International students today have a wide variety of destinations to choose from when trying to make a decision on where to pursue their studies. Studying abroad is a major investment and it is important for students to make an informed choice, based on facts. Australia is a choice destination for thousands of students, and below are some of the reasons that these students decide to study in the Australia:
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This is possible at some universities for international students eg if you have a first-class degree. Such places are very competitive. However, there are other types of scholarships which you can also apply for such as half-tuition scholarships and other scholarships offering £2,000- £4000 off your tuition also depending on the University. Contact your local BCIE offices for more details on this.
We will guide you through the entire visa application process, and should you follow our advice to the letter, you will have a more than 98% chance of securing the visa. Our members of staff are not only well trained, but have vast experience in advising students on visa applications.
If you were applying to Canada, it could take 4 to 5 months to get a response, and if your application is to Australia, it could take between 4 to 6 weeks, Dubai takes only about one month, the UK 3 weeks and the USA is based on appointments. The time frame differs among countries, but what is important to you as a student is to ensure that you give yourself enough time, by applying early. Avoid the risk of last-minute applications by applying for the course and paying the fee deposit as early as possible. This will also ensure that you give yourself enough time to prepare the documents and meet other requirements for the visa application.
BCIE offers you a comprehensive package of services that will take you from deciding what and where to study, to finally arriving at your carefully selected university. We will assist you with deciding on what and where to study, help with putting in the application, provide you with information on tuition fees and living expenses as well as on financial aid available, on accommodation and importantly provide visa counseling. We will also provide you with a pre-departure briefing. We will ensure that the process is as seamless as possible for you, as we do all the worrying and chasing up for you. Remember – we have direct links with all of our network universities.
Here are some main advantages of using BCIE:
Australia is becoming a popular destination for international students. Students can get an internationally recognised degree from Australia and there are many other study options available such as diplomas, and degrees. The foremost benefit now is that upon completing your qualification in Australia, you can apply for PSW.
Most countries will allow students to work while they study, but with certain provisions in the hours the students can work, or where they can work. It is important to know the rules and regulations as regards working as a student so that you are not in breach of your student visa. The provisions made are normally set to ensure the student has enough time to study which is the purpose of their student visa in the first place.
Each country has its own minimum wage laws. However, students must not depend on these earnings to finance their studies.
That will be impossible as you won’t be working long hours or where you will be paid enough to cover tuition fees. However, you might be able to cover your basic needs such as food, transport and clothing. The UKVI and other High Commission rules however will not allow you to apply for your visas unless you can show that you have the full tuition fees and living expenses for the first year in your bank accounts.
This is possible at some universities for international students eg if you have a first-class degree. Such places are very competitive. However, there are other types of scholarships which you can also apply for such as half-tuition scholarships and other scholarships offering £2,000- £4000 off your tuition also depending on the University. Contact your local BCIE offices for more details on this.
BCIE provide a full day's training on the PTE Academic course. This training is conducted in some of our offices. In addition, our Abuja centre is the approved PTE academic test centre for Northern Nigeria. Go to the PTE Academic page on this website to register for the test or training programme through us.
The standard time is fifteen working days after the application has been submitted, but we usually encourage our students to apply very early, if possible 2-3 months before the start date of their schools. If this is done, a VISA can be ready in 8 working days. If Visa applications are submitted very close to the start date, there is a strong possibility that the visa will be refused because it was submitted too late.
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At BCIE, students come first. We pay utmost attention to our students and their needs and offer a 100% satisfaction service. Our current students are indeed our best ambassadors. Below you will just find some of what our students have to say about our services. Register with BCIE today to join them.