International Study

 Benefits, Issues and Planning

 Benefits of International Study

Studying in an international environment can increase the quality of education you receive. International study can be made to benefit you in the following ways:

•  You can choose the university that is best in your chosen field.
• You can learn different cultures and different ways of approaching issues making you more attractive to employers wanting skills for the international business environment.
• You can gain places on courses that are over subscribed in your own country.
• Living expenses may be lower than in your home country.
• UK students wishing to study at universities in the European Union may find study fees to be significantly lower than at home.
• Students from the United Kingdom and Ireland are able to get loans for university fees in many European countries.
• Foreign language students can significantly improve their language skills.
• Various study programs provide internships, giving you invaluable overseas work experience.
• Studying in some countries can help you gain points to migration.

Issues to Consider

Before you rush off and start organising your study overseas there is a number of issues you should look at first, including:

•  Will the qualification received overseas be recognized by institutions you intend to continue study with in your home country?
• Will the qualification you receive overseas be recognized by employers in your home country?
• Does your intended profession require you to gain a significant level of local knowledge during your study. For example a law degree gained in Mexico may be of little use in the UK, urban planning rules vary significantly around the world meaning you may not want to get your entire qualification at an  overseas university.
• Will you be happy to be away from friends, family and loved ones for a significant period of time?
• Gaining a student visa for many countries requires that you can prove you have sufficient financial resources in reserve.

Planning overseas study

The following things need to be planned for before enrolling in a course at an overseas university or college.

•  Do you meet the requirements to enroll in your chosen course at your chosen university?
• Student visa requirements
• What are the course fees?
• What will your living expenses be?
• Will medical and other insurances be necessary?
• Are there any international study scholarships that you can apply for to help cover expenses?
• Accommodation arrangements.
• Can you cover some of your living expenses with part-time work?
• If your chosen course is oversubscribed in your home country, then which institutions overseas may have a place for you?

How Degrees Ahead can help with your international study

Degrees Ahead is able to help you with all the issues and planning mentioned above. All initial consultations are free and for a number universities our placement service is free.

Continue looking through this website and you will find answers to many of your questions. Do not hesitate to book a free consultation.

Plan your international study wisely and gain a lifetime of benefits.