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

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,

What is anthropology and why does it matter?   Anthropology, in a nutshell, is an attempt to answer the question, what does it mean to be human?   This means it is a study of human beings in all their great variety, across all of human history: the Austrian anthropologist Eric Wolf saw it as "the most scientific of the humanities, the most humanistic of the sciences.” Anthropology developed as a social discipline in the nineteenth

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

Is there a specific trade or field you would like to enter? Would you prefer to study a course which has more of a practical element so you can get real-world experience on top of the academic study? Perhaps you don’t flourish in a lecture or classroom, and therefore would prefer a course where not everything comes down to exam marks? Then a vocational course may be the best path for you...     What are vocational courses? Vocational