SCHOLARSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA, UK, US AND CANADA

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS IN  AUSTRALIA, UK, US AND CANADA

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Sydney Achievers International Scholarships                                               The Sydney Achievers International Scholarships provides new international students who wants to study in University of Sydney in Australia.  These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program offered at the University  Each scholarship has a value of AUD$10,000 per annum. Also see University of Sydney International Research Scholarships

Macquarie University International Scholarships                                                 The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Macquarie University North Ryde campus. The scholarship amount is varied up to AUD$10,000.

Melbourne Research Scholarships                                                                The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) was established by the University of Melbourne and is awarded to high achieving domestic and international research students. The benefits of the Melbourne Research Scholarship vary depending on your circumstance and may include one or more of the following: fortnightly living allowance, relocation allowance,  paid sick, maternity and parenting leave, full fee remission (international students only) and Overseas Student Health Cover (international students only). Also see Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships

Adelaide Scholarships International                                                              The University of Adelaide offers the Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) program to attract high quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort.  The scholarships includes course tuition fees, annual living allowance, and health insurance.

La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students                              La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.  The scholarship is worth between $10,000 and $20,000 and goes towards tuition fees.

Monash University International Merit Scholarships

Monash University is offering a number of scholarship programs including the Monash University International Merit Scholarships for outstanding international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Monash University.  The scholarship is valued at $10,000 for a full time study load, paid per year. See also Monash University International Leadership Scholarships and Monash International Scholarships for Excellence

Flinders International Postgraduate Scholarships

Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) are awarded to suitably qualified applicants to pursue a full-time research higher degree at Flinders University – up to two years for a Research Masters degree and up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree.  The scholarship covers the international student tuition fees, living allowance, establishment allowance, relocation costs and airfares.

Top Universities in Canada 2015/16

This year’s QS World University Rankings® features a total of 26 Canadian universities within the top 800 universities worldwide. Of these, three top universities in Canada are ranked within the global top 50, and a further 10 in the top 300. Read on to find out more about the top universities in Canada this year, starting with the top 10.

 

1. McGill University 

Ranked 24^th in the world, McGill University has once again overtaken the University of Toronto to return to its earlier position as the highest ranking university in Canada. Founded in 1821, the university has international students from 150 countries and has been voted first in Canada among medical-doctoral universities for 10 consecutive years.

2. University of Toronto

Ranked 34^th in the world, the University of Toronto is located in Canada’s largest city. Its areas of acclaim include literary criticism, communication and theory, and a range of research innovations, including being the birthplace of insulin and stem cell research.

3. University of British Columbia

Over on the west coast, the University of British Columbia ranks 50^th in the world and is home to almost 60,000 students (almost 12,000 of whom are international students) at its campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna.

4. University of Alberta 

Ranked joint 96^th in the world in the QS World University Rankings this year alongside the University of Helsinki, the University of Alberta is a major economic driver in Alberta and has been particularly well-respected for its arts and humanities courses.

5. Université de Montréal

The Université de Montréal is one of Canada’s major research centers, allocating nearly $524 million to research conducted in more than 150 research centers as of 2011. It ranks 115^th in the world this year and has an international community of over 7,000 students.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTENDING TO STUDY ABROAD WITH LESSER FUND??, FIND BELOW SOME OF THE AVAILABLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP YOU CAN APPLY FOR 

