Postgraduate study abroad
How do I find postgraduate courses abroad?
Studying abroad and the idea of living as a student in another part of the world appeals to many people. Courses are usually taught in the host country's language.
Finding postgraduate courses to study abroad
- Prospects has country profiles with details on studying in each country.
- The Fulbright Commission promotes and supports educational exchange between the UK and the US.
- PLOTEUS aims to help students find out about studying in Europe and has information about exchange programmes such as Erasmus
- The UNESCO Study Abroad book - which we have for reference purposes - is a useful resource.
- Check whether the qualification will be recognised in other countries through the National Academic Recognition Information Centre.
How to apply
The application process varies from country to country. You may be asked for:
- An application form
- CV
- Academic transcript
- Degree certificates
- Letter of recommendation or references
- Health certificates and evidence of health insurance,
- Evidence of financial support.
Terms start at different times in different parts of the world.
Cost of studying abroad
Course costs are very variable depending on where you propose to study. Education is relatively inexpensive in Europe compared to much of the rest of the world.
Meet Australian and New Zealand universities in the UK
From 3rd to 7th June 2013 you will have the chance to meet representatives from Australian and New Zealand universities in person, here in the UK. We will be visiting a different city on each of the five days, so please come along and see us at one of the following locations:
Monday June 3rd: EDINBURGH
Tuesday June 4th: MANCHESTER
Wednesday June 5th: BIRMINGHAM
Thursday June 6th: BRISTOL
Friday June 7th: LONDON
Study Options Open Days are a series of free information events designed to give students the chance to find out more about studying at Australian and New Zealand universities.
It's an opportunity not to be missed - these are the only events in the UK where you can meet and talk to a large number of Australian and New Zealand universities face-to-face, and under one roof. You can find out more about their study programmes, their areas of research strength and focus, their academics and their postgraduate facilities as well as the post study work opportunities currently available in Australia and New Zealand.
To find out more and to register for the 2013 Open Days, please go towww.studyoptionsopendays.com, call Study Options on 020 7353 7200 or emailmail@studyoptions.com
