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Russia is a popular destination for pursuing an MBBS degree on a budget. All those students who are not able to get into a government college in their native countries end up going to Russia. This is because the tuition fees of Russian universities are very low and the quality of education here is quite high. Russian universities offer courses in a lot of other fields as well. In order to attract international students the Russian government gives a lot of scholarships to them. Some of the scholarships offered by the Russian government to international students are-
While selecting a school for your children, as a parent you look at a lot of factors. For some people, infrastructure might be the biggest concern whereas for others it's the faculty that makes all the difference. But there are some schools out there that offer you the best of everything in one place. All you need to do is just research a bit and you are good to go. This article is for all Asian students and even students from other continents who want to study in Asia in a good boarding school. Here is the list of best boarding schools in Asia-
Jerudong International School
This boarding school has a very clean and green campus and it focuses on the overall success of students in all spheres of life. It has a huge 10,000 m² Outdoor Discovery Centre (ODC) where students can immerse themselves in activities like harvesting honey from the stingless beehives, and observing and listening to the myriad of wildlife.
British International School Phuket
This is a co-educational and English medium school in Phuket, Thailand. The school believes in delivering excellent teaching facilities and education to international students. The school focuses on competitive studies during school time that prepares them for the future.
Marlborough College Malaysia
This boarding school focuses on the British pattern of education while helping students discover their talents in various areas. It is built on a campus of 90 acres and focuses on the journey of a student more than his/her destination.
Mandarin is one of the most difficult languages in the world. It can take a very long period of time to attain total proficiency in this language. You may learn the alphabet in the grammar early but pronunciation is something that a lot of people have a hard time dealing with. But there are a lot of ways through which you can learn this language faster and more efficiently. Here are the ways through which you can learn proper Mandarin in six months-
On September 27, 2022, the government of Saudi Arabia took a historic decision to announce the study in Saudi Arabia program which is going to benefit a lot of students from 160 countries who want to pursue their higher education in Saudi Arabia. Male and female researchers, students, and academics will be benefited from this as long-term and short-term visas will be extended to international students. The Ministry of Education has confirmed that over 50000 students have registered for this ambitious project. This is done by the government to attract talented individuals from around the world to enhance the quality of students in Saudi Arabia and make the country more output driven. The scheme will make Saudi Arabia a potential spot for international students to study among all the other famous destinations. At the same time, the quality of education in Saudi will also increase because of diverse and creative students.
The Times higher education group has released its rankings for 2023. Despite all the controversies and scrutiny, these rankings have been subjected to, they are still released every year. A lot of people take these rankings into consideration while selecting their colleges and universities. Here are the best universities for 2023 by the subject of computer science-
Choosing your course is one of the most important parts of your study abroad journey. It makes all the difference in one's future. So it's very important to be extremely careful and meticulous while choosing one's course. Once you have decided what course you want to study you can choose the university of your liking as well. Here are some of the unique courses that are offered at the universities-
The Beatles
This is for the music enthusiasts out there who want to study music and remember the legacy of the extremely popular music Band the Beatles. This course is offered by the University of Liverpool. It was launched on September 21, 2021. The course discusses the legacy that they have left and how their music is still relevant today.
Puppet arts
The world paid heed to the art of puppet use for the first time because of Yoda which was used in the first trilogy of Star Wars. This art is not as simple as it may seem like two people. There is a lot of versatility involved with this art and one has to practice puppetry for a few years before actually going professional. A course in puppetry is offered by the University of Connecticut.
Circus arts
Have you ever wondered where all artists that you see performing in a circus learn their craft from? Well, there are a lot of universities that offer professional courses in performing circus arts. The Swinburne University of Technology also offers a course of a similar kind.
Ethical hacking
This is for all the computer and technology fanatics. If you want to learn how hackers break into the security systems of the most popular companies then this one's for you. This will help you in developing a detailed understanding of the coding world and you will get a high paying job easily as well.
As a university student who is studying abroad, you might always be looking for free opportunities and resources. There are a lot of expenses to look after which is wild anything and everything free can make a huge preference. YouTube has become a very well-known platform for offering content in a variety of genres. There is something for everyone on YouTube. Today we will talk about some YouTube channels which offer free education and study resources for no cost at all.
