Everything you need to know about studying over seas

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STUDYING OVERSEAS THINKING OF GOING ABROAD TO STUDY? EXCITING STUFF! BUT BE WARNED - IT'S NOT FOR EVERYONE. BE READY FOR A LONG SPELL AWAY FROM HOME IN AN UNFAMILIAR SETTING. CHECK OUT OUR QUICK GUIDE TO MAKE SURE YOU'VE GOT EVERYTHING COVERED. CHOOSING A COURSE Check the entry requirements and identify what results you will need to facilitate any 3.43m further study. Make sure you've passed any tests you need to get on the course and always choose an accredited institution. number of international students worldwide In 2011-12 the number of Erasmus students exceeded I11250,000 Erasmus is the most successful student exchange programme in the world Make sure your qualifications are also valid back in your home country after you complete your studies. WHEN TO APPLY 79% Apply 12 months in advance but allow at least 18-24 months to get everything in place. You'll need to Number of UK adults who haven't lived or consider references, academic studied abroad for 6 certificates, health checkups, and months or more of course - financing your studies. Always double check when the closing dates for international applications 691,000 HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? number of international students studing in America every year Tuition fees can be faily costly. Usually, international students will pay higher £53,400 fees and you ay have to pay for a visa application just to apply. After tuition fees, also remember you'll have living Average debt for UK students starting their studies in 2012 expenses, acommodation, travel costs, books.. it all adds up! Paris is considered one of the best student cities If you're planning to study within the EU, fees should be similar to domestic students CAN I GET FUNDING? Scholarships and awarding bodies Possibly - there are plenty of ways to gain funding for study or research abroad. Awards and scholarships are Commonwealth Scholorships Erasmus usually specific to an institution or country but funding from external bodies is also possible. Also contact Planet Europe Fulbright Commission the institution you're interested in joining for more information. Comenius UNESCO Fellowships MastersPortal €252 Average monthly EU grant received by Erasmus students HOW TO PAY FOR IT 93% You'll want to make sure the fees are paid on time, and securely. Foreign exchange companies can provide this service without transfer fees and protect payments from of 500 leading businesses think schools should help to develop young people to think globally exchange rate fluctuations. Companies like World First offer rates better than your high Foreign exchange companies can also fix your exchange rate for up to three years street bank and can transfer funds directly to a university or institution. Book an exchange rate with a foreign exchange company online or by phone 3 university and pay your tuition fees Companies such as World First can then transfer the funds directly to a Transfer the required 2 funds to the foreign exchange company Enjoy your 4 international experience! World First It's a fantastic opportunity to study abroad so always make the most of it. Take time to absorb the local culture and good luck! Foreign Exchange British Council• BBC • World First • The Guardian• UKCISA Europa