The number one destination for international students seeking to get a top-notch career edge is USA with world’s largest international student population; USA has the largest economy in the world and its third largest company in terms of land area.

The Facts

• US is the best destination in the whole world world’s finest university systems, for higher education in virtually fields.

• According to The Times Education supplement this year – 14 out of first 20 top universities are from US

• Around 80% of the research all over the world is being conducted & funded in USA by various universities & companies in USA.

• US offer excellent quality education, and hence this makes US a hot destination for education.

• Industrial Training and Research.The institutions in America have collaborations with employers different study fields where students can gain real work experience.

• With a very good flexible system in US you can transfer from one course or stream to another or from one school to another along with credits transfers.

• Financial assistance such as scholarships is normally available to international students because pursuing higher education in U.S is usually expensive. Most of the universities financially support deserving international students providing best of assistance

In US F-1 visa students are eligible to work on campus up to 20 hours a week while school is in session and can work full time during vacations and scheduled breaks.MS/Phd/MBA/Pharmacy students in USA are allowed to have only on-campus employment (Working with in University Campus). But Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) provide opportunities for qualified F-1 visa status students to gain off-campus (Working outside the campus) Employment.

Intakes:

• Spring: January/February      • Fall: August/September

• Summer: April/May       • Winter: December.

General Test Requirements :

• GRE/GMAT required for Masters / MBA.     • SAT scores are required for Undergraduate admission.

• IELTS 6.0 – 6.5/TOEFL 89-90      • GRE – 285+      • GMAT – 550+      • SAT – 2000+

Documents Required

• 10th , 10+2 , Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion along with individual mark sheets - In sealed envelopes to be attested on photocopies

• Recommendation Letters ( 3 ) - One from HOD , other two from concerned dept. professor , In sealed envelopes with attestation (inside outside) in different formats

• Resume     • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• TOEFL / IELTS – Photocopy (Official reporting should be done by the Student)

• GRE / GMAT / SAT - Photocopy (Official reporting should be done by the Student)

• Bank Statement with Affidavit of Support     • Passport

• Other Certificates (if any) including experience letters and extracurricular documents

This is the first aspect that comes in one’s mind when planning to study abroad

• Application fees : $ 50 to $ 150

• Exam Fees :

GRE: $205 GMAT: $250 SAT: $105 IELTS: 12650INR TOEFL: $165

• Score reporting fees:

GRE: $25 GMAT: $28 SAT: $11.25 IELTS: 1250 INR TOEFL: $18

• Courier charges :

Documents to be couriered to universities – 1000 – 1200 INR

• Tuition fees :

$10,000 to $40,000

• Living Expenses

Estimated Living Cost: $10000 to $12000 (per year).

• Additional costs :

Air Tickets / Travel costs: 30,000 t0 50,000 etc .

• Scholarships are the primary form of financial assistance available to students who wish to study in another

• country.US is one best destination and enjoys the advantage of providing more scholarships, financial

• assistance, financial aid, bursaries to students as compared to the rest of the world.

• Also one has to remember that most of the universities have priority deadlines in USA to be eligible for scholarships. .

In order to study at universities / colleges in the United States, international students must first apply for a U.S. student visa. F1 - The "F" visa is for academic studies.

Apply for a Visa /How to Apply

Step 1

Pay the visa application fee (also called the Machine Readable Visa (MRV)) - $160

Payment of SEVIS fee- $200

Complete the (DS-160) form.

Step 2

Two appointments are required one for the Visa Application Center (VAC) and one for the visa interview at the Embassy

Step 3

Arrange supporting documents for visa Academic Documents , Financial Documents etc

A UK degree is well respected all over the world. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. The country consists of the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many other smaller islands.