TED-Ed
This is a very popular educational channel on YouTube for kids with over 17.7 million subscribers. Its patent and recognizable videos include animated visuals that talk about interesting topics related to science and maths. The channel has both short and long videos for almost all imaginable topics. This makes it an extremely inclusive channel for students of different age groups.
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
This channel was started by a team of German animators and illustrators. Currently, it has around 19 million subscribers who have a target to make young kids science-conscious. You can learn so much about science, psychology, humanities, understanding human emotions, and even futurism.
Huberman Lab
This channel was started by Andrew D Huberman, an associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The channel currently has 1.56 million subscribers and almost all its episodes are available in podcast form. Being a neurologist, Huberman talks about aspects related to neuroscience and secrets of the brain unknown to almost everyone.
Eureka!
This is an online learning platform that offers industry-driven courses to make learning accessible to everyone. They offer courses that have to be paid for watching but also have similar free videos available on their YouTube channel.
Melbourne is the capital of the Australian state of Victoria and a very popular Australian city. Victoria has a total of nine universities out of which four have a university as well as a technical and for division. The nine universities established in Victoria are-
The University of Melbourne has got a QS score of 86.2. It is the highest-ranked university in Melbourne and is ranked 31st in the whole country.
International students have a lot of options while choosing their courses such as vocational study programs, undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and professional development courses.
The academic year in Australia begins in March and lasts till November after which the next semester starts. The fees depend on the course and the university that you have opted for. On top of it, you might also get a lot of relief. Study Melbourne Hubs are newly initiated services for international students and have their hubs located in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and virtually in India. You can contact these for further assistance regarding studying in Australia.
US News has officially released its list of the best universities for the year 2022 to 2023. They have released a lot of lists under different categories such as the best global universities and the best universities in Asia, Africa, and Europe. The best global universities for the year 2022 to 2023 are-
Best universities in Africa
Best universities in Asia
Best universities in Europe
A new way of registering for the SATs has been started by an American nonprofit organization. This registration will be done in digital form. This decision was announced by the medical nonprofit organization back in January 2022. This was done with the purpose of increasing the relevancy of exams along with increasing the ease factor for both students and teachers. Students also have access to new Digital sources from the college board that they can use for the preparation of exams. The whole digital study kit has an enhanced set of free student- and educator-friendly study tools and practice exams. This new change is most likely to be implemented in 2023 internationally. In the USA it will go on floors by 2024. The exam will be no longer three hours long and will now have a duration of two hours. The college board had previously assessed the success of this new pattern by conducting SAT exams with a new pattern on a smaller group of students. Students and teachers gave positive feedback for their new digital variant. In fact, the students who had given the off-line SAT exam reported that the digital one was better. SATs Aryan are important criteria for getting admission into a lot of universities. But these exams are not that easily available to appear for in a lot of countries. The digital step has been taken to ensure the equality of opportunity and accessibility.
After completing your education in a foreign university, a student visa will expire. A lot of countries give an extension of 2 to 3 years maximum for post-graduation work visas. Followed by this you have to extend your Visa in different ways. But ultimately if you want to stay back in that country for a lifetime then you would have to apply for a PR. PR is often considered a difficult thing to get. Here is how you can get a PR in the following countries-
Portugal
If you have lived in Portugal for at least five years then you're eligible for applying for citizenship in this country. But there are some conditions such as you must be fluent in Portuguese and have some ties with the national community that you will have to prove. Also, you must not have a criminal record. One must know that you cannot directly apply for citizenship if you want to immigrate to Portugal. You have to start with a visa for a shorter time period and then proceed ultimately.
Canada
Canada has a lot of ways through which you can get PR but one of the most popular ones is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) program. A lot of students have found success through CEC. It takes just four months for your application to be processed for PR. To qualify You must have lived at least three years in the country and have a work experience of 12 months. Working during your study will not count as work experience.
Australia
If you have studied in Australian universities that there are three ways to gain citizenship-
In order to qualify for applying for a PR you must have lived at least four years in Australia.
