Hemangini Final Report

A

Project Report

On

STUDENTS PLACEMENT SERVICES

Undertaken

At

GOCOOL STUDENTS PLACEMENT SERVICES

Duration:

From: 01/02/2012 to 31/06/2012

Submitted to

SEMCOM

VALLABH VIDHYANAGAR

In Partial Fulfillment of

Master of E-Business

By

PATEL HEMANGINI J

Master of E-Business

Batch 2010-2012

CERTIFICATE FROM COMPANY

PREFACE

As a Summer Internship programmed this is a part of an academic Course and to convert my theoretical

knowledge into practical. In context of that need to join a Firm which would helps me to expose my

knowledge into practical and that firm experience will be beneficial to build up a bright career. I got a

chance to get an experience in Utsav Food Products

It is a well known firm which has captured huge market by providing best quality and satisfactory edible

products to the customer throughout region.

Company offers to work at Tundel, a well known area for edible products and is also connected to other

regions of Kheda which is beneficial to get business from the same area which is highly famous for

quality eaters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my gratitude to all those who gave me the possibility to complete this

project. I would like to thank Prof.G.Krishnamurthy, the principal of I2IM who has given this

kind of opportunity. Secondly, Mr.Vinodbhai Patel (the managing director) for giving me the

permission to commence this project in the first instance, to do the necessary research work and

to use confidential data. I have furthermore to thank the production manager Mr.Vinay Sharma

for providing guidance and encouragement at all time during the course of project and gives

special knowledge about all the departments

I also grateful to our trainer Mr.Tushar bhatt and auditor of the company Mr. Rajan anandpara

was of great help in difficult times.

Lastly but not least thank ful to Dr.Govind dave (maintainor)

for helping me and supporting us in preparing this report. We are also thankful to company’s staff who help us in preparing this report.

Especially, I would like to give my special thanks to my family members whose patient love

enabled me to complete this work.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sr. No.

Particulars Pg.No.

1 INTRODUCTION

2 CONTACT

3 VISA GUIDANCE

4 INTRODUCTION TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO

ENTER INTO ANY COUNTRY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSE

A)UNITED KINGDOM

About U.K

Why to study in U.K

Type of Qualification in U.K

U.K University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

B)IRELAND

About IRELAND

Why to study in IRELAND

Type of Qualification in IRELAND

IRELAND University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

C)CANADA

About CANADA

Why to study in CANADA

Type of Qualification in CANADA

CANADA University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

D)USA

About USA

Why to study in USA

Type of Qualification in USA

USA University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

E)AUSTRALIA

About AUSTRALIA

Why to study in AUSTRALIA

Type of Qualification in AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

F)NEWZEALAND

About NEWZEALAND

Why to study in NEWZEALAND

Type of Qualification in NEWZEALAND

NEWZEALAND University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

G)SINGAPORE

About SINGAPORE

Why to study in SINGAPORE

Type of Qualification in SINGAPORE

SINGAPORE University and Colleges

Document Required for Visa

5 Bibliography

INTRODUCTION

An Overview of Education Industry

The whole purpose of Higher education is to simplify the way everything works; take care of jobs that are routine yet require a high degree of accuracy, as never before is now absolutely linked to the employability concept. In USA, last few years have witnessed an overwhelming influx of multinational business partnerships. An obvious corollary to this has been the opening up of opportunities abroad for professionals too. Such a scenario has generated among young people an urge to explore study abroad. It is at this junction that we find at our doorsteps international education opportunities. The questions, which obviously follow, are how can I go for it? Do I need any special qualities to be selected? How much will it cost? Where can I go? And so on GOCOOL, as an organization, strives to catalyze the process of development of Higher education in the country. It is a commitment of financial success with accompanying commitment to values and a commitment to all stakeholders,'''' Students, young unemployed graduates, Under Graduates, IT professionals, Medical persons, scientists. GOCOOL-STUDENT PLACEMENT SERVICES was found to address the urge potential of this industry and the requirement of those who desire to-Education abroad as a part of their professional and personal life. GOCOOL has assisted hundreds of students move to countries like UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEWZEALAND, CYPRUS, IRELAND, SWITZERLAND and GERMANY for higher studies and has further helped them settle down after the successful completion of their courses.