The Facts

1. UK is one of the popular destinations for international students – As per UK ( 2012 QS World University Rankings four of the top six universities in the world are in UK

2. According to recent Research Assessment Exercise - UK research is 'world leading' and 'internationally excellent'

3. One of the best thing about education is UK is that courses are generally shorter than many other countries with generally low tuition fees and accommodation costs

4. With lot of support to international students in UK, many courses have international offices

5. 5 percent of the worlds scientific research is under taken by UK

6. On regular basis UK universities are inspected to ensure they uphold the high standards of teaching , learning and research which are set by the government – Quality Assurance agency for Higher Education (QAA) is the key body responsible to maintain these standards

For a student undertaking a fulltime undergraduate or postgraduate course they are allowed to work part-time during term for up to 20 hours a week and full-time during the holidays and vacations. For a course which is lower level a student can only work up to 10 hours a week.

Application fees:  No Application fee

Exam Fees.

IELTS: 12,650 INR TOEFL: $165 PTE: 13,100 INR

Tuition fees:

Tuition fees for a UK undergraduate degree start at around $8,000 - $15,000 per year.

Tuition fees for a UK undergraduate degree start at around $10,000 - $22,000.

Living Expenses :

Total living costs for international students are in the range of $10,000 - $18,000 (per year)

Additional costs :

Air Tickets / Travel costs: 30,000 t0 50,000 etc

Scholarships offered usually range between $1,000 and $5,000.Based on student profile most of the scholarships are offered by default , for few please remember there is scholarship application to be filled before the deadline.

UK student Visa is called Tier 4 (General) visa which follows a points-based system and to successfully apply for it you need to score 40 out of 40 points.

Step 1:

1. Course confirmation: you must receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a university. This will be emailed to you when you have accepted your unconditional offer. You must include your ORIGINAL certificate or transcripts detailed in the CAS with your visa application.

2. English Language : Your CAS will state how the University assessed that your English language ability, you need to submit evidence as needed/mentioned on CAS

3. Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certification: Your CAS will tell you if you need an ATAS certificate.

Step 2:

• Funding: Students must provide evidence of funds to pay for both tuition fees and living costs.

• Step 3:

• Medical examination: You may be required to undergo Chest x-ray

Australia is the next hottest destination for studies after the USA in terms of numbers, quality and living conditions. Australia is all in one, a country, a big island, and the smallest continent, it is slightly smaller than continental USA (without Alaska), and it is the sixth largest country in the world

The Facts

• Australia stands as 3rd most popular international student destination.

• As per 2012 QS World University Rankings 13 per cent of Australian universities were ranked in the top 50.

• In the world of universities 7 out of 100 top universities are Australian universities.

• Australia offers excellent value for money, Living expenses, tuition fees in Australia are considerably less expensive compared to UK and USA.

• In Australia institutions deliver practical and career-orientated training ,this helps graduates students be confident that they have the skills demanded by employers.

• Australia has a very good reputation for adopting new technologies at a faster rate than other countries and also it enters the new millennium with one of the highest rates of internet access in the world.

Students can work 40 hours per fortnight during any fortnight while the course is in session (Note: A fortnight means a period of 14 days beginning on any Monday and ending on the second following Sunday), providing more flexible work conditions for student visa holders and their employers. And also students will be able to work unrestricted hours during any scheduled course break.

Postgraduate Students can work unlimited hours once their masters by research or doctorate course has commenced. Dependants can also work unlimited hours once the student has commenced their masters or doctorate course.

Important: Once the student has commenced their HDR course unlimited work conditions only apply. If student is studying a preliminary course E.g ELICOS on a subclass 574/Postgraduate Research Sector visa is limited to 40 hours per fortnight of work while the student is under the preliminary course.

Intakes:

February and July

It is strongly recommended that you should start making applications ideally 6-8 months prior to the intake start date. In Australia universities generally takes around 4-6 weeks to process student applications.

General Test Requirements:

• IETLS /TOEFL/PTE English exams are accepted.

• IELTS – 6.0 – 6.5     • TOEFL – 80-90    • PEARSON – 54-64

Please do note that almost all university check for individual band apart from overall scores

Documents Required :

All documents provided with your application must be certified true copies of the original document

1.Completed application form.

2. Certified copies of academic transcripts from all qualifications undertaken -10th, intermediate, degree. transcripts etc of all your academic qualifications.

