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As an international student it becomes very confusing for students to choose a particular country. Now each country has around 500 to 700 educational institutes on an average. Choosing what is the best for you can become extremely hard. This is why today we have bought for you a list of the best universities in the world for international students. This will help you in eliminating a lot of unnecessary countries from your list as well as universities. These universities are-

• Harvard University

This university is located in Massachusetts and was founded in 1636. This university has been continuously ranked among the top universities of the world for its pioneering programmes and faculty.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

This university is the top choice for students who want to pursue a program in STEM. It has one of the best placement records and alumni network. The university is located in Massachusetts, United States of America.

• University of Oxford

There is rarely any student out there who is not familiar with the name of Oxford university. It is one of the first universities of the world that popularized the concept of university education. Its libraries are the main attraction as they have books and research works which are hundreds of years old.

• Stanford University

This university was founded in 1885. Its growth and advancement has been exemplary in terms of education. It gives one of the best research outputs in the world and is famous for STEM courses.

• ETH Zürich

This university in Switzerland was founded in 1885. It has given 21 Nobel laureates, 2 Fields Medalists, 3 Pritzker Prize winners, and 1 Turing Award winner to the world. Albert Einstein also taught here as a professor in theoretical physics.

Currently students from over 150 countries have the opportunity to appear for an International Baccalaureate exam rather than their own conventional educational curriculum. International bake light is a form of educational curriculum that is available for children from 3 to 18 years of age. Initially it was meant for students who were always on the go such as the children of diplomats. It was a way of providing them an authorized form of education even when they could not attend regular schools. But then it became so popular that other parents and students also started adapting it. Over these years the International Baccalaureate system has earned the reputation of being better than the British curriculum. Further it has also been said that the International Baccalaureate system is better than the American education system as well. This is because the IB provides students with more elasticity and liberty during the school time. Most of the conventional educational systems around the world lack this. You will have the liberty to choose totally different disciplines with each other such as law with physics. This is not something that is common and accessible in other curriculums.

The world is in great need of women specially in the field of STEM. This area is majorly dominated by male workers. This is why many universities have been providing special programmes and facilities for women in STEM related courses. This is to increase the participation of women from around the world in science and technology related disciplines. Some of the best universities in the UK for STEM related programmes especially for women are-

• University of Surrey

This university is located near London and offers great programmes in the field of science such as the Chemistry BSc (Hons) or MChem degree and the Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) or MEng degree. It has a high student satisfaction rate with 92.5% of its students being satisfied with the kind of education that is provided here. More than half of its faculty is female which in itself is a representative of how much importance they give to female representation.

• Heriot-Watt University

This is a 200 years old university and is one of the top universities in the field of research. It Is also home to one of the best robotics and artificial labs in the UK. This university also has very famous female professors from around the world.

• University of Manchester

This university is very environmentally conscious and uses its engineering ideas to make sustainable and healthy inventions. This is done with the help of excellent research and teaching.

The United Kingdom is an extremely beautiful study abroad destination for international students. Not only is it home to some of the most renowned universities in the world but it's also very architecturally rich. It has a history that spans over hundreds of years and that is very prominent throughout the country. As an international student you will have a great time in the UK. Here are the best places that you can visit in the UK as an international student-

• Buckingham Palace
• Punting in Cambridge
• Stonehenge
• Lake District
• Brighton Beach
• The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
• Haweswater, The Lake District, Cumbria
• Houses on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset
• Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland
• St Dunstans in the East, London
• St Ives, Cornwall

We all know that medicine is a very expensive degree to study. Not only does it require years of dedication and hard work, it also requires a lot of capital investment. All the top medical universities of the world, especially the ones that are in North America and Europe, are extremely expensive. Although these countries do offer scholarships to students, they are not offered in the desired numbers that can sustain all the needy students. Medicine in Asia is comparatively cheaper and inexpensive. The cost of accommodation is also less so that is an added benefit. Here are the countries that will offer you cheapest medical degrees in Asia-

• China

We all know that educational institutes from China have been getting a lot of attention on a global level recently. A lot of their universities have been featured in the QS world University ranking lists in the top categories. China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world which also focuses a lot on healthcare and education. This means getting to study medicine in China will help a lot in terms of your future. You can study for a medical degree in China for as low as US$2600 per year. Some of the famous universities that offer a medical degree in China include Guangzhou Medical University, Shantou University and Capital Medical University.

