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New Zealand has some of the top universities of the world. The student faculty ratio is also very low. This means that you will not have to study in highly populated classes where you will not understand anything that is being taught. You can interact with your professors in person and resolve your queries. Also job prospects here are quite good for international students. There are the best universities in New Zealand for technical courses.

1. The University of Auckland
2. University of Canterbury
3. Auckland University of Technology
4. image of University of Waikato
5. Massey University
6. Victoria University of Wellington
7. University of Otago
8. Lincoln University
9. Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, City Campus
10. Eastern Institute Of Technology, Hawke’s Bay Campus

As an international student who wants to study in the US, you need to first get yourself a visa before being able to travel to the USA. There are different types of visas that international students can apply for. This includes.

1. F Visa

This is the most common type of student visa that most of the students are given. This visa is for students who want to pursue their education, full time at an accredited university in the USA.

2. M Visa

This visa is also issued by the government of the USA. It is given to students who want to study a non-academy core vocational programme in the USA. Students under this visa are allowed to enter the country only for a fixed amount of time. They are not given any extra post work visa after completing their education.

3. J Visa

This is another type of visa given by the government of the US to international students. Although students who visit the country under exchange programmes and international universities in the US are given the Jai visa. It is meant for students who have to stay in the country for a very short period of time and are required to go back to their home countries for at least two years after completing their tenure in the country.

The concept of international schools is not just limited to the western countries anymore. Many international schools have opened in Asian countries as well that are focusing on the overall holistic development of students from an early age. Here are the best international schools in Asia.

1. Tanglin trust school

The school focuses on sustainable development and  minimising carbon footprints. All of the students studying at the school know about the sustainable development goals by the UN and integrate it in their day to day learnings. The school has taken many initiatives and saved over 60% of its energy in the past few years through the help of solar panels.

2. Marlborough College Malaysia

This school follows a British curriculum and supports its students in discovering their own interests and talents in various fields. The school follows the IGCSE and IB curriculum. Students had exposure to a lot of co-curricular activities that can help them in strengthening their responsibilities as a global citizen.

3. Jerudong International School

The campus of the school is extremely green and secure. students here get the real understanding of wildlife, harvesting, observing nature and working together in farms. The school administration encourages students to foster a love for nature and discover it by themselves.

The world is full of unique things. Similarly, there are a lot of universities in the world that are extremely unique and different from the conventional universities. Their way of teaching and campuses are beyond extraordinary. Let's have a look at the most unique universities in the world.

1. Deep Springs College, California

This college is situated on a ranch in California and is one of the most distantly located educational institutions in the US. It only accepts 30 students a year and is therefore highly selective. Despite its small student body size, it has been able to give very famous alumni to the world. Students have to work on a farm every day in the morning as well as afternoon.

2. International Space University.

 To study abroad, you must consider an international space university as one of your possible prospects. It is one of the few universities in the world that focuses primarily on space education. It is located in France and prepares students in a way that they can become explorers and researchers of space in future

3. Santa University

This  university in Colorado organises annual programmes for students who want to become Santa. This program has been able to provide Santos 225 shopping malls across 38 states in the USA. It is not your regular Santa repairing program and actually trains people really well.

4. Hamburger University

Yeah, it is one of the most unique universities in the USA and has a very distinct name. Over 300,000 students have graduated from this University since its inception. The university offers a degree in Hamburgerlogy, where you learn soft skills such as leadership qualities, restaurant operations, customer service, and so much more.

Students spend over $1000 on an average in a semester over textbooks. The cost of textbooks has been increasing over the past few years, especially in medical and management programmes. Here's how you can cut the cost of textbooks as an international student.

1. You can opt for secondhand books from your seniors and pay less money to them for old books. You can also sell your used books to your juniors. This way you will not have to spend any extra money on your textbooks.
2. As a university student, you will get free access to a lot of educational applications and websites where you can search for free textbook downloads.
3. You can also choose to share your books, video classmates and divide the expense among yourselves.
4. You can look for discounts on the textbooks, stores and use coupons if you have any while making your purchase.