EDUCATION ABROAD

A higher degree from a foreign land offers in addition a great cultural experience that sculpts the soul even more exquisitely. Studying abroad broadens your horizons and helps you to think more objectively. Opting for an education overseas is perhaps one of the most important decisions of a student's life. Not for just the impact it has on ones carrier prospects and long-term future, but also for the opportunities it gives you to experience different culture new customs and new ideas first hand. Away from family friends it's an experience that is sometimes daunting, often challenging, but always fulfilling. Students go abroad to study a particular subject at a famous institution, to learn a language, to investigate another culture, or to have adventure. But no matter what their initial purpose of guest they return with the larger view of the world and their place in it. Indian students have a fascination for study abroad, but not all students go abroad for same reason nor do they return with the same benefits. What students achieve from an experience abroad is largely dependent upon their mind set their motivation and mostly their aspiration

Our Corporate Mission

Our mission at GOCOOL is to meet the ever-growing needs of people, and to respond creatively and competitively with quality services to achieve high levels of expertise in Higher Education to students and giving Jobs and utilization, ultimately which would raise the quality of life. Our in depth belief in local cultures and markets are our unparalleled inheritance and the foundation of our future growth. We make serious endeavors to bring together our knowledge base, years of experience and down to earth approach to spread and upgrade the literacy. Our long-term success requires a total commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity, to working together effectively and to a

willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously. We believe that to succeed one requires to maintain the highest standards of human resource values and to respect every individual's involvement. This is GOCOOL's path to achieve sustainable business growth and long-term value creation for our stakeholders and employees.

GOCOOL's Team of Professionals

We do not consider the physical infrastructure as our greatest asset. The Human Resource available with us is our greatest asset. This includes a highly qualified team of expert's backs GOCOOL with expertise ranging in Education field. GOCOOL has dedicated equipped professionals, with varied areas of specialization and years of experience in related industries. In addition, years of experience in related industries, there is a team of career counselors who guide the students through the courses and often advice on career opportunities. We are proud to say that our professional among the best in their respective field. Our team believes in learning and delivering the best in terms of quality, quantity and time. This facilitated GOCOOL being in the many firsts in the field of Education.

Infrastructure

Spread over 3600 Sq. Ft., GOCOOL is one of the biggest Education Consultant and Institute in NJ, USA. Build with a belief that the immediate surroundings of the student contribute a lot towards making learning conducive. GOCOOL has developed as infrastructure for delivery of Education Programs and Seminars, providing opportunities for professionals in various areas of education. We have structured specific classes to meet customer needs and have on-line people to motivate students and track progress and on-line professional to assist the class.

GOCOOL Management Division

GOCOOL management division has built a name in number of courses like IELTS, TOEFL, GLOBAL ENGLISH in a very short span of time, built-in database where a number of our talented students begin to work as soon as they do successfully complete their courses. This service adds value to the relationship we share with our students.

OUR BUSINESS

Our goal is to help students so deeply that they become our ambassadors and help themselves, us and also their friends and relatives who want to something what they did or even better.

Dream in Twenty First Century-From River to Ocean

We look forward to continue our geometric progression so that not only we are well known by different stakeholder but also are trusted and accepted by them in almost all parts of India and in many countries abroad. We wish to make GOCOOL a household name. We shall make even more clients groups and respond to the needs and expectation of our clients in the most efficient manner. Thus, we shall be contributing significantly in equipping a number of professionals with latest information technology, not only in India but also in other countries. Our endeavors are to make a small but significant effort in

portraying India as a World Leader in Information Technology through its software professionals. We, at GOCOOL, therefore, do not wish to step at Being River from a Drop, but aim to become an OCEAN.

Why Gocool

Following are the salient features of our firm

You would definitely like to go to the best institution to match your career projections. Using our expertise and vast experience, we can identify the most suitable university/college for each student. Our systematized approach and representation of the academic institutions help students who apply through us. Our persistent follow up and friendly reminders keep the procedure in a smooth flow. We act as the stepping stones to the future of students and where success directly linked to our success.