2016 Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries’ Students, UK
Provided by: UK Department for International Development (DFID), United Kingdom
Courses: Master’s, PhD and split-site (PhD) Degree Program Subjects: All subject areas available at UK universities
Eligible Students: Developing Commonwealth Countries
Application Deadline 19 November 2015
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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarships for International Students in Japan, 2016
Provided by: Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
Courses: Undergraduate, Master and PhD Degree Programs Subjects:
Eligible Students: International Students (Non Japanese)
Application Deadline 16 October 2015
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Johns Hopkins University Online Course On Getting & Cleaning Data
Provided by: Johns Hopkins University with Coursera
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Getting & Cleaning Data
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Course will start from September 7
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Graduate Positions for International Students at Hanyang University in Korea, 2016
Provided by: Hanyang University, Korea
Courses: MSc, or MSc/PhD (combined) or PhD Research Program Subjects: Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology and Computational Biology.
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline 14-23 September 2015
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IRO Doctoral Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries in Belgium, 2016-2017
Provided by: Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
Courses: PhD Degree Program
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline November 9th 2015
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2016 Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Degree Programme at Leiden University, Netherlands
Provided by: Leiden University, Netherlands
Courses: Subjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline 1 October 2015 and 1 February 2016
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JMC Academy International Student Scholarship in Australia, 2016
Provided by: JMC Academy, Australia
Courses: Trimesters of Study Program Subjects: Multiple Courses
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline 9 October, 2015
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World Bank Online Course On Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Policies
Provided by: World Bank Group
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Policies
Eligible Students: Worldwide
Application Deadline October 20, 2015 for first session and April 19, 2016 for second.
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Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achiever’s Scholarship for International Students in Australia, 2016
Provided by: Charles Darwin University, Australia
Courses: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree Program Subjects:
Eligible Students: International students
Application Deadline 30 October 2015
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Wigh Fellowships for International Students at Harvard University in USA, 2016-2017
Provided by: Volkswagen Foundation (Germany)
Courses: Residential Fellowship Subjects: Mutiple Subjects
Eligible Students: International students (especially from outside Europe and North America)
Application Deadline December 15, 2015
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University of Pisa Scholarships for Master Risk Management (MRM) Program, 2016
Provided by: University of Pisa, Italy
Courses: Masters Program Subjects: Risk Management
Eligible Students: Italian and International Students
Application Deadline 25 September 2015
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Merieux Research Grants for International Applicants, 2016
Provided by: Merieux Institute
Courses: Research Program Subjects: Infectious diseases, cancer and cardiovascular diseases, nutrition, food and water safety.
Eligible Students: All Countries
Application Deadline September 24, 2015.
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Charles M. Vest NAE Grand Challenges for Engineering International Scholarship Program in USA, 2016
Provided by: Royal Academy of Engineering (UK), National Academy of Engineering (US) and Chinese Academy of Engineering.
Courses: Graduate degree programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline October 15, 2015
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Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships in UK, 2016
Provided by: The Pershing Square Foundation, United Kingdom
Courses: Oxford 1+1 MBA Programme Subjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: UK and International Applicants
Application Deadline 18 March 2016
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QUT Deputy Vice-Chancellor Top-Up Scholarships for Postgraduate Research in Australia, 2016
Provided by: Queensland university of Technology, Australia
Courses: Postgraduate Research Program Subjects: Business, Creative Industries, Education, Health, Law, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety Queensland (CARRS-Q), Science and Engineering and Institute for Future Environments
Eligible Students: Australian and International Students
Application Deadline 30 September 2015
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ANU Online Course On Astrophysics
Provided by: Australian National University and edX
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Astrophysics
Eligible Students: Worldwide students
Application Deadline Course will start from 15th September 2015.
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UPV Online Course For Learning Spanish
Provided by: Technical University of Valencia and edX
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Learning Spanish
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Course will start from September 15.
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Open University MOOC On Science of Nutrition
Provided by: Open University and Future Learn
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Science of Nutrition
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Starts September 21, 2015
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University of Bergen Free Online Course On Climate Change
Provided by: University of Bergen and Future Learn
Courses: Online Course Subjects: Climate Change
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Start from September 21, 2015.
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Kennedy Center International Spring Internships For Arts Professionals In USA, 2016
Provided by: The Kennedy Center
Courses: Internship Subjects: Fundraising, Marketing, Education, Programming, IT, Production Management, Institutional Affairs, Washington National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra.
Eligible Students: International students are eligible.
Application Deadline October 31, 2015
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Millennium Development Scholarship for International Students in UK, 2016
Provided by: UWE Bristol, United Kingdom
Courses: Postgraduate or Masters Degree Program Subjects:
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline 31 October 2015
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ACI Foundation Graduate Scholarships for International Students, 2016-2017
Provided by: ACI Foundation
Courses: Graduate Program Subjects:
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline October 18, 2015
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Ruth Dobson Scholarship for International Students at Australian National University, 2016
Provided by: The Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy (APCD), Australia
Courses: Master Program Subjects: Diplomacy
Eligible Students: International Student (citizen of a country in Latin America, Europe, Asia, North America or the Middle East)
Application Deadline 30 October, 2015
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TWAS-CONACYT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme in Mexico, 2015
Provided by: TWAS and The National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT)
Courses: Postdoctoral Research Program Subjects:
Eligible Students: Developing Countries
Application Deadline 15 September 2015
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CASBS Residential Fellowship Program at Stanford University in USA, 2016/2017
Provided by: Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS), Stanford University (United States of America)
Courses: Residential Fellowship Program Subjects: Anthropology, economics, political science, psychology and sociology as well as scholars from a wide range of humanistic disciplines, education, linguistics and the biological, natural, and health sciences
Eligible Students: International Scientists and Scholars
Application Deadline November 6, 2015
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Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Postgraduate Students in UK, 2016
Provided by: University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Courses: Postgraduate Taught Program Subjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline 2 May 2016
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Victoria Doctoral Scholarships for New Zealand and International Students in New Zealand, 2016
Provided by: Victoria University, New Zealand
Courses: Doctoral Degree Program Subjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: New Zealand and International Students
Application Deadline 1 November 2015
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SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme in Nigeria, 2015
Provided by: The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
Courses: First Degree Programme Subjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: Nigerian Citizens
Application Deadline 18th September, 2015
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Carmudi PK Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Studies, 2016
Provided by: Carmudi, Pakistan
Courses: Postgraduate Studies Subjects: Economics, Business, Engineering, IT, Marketing or relevant majors
Eligible Students: Pakistani Students
Application Deadline 20th December, 2015
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Westminster Social Science and Humanities Research Studentships in UK, 2016
Provided by: University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Courses: PhD Research Program Subjects: Social Science and Humanities
Eligible Students: UK and International Students
Application Deadline 30 September 2015
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Postgraduate Scholarship in Contaminant Hydrology at University of Sydney in Australia, 2016
Provided by: University of Sydney, Australia
Courses: Postgraduate Degree Program Subjects:
Eligible Students: Australian and international students
Application Deadline 26 September 2015
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Law School Departmental Scholarships for Masters Students in UK, 2016
Provided by: University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Courses: Masters Degree Program Subjects: Law
Eligible Students: UK and international applicants
Application Deadline 31st March 2016
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Wilson Center Japan Scholar Program in USA, 2016
Provided by: Sasakawa Peace Foundation
Courses: One year Residential Scholarship Subjects: Public policy issues facing Japan, including U.S.-Japanese relations and East Asian political, security, and economic issues
Eligible Students: Japanese Scholars
Application Deadline December 31, 2015
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PhD Scholarships for Australian and International Students at La Trobe University in Australia, 2016
Provided by: La Trobe University, Australia
Courses: PhD Degree Program Subjects: Research themes: understanding human origins, mobility and insecurity, understanding social and cultural change and achieving social justice with sustainability
Eligible Students: Australian and international students
Application Deadline 30 September 2015
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TAKING IELTS AND TOEFL EXAM

