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Colleges in U.S. usually offers undergraduate and vocational courses only, whereas universities offers both undergraduate & postgraduate programs.
  • Associate: a two-year program that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program.
  • Bachelor: a four or five-year program where students earn credits in a wide variety of courses.
Each university in Canada has its own policy regarding admission requirements. Nevertheless, in order to get admitted to a Canadian tertiary education institution, there are requirements students will have to meet, whether it is an undergraduate or a postgraduate program. Depending on the field of studies, programs and other relevant factors competition can vary. 
The common requirements for getting accepted in a Canadian University/College and the two essential criteria are, high school grades/performance as well as language skills be it English (in most of the provinces) or French in francophone ones. We may advise you to check the university’s website for admission requirements of the program you are interested in. Find a program and click on the name of the university to direct you to its website. 

Commonly, Master degrees last for a whole academic year including an obligatory internship added to the overall duration. Sometimes a Master degree can last for two academic years, depending on the curricula and the sensitivity of the program.
PhD degree programs are commonly two to three years in duration, (not always), in the majority of the cases, and it could extend to four years if needed (depend on the major/research proposal).
Not necessarily, if your target province is one of the English speaking provinces you must provide proof of sufficiency in English language yet if you are looking forward to studying in a francophone province just the same, you must submit proof of proficiency in French Language. *Exceptions are always present.

Yes, most certainly you can. There are several Universities that teach in English as a primary language.

As Canada is divided into individually governed provinces, the tuition fees for an academic year of tertiary education vary. In addition, tuition fees depends on the world rank of the university and the field you are interested to study. External link for more information: Study in Canada
International students can only work while studying in Canada if they apply for a work permit and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). The students can work part time for 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours i.e. full time during vacations. Otherwise, international students can take up solely on-campus jobs. 

Because Canada is such an immense country, it is extremely varied in its people, landscape, climate, and way of life. However, Canadians do share important values such as pride, a belief in equality and diversity, and respect for all individuals. International students who are considering studying in Canada will want to familiarize themselves with the culture and customs they can expect to experience.
Canada has four very distinct seasons:
  • Spring (March-May
  • Summer (June-August)
  • Fall (September-October)
  • Winter (November-February). 
While temperatures in the far north climb above 0°C only for a few months of the year, the country’s southern border has warm springs, hot summers and pleasant autumns prevailing for at least seven months before winter sets in.
If you graduate from a Designated Learning Institution, then you can gain valuable Canadian work experience under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP). Normally a work permit visa is granted for one year on a study of one year. For a study of at least 2 or more years the student can get post study work visa of up to 3 more years.
The permanent resident visa is determined on a point-based system. The work experience gained through the PGWPP will help you to garner valuable points to qualify for permanent residency in Canada.

The UK is on the list of the top destinations for international students and one of the most popular study destinations for education, in addition to its high-quality education system, there are many other reasons to choose UK to continue your studies, some of these reasons are:
  • English is the native language 
  • 2 years PSW - Post-study working visa 
  • Globally recognized 
  • Multicultural 
And many other factors that will make you choose UK. Read the article for more information about Studying in UK.

In UK there are two essential criteria students have to meet. There two main requirenments are; English Languge Proficincy requiremnts, and the acadmic requiremsnt  has its own policy regarding admission requirements. Nevertheless, in order to get admitted to a UK tertiary education institution, there are requirements students will have to meet, whether it is an undergraduate or a postgraduate program. Depending on the field of studies, programs and other relevant factors competition can vary. 
The common requirements for getting accepted in a UK University/College are two essential criteria;  the first one is the English language proficinare, high school grades/performance as well as language skills. We may advise you to check the university’s website for admission requirements of the program you are interested in. Find a program and click on the name of the university to direct you to its website.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) is the most preferred English language proficiency test accepted by almost all institutions in the UK and is also advised as per the UK visa rules. However, globally, UK institutions are open to accepting other proficiency tests as well (do check the official website of your preferred institution for the same).
The standard academic year starts in September or October and runs until June or July while the Postgraduate courses often run from September to September. There are other courses that are more flexible and offer a variety of start dates.

The undergraduate and graduate degrees generally range from $10K - $15K. Even they allow to pay around 65% of fees before visa and rest you can pay after reaching UK within certain duration. The Living cost ranges from 400 to 900 Pounds per month, depending upon the location you choose.

All students with Tier 4 visa are allowed to work for 20 hours per week during an ongoing session and full-time during vacations. Doctorate students van work full-time throughout the year. **** Can international students work in UK?
Ans. Yes, In the UK as an international student, you're allowed to work up to 20 hours at maximum per week during term-time and full-time during holiday breaks. But there are many restrictions and conditions you must stay in line with to be allowed to work. ******Can I work in the UK on a study visa?
You can take a part-time job, work placement or internship alongside your studies in UK and the hours and type of work will depend on the type of visa and your sponsoring university or college.