3. Evidence of English level – IELTS/TOEFLPTE

4. Personal statement/CV.

5. Additional tests and requirements as required for specific programs.

6. Copy of passport.

Application fees:

Usually no application fees, for few universities it is required

Exam Fees

IELTS: 12650 INR TOEFL: $165 PTE: 13100 INR

Tuition fees:

Below list gives you an indication of the range of course costs/fees for different types of qualifications.

• Vocational Education / Training (Certificates I to IV, Diploma , Advanced Diploma) - $4,000 to $23,000

• Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree - $15,000 to $34,000

• Postgraduate Master’s Degree - $17,000 to $38,000

• Doctoral Degree - $14,000 to $38,000

Few specialist degrees like Architecture, Medicine, and Dentistry usually charge higher tuition fees

Living Expenses

• Estimated living expenses – AU$12,000 – $18,000 per academic year

The cost of living very much depends on your lifestyle and the location you choose to study in...

Additional costs:

Air Tickets / Travel costs: 40,000 to 60,000

The majority of international students who come to study in Australia pay the full fees themselves. However there are options like scholarships, grants and bursaries to help and support students financially to study in Australia, they are usually offered by the Australian Government, few education institutions and a number of other public and private organizations.

Scholarship types include: Australia Award scholarships, Australia undergraduate and postgraduate awards, Australia Financial aids, Endeavour executive awards, Academic excellence scholarships and many more

Visa subclass/education sector

In India the following subclasses are based on the education sector of your main course of study: 570 ELICOS - Assessment levels 4 , 571 schools - Assessment levels 2, 572 VET- Assessment levels 4, 573 Higher education- Assessment levels 3, 574 postgraduate Research- Assessment levels 1, 575 Non award- Assessment levels 3, 576 Aus AID/Defense- Assessment levels 2

Apply for a Visa /How to Apply

Step 1:

• For a student visa application complete form 157A,You may also be eligible to apply online

• The electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate(s) and/or letter of offer issued by your education provider for the course(s) you are undertaking.

• Visa application charge – payable to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) by credit card, debit card, bank cheque or money order ( charges $535 )

Step 2:

• Arrange supporting documents for visa Academic Documents, Certified copies of passport or travel documents, Financial Documents etc.

Note: the standard living expenses AUD 18610 to be shown ( Note from early 2014 the financial requirements for an AL3 student visa will be reduced from current 18 months to 12 months )

Step 3:

• Arrange for Medical and x-ray examinations evidence of a booking or receipt

• Other health and character documents –That is evidence that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa. Please remember that your visa expiry date will be determined by the expiry date of your OSHC

Choose Canada for academic qualifications respected around the world .Canada is the second largest country in the world with collection of ten fairly large provinces and three territories

The Facts

• The quality of education and living standards in Canada are amongst the highest in the world of countries and the cost of living, tuition fees for international students are generally lower compared to other countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

• By 2022 in an effort to create jobs and stimulate the domestic economy the international education strategy aims to double the number of international students and researchers to 450,000 in Canada

• More than 98,000 international students entered Canada in 2011 , an all time record

• About 6,700 international students made the transition to permanent resident status in 2011

• Canada spends more per capita on its education system than any other country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

• Over 90% of Canada’s college graduates are employed in their field of study within six months after graduation and 93% of employers are satisfied with graduates.

• Providing a wide variety of programs in English ,French for further study, personal development or business preparation Language schools in Canada are leaders in language training

• Canada has universal education, high life expectancy and low crime rate

Working on campus

As a foreign student, you may work in Canada for 20 hours without a work permit if:

• If you hold a valid study permit for Canada, and

• If you work on campus of the university or college , being registered as a full-time student in a degree-granting course of study Graduate assistants/ fellowship students/ teaching assistants

If you are doing graduate level work as a research or teaching assistantship, you may work without a work permit in accordance with the terms for working on campus. You can also work off campus without a work permit under the following circumstances:

• If you hold a valid study permit for Canada

• The work you will do related to research grant strictly

• The off campus facility such as teaching hospital, research institute, library, etc has formal association or affiliation with the college or university where you study

• If the work is directed by a faculty member or department head

Healthcare students

If you are a foreign healthcare student (medical, nursing, physiotherapy, etc.) not enrolled in a university or other educational establishment in/around Canada you may do a clinical clerkship/medical elective at a Canadian medical teaching institution. You do not need a work permit or study permit if the main purpose of the work is to acquire training. A normal training practicum should not exceed four months.

