Important Points to Consider Before Applying to Foreign Universities

Getting basic graduate degree or higher education degree from a recognized foreign university has many benefits for students. While sending applications to foreign universities you may need to consider various factors before you shortlist. Initial things to note about a foreign university are its quality of education, infrastructure, amenities, tuition fee, career prospects, and faculty.

The facility of online application has made it very convenient for international students to fill forms of their preferred universities. Prospective students can register on the university’s website and follow the step-wise instructions.

Keep in mind the following points before you start filling out forms –

• Students applying to foreign universities for the first time are advised to start the research months ahead as last moment planning can go wrong. Students who are planning to study for postgraduate level are recommended to start preparing for the entrance exams from the final year of graduation and students who are planning to study at undergraduate level are recommended to start their preparation when they are halfway through their 12th grade.
• Many students commit the mistake of applying to too many foreign universities as they want to make sure that they get admission. But this approach is not suggested.
  There are certain application processing charges that range from US$50- 100. It means that if you are applying to ten universities then you would spend about US$500-1,000 on the applications alone. Some universities require students to mail the hardcopy of their documents and applications that leads to increased expense of foreign courier services. Not a good idea indeed! Avoid desperation to apply to many universities at once, be selective and work accordingly.
• Do thorough researches of the universities offering the course you wish to pursue. Compare rankings, tuition fee, career prospects, faculty profiles etc. before short listing. Understand the admission details properly and start applying even if the procedure seems lengthy. Consider applying to universities that have entry level requirement of scores in the range that you have scored to improve your chances of getting admission.
• Take guidance from your friends or acquaintances who have studied abroad. Tips from someone’s experience are always valuable. These people can provide deeper insights about the procedure they had followed while applying to foreign universities and what made them get through the admission process.
  Weigh the pros and cons of the country that you are plan to travel to. Reading about its culture and lifestyle will help make your stay comfortable. While short listing universities, read reviews of the alumni as their experience can help you in making the right decisions.

The entire process of selection and application to foreign universities can be a little overwhelming. But with collective information from various reliable sources and guidance from experts in the field, the process can be made easy and smooth.

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