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There are specific requirements for the visas of various countries. As student visas are one of the high priority visas, it is best that students are prepared in advance with all the needed documents. Here is the list of the things that you need for your student visa from UAE. 

1. First of all you need your passport and 12 passport size photographs.
2. You will need your bank statement to show proof that you have the required funds.
3. A tenancy letter from the university that you will be attending.
4. A copy of the tuition fee receipt from your university.
5. Your admission letter from your university
6. Your medical report stating your medical conditions if you have any.
7. If you are a postgraduate student, then you must submit your undergraduate degree from a recognised institute.
8. If you Are going to pursue an undergraduate degree, then you must submit your high school mark sheet. 

UAE has emerged as one of the top study abroad destinations in the world. Students go to the UAE for various programmes and courses. Today we will talk about the top universities that offer programmes in STEM.

1. American University of Sharjah
2. United Arab Emirates University
3. Abu Dhabi University
4. Khalifa University
5. University of Wollongong
6. University of Sharjah
7. Canadian University Dubai
8. British University in Dubai
9. Al Ain University
10. Heriot-Watt University

The concept of the ‘American dream’  is a very popular concept in movies and various TV shows. From the beginning, we've been told that America is the land of opportunities and change. If you want to have a good lifestyle, you must shift to the United States of America. But things have changed with time. The USA is no longer the only superior force in the world. Many other countries have emerged as top players in the field of education as well as jobs. Here are the reasons why international students are actively choosing Germany over the USA.

1. Germany has some of the top rung universities in the world. The education system is very well developed. Students can choose various programmes from numerous fields such as technology, medicine, architecture, fashion, literature and social science.
2. The tuition fee in Germany is extremely inexpensive. Most of the public universities do not charge any tuition fees at all, even from international students. Some private universities do charge tuition fees, but that is also very less as compared to the USA.
3. Despite being a very affordable study abroad option, the government of Germany offers a lot of scholarships to international students. The scholarships cover the cost of accommodation and travel.
4. Students also have the exposure to numerous internship opportunities that can help them in learning about their degree as well as make them earn money.
5. Germany also allows you to stay back in the country for 18 months after completing your study. You can look for a job in these 18 months.

China has finally opened the borders after almost 3 years of restrictions. As a result, the study abroad demand from China is rising rapidly. Students from China are interested in going to foreign countries to pursue their higher education. As per search engine reports, there has been an 81% rise in the number of searches for international universities in Canada from different domains of China. There has been a 138% rise in the number of searches for universities in the UK. There is also a noted 158% increase in the number of searches for universities in Australia. But, there has been a consistent decline in the search rate for the universities in the USA.

This data signifies the Chinese students are interested in going to other countries and not the USA which used to be one of the favourite destinations of Chinese students before the pandemic. Earlier, China also issued a notice stating the resumption of off-line mode of education. This means that all those students who had taken admission in various universities abroad will now have to go to those universities to attend their classes offline. China will no longer allow online mode of education and will not accept degrees that have been pursued online.

There are a lot of countries around the world that have a top quality education, and that too at an affordable rate. But generally the cost of accommodation in these countries is pretty high. So all that money that you save in your tuition fee department is spent on accommodation and travel expenses. But here are some of the most affordable country options for international students that are  very budget friendly when it comes to accommodation.

1. Germany

Germany is a very affordable country when it comes to tuition fees. But international students must know that the country is also very affordable when it comes to accommodation and other miscellaneous expenses.

2. France

France may look like a very expensive option but in reality it is white budget friendly. Other than big cities like Paris, staying in France is quite affordable.

3. Poland

Poland is also one of the most affordable study abroad options in Europe. Most of the programs are taught in English so you will not face any kind of language barrier. Staying in Poland is also very budget friendly.

4. Netherlands

You can find a lot of affordable accommodations in the Netherlands. Also, most of the people use bicycles for traveling, which saves a lot of money.

There are a lot of famous universities in Singapore that are known around the world. Singapore is famous for its programmes in the field of science and technology. But there are many famous universities in Singapore that offer courses in medicine as well. Here is a list of the top universities in Singapore that offer courses in medicine.

1. National University of Singapore
2. INSEAD
3. ESSEC Business School Cergy-Pontoise Campus
4. Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
5. Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
6. Duke NUS Graduate Medical School

Even in 2023, there is a huge difference between the number of boys getting higher education and the number of girls getting higher education. To promote gender, equality and equality of opportunities, many higher institutions offer scholarships for female students who want to pursue education. Here is a list of scholarships that are offered specifically to international female students from across the world.

1. Generation Google Scholarship

If you are a female who is interested in the field of computer science, then you must check out the generation Google scholarship. Selected candidates get €7000 under the scholarship.

2. Afghan Women’s Scholarship at the University of Dundee

Under the scholarship, selected candidates are given a full fee waiver. The accommodation cost and the monthly expenses of the students are also covered under the scholarship.