There are two main English language tests accepted by universities around the world, IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). But the big question that faces students is; which one is better?

The similaritiesBoth are English language tests aimed at pre-university students planning to make the step to higher education. Both evaluate how well you can combine your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. You have to pay a fee to take both tests, for both it can vary depending on where exactly you take the test but expect to pay between $150 to $250.

The differencesAlthough both tests ostensibly focus on the same thing, they do so in different ways, which is why so many students want to know which is better (and even more commonly, which is easier). One of the main differences is the speaking part of the test. For IELTS you are required to take this with an IELTS examiner face to face. For TOEFL the speaking test consists of six questions which you answer into a microphone. These are recorded and sent to an examiner to mark.

The scoring system is also different, with IELTS rating between 0 and 9, with halfway points in between. TOEFL gives a more numerical SAT-type grade, totalling your scores from all the areas. This gives an insight into another key difference. TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service, a non-profit US based organisation, and conducts its test according to US English. IELTS is administered jointly by the British Council, the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and IDP Education Australia, and conducts its test in UK English. While the differences are not as great as some assume, accents and spelling variations can cause a problem for some students.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDYING IN CANADA - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 

In my travels around the world on behalf of university and college members of the Canadian University Application Centre, the misperceptions and flat-out untruths that are told and believed about studying abroad and studying in Canada are many and varied. 

These perceptions mislead and cause ill-informed choices by students and their families. 

These mistakes can be costly in terms of finances, time and effort, and can curtail academic, career and other aspirations.

Here are ten important things that international students should know – they might dispel some of those misperceptions.