Co-op and internship students

Work experience is part of the curriculum for some Canadian academic programs, foreign students who are enrolled in a school in Canada and who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program need both a study permit and work permit.

Intakes :

International students need to plan for their studies in Canada 1 year in advance. The major intake for Canada is 'Fall' i.e September, the other intake is in the month of 'Winter' i.e. January, but it purely depends on the students program and the institution that he/she is applying to. Very few universities/Colleges might have the May intake as well.

Eligibility

Few basics to be considered while applying for Canada:
1. For PG diploma / Graduate diploma: A successful study at a recognized institution of university standing with good honors degree. 2. For a bachelors program : While most Canadian universities and colleges require a minimum of 12 years of formal secondary education for admission to undergraduate courses, Ontario and Quebec universities require a minimum of 13 years of formal education 3. For graduate Programs: Most colleges and universities require 16 years of formal education and Four Year Degree Programme comparable to a Canadian Honors degree for Master’s degree programmes. To get the admission in University, students should have High level of academic achievement in previous studies , Strong reference letters ,Written Statement 4. For Doctorate programmes, you have to have a Master’s degree in the subject. 5. For masters Standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admissions 6. Work experience required for MBA along with GMAT for university admissions 7. Academic gap – usually not more than 2 years

General Test Requirements:

• English Language requirement (IELTS/TOEFL) is for Bachelors /Masters and Ph D.
• GRE/GMAT required for Masters / MBA
• IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 for UG and Diploma.
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 for PG Diploma and Masters Course.

Documents Required

• 10th , 10+2 , Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion along with individual mark sheets - attested on photocopies for universities and Xerox copies with notary for colleges

•Recommendation Letters ( 3 ) - One from HOD and 1 from principal is mandatory , other one from concerned dept. professor.      • Resume

Studying abroad is always expensive, but Canada offers the lowest tuition rates for international students compared to the U.K., Australia, New Zealand and the U.S

Application fees: $ 50 to $ 150

Exam Fees.

GRE: $195 GMAT: $250 SAT: $78.5 IELTS: 12650 INR TOEFL: $175

Score reporting fees:

GRE: $27 GMAT: $28 SAT: $11.25 IELTS: 1250 INR TOEFL: $18

Tuition fees:

The tuition fee ranges from CDN $ 12,000 per year to $ 25,000 per year.

In some Canadian Universities, it may go up to $ 35,000 for the entire program.

Living Expenses :

On living cost on an average international student in Canada spends about $600 - $800 per month including food , accommodation clothing, entertainment, telephone, transport, international and domestic travel and incidental costs to $10,000 per year.

Additional costs :

Air Tickets / Travel costs: 50,000 to 70,000 approx

With strong academic grades and good rounded experiences you might just qualify for one of the many scholarships or funding opportunities meant for international students just like you who choose to study destination as Canada. For list of scholarships which you can apply visit http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/ and http://www.scholarships-bourses.gc.ca/scholarships-bourses/non_can/opportunities-opportunites.aspx Few of the universities offering scholarships include University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships, University of Waterloo international Master’s and doctoral student awards, University of Calgary graduate studies award and many more…

As an international student there are various Canada student visa requirements that you must meet in order to live, study and work in Canada. In Canada international students will need to be issued a student visa which Canada refers to as a “study permit”

Apply for a Visa /How to Apply

Step 1:   Collect the documents you need to apply , Proof of acceptance , proof of Identity , Proof of financial support - Tuition plus $10,000 for a 12-month period (or $833 per month) for all provinces / Tuition plus $11,000 for a 12-month period (or $917 per month) for Quebec , letter of explanation for study permit.

Step 2:   Complete the application for a Study Permit.

Step 3:   Include the processing fee to apply for a Study Permit. The amount for processing an application for a study permit is $125.00 Cdn.

