An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities Worldwide

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/July Semester 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

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

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 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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