1. Almost all universities in Canada are public universities 

Most colleges and universities in Canada are also publicly funded and accredited.

This is in sharp contrast to the United States and other common study-abroad destinations. It is also often in sharp contrast to the international student’s country of origin. In those countries, the quality of the institutions and the value of the degrees offered can vary.

An undergraduate degree earned at any public institution in Canada will be recognized around the world. A college diploma earned at a public college will be recognized by Canadian employers as having provided specific and valuable skills and training.

2. International student tuition in Canada is expensive in real terms, but inexpensive relative to the many other countries 

International student tuition will vary across institutions, but the majority of undergraduate tuition rates are between $12,000 and $18,000 per full academic year. 

Tuition in the United States is often double or triple of the average tuition in Canada. 

Even a $20,000 scholarship to a US institution is not quite as appealing when you realize that the balance owing is still greater than the full tuition cost of a year at a Canadian university.

3. Canada offers students the opportunity to work in Canada while they study and after they successfully complete their studies and graduate

Only Canada offers the broad range of work opportunities granted to bona fide and academically successful international students.

4. It is relatively easy to gain admission to under-graduate programs in Canada

In India, students often require board exam results in excess of 95 per cent – and sometimes higher – for admission to top Indian universities. A student with 90 per cent will struggle to find admission to their institution of choice in India, but that same student is a likely scholarship award recipient and is even a likely candidate for competitive entry programs like Engineering in Canada.

STUDYING @ COVENTRY UNIVERSITY UK

Coventry University has been noted for it's quality of teaching, state of the art facilities, strong link with industries and innovative and dynamic approach to learning are just a few highlights of studying with Coventry University.

The University has been ranked 27th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2015, and Modern University of the year by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015. Over 20,000 students, including 8,000 international students from more than 130 countries, study on the diverse and vibrant campus, offering a real global community and truly international experience. With many international clubs, groups and societies, a dedicated international student support team, and close links with the culturally divers local population, you will immediately feel at home wherever in the world you are from

Through links with the leading businesses and organizations in the private, public and voluntary sectors, Coventry University students are able to access project and placement opportunities that will enhance their employability on graduation.

WHY STUDY @ COVENTRY UK

IDEAL STUDY LOCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

* Awarded Modern University of the year by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015

*Ranked 15th in the UK by the Guardian  University Guide 2015

*The Campus sits @ the centre of Coventry and its an integral part of the community.

* Ranked No 1. Univeristy for Academic support (NSS 2014).

*93% of students are satisfied with the teaching on their course (NSS 2014)

STUDYING @ ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY ABERDEEN, UK

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY  ABERDEEN

ABERDEEN......The Energy Capital of Europe

Aberdeen, also known as the Silver City, due to the sparkling granite stone used to build it, is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city located on the north-east cost of Scotland.

The Perfect Student City........... University education has been available in the city for over 500 years, with 30,000 students currently calling Aberdeen home. The city is perfectly set up for students life, offering a huge variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, cinemas, comedy and music venues, sporting facilities and theaters..

As one of the UK's most affluent and economically stable cities, Aberdeen has a high quality of life and its the ideal place to live to the full and gain the ultimate student experience.

Explore and get active: Aberdeen is surrounded by miles of beautiful coastline and has many enchanting Scottish castles to explore, including Balmoral Castle - Scottish residence of the Queen. The city is also a short distance from some of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the world, as well as Cairngorm National Park in Britain.

The city boasts it's own Scottish premier league football match team, Aberdeen Football Club, who are former European champions. You can play and watch numerous other sports in the city and surrounding area including athletics, crickets, golf , rugby, swimming, tennis and adrenalin fueled snow sports. When you're not studying, there is so much to do in your spare time!

Accessible and well connected: As a major global city with a vast business community, Aberdeen has an extensive transport network and boasts an international airport just five miles from the city center. The airport offers flight to numerous destinations, including major transit hubs; Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London and Paris.

The city is also well connected with regular rails and bus links that allows you to easily explore Scotland and the rest of the UK.

UK Universities with Immediate Job Prospect for Graduates

1. St George University of London. 

St. George University of London is a specialist Medical School located in Tooting, South London.   89.4 per cent of students are in employment six months after graduating. St George’s remains an extraordinary place where students and staff work closely together to create a convivial and supportive environment. 

