Studying abroad is incredibly exciting and interesting experience for your personal and professional qualities. Studying abroad is the assurance of speaking a second language and proving to everyone your cultural openness. In addition, this experience provides you with many opportunities on the labor market.
Here is approximate information you need to start planning your study abroad.
Apply to a university abroad
Most universities in the world systematically ask almost for the same documents for your registration, whether online or in written form.
Fill in online form
More and more universities are offering international students the opportunity to register online via their website, or via the general enrollment system. Beware, however, there are many common errors related to this type of registration.
When may I study abroad?
When to go to study abroad? Diploma of which level should I have to study abroad? Students may start their studies abroad at any moment of their studies. It can be done after school, after Bachelor Degree or even after Master Degree.
Programs to study abroad
Exchange programs make it easier for students to study abroad and often provide them with financial assistance. Erasmus and Leonardo are the best known, however there are many other international exchange programs.
Assistance of a university placement service
University placement services are specialists in study abroad programs. They accompany students throughout the efforts and also they have a big variety of programs they are ready to offer you.
If you are ready to go through the whole process by yourself:
Navigate and discover universities abroad
You should be ready to browse through the university website for a few hours to find what you are looking for
Get a student loan to study abroad
How to finance your studies abroad? Student loans are one of the most widespread solutions, thanks to very advantageous rates and a significant return on investment.
Scholarships to go abroad
Scholarships that you can get in your country or come directly from the host country are a great way to study abroad at lower cost, but unfortunately, not everyone can get such scholarships.
International rankings of universities
Different rankings of world universities allow student to find their way in the choice of their future alma mater. However beware, the best universities are not necessarily the ones that will suit you best.
Visa Support
If you need a visa to study at the university of your dreams, be ready to take care about it in advance. Because sometimes this process takes much more time than you expect. If you are going to Russia, you need to go an HIV test, for example. SO you can address to the visa agency and they will provide you with many useful advises.
The choice of student accommodation
Once you are accepted into a university abroad, you should start looking for your future home. Whether you are looking for private accommodation, or university housing, you should think about it in advance.
Improve your level once you are at destination country
The fact of going abroad to study is often not enough to reach a bilingual level, it is necessary to continue the language studies even when you on the spot. If your destination is Russia, Educa Russian Language School will be delighted to welcome you to study with us to reach an Advanced level!
Take a student health insurance
Health insurance is optional in EU countries when you go abroad to study, but are almost always compulsory once outside the EU. So, do not forget about it J