Expert services for more than nine years in why Gocool We represent many universities/colleges in different countries Focus on matching the profiles of the students with the right intuition and destination Directors with substantial experience and back ground in the field of education All competent team of experienced counselors assisting students in the process Assistance in getting hassle free admissions to universities/colleges with successful processing

of scholarships Spot interview and admissions in India by international officers (Admission Division) of

universities/colleges Personalized attention to students and consciously avoid an assembly line approach while

counseling students Exhaustive information Library, CDs, Brochures, Video Tapes, and Applications forms etc.

Overview of Associate Proposal

Why is an Association required?

To establish & manage a national network is very difficult for big organizations and impossible for the middle and smaller ones. It makes imperative for concerns who intend to grow through nationwide presence to use this type of association as a form of expansion. This is the only business format, which can enable a medium sized concern to go for a national expansion and reach customers in all parts of the country.

Studying abroad has emerged as a leading alternative for the students. India happens to be a large and complex market. The complexities involved in starting a new business are far more than starting a new office. Different languages, culture and socio-economic circumstances etc. determine the success of the venture. With the help of association one can easily overcome these problems.

Who can be eligible for the Association?

Educational counselors, consultants etc. having relevant experience as well as having basic idea about the geographical knowledge of the world are some of the criteria which could be considered for eligibility. However, it would not be out of place to mention that the person being associated should be equipped with the basic facilities & complete set up including communication facilities like telephones, fax, email etc. A flair for counseling, sound understanding of business principles, a sales background and a drive to succeed in the venture against competition also are some of the traits that we prefer. Each person who joins Study Concerns as an associate or an employee needs to share our vision to make Study Concerns as a leading consultancy firm and contribute towards making this vision a reality.

Full Range of Services Study Concerns renders all the necessary services for the student enrolling with it, which include

the following: Counseling of student. Liaison with the University/college on behalf of the student. Ensuring the admission of the student in the desired university/College. Assisting in obtaining short- term bank loans and education loans. Assisting in Visa Documentation.

What would be expected from an associate?

Representation:

The associate is expected to be a representative of Study Concerns in the territory designated. He/ She would need to keep Study Concerns informed about all such information that is required for the success of the venture in the territory. The associate would be required to keep the central office updated on competitor activities so as to redefine marketing strategy. The associate would therefore work as an extension of the central office.

Counseling:

The associate is supposed to attend all the calls and inquires of students. This also includes inviting the students and the parents to the office for personal counseling. The associate would offer the students the universities being represented by Study Concerns and help them making the necessary decision. Any queries that the student may have would be solved by the associate himself or by taking the help of central office. The associate would also undertake all necessary follow ups, so as to ensure that the prospective students are enrolled with Study Concerns.

Admission Process:

On the successful enrollment of the student, the associate would ensure that the entire documents, specified by Gocool are collected from the student. Please note that Study Concerns does not require any original documents. Students are expected to submit only duly attested photocopies. All such documents along with the application form have to be dispatched by the associate to the central office for processing of the same with the university.

Publicity:

Newspaper advertisements, seminars, career fair participation etc.

Counseling:

Personal counseling by the associate office, responding and satisfying any queries etc.

What would the association offer you?

An ultimate business opportunity with practically no investment or risk with reasonable returns for the efforts made. This association offers all this and more...

Terms and conditions to become an Associate: The associate should have his well-furnished office with communication facilities like telephone,

fax, Internet etc. The associate should be ready to give adverts. The associate should appoint a counselor and have an office boy. The associate should be well versed with English language and have good communication skills

and convincing powers.

Achievements

Since its humble beginning in 2000, Gocool has been striving to provide quality and professional guidance to students. With this vision in our work, we have been able to win the confidence of students, who have approached us to fulfill their educational goals. This can be judged from the fact that today majority of students come to us through references. We endeavor to provide best possible services to our students.

The following achievements are the hallmark of our success:

Direct Representation of top ranked international Universities, Colleges across the world in a short span of 6 years 100% of our students have been admitted and placed in various institutions abroad Successful processing of Financial Aid/ Scholarships applications 95 % success rate in scoring visa

Today, we are proud to say that Gocool is one of the leading consultancy firms in the field of "Global Education" where students can avail all related services under one roof. We dispel all the myths usually associated with Study Abroad and have brought the concept of overseas education to the doorstep of every student, by making it affordable and devoid of cumbersome procedures.