Step 4:   Students may apply for a study permit at the following Canadian Visa Offices and should consult the web site to see if any additional documents or forms are required

New Delhi, India, Chandigarh, India

Step 5:   Additional information or documents when requested by the Visa Office need to be submitted. May include: Medical Examination: •One will receive instructions on how to proceed with a medical examination if needed. Processing of your application could take at least three extra months, if a medical examination is required. Police Certificates or Certificate of Good Conduct: Criminal Record •Visa officer/representative may request a police certificate to help verify your admissibility to Canada if you have not already done so when submitting your application for visa. •In Quebec additional documents are required to attend an educational institution •You will also need a (Quebec Certificate of Acceptance, or CAQ) if you are applying to study in Quebec.

Singapore is a rapidly growing city-and one of the the smallest countries in the world. Singapore has transformed itself from a third world swampy island to a 1st class modern city in just 55 years. It’s a regional center for corporations with its own high tech centers and biomedical facilities and so on...

The Facts

• Singapore universities are a popular option given their excellent reputation and the country is a cosmopolitan playfield making it a cultural hub for adventurous people.

• Singapore students beat other 15year olds from countries like Japan, China and Finland in the 2012 programme for international student assessment (PISA) computer based problem solving test.

• It is Asia’s best country to work as per the Global Competitiveness report of 2011 and 2012

• As per MasterCard index of Global Destination cities 2011 it is 4th top destination in the world

• According to Globalization Index 2012 it is Top 3 in the world for foreign trade.

• Asia’s No 1 for least corruption economy

• It stands 2nd in quality of education system it has according to Global Competitiveness Report 2011 and 2012(world Economic Forum)

• It has one of the world’s best performing school education systems as per McKinsey Report of November 2010

• Singapore public schools maintain high standards of teaching and learning, As per IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011 Singapore is ranked among top 3 in the world for its educational system. Singapore ranked 1st in both Math’s and Science across 142 countries in World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2011 and 2012.

International Students are not permitted / allowed to work in Singapore during term time or vacation time unless they are granted Work Pass exemption under the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Pass Exemptions) Exceptions

Part-time employment work rights for foreign students

A work pass is not necessary for a foreign/international students who

• Works a maximum of 16 hours in a week; or

• Is under industrial attachment programme which is conducted by the university/educational institution. Industrial attachment must either be a compulsory/elective programme which should contribute towards the students’ graduation from the course

And full time matriculated/registered student in any one of the institutions/universities approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Intakes:

There are three major intakes in Singapore -

1. January/March     2. July/August       3. October/November

• In Singapore Studying a Postgraduate is referred simply as “Graduate Study”, taught masters/professional doctorates are referred to as “Graduate Studies by Coursework” while masters by research/PhDs are being referred to as ““Graduate Studies by Research”.

• General Test Requirements:

IELTS is not mandatory requirement for students who have studied with prior medium of instruction being English and having good English marks in Std12 & Std 10. Some Institutions do require IELTS Scores.

Documents Required

All documents that students provide with your application must be notarized / certified of true copies

• 10th , 10+2 , Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion along with individual mark sheets

• Resume in detail for master programs only

• IELTS / TOEFL if needed- photocopy

• Birth certificate - photocopy

• Passport- photocopy

• Additional employment letter if any certifying applicant occupation and salary or testimonial will be an added advantage - photocopy

Application fees: S$15-70 not all universities charge this

Tuition fees:

Education cost in Singapore is quite low when compared to other study abroad countries/destinations like UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. The fees/cost of study varies according to the institutes, individual courses and duration of the course. You might end up paying approximately S$5000 to S$ 20000 for six months to two years Diploma course, S$ 24000 to S$55000 approximately for two to four years Bachelor Degree course and S$ 18,500 to S$ 30000 approximately for one to one and half years Master Degree Course.

Living Expenses:

Foreign student in Singapore spends on an average of approximately S$750 - S$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount of course varies on student’s individual lifestyle and Accommodation type used by international students

Student pass fees: S$30 Processing Fee with S$60 Issuance Fee

Additional costs:

Air Tickets and other Travel costs: 30,000 to 50,000 etc

Singapore’s government and educational institutes offers various scholarships for international students. In Singapore the scholarships are awarded to qualified students on the basis of academic performance, leadership potential/talent, and special other talents or few other personal characteristic in students.

