possibilities in Europe for a student who wants to study abroad. - To study abroad students typically choose one of three types of programs: school-sponsored programs, provider-based programs, and third-party programs. - School-sponsored study abroad programs: - connected to certain colleges and universities and directed by an office on the campus. - school-sponsored programs might offer less of a variety of curricula and programming programs. - Some opportunities to study abroad: - study abroad program: high school and college students live with a host family in a foreign country. - Semester, summer, and year-long programs: you attend a school, take intensive language courses, or perform community service in another country. - Provider-based programs: - runned by private companies - sell study abroad programs and exchanges - These programs are not directly connected to colleges and universities in the other country. - Third-party programs: - Also private companies - primarily sell study abroad programs and exchanges - established academic relationships with colleges and universities in the United States, which makes it easier to connect to the students.
Opportunities - You can study abroad for different periods (one week up to one year or more) - You can also choose to study only during the summer (for a few weeks up to two months) For european students - If you are an european student you are able to use programs financed by the EU, the most famous are: - Erasmus project - IRIS - CIEE - IES ERASMUS PROJECT
- Students study or do an internship for a period of at least 3 months to an academic year in another European country. - On the Erasmus website you can apply these scholarships for your studies. - You can choose yourself where and what you want to study. Erasmus supports you financially.
IRIS
- The goal: to provide a service to both students and universities involved in Erasmus. - Erasmus is an action under the SOCRATES program and aims to facilitate and promote student and teacher exchanges between European higher education institutions.
CIEE - This organisation offers many summer programs to study abroad. - 60 summer study programs in almost 30 countries worldwide. - Summer programs offer short-term study options with the same rigorous coursework: world-class faculty, cultural programming, semester-long programs. - most of the summer programs have no language requirements that means a curious and intrepid spirit are all you need to study abroad.
IES These programs in England draw on London and Oxford's rich resources: - museums, theaters, historic sites, architectural landmarks - to offer high-quality academic study with a strong experiential component.
REQUIREMENTS EUROPE - If your a european citizen your not allowed to be discriminated (Intuitionfees, costs, applications etc.)
- same applying conditions as like the citizens
- Because of the combined diversity system, universities acknowledge degrees from other countries like the Abitur from Germany
- There has been the change to unify the degrees, so you can get the same degree in each European country
USA Application - All students must sit an entrance exam, which is in a multiple choice format. - Most universities require students to sit the SAT or the ACT exam - 50 each. - USA postgraduate programmes also require two or more reference letters, usually written by university lecturers or former employers.
Costs - $50-$100 per application. - The average cost studying at a public university in 2011-2012 than $20,000. - private institutions cost an average of $28,500 - The prices can vary Visa - Before applying for a visa you must be accepted and approved for your programme of study. - need to make an appointment for a visa interview with the US embassy in your country. - The F-1 student visa is for those wishing to study full time at an accredited US college or university.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Application - a Bachelors degree to study a postgraduate course; - a Masters degree to study for a PhD (Doctor) - qualifications to be obtained from an accredited higher education institution.
Costs - required to pay admission fees for all universities in the UAE, plus additional costs for applying and registering for courses. - check with each institution you are applying to as fees will vary depending on the university and the course. - Courses in the UAE are assessed in semester credit hours with each course carrying a certain number of credits- credits are awarded after the course has been successful completed. Visa - International students need to have received a student visa before they start any course. - Acceptance on to a university programme does not guarantee you a student visa. - You need to be sponsored by a UAE institution as recognised - apply through the immigration authorities and most student visas will be valid one year. - Getting a student visa for the UAE can be a lengthy process so begin your application early.
Brazil Application In Brazil there are three types of degrees: Bachelor - takes between four to six years to complete Master - takes one to two years to complete after a Bachelors degree and is necessary for further study Doctoral/PhD - the highest degree you can study and takes three to four years to complete.
Cost Federal and state universities don't charge intuition fees the only fee international students have to pay is a registration fee once you have been accepted to a course. This usually costs around 140 But if you want to study at a privat university you have to pay each course.
Visa - If you wish to study in Brazil you must apply for a student visa through the Consulate General of Brazil your Country. - This is where all visa applications are processed and shouldn't be confused with the Embassy of Brazil in your country CHINA Application - Institutions will have their own requirements for each degree programme so check before applying. - To apply for programmes in Hong Kong, go to individual university websites. As universities are run similarly to those in the UK, qualifications from UK universities are generally accepted and application processes are alike.
Cost - Studying in China is relatively inexpensive when compared with the US or Britain. - These will vary with each programme so check with the admissions department of your chosen university. Expenses for one academic year will typically cost 3,000-6,000. - Tuition fees range from between 6,000-10,000 per year in Hong Kong and living expenses can also add up.
Visa - To study in China you will need a study visa (X-visa) or a business visa (F-visa). Both can be applied for at your nearest Chinese Embassy or consulate. - You can enter China on a tourist visa (L-visa) but must convert to one of the aforementioned visas to legitimately study in the country.
So, enjoy your year abroad with a lot of other international students !
Student Number: 0389649 Program: Business Information Technology - International Students Only Location: Roblin Centre, Winnipeg Tuition Amount Due: Tuition Due Date