• Do you know US, UK, China, Canada, France, Australia, Germany are top destinations for international students.
• Countries sending most students are China, India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea.
• Top courses are Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Economics.

Below are guides to some top destinations. You will find details for each country (like rankings, admission procedure & requirements, University list, visa information for international students, Tuition and fee information). List of countries and details in Europe and South America are covered in respective sections.

• Study in USA
• Study in Canada
• Study in China
• Study in UK
• Study in Australia
• Study in Germany
• Study in New Zealand
• Study in Europe (has information on 20+ countries in Europe)
• Study in UAE
• Study in Singapore
• Study in Hong Kong
• Study in Ukraine
• Study in South America (has information on 10+ countries in South America

How to get started?

• Find your areas of interest(courses/degrees/major).
• Check admission requirements for a country. Universities in a given country have similar basic requirements (like GPA, exams like GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT, English Proficiency, etc. ).
• Make sure your current qualification meet those standards.
• Check for dates and deadlines (colleges might stop taking applications a year before the start date of your course!).
• Make sure you have enough funds to cover your education (education expense varies a lot). Do not assume to get financial support, you need to have a plan to fund your education and living expenses.
• The last and most important thing is getting student visa! You should have a backup plan (what if a student visa is rejected?). The whole process of studying abroad might take a year (prep for the exam, take the exam, wait for results and apply for colleges, student visa, etc.).
• The whole process might take an year, if you are planning to study abroad plan accordingly. You also need to think what’s next after studies do you want to come back or stay. Rules for working after completion of your education vary with country.

Life and Living in a Foreign country, culture shock, finances/costs

Getting used to a new culture and a new land is not an easy process. Most new students usually feel homesickness and even a little bit of depression. But there is no need to worry because there are some tips which you can make use of to make the acclimatization process faster. So with a little diligence and effort, these tips can make a living in a foreign country a fun experience which will change your life for the better.

6 – TIPS ON GETTING USED TO A NEW COUNTRY:

1. OVERCOME THE CULTURAL SHOCK

• This is going to be the first and the hardest step of all. Open up your mind to fresh impressions by letting go of negative cliches. Be flexible in your thoughts and adopt- “live and let live” attitude.
• Step out of your safety net and engage in local activities. If you want to get accustomed to the ways of a foreign country, it is going to be you who has to put in the maximum efforts.
• Make an attempt to learn the foreign language and observe the country’s way of life. Pick up only the positives and learn what not to do from the negatives.
• Get to know different people. Make good friends.
• Keep an optimistic attitude and be patient till you get settled in. Remember you can always just be yourself as well as enjoy living abroad.

2. AWAY FROM HOME

• One of the major drawbacks of this adventure is that you are away from the people you love the most. Loneliness is quite common in this phase but make sure that it doesn’t get the better of you.
• Keep a routine for yourself. Go out and learn something new each day.
• Internet is always there which will not only keep you connected to your family but also provide free entertainment in the form of books, music, and movies creating a home-like atmosphere.
• If you have relatives or friends in that country make sure to keep their local numbers and catch up with them. A familiar face is the best cure for homesickness.

3. EVERYDAY IS A STEP FORWARD

• Remember that everything is difficult when it is being done for the first time.
• Giving yourself sufficient time is the best gift.
• Try to enjoy the little things around you like a new restaurant or different company.
• Get hold of a map. Explore places and whenever you feel like giving up remind yourself that you’ve come this far and you have only a little more to go to achieve your goal.

4. STUDY HARD

• Keep in mind that you’ve come abroad to study or set your careers so give it all you’ve got.
• Once you set into your study or work routine you won’t have much time on your hands, and you will start getting used to the lifestyle.
• Take part in college and local activities. It is a great way to meet people of all sorts.

5. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CASH

• Remember that you are living on your own. Money is going to be tight with new needs cropping up each day and the foreign countries being expensive.
• Keep a budget schedule and stick to it. Manage bank accounts in a way that suits you the best.
• Cut down on the non-essentials and make sure you never go running around broke especially in a new country. Living abroad is going to be a complete, fun-filled experience if the initial hurdle of getting used to it is overcome.

6. KEEP TRACK OF VISA / JOB / IMMIGRATION RULES

• This is very important to keep track of visa rules. Make sure your passport is not expired or expiring soon.
• Check internship / part-time job rules from your international office in your college.
• If you are planning to work after your education then you need to keep track of work-visa rules and regulations.