• Malaysia

Malaysia is a very diverse country as it is home to people from different cultures and ethnicities. As an international student you will get to experience and learn a lot from this country. The cost of accommodation here can go as low as US$300 per month. You study at Universiti Malaya and Newcastle University.

• Philippines

This country is also equally diverse in terms of the people that live here. You will be able to easily find students from different countries like Korea, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and other ASEAN countries. Some of the top universities that offer a medical degree are Cagayan State University, the AMA School of Medicine (AMA) and the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHS).

As winter is around the corner, most of the international students that are living far from their homes will have a first time experience of harsh winters. Winter season in North America and Europe can be lethal. This is why it is very important to stay warm and take care of your health as you don't have anybody to look after. Here's how you can take care of yourself as an international student during winters-

• A lot of universities offer energy grants to their students during the winter. This is to reduce the financial burden of students and also give them the facility to stay warm.
• During the winter season a lot of volunteer and charity organizations also offer free food and drinks. As an international student, always actively lookout for such opportunities because not only will they help you in saving money but also save a lot of your time.
• Make sure that you are actively working out during the winter season. It is very important to sweat as it also helps you in feeling warm. During the winter season a lot of gyms and fitness organizations start offering memberships at a lower rate.
• Don't stay indoors that much. Try to go out and enjoy the weather to get used to it. This way you will start feeling less cold and your body will get accustomed to the cold.

In order to land in a prestigious university, you need to have a good schooling. Schools are the foundational core of our being that help in developing our perspective and fundamentals towards important things in life. If you are not well schooled, then you are likely to face more competition. This is why it is very important to make sure that a child has the best quality of education during his or her schooling years. Some of the best international schools in Asia are-

• Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong

This is a 20 years old British school located in China. Currently it represents students from 50 different nationalities. Students become a part of the community that is vibrant and diverse. The faculty fosters leadership qualities and at the same time develops problem-solving intellect in students.

• Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep)

This school is situated in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. It prepares students for all the coming difficulties of life from an early stage. The school follows a British curriculum of A levels and teaches students from 3 to 18 years of age. In terms of sports they have world-class facilities like a FIFA standard football field, an Olympic size swimming pool and a tennis academy. As a student with ambition, you will love this competitive space.

The University of Birmingham Dubai has announced that it will be offering scholarships specially meant for Indian students living in India. The international officer of the university, Jessica Bowwen said that the University of Birmingham Dubai has always been an inclusive university that celebrates diversity and different cultures. In order to promote and encourage Indian students, University of Birmingham Dubai has decided to start this scholarship. All the native students from India are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Upon the selection 40% of your tuition fees will be waived off by the university. The documents required for applying to this scholarship are academic transcripts, reference letter, statement of purpose, and English language competency certificate.

Currently South Korea's dominating the globe even though it's just a small country when you look at geographically. The country has influenced people from all around the globe through its culture, food, K-pop and dramas, anime and so much more. South Korea has also become an important foreign destination for international education. Universities from South Korea are known for their meticulous curriculum that requires students to study really hard. They have extremely high standards of education and complexity is also high when compared to other countries. Here are the reasons why South Korea should be your next preferable destination for studying abroad-

• It has 40 universities that are featured in the QS world University rankings. It is the 10th largest economy of the world which means it's great in terms of future prospects and employment.
• Most of its programmes are available in English language as well. This means that there is no language barrier and if you want to study in English then that is possible.
• The tuition fee here is very affordable and the South Korean government also provides a lot of scholarships to international students. As an international student you will be allowed to work for 20 hours a week to support yourself financially.
• The culture here is very unique and one of its kind. You will get to see the true essence of K-pop and Korean drama closely. They also have great food so you will not feel home as well.

While studying you have to perform a lot of research and write a thesis on various topics. For that you will have to go through a lot of documents and research papers written by different writers. Sometimes these research papers and pieces of writing are not available in the English language. They are written in some foreign language and students are not able to decipher it. Any situation like this technology comes to your rescue. New technology from Palaver helps in translating notes and textbooks instantly. All you have to do is just take a picture of the tax that you want to translate into English. After submitting the picture your text will be translated into English within seconds. It doesn't really matter what language it was written in previously. Just like this a lot of other apps are also available that can help you with translation work. This way your work becomes much easier and you're able to frame your thesis and research very fast.

