTS is required for Bachelors and Masters.
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EDUCATION SCENARIO OF SOME COUNTRIES
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| Australia | Types of Educational Institutes:
1. The Universities and TAFE Institutes commence only twice a year (Feb & July).
2. Private colleges commence every month. | | Academic Year | : | Divided into two Semesters, Feb & July | | Popular Programs | : | Business, IT, Engineering, Hotel Management. | | Minimum Requirements | : | IELTS mandatory test: minimum 6.0 for Diploma & 6.5 for Degree. | | Part time jobs during studies | : | 20 hrs per week & full time during vacations. | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > AUS$ 14000-17000
PG Courses > AUS$ 12000-24000 | | Cost of Living | : | AUS$ 12000–14000 per year |
| Canada | | - | | Academic Year | : | Divided into two Semesters, Fall Semester (September) and Winter Semester (January). | | Popular Programs | : | - | | Minimum Requirements | : | U.G. Diploma (2-3yrs) - 10+2 & TOEFL iBT (min213) / IELTS (min 6.5)
U.G. Degree (4yrs) - 10+2 & TOEFL iBT (min213)
P.G. Diploma (1yr) - Undergraduate Diploma / Uni.Degree & TOEFL iBT (min237)
P.G. Degree (2yrs) - 16 years Education & TOEFL iBT / IELTS compulsory + GRE (MS) / GMAT (MBA) may be required in some Universities. | | Part time jobs during studies | : | 20 hrs per week on campus (No off-Campus jobs). | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > CAD$ 7000-9000
PG Courses > CAD$ 9000-10000 | | Cost of Living | : | CAD$ 7000–10000 per year |
| New Zealand | | - | | Academic Year | : | Divided into two Semesters, Fall Semester (July) and Winter Semester (February) | | Popular Programs | : | IT, Business, Theology, Travel, & Tourism. | | Minimum Requirements | : | IELTS – 6.0 for Diploma & 6.5 for degree. | | Part time jobs during studies | : | 15 hrs per week & full time during vacations. | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > NZ$ 10000-18000
PG Courses > NZ$ 14000-24000 | | Cost of Living | : | NZ$ 6000–8000 per year |
| Switzerland | | - | | Academic Year | : | Divided into 2 Semesters, Fall Semester (November) and Winter Semester (January)
1. U.G.courses (Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelors)
2. P.G.courses (P. G. Diploma, Masters) | | Popular Programs | : | Hotel Management courses | | Minimum Requirements | : | No IELTS/TOEFL iBT needed (on case to case basis). | | Part time jobs during studies | : | Not Allowed (However, there is an opportunity for Internship programme and you will get a stipend for the same.) | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > CHF 2000-8000
PG Courses > CHF 2500-7000 | | Cost of Living | : | CHF 16000-24000 per year |
| United Kingdom | | Diplomas & Degrees are shorter and intensive than similar courses offered by other countries. Hence there is faster earning potential. | | Academic Year | : | Divided into two Semesters, Fall Semester (September) and Winter Semester (January) & some Courses in April, July. | | Popular Programs | : | IT, Business, Law, Science, Engg. | | Minimum Requirements | : | U.G.Degree-10+2 with 1st division & TOEFL iBT/IELTS (optional).
MSc Degree (1yr)-Bachelors Degree & TOEFL iBT/IELTS (optional).
MBA (1yr)-Bachelors Degree & TOEFL iBT/IELTS &GMAT (optional), 2 yrs experience generally required but some courses are for freshers also. | | Part time jobs during studies | : | 20 hrs per week (avg. wages-6 to 7 Pounds per hr). | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > £6500-8500
PG Courses > £8000-10000 | | Cost of Living | : | £5000–6500 per year |
| United States | | - | | Academic Year | : | September to June. Two intakes a year- Fall (September) & Spring (January). | | Popular Programs | : | Engineering, Computer Science, Biological Science & Business. | | Minimum Requirements | : | U.G. Courses (4yrs)- 10+2 &TOEFL iBT(213), SAT (compulsory).
P.G. Courses (2yrs)- 16 yrs of Education & TOEFL iBT(min.213) + GRE (Compulsory for MS) / GMAT (Compulsory for MBA). | | Part time jobs during studies | : | 20 hrs per week on campus. Off-campus work may be allowed after 9 months but at limited places. | | Cost of Education(Tuition Fees) | : | UG Courses > 10000-17000$
PG Courses > 11000-19000$ | | Cost of Living | : | 7000–12000$ per year |
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