Studying Postgraduate Overseas; what to prepare?

Concern Academic capability Language Cost involved Adjustability to the new environment Family matters Work left behind

Why study overseas ? To experience new culture, customs and ideas first hand For its quality and its choice Exposure to multicultural society The chance to study in different language Built relationships for future prospect

 Subject of interest  Quality Assured  Relevant Areas of Research  Study Facilities - Library, Computers, Laboratories, accommodation  Supervisor  Location

S1 Degree PG Diploma (9 months) MSc/MA/MBA/ MEng (1-2 years) MPhil (2 years) PhD (2-5 years)

 Academic transcripts & Certificate (in English)  IELTS/ibt TOEFL score min. 6.5/81  2 Academic references  Statement of Purpose  Research Proposal (approx words)

 Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement : ◦ Your statement which promotes yourself to support your application ◦ Your edge in which you have control ◦ Contains all information that is not explained in the application form

 It is required by overseas institution /university to get to know the international applicants who could not attend interview session.  Therefore it is the only opportunity for international applicants to convince the admissions board by performing their motivation of study and character in writing, so the board could assess the applicant’s communication skills.

 Reasons why do you choose the subject  Qualification and qualities for the subject  Working experience which suit your choice of study/research  Genuine interest, dedication, and desire to learn more  Career prospect

Research Proposal is a media to convey the area of research that you wish to engage in (it is normally words) Aims : To obtain partner to supervise, support, assist and defend us

 A working title of the topic area  General overview of area of interest: Brief abstract, identify the discipline(s) involved, indicates how your background gives you competences in the chosen area.  Identification of relevant literature: Show awareness on issues raised in the area, show that your proposed area of research is unique in some way, identify your niche which will lead on to thesis preparation.  Key research questions: Focus on key questions within your niche area.

 Methodology – how you will do it: Demonstrate an awareness of the methodological tools, show some understanding of which should be suitable for specific area of your research.  Timescale/research planning: Demonstrate that that it is manageable within appropriate time period.  Bibliography: Short list of references to key articles and texts.

Tuition Fee : varies for each country and may be depended upon subject of interest (Social/Science/Arts/Business, etc.) Cost of Living : varies for each country (it is also different between small city and big city) Health insurance : make sure you have this before applying a student visa

 Your health : general check-up dentist special requirements (wheelchair, dyslexia, etc)  Collect all information about the chosen country through books, internet, representative, agency, etc : people, weather, food, language, culture, custom, and all aspects in your new environment

 Be prepared with culture shock : method of study food weather clothing  Money matters : currency bank living cost (accommodation, food, transportation, etc)

 UK :  France:  Netherland:  Germany:  New Zealand: nz nz  Australia:  USA:  Canada :  Singapore :

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