Accountancy teaches you the art of money management. Managing money is crucial to all businesses and organizations because without the efficient handling of your profit, you will not be able to sustain for a very long period of time as a business in the market. This is why accountants are needed in almost all the professions. Here are some tips for fresh accountancy graduates that will help them with their career and future goals-

• Think about your future considering both the global and local prospects in your field. This means be glocal when it comes to working for your career and do not just limit yourself to one single prospect.
• Make sure that you're acquainted with all the new technologies related to your business. As an auditor you must not just know about the manual accountancy techniques but also whatever new software and apps Hai became popular in your field.
• Have the zeal to learn and grow every day. At any point of time in your career you must not get complacent with your knowledge and your skills. Remember learning is a lifelong process and you should always remain updated.

College can be an overwhelming experience for lots of students. As a college student you will have to look out after everything on your own. Also you will make a lot of friends and due to the liberty that you will get in college there are chances that you start going out more than you did during your school time. This can lead to having less time for studying and following up with college work. This is why a lot of students have a hard time getting good grades and on the top of it maintaining them during college. Here is how you get and maintain good grades during your college time-

• Make sure that you attend your classes regularly. This will help you in maintaining a good percentage of your class attendance and regular interaction with professors also gives you a better idea of what your studies and exams are about .
• Get acquainted with your syllabus and don't just study recklessly without any direction. More than studying it is important to study efficiently. You can study efficiently only by time management and knowing what you have to study.
• Try to keep up with whatever is happening in your classes. For example if your professor is done with a lesson in her class, make sure that you get back home and do it once on your phone. This makes your concept stronger and in the end during exam time you will have an edge over other people who didn't do this.
• If needed you can also go for tutoring and extra help. Some colleges and universities offer free tutoring and extra classes to students who need it. Otherwise you can pay for the extra help and study.

Dutch universities have a lot of international students and have become excessively popular for the affordable education and high number of scholarships. The cost of accommodation in the Netherlands is also very low as compared to other European universities. There are a lot of Dutch universities that offer scholarships to international students without having IELTS as a requisite. These scholarships are-

• Maastricht University Holland-High Potential scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Maastricht University Scholarship Fund and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The funding is done by both the University and the government. Under the scholarship 24 different scholarships are given to students worth €30,000 per year.

• Erasmus University Holland Scholarship

The scholarship is also sponsored by both the University as well as the government. But the scholarship is specially for  students who are not from the European continent. In order to be eligible for the scholarship students have to be enrolled in a Masters or bachelor's course in Erasmus University. Upon the selections the students are given €5000 or €10000 or €15,000 depending upon the level for which they are selected.

• Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

This scholarship is meant specially for Academy Kharchi varas who fall in the top 10% scorers of their previous degree. The scholarship especially meant for non-EU non-European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) students. This means that students from the UK are also eligible for the scholarship. Only for LLM Advanced Studies programmes and the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, all the students irrespective of their nationality can apply.

Making a decision regarding the choice of A levels or foundation course makes a significant difference in your secondary education. This is why it is very important to be extremely careful while choosing either of them. A levels are extremely versatile and you will get a lot of options to select from. Currently A levels are taught in more than 120 countries to above 220000 students around the world. But still foundation courses are taught more than A levels. The difference between both of these is not known by a lot of people which confuses them. Generally A levels are completed somewhere between 15 to 24 months whereas a foundation course takes only 12 months to be completed. If you want to complete A levels within 12 months then you will have to go through more rigorous classes. A levels are more flexible and dynamic as compared to foundation courses. You get the liberty to study law with economics in A levels. On the other hand a foundation course only gives you a basic knowledge of a fixed curriculum that offers less elasticity. When it comes to please you can expect to pay more for A level exams. But in some special cases foundation courses may cost you more.