British weather tends to be varied and unpredictable. While it does tend to rain quite heavily in the UK, especially between the months of September and May, there tends to be some sunshine at least once a day! The weather will vary a lot depending on where you're based – in general, the south tends to be milder, and the west coast tends to get most rain. As to British summers, well, they can be pretty great. While they last. Hold onto those sunny memories to keep you going through January!


The system is pretty much streamlined when it comes to applying & obtaining the student visa for UK. If you have a CAS letter from a decent university & sufficient bank balance, you should get your visa easily.
If you wish to stay in the UK post studies, you may need to apply for a visa extension or for a work visa depending on the type of employment, your duration of stay and your current visa status.
Colleges in U.S. usually offers undergraduate and vocational courses only, whereas universities offers both undergraduate & postgraduate programs.
Associate: a two-year program that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program. Bachelor: a four or five-year program where students earn credits in a wide variety of courses.
Masters: two-year degree providing additional specialization. Doctorate: five to eight-year program certifying the student as a trained research scholar and/or professor.
The academic year for universities in the United States is usually from August to May. Most universities use either the semester system (two terms), the quarter system (students attend three out of four total terms), or the trimester system (three terms).
Community colleges are typically state-supported and provide the first two years of a four-year undergraduate degree.
In a joint-degree program, students begin a graduate program in their fourth year of college, earning both degrees upon graduation.
Refer to college and university guides to find which institutions are known for excellence in different fields of study.
With permission of the International Student Office, international students may work on campus up to 20 hours/week their first year and can apply to work off-campus in subsequent years.
Undergraduate Level Examinations
SAT: A standardized test to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the applicants.

ACT: To test the student's ability in English, Math, Science, Reading and Writing sections.


Graduate-Level Examinations
GRE: A standardized test of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing for graduate-level study.

GMAT: A standardized test for MBA applicants and for business programs that measures basic verbal, mathematical, analytical writing and integrated reasoning skills.

MCAT: A standardized examination that assesses problem solving, critical thinking, writing skills, and knowledge of science concepts and principles essential for the study of medicine.

LSAT: A standardized test to measure the reading and verbal reasoning skills used by the law schools as an assessment factor for admission.

DAT: A test to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability, used for admission to Dental schools.

English Language Ability Tests
The most common tests of English language ability are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE).
An F-1 visa is a student visa that needs to study at a college, school or university in the USA. A J-1 visa is for an exchange student for temporary stay in the USA.
Australia has more than 1,200 universities and more than 22,000 courses to choose from. In addition to the many scholarships offered by various Australian universities for international students. Please refer to Study in Australia for further details about why to study in Australia.
Apart from the professional programs that prepare students for the workforce, you can choose your preferred course from science, business, tourism, hospitality, commerce, humanities, law, medicine, science, engineering, technology, medicine, nursing, environmental science, accounting, and finance. Through all this, Australia prepares its students for employment. Check out our search engine to make your dreams true.
There is fierce competition between Australia's top-ranked universities, and every year we witness one university outperform another. According to the latest QS world university rankings, the top five Australian universities are the - Australian National University, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), and the University of Queensland.
Students can apply for undergraduate, postgraduate & research courses. They can also apply for the package courses, which include Certificates + Foundation + Diploma leading to Undergraduate degrees and Graduate Certificate + Graduate Diplomas leading to Postgraduate degrees. Use the filter feature in the search engine to choose your level and minimize your search results
The total cost of studying in Australia would mostly depend on the ranking of the institution and the level of study you choose. The total cost includes the tuition fees and the living and accommodation expenses. Occasionally there may be an added cost involved for the course materials and access to institution facilities. The accurate tuition fees will appear in the course page of your choose.
Most student visas allow you to work for up to 40 hours every two weeks while your course is in session and unlimited hours during vacation.
Australia offers a bright future for those who excel academically and have the patience, perseverance, and ambition to succeed. An extension on the student visa can be obtained to search for a relevant job once you graduate. Opportunities abound in the medical profession, civil and construction engineering, and the tourism and hospitality industries.
As an international student, you need to have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your study in Australia. Along with OSHC, you can also consider purchasing private health insurance for items that your OSHC does not cover.
The student visa requirements depend on your course of study and certain other significant requirements like an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate, the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement, sufficient funds, English language proficiency, health and character requirements, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
We advise students to appoint an authorized representative to act on behalf of them, to proceed with their applications, whether with the university to apply for admission and get an acceptance letter from an institute or with the Australian Government to apply for immigration and get a student visa in order to study in Australia. Representatives are usually well trained by the universities.

Your dream is about those few steps, simply take the first step towards your dream and do not panic it will all be worth it!