Some of the popular scholarships include Inlaks Fellowship programme, SIA Youth Scholarship for UGDegree Courses, Nanyang Scholarship, J.N Tata Endowment for Higher/PG Studies , Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships , Singapore Millennium Foundation Scholarship and many others.

Apply for a Visa /How to Apply

Step 1:

A letter from the institution confirming the student's admit is necessary to be eligible to apply for the Student Pass. The application for obtaining a Student Pass can be completed online at the Student Pass Online Application and Registration System (SOLAR) @ link (www.ica.gov.sg).

Step 2:

Application is submitted to the Singapore Embassy in your country of Residence, India houses three Singapore Embassies located at New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

Step 3:

Once the application for Student Pass has been approved by the immigration SBC will send the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter to you through email, This IPA letter will act as ones visa to enter Singapore.

Student pass requirements

Documents to be submitted along with their SBC application are: copy of fully filled out copies of Form 16 and Form V36, a copy of Birth Certificate, all copies of highest educational certificates, copies of transcripts, a copy of passport personal information pages, 2 passport size photos, and documentary proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements.

Upon approval of the student pass, SBC will inform the students to prepare to arrive to Singapore.

After arrival to Singapore student will need to fulfil the ICA requirements before collecting the student pass. This generally includes a HIV-screening at one of the clinical laboratories nominated by Ministry of Health. Charges/fees for the medical check-up range between S$40 to S$70 depending on the choice of clinical laboratory visited.

The two main islands that make up New Zealand are the north and the south. The capital ,Wellington is located at the southern tip of the North Island and is third largest. The most populated city being Auckland is located to the north and it was ranked as the tenth most livable city in the world by The Economist Magazine.

The Facts

• New Zealand was recently ranked as the world's most peaceful country by the Global Peace Index.

• New Zealand’s education system is based on the British system,.

• Research has shown that many international students intend to work or gain residence in New Zealand following their study.

• Affordable Tuition & Living, NZ$ rate in INR is much lower than other currencies such as GBP,AUD,Can dollar/US dollar

• New Zealand has developed a world class bioscience industry in human and animal health, agriculture and horticulture and a range of other natural products. Biotechnology is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing sectors with a wave of research initiatives underway at universities.

• International students in New Zealand often comment that New Zealand’s goods and services are not only high quality, but also represent great value for money. In general New Zealand and Australia have a similar cost of living, which is less than both the United Kingdom and the United States

• New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education and demand for study in New Zealand is growing rapidly. New Zealand’s pride of position as one of the best education locations is reflected by the fact that its education export industry is one of the country’s top five export industries.

• Around 90,000 international students come to New Zealand each year to pursue their studies and to experience a lifestyle that is warm, welcoming and relaxed. The high quality of the education offered in New Zealand, combined with a safe learning environment, makes New Zealand an ideal choice for students who want to combine a valuable qualification with an unrivalled overseas experience.

Tertiary students work rights

Work while studying:

• You may be allowed to work for up to 20 hours each week and full-time during all scheduled vacations and/or during the summer vacation period.

Full-time work rights

• You may work full-time during all vacations scheduled by education provider if they are undertaking a full-time programme of study of at least one academic year’s duration. An academic year usually means a programme of study with a minimum of 120 credits during a period of at least eight months (min of two semesters).

• If your full-time programme of study has a duration of at least eight months (minimum of two semesters), but is less than 120 credits, you can work full-time over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. You do not have to have a job offer.

Unlimited work rights for PhD and Masters by research students

• If you are enrolled in Masters by research or doctoral degree programmes awarded by a New Zealand tertiary institution you will be eligible for unlimited work rights.

Intakes :

• February to June (semester 1) and July to November (semester 2).     Some institutions offer “summer school” credit courses between November and February.