As a GCSE candidate you might be facing some difficulty while deciding A level subject. It can become confusing to assess and analyze which subject is best for you in terms of your future prospects. This is why we have bought for you some tips on a selection of A level subjects that can bring you the best possible outcomes in terms of your future. These are-

• First of all you need to make sure that your selection of subjects align with your future plans. For example if you want to get into the field of science you must take subjects like chemistry, physics or coding.
• Only trade the amount of stress that you can handle. Do not select all the subjects that are extremely difficult to understand and study. Try to maintain a balance between difficult and easy subjects.
• Choose subjects of your interest so that you don't get tired of them. It is very important to maintain a level of curiosity and interest while studying or else you get frustrated very soon.
• Try to understand the syllabus of the subject that you are interested in selecting first before taking a final decision. This will help you in getting a basic idea of what you will have to study and how much you will have to study throughout your whole academy year.

If you're somebody who is planning to study in Canada then you must know about the top universities there. Canada has hundreds of educational institutes but not all of them are worth your money. These are the universities that you must consider if you are planning to study in Canada.

• University of Western Ontario
• University of Ottawa
• University of Waterloo
• University of Calgary
• University of Montréal
• McMaster University
• University of Alberta
• McGill University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto film

Both Australia and New Zealand offer top quality education to international students. But a lot of time students are not able to differentiate between these two countries as they seem similar from the outer look. Although both these countries bear geographical proximity they are extremely different from each other especially in the kind of education they offer to international students. The cost of education and cost of accommodation are also different. The number of scholarships that they provide to international students are also not the same. This is why it is important to do research before coming down to a decision. Here are some common differences between both of these countries-

• Cost of education

In terms of tuition fees New Zealand is more expensive than Australia. The average cost of doing a program from university New Zealand will cost you around 20,000 to 75,000 New Zealand dollars. In Australia you can expect to pay around AU$20,000 for an undergraduate degree.

• Scholarships 

If you're somebody who is considering money and cost as a big factor while deciding to study abroad then Australia is the better option for you. Australia also has a lot of scholarships for international students, probably more than what New Zealand offers.

• Accommodation 

Australia is cheaper than New Zealand in terms of accommodation. The average cost of staying in Australia can be AU$21,000 annually. In New Zealand you can expect to pay somewhere between NZ$20,000 to NZ$27,000.

There are websites online that offer free courses to students. Udemy is one such platform that has been providing free courses to students that increase their skill sets. This platform has both paid and unpaid courses that students can enroll in. Some of the free courses that you can enroll yourself in on this website -

• Course on time management

Procrastination is one disease that all of us are suffering from in solidarity. For some reason disciplined has totally become extinct from her lifestyles. This course on time management is extremely helpful specially to college and university students that need effective time management.

• A course on coding in JavaScript

Through this course you will get to learn how to code your first first. This will give you an introduction to game development and coding where you will learn the fundamentals of this world. Although this is not a very specialised and hi-fi course, still you will get to learn a lot specially if you are a beginner.

• Photography course

Photography is a very fun activity. But now this activity has become very commercial as social media has expanded its horizons. The moment you open your social media account, you see so many photographs circulating all around. These photographs are taken by professional photographers who undergo professional training. This introductory photography course will teach you the basics of professional photography.

Europe has thousands of universities that are known for the top quality and premium education. Some of these universities are centuries old and globally renowned. But recently there has been a new trend of students going in global universities. Global universities are dynamic and diverse. They represent students from different parts of the world that study together under a mutual ecosystem that fosters love and understanding. The best global universities in Europe are-

• Utrecht University 
• University of Copengen
• University of Amsterdam
• University of Edinburgh
• Kings College London 
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology 
• Imperial College London 
• University College London 
• University of Cambridge
• University of oxford

As an international student there are so many opportunities that you get to have. From travelling to making new friends to never ending learnings, there is almost no dull moment in life. Here are the reasons why you should decide to study abroad-

• You will get to travel a lot. As a young person its easier to travel so much and not get tired in life. As you get older you are burdened with a lot of responsibilities and not in the prime of your health as well. 
• Going to new place will make you understand the beauty of a new culture. Reading and watching videos is very different from actually being there.
• Liberty is one factor that attracts a lot of students towards international education. You will get to manage or own finances and groceries. Being an international student gives a true taste of an adult life.
• Learning becomes more exciting when its so unconventional. Its just not textbooks that make you learn but everything thing around you is your teacher.