How to Study Abroad

Convinced yet? Studying abroad is truly life-changing, and you should do it. But first things first - a lot of planning needs to go into a study abroad application. When SHOULD you study abroad? Can you afford it? Which country should you even choose, and then how do you apply?

Education abroad is an opportunity for you to gain the skills, outlook and confidence you need to fulfil your potential. Getting admission is a straightforward process with the right guidance and we will guide you through it step by step.

Decide on a university or college and course

Once you know roughly when you’ll go and how you’ll pay for it (as well as getting the green light from your parents if you need it), the more fun stuff begins. Let’s decide where you should go!

To ensure you choose the course that is right for you and for what you want to achieve it is best to read as much as you can about the range of courses, colleges and universities available and compare them. It is also important to check the course entry requirements.

Your OpToStudy advisor will help you assess your eligibility for different programs and guide you on the courses and locations that best meet your preferences.

Apply to Study Abroad

If you have a good idea of where you'd like to study and which programme you'd like to take, the next chapter of your life could only be a few clicks away.

We will ask you some basic questions about your education history to help us understand your academic level. We'll only request documents after you apply, so you don't need to worry about submitting anything yet.

Accept your offer

We will contact you (in some cases, your university or college will contact you) to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study. You can also go to MY OpToStudy to track the status of your application at any time.

If you are accepted with an unconditional offer, then congratulations! You have a place and you can accept straightaway.

If you are accepted with a conditional offer, the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements. This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores.

Arrange Funding

Now is the time to arrange funding. You may be eligible for one of the many scholarships available to help with the cost of your studies.

Apply for a visa

As an international student, you are likely to need a visa to take up your study place abroad.

Prepare for your stay

Once you have your offer and your visa, it's time to get packing! You can now begin to look at things like flights, accommodation and anything else you will need to help you make the most of your time abroad.

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