FAQs

In order to qualify for course offerings, you should have the specified Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examination results, which may differ from university to university. For those who have not sat for their Advanced Level Examinations, an equivalent educational qualification such as a diploma by a recognized academic body may be accepted as its replacement. Additionally, IELTS will be required; the needed scores may differ according to the chosen country of study.

In countries such as the United Kingdom, university fees average around LKR 2.2 million a year, whereas in Malaysia, the fees average around LKR 1.8 million. The total expenditure should take into account a variety of factors, such as course level, the university in question, the base country and living cost, all of which may significantly impact the end-cost calculated. Part-time work may help you cover a part of your daily expenses.

The earlier, the better. Study abroad preparations can be time-consuming, as significant research will have to be done on each country’s offerings, along with finalising the monetary aspects of your international education. A head-start of a year will give you enough time to think over key areas, such as the subjects you wish to pursue, the features of the course in question, career options and life post-graduation, however if you’re not a native English speaker, you may need more time to attend classes and fine-tune your language skills to the expected standard.

Planning done within a limited timeline of 6 months or so may not be advisable and may lead to you making hasty decisions concerning the next three or four years of your life. The application process itself may have set deadlines and dated requirements which you should adhere to: the bank may need you to show proof of financial stability, which will require a set amount of funds shown to be present in your account in the 6 months leading up to your visa application date.

Generally, the application deadline for universities is set round 6 months prior to the intake, by which time all required documents and transcripts should be obtained and in order. The visa application process will be completed in approximately 20 days.

This largely depends on your educational history and the results obtained, including those at IELTS. For the high achievers, scholarships offer partial or full fee waivers with respect to the quality of grades attained. As an international student, you will be competing against thousands of students from across the globe for the scholarship therefore limited scholarship slots maybe available. Bear in mind that scholarships are awarded not only for academic achievement, but for all-rounders as well; you can improve your chances by engaging in social and humanitarian ventures, sports and extra-curricular activities.

A qualification of prestige is guaranteed to give you an edge over other candidates, making you eligible for varied employment opportunities. As an international student, you are backed by having exposure to diverse cultures and people from around the world; a global cross-cultural exposure which is vital in the employment industry. From your fluency in the country’s native language to people and interpersonal communication skills, personal attributes all play a role in you presenting yourself as a potential asset to the company.

In most countries, yes. There are a specified number of hours authorized by law for which you can engage in part-time work per week. However there are certain countries such as Malaysia where part-time employment is illegal. With some courses having in-built internships, students may be able to start building their professional network whilst in university and may additionally be paid for the work done.

All represented academic bodies are accredited by the national authority in their respective country and are recognised, amongst other features, for the quality of education provided. In addition to immersing you in a detailed analysis of the field’s theoretical and practical applicability, the course is designed to enhance your analytical-thinking and team-playing skills, the ability to learn from new perspectives and for you to adapt into a dynamic, evolving business industry; key features looked for in candidate resumes across the globe.

Not necessarily. Basic details on the universities and average statistics of monthly expenses can be obtained from social media, however the finer, minute details on life at the study state and guidance on complying with application requirements and timelines can only be obtained from a well-versed expert, which is where an educational agent comes in.

An educational consultant lays out your options clearly upfront, acting as the bridge between learner and university, coordinating directly with the university on your behalf, making the necessary arrangements and offers guidance on every choice you make, with the backing of years of expertise. A university application made through an educational agent is more likely to be approved than an application made by yourself, due to the number of successful student enrolments made by the agent to the university over the years and who has now been recognised by the university as an affiliate educational agent.

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