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An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities
Worldwide
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Worldwide Opportunities
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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
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The U.K. and the Republic of Ireland
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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
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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
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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
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Australia and New Zealand
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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
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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
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South Africa
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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
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English-Language Institutions and Programs in Europe and Worldwide
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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
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Canada and the United States
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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
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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”
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Getting Your Act Together
Understand yourself
Explore available options
Consider finances
Prepare
Make educated decisions
Apply sensibly
Enjoy the process!
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Destinations Unlimited
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