www.studyhorizons.com

An Overview of English-Language Higher Education Study Opportunities

Worldwide

Worldwide Opportunities

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

The U.K. and the Republic of Ireland

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

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

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 and New Zealand

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

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

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

Canada and the United States

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

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”

Getting Your Act Together

Understand yourself

Explore available options

Consider finances

Prepare

Make educated decisions

Apply sensibly

Enjoy the process!

Destinations Unlimited

www.studyhorizons.com