To our students, who are our future, we offer programmes in biomedical science, healthcare science and medicine; and through our partnership with Kingston University, we offer programmes in midwifery, nursing, paramedic science, physiotherapy, radiography and social work. Our student’s prospects remain high with 96 per cent going onto graduate employment or further study within six months of completing their course and the average starting salary of our graduates is £26,500.

 

2. University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is one of the university with a strong ‘Careers Network’ as well as an 'Alumni Leadership Mentor Programme' offering their students the opportunity to receive one-to-one mentoring from high-profile Birmingham alumni. 

84 per cent of students are in employment six months after graduating. Birmingham is constantly developing and evolving in its desire to become a leading global university. This is being achieved through our enhanced research power and reach; the distinctiveness of our exceptional student experience; the breadth and depth of our academic portfolio; our size and the extent of our global networks.   

There are some example below of how Birmingham is moving towards a future as a leading global university.
*Birmingham named University of the year

*£15 Million gift for forest Research Institute

*World Oldest Calender Discovery

*Horsing around with the food chain

*Robot in the classroom

*Small Sun host mini planet in distant solar system

*Virtual world to help relieve patient pain

*Senior Particle Physicist takes on lead role at CERN

*New centre for research in Race and Education

 

12 Top Reasons to Study in Canada - As an International Student

1. A degree or diploma from Canadian educational institutions is instantly recognized around  the world    as being of the highest standard. 

2.  Tuition fees for international students in Canada are much lower than comparable countries.   

3.  Canada spends more per capita on education than any other country in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 

4. There are 130,000 international students from all parts of the world annually in Canada. Your educational experience is sure to be truly international.  

10 Reasons to Study in the USA

 Over the years, thousands, US have accommodated thousands of international students from all over the countries to come for study or research purposes, thus making US the country with the highest number of migrants. below are some of the reasons  people study in US

1. World class institutes – America consistently holds the top spots for the best universities in the world, which says a lot about the quality of post-secondary education. Those who study at American universities will be happy to know that their credentials will be universally recognized.

2. International opportunities – The USA is home to many different kinds of people from all over the world. As a result of the winning combination of a diverse population, the best brains in the world, high quality institutes and being home to the world’s biggest metropolises, the USA may be your launch pad to an international career.

3. Easy transition from Canadian culture – Though cultural differences do exist between America and Canada, there are many similarities: political structure, approaches to teaching, and the respect of freedom are some of things we have in common. As a result, Canadians do not have many barriers to integrating comfortably into American society.

Ten great reasons to study in the UK

Carla Stanton, International Manager of UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), sets out her top 10 pointers on why the UK remains a great study destination:

 
ONE: British higher education and qualifications have an impressive international reputation, with students in the United Kingdom encouraged to develop their potential while enjoying a full social life.

TWO: It’s easy to research the right course for you by visiting the UCAS website. Everyone who goes to UCAS.com has access to the Course Search database containing details of around 38,000 courses from archaeology to zoology.

THREE: Students who register are guided, step-by-step, through the process and use the online application system, Apply. It’s not too late to apply this year – UCAS will still send applications to universities and colleges up until June 30.

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Five Reasons to study abroad.

The question “Why study abroad?” is one of the issues explored in our recently released report on Trends in International Student Mobility, based on global surveys of graduate degree applicants in the last five years. The report examines some of the key motivations and priorities for students applying for a master’s or a PhD, and particularly those with an interest in studying outside of their own country. Here’s an overview of some of the most common answers respondents gave to the question “Why study abroad?”

1. Study at a university with a strong international reputation

A major motivation for many international students is the prospect of studying at a university with a strong international reputation. This underlies the continued popularity of study destinations such as the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Germany, which boast large numbers of universities that are well-known and respected worldwide. As more institutions succeed in growing their international reputations, there’s now even greater choice than ever before for prospective international students for whom reputation really matters.

2. Experience life in a different culture

For many international students, the opportunity to spend an extended period of time immersed in a culture other than their own is a huge part of the appeal of studying abroad. This might simply be for the pleasure that comes from encountering new experiences and perspectives, or it could be that students are already looking ahead to their graduate careers; international experience and intercultural skills are highly valued by many employers. Some students may have a specific destination or culture in mind, while others may be ready to explore pretty much anywhere new.