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www.studyhorizons.com. An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities Worldwide. Worldwide Opportunities. Specific Areas The United Kingdom The Republic of Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa Europe Worldwide Canada The United States.
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An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities Worldwide
Specific Areas The United Kingdom The Republic of Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa Europe Worldwide Canada The United States Worldwide Opportunities General Considerations • Options • Financial Concerns • Understanding Yourself • Preparation
Over 100 universities / 352 institutions in UCAS (University Central Application System) Application through UCAS 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)
14 Universities / Highly regarded Application through UCAS system Application Deadlines: October 15 / January 15 International – June 30 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.)
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 • 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
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
80 + universities / some 2-year colleges Most are public institutions regulated by the provinces and territories 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
The United States • 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” • 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
Getting Your Act Together • Understand yourself • Explore available options • Consider finances • Prepare • Make educated decisions • Apply sensibly • Enjoy the process!
