Applying to study in Europe without IELTS does not necessarily mean applying without proof of English proficiency. That distinction is especially important for African students. If you completed secondary school or university in English, you may already have academic evidence…
Finding undergraduate funding in the United States requires understanding a system that works differently from scholarship funding in many other countries. For example, one international student might receive a named merit scholarship, while another qualifies for need-based financial aid. Meanwhile,…
For an African student searching for a fully funded opportunity abroad, finding scholarships is rarely the hardest part. The difficult part is determining which scholarships you can actually apply for. A Cameroonian graduate, a Ghanaian professional, a Kenyan researcher and…
Australia’s approach to funding international students is closely connected to a broader objective: to use education to develop skills, research capacity and future leaders, while strengthening relationships with countries around the world. This helps explain why some of Australia’s most…
Canada attracts international students from around the world, but earning a bachelor’s degree at a Canadian university can be expensive. Tuition is only one part of the cost. International students also need to plan for accommodation, food, health insurance, transportation,…
Health insurance is one of the less exciting parts of preparing to study abroad, but it can become one of the most important once you arrive. A university admission letter tells you where you will study. Your student visa or…
Receiving an international university admission offer can create two very different emotions. First comes the excitement. Then comes the financial calculation. Tuition, accommodation, health insurance, visa costs, flights, books and everyday living expenses can quickly turn an affordable-looking programme into…
Receiving a university admission offer is an important milestone, but admission and immigration permission are two different things. A university decides whether you can join its academic programme. However, the immigration authorities of your destination country decide whether you can…
IELTS is one of the world’s best-known English-language tests, but it is not the only way international students can demonstrate English proficiency when applying to universities abroad. Depending on the university, programme and applicant’s educational background, alternatives may include TOEFL…