Most of the students go for conventional study abroad, optionals such as the USA, the UK, Canada and Australia etc. Students are afraid of exploring and trying different study abroad destinations as they believe that it's safe to go where the majority of students choose to go. But there are a lot of great study abroad options that offer affordable education and great job opportunities along with quality of education. Here is a list of some lesser-known study abroad destinations that are likely to get famous in the coming years.

1. France

France is not a totally unknown study abroad destination, but it is relatively less popular as compared to other study abroad destinations. But it has a lot of potential as education here is very affordable. It is one of the most historically rich countries in Europe and provides special courses in engineering, law, technology, and management.

2. Malta

Malta is a country which is located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily  and the north African coast. This is a very new study abroad destination that a lot of people do not know about. It is quite economical to study in this country and the cost of accommodation is also very reasonable. The visa requirement is also very simple and it has a very low crime rate.

3. Italy

Italy is famous for its food and culture around the world and is a very famous tourist destination. Italy is home to some of the oldest universities in the world. The universities are very affordable and offer a variety of courses. You can choose to take admission in a private or a public university and the quality of education will be great.

The Graduate Record Exam is one of the standard tests that students give in order to study abroad. It is one of the world's most popular standard tests and every year more than 700,000 students appear for this exam. Your test score on the GRE exam determines which university you will get into. So preparation for GRE is extremely important to get into your dream University. Here's how you can score well in your GRE verbal section.

1. Verbal section is meant to determine your understanding of the English language. It consists of three sections that are reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence. You must prepare for all these topics separately.
2. Make a habit of reading a paragraph or a blog on a daily basis that will help you in enhancing your vocabulary. Reading newspapers is also very beneficial.
3. The best way you can learn new words is by using them in your daily vocabulary. Do not just gram words. But also make active use of the words that you are learning.
4. other than words, make sure that you learn new phrases, idioms and synonyms as well as they're also equally important.

While submitting your college application, you might come across the statement of purpose section. The statement of purpose section has more importance than you can imagine. This is the reason why you must write a great statement of purpose as it can be the deciding factor in your admission process. Here is how you can write a great statement of purpose for yourself.

1. First of all, you must have clarity of concepts about why you want to study the course that you have opted for. Make sure that you write the answer authentically and do not copy it from some other resource.
2. Yeah, try to add any work experience if you have as it gives a good impression.
3. Highlight what sets you apart from the other candidates and why you are the perfect student for the university.
4. Add your extra curricular activities and skills  that go beyond the classroom and marks.
5. Try to take feedback from someone as it  helps you in improving your statement of purpose.

Germany offers free of cost education to all international students. The cost of accommodation is also very affordable. This makes Germany a perfect study abroad destination. Here's a list of the top universities that offer great management courses to international students in Germany.

1. Technische Universität München
2. WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
3. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
4. HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
5. ESMT Berlin
6. University of Mannheim
7. University of Cologne
8. Mannheim Business School gGmbH
9. Berlin Institute of Technology
10. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

China has been urging all its students who have taken admission in international universities to return back to off-line classes. Till now the Chinese government had allowed the students to stay in China and attend the classes online. But now the government of China wants all the students to go to their respective universities and complete their higher education. China is now trying to mend its relations with the governments of other countries.

This means that countries like the US and the UK will be receiving Chinese students in high numbers. New Zealand and Australia are also some other countries where Chinese students go in large numbers every year for higher education. All the students who will not be attending their classes offline will not get an accreditation certificate from China for their degree. This means that it is now almost compulsory for a Chinese student to migrate to the foreign university they have taken admission in and complete their education offline.

As an international student, you will want to get a paid internship for yourself.  Getting a paid internship is not that easy especially when you are studying in an international university and the competition is really high. Here are some paid internship opportunities for you that you can check out.