UK
The application process for applying for citizenship in the UK is quite straightforward but very lengthy. Especially if you have spent some time outside of the country and if it is more than two years then it becomes a little difficult. Nevertheless, there are a lot of ways to get PR in the UK. Now there are different eligibility criteria for different people applying for PR. If you have a spouse or partner living in the UK who is also a UK citizen then you must have lived here at least for two years. If you want to get a beer on the basis of your business then you must have conducted the business for at least 10 years in the country. Similarly, if your ancestors were citizens of the UK and you are not, then you must have spent at least five years in the country before applying for citizenship
The American dream Will always be relevant for Indian students. No matter what country comes up in the market of international education, the place of the United States of America is unparalleled. The USA has always been a pioneer in international education. Its centuries-old universities and trailblazing curriculums have attracted students from around the globe. But due to geographical distance, there are a lot of misconceptions about this country. Today we will talk about the myths associated with the application process for universities in the USA-
A lot of students think that studying in an international mode like IB will give them an edge over other applicants during the selection process. This is a completely false narrative as the universities of the USA hardly care about what board have opted for in your class 11th and 12th exams. If three students have a similar kind of application then they might come down to the board but generally, it's not a big factor.
Another misconception is that the universities of the USA take into account all the test scores of your class 12 exams. This means that not only your final board exams will be taken into consideration but your first term and other unit test exams will also be counted. This is not true as the universities in the US do not believe in multiple exams for one Academic year. This practice is more prevalent in the UK and India. This is why most of the universities in the UK consider all your test scores.
SATs and ACTs have become optional according to a recent decision made by universities in the USA. But if you lack in your academic section and extracurriculars then it's advised that you must go for SATs and ACTs. This will provide you a much-needed backing for your application. But if you have a strong overall application with a good academic rate and extracurriculars then you can go on without them.
The decision to study abroad is quite a difficult one. You have to leave your home and family and set for a new adventure. Before taking this major decision there are some tips that you must acknowledge for a better experience. These are-
Social media has gripped this generation immensely. Reels, shorts, and tik-tok are the thing of now. Everyone is interested in seeing things that are only visually gratifying. One thing that you would have also noticed is the popularity and mass production of music. Since music plays an important part in the making of these reels and TikTok videos, the future prospect of music has become very bright. This is why a lot of educational institutes have started offering courses in the field of music that also cover business dimensions. This is done to make you a successful person in the business of music. Not only will you learn how to make music but also understand the mathematics involved with selling your records and profit making. Some of the top institutions offering music business courses are-
Abbey Road Institute
This educational institution is located in the heart of London which gives students the benefit of studying in a prime location. Students have a variety of choices among different music business programs. It offers advanced one-year diplomas in music production and sound engineering, five-month diplomas in audio postproduction for film and television, and also provides training in mixing, recording, and mastering. Other branches of this institution are in Miami, Paris, Amsterdam, Sydney, Johannesburg, and Frankfurt.
Baldwin Wallace University
What makes this institute stand out is the great opportunities that it has in store for you. Baldwin Wallace University has a lot of connections and networking in the world of music. This can give your career a much-needed initial push. It is located in Ohio and proudly calls itself a liberal arts college that offers courses on the postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Berklee College of Music
It is one of the top music schools in the United States of America. It has a remarkable reputation and image in the education market which is very necessary for you to start a potential music career. The music school has campuses in Boston, New York, and a lot more around the world. Their Spain campus offers a Music business program.
A lot of time we talk about cultural shifts being a major impact on the mental health of the students studying abroad. What we don't talk about often is the change in the environment that students are subjected to. Every country has different climatic conditions of its own. Spending 15 to 18 years of your life in that particular country makes you accustomed to that climatic conditions. Suddenly switching to a different country in different climatic conditions can be really hard for a student. It becomes extremely difficult to cope in terms of physical as well as mental health. If you are going through such a time then you must know that you are not alone. It is quite general and everyone feels this. Here are some ways through which you can tackle seasonal depression as an international student-
Exercise regularly
It is very important to exercise regularly to maintain your physical health. But exercising regularly is equally beneficial for your mental well-being. It provides you with the much-needed dopamine rush and serotonin in your body. Exercising makes you feel accomplished. Sweating out all the toxins from your body is always helpful to fight depression.
Bask in the sun
Make sure that you get your regular dose of sunlight. Even if it's gloomy outside, wake up early and go out. You won't understand the amount of impact sunlight can have on you until and unless you start doing this regularly.
Prepare yourself for upcoming winters
It may seem like pointless advice to you but it is actually very helpful. This is how most of the Nordic nations deal with the winters. They perceive winters as a time of celebration and holidays rather than lamenting over it. This way you can track your mind into believing that winter is a good time rather than something that is bleak and morbid.
