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. The US is a choice destination for thousands of students, and below are some of the reasons that these students decide to study in the US:
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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.
This differs from school to school. Your application will be forwarded the day you complete all requirements. The turnaround time could range from 24 hours to 4 weeks.
Yes you can, but you usually would have to do a pre master’s programme or equivalent first before you can progress to do the master’s course. However, there are exceptional cases where students with rich work experience for a considerable number of years have done the masters without the premasters. Contact our offices so they can discuss your individual cases with you and ensure that you are getting onto the best course option available.
Rankings are based on subjectively perceived "quality", or on some combination of empirical statistics, or on surveys of educators, scholars, students, prospective students or others. There are several types of rankings so be careful that you are looking at the correct one for your needs. The BCIE offices can guide you on this.
There are two main choices - Halls of residence or private flats and houses. Halls of residence are University/College owned international student accommodation (full board or self catering). Or a student can stay in a rented flat or house. Private accommodation - is typically a room in a house or a flat shared with other students.
Yes, you are free to study whatever subjects are on offer in your University. All Universities offer a wide range of subjects to study. But some programmes require a prerequisite knowledge so you must meet the basic entry requirements
Statistics show that there are over 700,000 international students currently studying in the USA, and some of the reasons that attracted these students there are diverse – for example, the USA offers some of the world’s finest higher education facilities, especially in the fields of technology, opportunities for research, flexible course curriculum as well as a wider range of financial assistance. The US is also renowned for its research opportunities, flexible curriculum and financial assistance.
Unfortunately, your age will not permit you to be granted a student visa to study in the USA. Every case is different so do contact your local BCIE offices for more advice. It is advisable that once you are above 17yrs for a foundation, 21yrs for an undergraduate or 25yrs for Masters you try out other places like the UK, Canada or Dubai where there's no age restriction.
The USA offers a vibrant and multicultural environment for international students. The qualifications are recognised worldwide and have a history of excellence.
The USA is a vast country, with huge varieties in each state including in climate and even time zones. With over 7,000 higher education institutions offering hundreds of different courses, you will not be short of choice on where and what to study!
Yes for Postgraduate studies GRE is required along with 16 years of education.
Yes, international students who belong to a country where English is not a native language should provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson).
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.
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.
A student has many options available these days with the following countries functioning as the most favoured destinations:
The extensive worldwide BCIE network of universities and offices will advise you as to the most appropriate destination for you.
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