1. RIPS summer internship

This internship program is specially for students who are interested in the field of applied mathematics and computer science. As a selected candidate, you will get to live in the University of California and do your internship program.

2. Microsoft's internship program

This internship program is for students from bachelors, Masters and PhD degree. It is available in both the USA and Canada. Students get to live in the Microsoft premises and complete their internship.

3. UNICEF Internship Programme

This internship helps the students to learn new skills and expand their network. The internship program covers all the cost of travel, visa and accommodation. This internship doesn't have any deadline and students can apply for it throughout the year.

4. KAUST International Internship Programme

This internship program is offered by 

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. The university offers 130 fully funded internships to students in the field of science, technology and engineering.

Many students choose to transfer their universities in between their courses. It is a great way of saving money and still getting the experience of foreign education. Students can  do it without any hesitation as the Covid restrictions have also been applied. Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to transfer yourself into a University in the US.

1. First of all you need to contact your Academic advisor who will guide you regarding the process of university transfer.
2. Then you need to start this process as soon as possible because each and every day is very precious for you.
3. Make sure that you have the needed financial resources available as the process will be very fast and you will have to make the payments frequently.
4. Make sure all your documents are readily available. All these credentials are very important to make your transfer process. smooth.

It is very important to choose the right kind of school for your children. Here is a list of the best boarding schools in North America that are transforming students into global leaders and preparing them for their higher education.

1. Annie Wright Schools

This boarding school is ranked number one in Washington. It offers IB curriculum based education to students from preschool to class 12th. It focuses on the intellectual development of the students and makes them global leaders who can make radical changes in the world.

2. Branksome Hall

This is an only girls boarding school in Toronto and is one of a kind in that area. girls from Jr Kindergarten to class 12th study here together in an IB curriculum. They are taught the importance of harmony, empathy and leadership.
 

3. UNISUS International School

This boarding school is established between orchards and vineyards in a beautiful location in Canada. It is a coeducational school which offers a safe place for students to grow and learn together. The school lets all the students explore their individuality and interests. 

Most international universities require you to submit your IELTS score. It is very important to give an English proficiency test in order to be accepted in foreign university. But there are a lot of universities in Canada that accept students without an IELTS score. Here's a list of international universities in Canada that accept students without an IELTS score.

1.  The University of Saskatchewan

The national ranking of this university is 17th in Canada. It offers more than 130 programmes and has 13 constituent colleges, six of which are affiliated colleges and  three are graduate schools. Students are exempted from providing their IELTS course in this university. You can prove your English proficiency with your TOEFL score or Duolingo English test,

2. Concordia university

This university has been ranked number one in North America for two consecutive years and is one of the top universities in Canada. International students do not have to submit their IELTS score. But it is important to meet the minimum language requirement. You can appear for other tests such as TOEFL, DET, CPE and PTE.

3. Cambrian College

This is a very famous university from northern Ontario and is actually very cheap for international students as well. Here you can also go for other English proficiency test options such as TOEFL and duolingo to get admission.

4. Memorial University of Newfoundland

This university has over 300 courses to offer to international students and is one of the largest universities in Canada. The best part about this university is that international students do not have to provide their IELTS score to get admission. You can go for other sources of English proficiency tests. 

These days chemical engineers are in demand for the production and designing of adhesives, antibiotics, plastics, fertilisation, sanitation and what not. This is the reason why many youngsters choose to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. Here's a list of the best universities in the UK that offer versatile and dynamic courses  in chemical engineering.

1. Imperial College, London

The Department of chemical engineering at the Imperial College, London is ranked first among the Russell group universities. It is very famous for its research and creates immediate solutions for contemporary problems. The department has been offering courses in chemical engineering since 1937.

2. The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester also has a Department of chemical engineering and analytical science. They have developed innovative techniques and software such as carbon footprint tracker and helped in the reduction of greenhouse gasses with the help of their technology.