3.  Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

This scholarship is specifically meant for students who want to pursue their masters degree in development subjects, such as, income tax, economics, infrastructure management and economic tax management.

4. Women in Engineering Scholarship at Aston University

This is for female students who want to study their undergraduate degree in the UK. Selected candidates are given €7500.

If you want to study medicine on a budget, then the Netherlands is one of the best options for you. The country is safe for international students and is a beautiful one to live in. Also, it has some of the best universities in the world that offer affordable programmes to students. Here is a list of the best medical universities in the Netherlands for international students.

1. University of Amsterdam
2. Erasmus University Rotterdam
3. Vrije University Amsterdam
4. University of Groningen
5. Maastricht University
6. Leiden University
7. Utrecht University

All the education in the Netherlands is quite inexpensive, the universities of Netherlands still offer a lot of scholarships to international students. This covers the extra expenses and makes the whole study abroad journey very affordable.

1. Holland Scholarship for International Students in Netherlands 2023 
2. Hanze Scholarship 
3. Mahmoud Scholarship
4. Maastricht University High Potential Scholarship 
5. State Scholarships For Slovenian Students 2022 
6. ETS TOEFL Scholarships 

International students who want to study in the US Kino, apply for the US study Visa application from one year in advance. This has been done by the government to speed up the Visa application process. Now the i20 application will be available for the international students 365 days before the actual process. This will make the whole process a lot smoother and the applications will be assessed before time. I 20 form refers to the certificate of eligibility that is offered by the institutions and universities of the USA. but the students are allowed to come to the USA only 30 days before the official beginning of their programmes. All the students who have tried applying for the F1 and M1 type visa or are familiar with the delays that they have to face. This will reduce the amount of time students will have to wait for their visas to be cleared. Around 63% of the students have reported that delays due to the pandemic affected their plans of studying abroad.

Studying in the USA is a dream of many students. It is very important to make the best possible use of this opportunity. Here are some ways through which you can make sure that you are making the most of your study abroad journey in the USA.

1. Try to explore the alumni network of your university. Never undermine the potential of the alumni network as you can get access to great work opportunities with that. Use LinkedIn to connect with your university alumni.
2. try to get involved in all the activities of university. Make sure that you get recognition in every field.
3. Try new things and get out of your comfort zone. Do not restrict yourself and try to explore new parts of your own being.
4. Try to travel as much as you can. Travelling doesn't mean planning extravagant trips. USA is a very vibrant country and you can plan affordable trips that will bring a lot of new experiences.

Many European countries are becoming popular among international students. Students from Canada and the United States of America are coming to Europe for high-quality education at affordable prices. Also the culture and the history of Europe is unparalleled. The Netherlands is one such country which offers quality education at affordable prices. The tuition fee in the Netherlands is very affordable. Also, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. You can just rent by exploring the traffic free city by yourself. Also, the Netherlands is great for students who want to pursue research. The research facilities at universities in the Netherlands are very good. The environment is also very multicultural. Also the government of the Netherlands offers many scholarships to international students. The scholarships include the Orange Tulip Scholarship (OTS),Holland Scholarship, and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Scholarships.

There are many famous universities in the Netherlands. Most of these universities offer attractive scholarships to international Indian students. Today we will talk about some of the most sought-after scholarships given by the universities of the Netherlands.

1. Orange Tulip Scholarship 

The scholarship is given by the government of the Netherlands to Indian students who have been accepted in any of the universities of the Netherlands. It covers the whole tuition fees and also gives a monthly allowance to the student.

2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Scholarships

This scholarship is specifically meant for Indian students who want to pursue a joint Masters degree offered by a consortium of European universities, including Dutch universities.

3. Holland Scholarship

This is a common scholarship for all international students who want to pursue their bachelors and masters degree in the Netherlands. Selected students are given €5000 to support their education.

Getting a seat in government medical universities in India is very tough. Over the years the competition has become very high and students have to score extremely good marks to secure a position for themselves. Because of this reason, many Indian students go to foreign universities to pursue their MBBS degree. Today we will talk about the countries that accept NEET scores to give admission to students.

1. Russia

Many students go to Russia to pursue their medical degrees. There are over 70 medical institutions in Russia that offer professional degree courses to students. Out of these institutions, many accept the marks of NEET.

2. Kazakhstan

It is compulsory for Indian candidates to have a qualifying NEET score if they want to get into medical universities of Kazakhstan.

3. Poland

Poland is slowly becoming popular as a study abroad destination among international students. In 2022, around 5000 students from India studied in Poland. For Indian candidates to get into medical institutions of Poland, qualifying NEET score is necessary

4. Nepal

Nepal is not one of the most popular study abroad destinations, but it is very affordable. Most of the Nepalese medical institutions accept NEET scores to give admission to students.

