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An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities
Worldwide
Worldwide Opportunities
Worldwide Opportunities
General Considerations Options Financial Concerns Understanding Yourself Preparation
Specific Areas The United Kingdom The Republic of Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa Europe Worldwide Canada The United States
The U.K. and the Republic of Ireland
The United Kingdom
Application Deadlines: October 15 / January 15 International – June 30
Application to maximum of five courses
Tuition: Varies depending on institution/course of study EU citizens - UK citizens' fee / no Visa required International – Full tuition / Visa required
Admission Criteria: Grades / Personal Statement / Reference
Programs generally last 3 years / Foundation programs
Conditional acceptances given until final grades are available - IB, Abitur, etc. (SAT/ACT/AP scores)
Over 100 universities / 352 institutions in UCAS (University Central Application System)
Application through UCAS
Scotland
Application to maximum of five courses
Tuition: EU citizens – Scottish citizens' fee / No Visa required
Admission Criteria: Grades / Personal Statement / One Reference
Programs generally last 4 years
Conditional acceptances given until final grades are available (IB, Abitur, etc.)
14 Universities / Highly regarded
Application through UCAS system
Application Deadlines: October 15 / January 15 International – June 30
The Republic of Ireland 9 public universities / Private colleges
Application: EU citizens – (CAO) Central Applications Office International - through universities
Tuition: EU citizens – Irish citizens' fee / No Visa requirement International – Varies depending on institution
Application Deadlines: Vary / CAO for EU citizens – May 1
Admission Criteria: Academic – Grades / Test Results
Programs usually last 4 years (with exceptions)
Students generally choose an area of concentration during their first year
Australia and New Zealand
Australia 40 universities - 37 public, 2 private,
1 branch of an overseas university
Sizes and fees vary greatly
Overseas Student Visa required
International students apply directly to universities
Academic Year: Two intakes Semester 1 – Late February – June/JulySemester 2 – Late July – Mid/Late November
Application Deadlines: Vary - Mid-November / Late May
Admission Criteria: Grades / Test Results / No References
Programs generally last 3 years
New Zealand 8 universities / Based on British system /
Other specialized institutions
Sizes vary / Fees vary depending on institution and program
Student Visa and Student Permit required
Application directly to universities
Academic Year: Semesters or Trimesters February/early March - October/November
Application Deadlines: Several months before beginning of semester of entry
Admission Criteria: High school credentials / Test results
Programs usually last 3 years / Honours degrees – 4 years
South Africa
South Africa 16 universities/3 colleges/7 polytechnics
Fees vary depending on institution and program /relatively low rates
Student Visa/Verification of credentials required
Application directly to universities
Academic Year: Semesters – January/February - November
Academic Deadlines: July for January entry
Admission Criteria – IB Diploma accepted/U.S. high school diploma with SAT scores/Verification of credentials
Duration of Programs – 3- year Bachelor's degree
Admission Criteria: High school credentials / Test results
Programs usually last 3 years / Honours degrees – 4 years
English-Language Institutions and Programs in Europe and Worldwide
English-Language Institutions and Programs in Europe and Worldwide
Usually private institutions - colleges/universities
Small student body and class sizes
Application directly to institution
Program focuses, tuitions, admissions criteria, and application deadlines vary
Many, not all, are affiliates of US-based universities
American Colleges Overseas (ACO)
Testing Requirements: SAT/ACT not always required
English-language programs within National universities
Special-focus schools - particularly Business
Canada and the United States
Canada
Study Permit required / Visa may be required
Tuition: Fees vary / Typically less than the U.S.
Application through individual universities / Ontario - central application system
Application Deadlines: Vary - Usually February / March
Admission Criteria: Academic - Grades / Test Results
Programs usually last 4 years
80 + universities / some 2-year colleges
Most are public institutions regulated by the provinces and territories
The United States
Application directly to college / university
Application Deadlines: Vary - Usually December through mid-February
Admission Criteria: Grade reports through mid-Grade 12 / Essays / Recommendations / Extracurricular Activities / (Standardized Test Results)
Student Visas required
4000 + higher education institutions - 4- and 2-year colleges
Private and public institutions / Size, quality, and tuition fees range widely
Program options / Can enter as “Undecided”
Getting Your Act Together
Understand yourself
Explore available options
Consider finances
Prepare
Make educated decisions
Apply sensibly
Enjoy the process!
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