3. Cardiff University

This university is located in Wells and is a very ambitious university that focuses on academic development and excellence student experience. It offers more than 407 postgraduate programmes and currently 1550 undergraduate students are studying in this university.

4. The University of Edinburg

This university offers courses through the school of engineering. It has a current student account of 2500 students. The school focuses on the development of its students in a way that they are able to create both a social and economic impact.

Due to  coronavirus, many students from China who had taken missions in international universities were studying online. But now the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange has ordered the students to go to their respective universities and join offline classes. Now students will have to migrate to foreign countries to continue their higher education. The CSCE will no longer be offering certifications for any diploma degree that is obtained during the spring semester of 2023. This means that in order to have their degree affiliated and accredited, all the students will have to attend offline classes from their respective universities.

This decision has concerned the foreign universities as they have not been prepared to welcome the Chinese students. Around 40,000 Chinese students have taken admission in the universities of Australia. The new semester will begin in February which means that Australia will have to welcome 40,000 Chinese students in February. China has never been comfortable with the idea of online learning. This is why this decision has been taken.

International students have been facing crisis of accommodation globally. Students have not been able to find decent housing options at affordable prices. This is the reason why many students are opting to take online classes over off-line classes. Accommodation in Australia is generally expensive and with the ongoing crisis, the prices of hiked even more. Here's how you can get affordable accommodation in Australia.

1. You can choose to live in a homestay. The average cost of a homestay in Australia is AU$110 to 270 AU$ on a weekly basis.
2. Australia also has a lot of student hostels. A student hostel can cost you somewhere around AU$80 to 135 AU$ per week.
3. You can also choose to work part-time and sponsor your own accommodation. This way you will not have to take money from your home for accommodation.
4. You can also choose to stay in shared rental accommodation which can cost you as low as AU$80 a week.

Australian, some of the most prestigious universities in the world. Studying in Australia can be expensive but if you do your research, you will realise that many universities also offer programmes at affordable tuition fees. Here is a list of the best universities in Australia, if you are interested in pursuing a medical degree from there

1. University of Sydney
2. Monash University
3. University of Queensland
4. University of New South Wales Sydney
5. University of Western Australia
6. University of Adelaide
7. La Trobe University
8. Australian National University
9. University of Newcastle
10. Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

All these universities offer excellent courses in the medical field. You can check eligibility criteria and start applying for them on time.

A degree in the field of medicine can be extremely expensive to pursue. If you are interested in pursuing your medical degree from a country like Canada, it can be even more expensive. But you can make this affordable for yourself by applying for various scholarships. Here is a list of medical scholarships for international students in Canada.

1. Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Scholarship.
2. Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.
3. Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program.
4. National Research Council of Canada (NRCC)
5. Quebec Provincial Government Scholarship.
6. Ontario Trillium Scholarship.

All these scholarships have different eligibility criterias. Make sure that you apply timely for all of them and check their eligibility criteria before that.

Germany is famous for free of cost education for all students. It is also called the IT hub of the world. Many students from different countries migrate to Germany to pursue their courses in the field of STEM. Here is the list of the best universities in Germany for STEM courses-

1. Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich.
2. Technical University of Munich.
3. Heidelberg University.
4. Humboldt University Berlin.
5. University of Freiburg.
6. University of Tubingen.
7. RWTH Aachen.
8. Technical University Berlin.
9. Free University of Berlin
10. University of Bonn

These are the following disciplines that are covered under the STEM category.

1. Aeronautical
2. Agricultural Engineering
3. Architectural Engineering
4. Astronomy
5. Biochemistry 
6. Biomedical Technology
7. Chemistry 
8. Chemical Engineering
9. Civil Engineering
10. Computer Programming 
11. Computer and Information Science
12. Environmental Studies
13. Food Science 
14. Geology 
15. Genetics 
16. Mathematics 
17. Mechanical Engineering 
18. Physics 
19. Statistics 
20. Zoology