Getting admission into the university of your choice is not the end of your journey for study abroad. There are a lot of other major decisions and steps that you have to take before finalising your migration process. Here are some of the most common problems faced by international students after getting admissions into universities.

1. One of the most difficult decisions is finalising accommodation. It is a problem that is felt by most of the international students as they cannot decide whether they want to stay in college dorms or go for private accommodation. There are several apps that can help you with this problem.
2. The second problem is getting a bank account in an international bank and understanding the money transfer process. It is very important for you to understand the banking system of the country that you are going to for higher education.
3. Before going abroad, it is very important to get a hard copy of all the necessary documents. Many times students forget their important documents and later on they face problems.
4. Culture shock is another factor that you must be prepared for. Also your chances of finding the same type of cuisine is pretty low. Even if you will find foods that serve authentic dishes, inspired from your country, the taste will not be the same.
5. Also, you might feel alone as you won't have any friends or family to look after you. But you must give yourself and the country some time for things to get better.

Many students face problems while finding jobs for themselves after completing their education. Students only have a fixed amount of time after completing their education to find a job otherwise they have to go back to their countries. Here are some of the ways through which you can secure yourself a good job in the UK after your education is over.

1. First of all, you must understand the demand in the market. Understand which skill is most required and try to get a job for yourself in the same field. Having a degree in that particular field is even more beneficial for you.
2. Make sure that you leverage your CV as much as you can. Write a very impactful CV that conveys your image to the recruiter.
3. Boost up your networking skills and try to utilise them.
4. Keep the updates of your visa status as it is very important while getting a job. Check if you are eligible to work or not, otherwise you might get in legal trouble.

Many universities want you to write a small essay while filling your application form. The task can be daunting for some people as they do not know how to personalise every essay as per every different university. Here is how you can write the best college essay for yourself that can help you in getting into the University of your dreams.

1. Make sure that you get the attention of the reader from the beginning. First impression is the last impression in this case. Mostly they evaluators won't even read your complete as serious as they have to assist thousands of applications.
2. Try to not go in the conventional part of writing the similar kind of essays. The selectors do not have any interest in reading what they have already read thousands of other times. Try to find out how you can make your essay better than others.
3. Do not over exaggerate about your achievements and try to write factual information.
4. Try to write and structure your college say again and again before coming with the final essay. This will help you in making multiple improvements.

There are a lot of websites on the internet that can help you with your homework so much that you won't even need a tutor. Some of these websites are even available for free while others have negligible subscription fees. Let's take a look at these wonderful websites that can actually solve a lot of problems related to your homework and assignments.

1. Khan Academy

This platform offers tutorials, assignments and practice tests for students who are preparing for various tests. Most of the videos are available for free. You can even take a paid course that will give you more benefits.

2. Socratic

This is a very smart AI tool that can help you with your homework with the help of Google lenses. You can find visual tutorials and detailed step to step guides for solving your assignments.

3. Quizlet

This website is extremely popular in the US. Every 2 out of 3 students in the USA, use this app to improve efficiency. It has solutions in over 60 subjects.

4. Brainly

Brainly offers best online homework solutions for students of different classes as well as on higher levels as well.

People across the world are becoming more aware about the necessity of agricultural revolution to improve food sustainability. New reforms are introduced every year that contribute for the betterment of the food and agriculture industry. If you are someone who is passionate about agriculture then here are some universities that can offer you professional courses in the same way.

1. University of Guelph

This university has a mission of improving the lifestyle and agriculture of the world. Sustainability being the prime motive, the university offers many courses in agriculture.

2. University of Alberta

The University of Alberta has a Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science (AFNS). Students can choose programmes in the field of Animal Science, Food Science and Bioresource Technology, Human Nutrition and Plant Biosystems.

3. University of Massachusetts Amherst

The university is considered  the number one in the USA in the field of food, science and technology. It comes at number three position, worldwide.

4. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The university has a Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional course degrees in the field of food science.

While selecting a program for yourself in an international university, it is very important to consider the study opportunities in that country. For that you must assess the professions and skills that are in demand among the people of the country. This will increase your chances of getting a job after completing your education. Here is a list of the most in demand skills and jobs in Australia.

1. Construction manager

This job is for the people who have a passion for building and constructing big buildings. You must have a degree in architecture and construction if you want to continue in the profession.

2. Early childhood teachers

There are millions of primary level kids in Australia. There will be an 18% increase in the coming decade in the number of children in primary school. There will be an increase in the demand for early childhood teachers as well.

3. Registered nurse

There will be a boom in the healthcare industry in the coming years, which is why there will be an excessive need for healthcare workers.

4. Civil engineer

Australia's going through a shortage of civil engineers and a lot of vacancies are vacant. In some areas, there has been a 67% increase in the demand of civil engineers.