  • Apply to the university
  • Pay your tuition fees deposit (If required)
  • Apply to the student visa
  • Travel and enjoy your study and your new journey!
It is not always easy to choose in which country you wish to peruse your education. You should think about the financial part including “tuition fees & living expenses”.
In addition, the education system in the prospective country, university’s rank, the lifestyle you would like to live during your study, the atmosphere of the country, the culture of the country you are planning to go to, and many other things you should think about before making a decision, to help you in choosing which country you should study, we would suggest you visit the below articles, each article covers all the information you need to know about each country: 
  • About the UK 
  • About Australia  
  • About the USA
  • About Canada 
  • About New Zealand 
  • About Ireland 
  • About Germany 
  • About Turkey

Each university and college has a different start of study throughout the year.

Some of them start studying only once throughout the year, others twice throughout the year, and others start studying three times. Regardless of the number of times the study starts at the university and college during one year, the important thing is to apply to the university to which you want to apply three to four months before the start of the semester, especially if you need to apply for a visa for study purposes, so the embassy gives some time to study your application before the start of the study date.

Each university has its own requirements, usually, these requirements are the latest academic achievement/certificates, proof of language abilities in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL exam, practical experience ... etc., your educational advisor will be able to determine the required papers through your scientific and practical background. Book an appointment now.
For master's students:
If you cannot gain direct university admission to a master's degree because you do not meet the academic qualifications, this does not mean that you cannot complete a master's degree. Most universities offer qualification programs that allow you, after completing them, to reach your goal and study for a master's. You can study (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or as it is called in some countries / universities (Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate).

Graduate Certificate / Postgraduate Certificate: It is an academic certificate with a duration of up to 6-months, and usually the subjects taught in it are identical to the subjects of the first semester of the master’s to be applied for. If the student passes this stage successfully and with very good performance, he can apply / bridge to obtain Graduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree admission.

Graduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma: It is an academic certificate with a duration of up to one year, and usually the subjects taught in it are identical to the subjects of the first semester of the master's to be applied for. The student can apply to obtain an equivalency for some subjects from the master’s stage, so that the duration of the original master’s degree is shorter.

For postgraduate students:
If you are not able to obtain an acceptance to study a doctorate for reasons of poor research, academic background, or even practical experience, then you can obtain admission to study 
Graduate Certificate of Research or
Graduate Diploma of Research
and then enroll in your doctoral program.

This depends on the country you wish to study in, and the language your course will be taught in. If you are not a native English speaker but wish to study a course taught in English, you will have to prove you can speak the language to a fairly high level, by providing English-language test results. This is to ensure you will be able to follow your course without any comprehension problems. Common tests accepted as proof of English proficiency are the TOEFL and IELTS.

If you need to prove your proficiency in a language other than English, there are also similar tests in other languages, such as the DELF/DALF and TCF-DAP (French) or the DSF and TestDaF (German).

Before taking a language test, make sure you confirm which results are accepted by your chosen school to make sure you do not waste money on the wrong test.

Related articles:

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • TOFEL (Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam)
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English)
  • CAE (Cambridge Assessment English)
  • OET (Occupational English Test)
  • Duolingo English Test Test
  • DaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
Sandwich program is a combination of the study period and practical period, where the work is part of the graduation requirements. Students will join the workplace of their fields of studies to gain work experience and based on their performance will be graduated. 
Foundation Program is a one-year length program that is offered to students who do not meet the direct entry requirements into their desired Bachelor’s degree. It is a pathway to a Bachelor’s degree.
Yes, most universities abroad allow students the flexibility to change their major as they wish, as long as they meets the requirements for the new program.
Congratulations, you are in now! You are only a step away from your dream. All you need to do now is apply for your student visa! 
In fact, after gaining acceptance from the university, you need to transfer a deposit -if required- to the prospective university, and then apply for your visa. You need to ensure that you have a valid passport, and available funds, etc. for more information on how to apply for a visa, and what are the required documents.
Study costs depend on several factors, the most important of which are the country in which the university is located, the university's global ranking, and the desired program.
Full recovery about tuition fees are available in each link below
  • Study cost in Australia
  • Study cost in the USA 
  • Study cost in Turkey 
  • Study cost in Germany 
  • Study cost in the UK 
  • Study cost in New Zealand 
  • Study cost in Ireland 
  • Study cost in Canada 
It depends on the country you are coming from, and the country you are going to pursue your education. However, students who provide the required documents by the Consulate of the desired country will be getting a visa.
Yes, many countries allow students to work during their studies. Each country has its own regulations and system, some countries use a fortnightly basis to calculate the number of allowed working hours, and other countries use a weekly basis system. To know more check out the below articles.

Related articles: 
  • Working in Australia
  • Working in the USA 
  • Working in Turkey 
  • Working in Germany 
  • Working in the UK 
  • Working in New Zealand 
  • Working in Ireland 
  • Working in Canada 
Yes, almost every university around the globe has its own scholarship programs, and if you meet the requirements of these programs then you will be eligible to apply for one.
Yes, many countries allow students who completed their studies and meet the requirements to stay and apply for PSWvisa – Post Study Working Visa.
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