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 .   Read our overview of IELTS

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

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

Choosing to take up an MBA programme is not an easy decision to make. For instance, the programme fee at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania—one of the world's highest-profile business schools—is currently $107,922 over two years. It’s not just the course fee that is a deciding factor though. Taking an MBA will mean that you’ll be out of the workplace for a minimum of a year, sometimes more, especially if you choose to get your MBA abroad. Thus,

As the world becomes more connected and advanced, so do science and technological industries. Graduates in Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering (STEM) fields are highly sought after abroad especially in the US, UK and Australia. Students in these fields will develop transferrable critical skills that are extremely desirable across several sectors. Let us explain to you more about STEM fields and why there is an increasing demand for skills in this field.

College admissions officers and learning disability counsellors say that learning disabled students interesting in college should follow these steps…   Start preparing early Many students and parents think struggling students should be shifted to easier classes. Avoid the temptation to retreat to lower track classes. College courses are hard so students should already start developing better time management and study strategies while they are

Why do virtual open days exist? In previous years, you would visit a campus in-person before you decided to apply to that university. This way students could get a feel for what it would be like to study there; see all the facilities in person (including accommodation options); and speak to staff and students to learn more about the university.   However it’s not always possible to visit a campus in person, especially if you’re an international