Eligibility

* Undergraduate Courses / Diploma Courses: require completed 10+2

* Post Graduate Courses: require completed Graduation      * Masters: Completed: require graduation and require 2 - 3 years Work Experience

* Most New Zealand universities accept three years degree for entry into most postgraduate courses, some courses and universities may require 16 years of formal education

General Test Requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 for UG and Diploma.   • IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 for PG Diploma and Masters Course.

• English Language requirement (IELTS / TOEFL) for Bachelors /Masters and Ph D    IELTS / TOEFL Exemtions Criteria

• Above 65% marks in English in 10+2 in CBSE/ICSE Board for Graduate Courses.       • Above 75% marks in English in 10+2 in CBSE/ICSE Board for Postgraduate Courses.

• IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 for UG and Diploma.   • IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 for PG Diploma and Masters Course.

Documents Required

All documents that you provide along with your application must be certified true copies of original documents.

• 10th , 10+2 , Degree Certificate & Provisional/Course completion along with individual mark sheets

• Reference letter from school/college

• Resume in detail for MBA

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)      • IELTS / TOEFL    • Passport

• Other Certificates (if any) including experience letters and extracurricular documents

Application fees: None

Exam Fees      IELTS: 12650 INR TOEFL: $165

Tuition fees:

Bachelors - NZ$ 14,000 and NZ$ 25, 000 app per year.

• Diploma or Post-Graduate Diploma - NZ$ 10,000 to NZ$ 20,000 app per year

• Post Graduate Diploma - NZ$ 15,000 and NZ$ 30,000 app per year

• Masters - NZ$ 15,000 and NZ$ 38,000 app per year

Living Expenses:

• The cost of living similar to that of Australia and fewer than in Britain

• New Zealand cost of living can vary anywhere between NZ$ 12,000 to NZ$ 22,000, depending upon the student’s lifestyle. Some cities and areas are more expensive than others so make sure you do your research thoroughly

Additional costs:

• Air Tickets / Travel costs: 30,000 t0 50,000 etc

• International scholarships at New Zealand universities are usually offered for postgraduate rather than undergraduate study and most are awarded based on academic merit. The majority of scholarships are offered directly by the universities themselves, so please visit the scholarship pages of their websites to check whether there are any you're able to apply for.

• Scholarship application deadlines are often early and many schemes require students to hold an offer of place from their chosen New Zealand University before they can apply.

• The New Zealand government also offer a limited number of research scholarships for international students, the New Zealand Doctoral Research Scholarships (NZIDRS). Students are selected on Academic Merit and the NZIDRS provide full tuition fees and a living and other allowances for successful candidates.

The following documents are required to be submitted with a student visa application.

Please note that the order of the documents attached to the application should be the same as mentioned below.

1. Student Visa application form and the supplementary information form, along with fee :Print and complete the form Student Visa Application (INZ 1012) PDF.

2. Passport or travel documents, Photographs    3. Application Fee: The current student visa fee is Indian Rupees INR 11,100.

4. Covering letter: background of the student covering the evidence of funds and the student’s English Language ability + SOP (handwritten) ,Offer of a place

5. Financial Documents: living expenses (NZ$ 15,000) in New Zealand.

• Funds Transfer Scheme

INZ has put in place a system wherein the students can choose to transfer 12 months of living expenses to a bank account in New Zealand, in addition to paying the tuition fee for 1year. Students who opt for this process need not provide verifiable documentary evidence to demonstrate their source of recent funds.

6. Educational certificates    7. English language requirement    8. Evidence of Employment

a) Health Requirements: Applicants, who intend to be in New Zealand for more than 6 months but less than 12 months, must undergo a TB screening X-ray, more than 12 months must undergo a full medical and x-ray examination.

7. Police Clearance Certificate

After the application is submitted:

1. Processing timeframe: currently being processed at INZ Mumbai, Total processing time should be 8- 10 weeks

2. Interviews and/or further information: Students may be required to attend telephonic interview, an interview at Office

3. Bona fides: you will need to demonstrate that you are ‘bona fide’ and that you intend a genuine temporary stay in New Zealand for a lawful purpose by providing supporting documents.

4. Applications Approved in Principle: Once student meet all the requirements, students will be advised in writing that application has been approved in principle ,you will be given a month time to submit the documents mentioned in the AIP letter.