Journal your thoughts
If you have ever taken therapy then you must be aware of the importance of journaling what you feel every day. It is a very good way of venting out whatever you feel. Bottling up your emotions for a very long period of time can be extremely harmful to your mental health. If you don't like the idea of journaling then at least talk it out with a close one of yours. You will realize that the more you will talk about it the less it will start affecting you.
If you're a student who is looking to pursue a career in the field of finance, then it's very important for you to decide on a good university. While deciding a good university you must take a lot of parameters into consideration. The first and most important parameter is the employability and job prospects that you will get after graduating from that university. If you are somebody who is planning to study for a finance degree in the UK, then we have something special for you. Here is a list of topping finance jobs in the UK that you can get after completing your degree in finance.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
A CFO is a person who looks after taking the financial decisions of a company. The average salary of a CFO in the UK is £131,958 per year. But it is important to remember that it is a job with a great deal of responsibility.
Tax Director
The job of a tax director is to spend their whole day fixing up the taxes of people. The average salary of a tax director in the UK is £117,161 a year. In order to become a tax Director You can pursue a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration.
Quantitative Analyst
A quantitative analyst is responsible for accounting, planning, and forecasting-related jobs. The average salary of a quantitative analyst is £79,948.
Actuary
If you are somebody who has a thing for mathematics this is the job for you. In order to be successful in this profession you must have a deep knowledge of maths and have exemplary communication and analytical skills.
After the pandemic was over a lot of universities made the decision to make SATs and ACT scores optional for admission into colleges. This was done to make the process of admission easier for students across the globe. SATs and ACTs are primarily US-based tests that are taken to get into prestigious universities in the USA. But there are a lot of colleges and universities that still consider these tests as a compulsory requirement for admission. These are-
A lot of times you may have come across articles telling you about affordable countries in Europe for studying abroad. As we know that a lot of countries in Europe provide free education to all international students. Even if they ask you to pay some tuition fees, then it's quite affordable and doesn't cause any financial strain. But today we have bought for you a list of countries which are the cheapest in terms of studying and accommodation. You are probably not going to find a more affordable option than these countries for studying on a budget in Europe. These are the countries-
Germany
If you are studying in Germany then you have to pay no tuition fees at all. The accommodation expenses here are very affordable when compared to other European countries like England, France, and the Netherlands. There are a lot of part-time jobs available for international students as well. So whatever expenses you will have while living there as an international student, you can cover them by working part-time. In fact, you might also be able to save up a lot of money on your own. The application processing fees for German Universities cost you somewhere around €250. Students can expect to spend around €934 as a monthly expense living in Germany.
Spain
Spain is one of the cheapest countries in the whole of Europe for studying. Here you can find a bachelor's course with a tuition fee of as low as €150 annually and a Postgraduate degree with a tuition fee of €1500. Private universities here are slightly more expensive than public universities. So if you want to study on a budget make sure that you get into a public university. As a monthly expense, you will need around €900-€1000 to sustain yourself.
Hungary
One thing that you must know about Hungary as a country is that they do not provide free education to international students. But the tuition fees charged by universities in Hungary are very less. On average, you can expect to pay around €2000-€4000 annually in your tuition fees. As a monthly expense, you can expect to spend around €400- €700.
Scholarships can be a great relief to international students who are studying abroad as it is extremely expensive. Now with the ongoing situation of inflation, equation fees of universities have increased even more. This is why scholarships and grants are offered to students. There are different kinds of scholarships from need-based to Academics to sports. Here is a list of some scholarships that you can apply for as an international student.
After a long period of weight, Delhi University has finally released its first list of cut-offs for undergraduate programs in 2023. This year the admission process was done on the basis of CUET which stands for Common University Entrance Test. Earlier students used to get admission into Delhi University through CBSE class 12th percentages. But this year the way the criteria have been changed and students had to give you an entrance exam. Students can now check the cut-off list for the undergraduate programs 2023 on the official website of Delhi University. for the first cut-off candidates can select their seats from 19th October to 21st October. After this, the registration for the first cut-off will be closed. Generally, every year 5 to 6 cut-off lists are released on average. With every successive cut-off, the marks or the percentage required for a particular seat in a college drops. The classes are likely to start in the middle of November. Around 50,000 students have accepted seats for the first cut-off list as of now.
