Study abroad: Applying to university

When you apply to study abroad for a programme taught in English, you may need to complete a language proficiency test to prove your English is of an acceptable standard. Whilst different universities may require you to meet specific entrance requirements, your International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test score will be commonly accepted at institutions in the  UK ,  USA ,  Australia ,  New Zealand ,  Hong Kong  and  Ireland .  

The  IELTS   listening exam consists of 40 questions that assess a wide range of skills, including understanding of main ideas and specific factual information, recognising opinions, attitudes and purpose of a speaker and following the development of an argument.     Structure The listening section of the IELTS exam requires you to listen to a recorded CD featuring voices speaking in English and answer questions about the content over what

As you may know, you can ask a university any questions which you have about them by clicking on the ‘Contact institution’ button whenever you see it on our site. This way you can begin a conversation with them; let them get to know you; and obtain all the information you need to make an informed decision about where you study.   But what should you ask?   It can be easy to simply ask about the scholarship opportunities they offer. However institutions

Some students leave their undergraduate degree ready to take on the world of work while others choose to further their education with a postgraduate degree. There is no right or wrong choice, but we recommend considering your options wisely so that you can give yourself the best possible opportunities.   In this article, we hear from postgraduate students Gabriella Baker and Nia Griffiths about their routes into postgraduate study. We’ll also take a

Almost every university will ask you to write a personal statement to gain a clearer idea of who you are and why you want to study a particular course. This is your chance to demonstrate your interests and skills to show that you should be considered for a place.   If you’re an eighteen year old undergraduate, you have likely never attempted something like this before. When writing extensively about all your qualities, there’s also a delicate balance with not

Finished your undergraduate degree and thinking about undertaking a postgraduate course? Or maybe you’re mid-way through your undergraduate programme and starting to think about your next steps? No matter where you in the decision-making process, we’re here to help you prepare for postgraduate study.   Skip to the section you want with our handy links:   Why do a postgraduate degree?   What’s the difference between

When is the application deadline? Universities differ so widely and particularly according to each country and so application deadlines will vary. However, study abroad counsellors are equipped with extensive knowledge and tools to inform you of university application deadlines for different institutions.   When should I start my application? It’s a good idea to get a head start on your application because it can take time to gather all of

The International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ) has unveiled a new alternative to the traditional written-based test, by launching the computer-delivered IELTS option.   Yes, you guessed it! This means you can now take the test on a computer. There are a lot of reasons for this, but it is important to remember is that it is still the exact same test in terms of level of difficulty, scoring, content, timing, question format and security

It would be an understatement to say that choosing to study abroad is an exciting decision, but it takes a lot of time and effort to make sure you are making the right choice of where to go. And, it can take even longer to put together the perfect application to make sure you get the offer you’ve been craving from your chosen university.   But, what if we told you that someone could help you make the decision, and then support you through every step