Services Overview

The range of our services includes guidance through every step of decision making process, from first consideration of studying abroad to the experienced itself. In a rapidly changing world, students find themselves in a maze of competitive and increasingly complex educational prospects i.e. contact with different educational patterns, cultures and life styles can drastically change the lives of individual students. The diverse range of our services is supposed to meet the growing needs of well focused and ethical educational counseling. It includes the responsibility to understand each student's special strength, values and needs.

Services for the Students Provide full information on colleges, courses and countries of their choice Identify the most suitable course for them to take up by personalized career counseling Provide guidance in the student application process Provide guidance in preparing for IELTS or TOEFL Obtain confirmation letter from the college Provide guidance in procuring education loan from Nationalized Banks Provide visa assistance

Other Services

Forex

In the scenario of exchange rate fluctuations, getting the best exchange rates for payment of admissions fee etc is vitally important. We have links with reputed and Foreign Exchange of India authorized foreign exchange dealer who offer best deals for our students.

Travel Arrangements

Our travel agents ensure safe, comfortable and economical journey, for our students, proceeding abroad for studies. Right from selection of reasonably priced fares to booking on tentative dates with seat & meal preferences

Post Arrival Guidance

We act as your local guardian in the foreign country. Our representatives are present at the air port itself to receive you and take you to your accommodation, which is one of preferred students residences and approved places of stay. Small details like your meals, telephone facility are fully taken care of. We keep you updated on the transport system, routes and fares etc.

Placement Assistance

Our directors and advisors have vast experience of networking with corporate business concerns and our core competence lies in handling the employment resourcing. This helps us access all large corporate data base. Our students, when return back to home country after completion of studies, are assisted for placements. Shortly we plan to extend this service to countries outside India also.

Educational Loans

Students or their families can borrow loans at favorable interest rates from local banks and repay over an extended period of time. But these must be taken after a great deal of thought. Most loans in India come with an annual interest burden of 10 to 12 percent. Other terms and conditions have been relaxed to a great extent to make quality education accessible to more students. Repayment begins after one year of course completion. However, students and their families must take into consideration that student's ability to secure a job and earn in dollars to repay the loan depends on whether he or she gets a work permit visa. Careful planning is both necessary and wise.

Basic requirements to acquire and Education Loan:

Have secured admission in overseas institutions Above 18 years of age Indian National Documents Required for Educational Loan: Identity Proof Proof of Residency Family Income Proof Property Registration Papers Property Valuation Papers Certified copy of examinations passed & mark-sheets Proof of having secured admission in foreign institution Fee installment schedule as given to student by institution Valid Passport & Visa copy Education Loan covers the following expenses/tuition fees: Examination Fees Library Fees Laboratory Fee Books & study material Instruments & equipments

Living expenses Arrange for travel and stay abroad Provide orientation programs Provide guidance in career development and maximizing the benefits of the stay abroad Provide guidance in career development on their return to India Assistance in Insurance, Foreign Exchange Complete guidance in preparation of admission and visa documentation Guidance of SOPs & Essays

Development Programs

IELTS TOEFL SPOKEN ENGLISH SAT GMAT GRAMMAR

Promotional Exercise

Newspaper Advertisement:

The associate would undertake advertising in the leading newspaper in consultation with Study Concerns, so as to get the maximum clientele.

Seminars:

The associate would organize, at its own cost, one seminar per academic year depending on the size & potential of the market, at its own discretion. The associate, however, would be responsible to ensure that all arrangements are made for the success of the same.

Press Meets:

The associate would be required to arrange press meet after the seminars. Press meets are meant to ensure a very good response for the associate.

Exhibitions:

The associate would inform the central office of any educational exhibitions that may be held in its area & is responsible to take part to create more awareness.

CONTACT

GOCOOL -INDIA

Mr. Pritesh Patel

CEO - Gocool Group of Companies

Gocool International

Beside US Pizza, Mota Bazar Crossing

Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat, INDIA

*Black Berry Pin- 22B52497*

Offices Located at : INDIA - USA - CANADA - UK

Phone No. 91-02692-231933

Tel Fax : 91-02692-229150

Cell No. 91-9723899000

Email : [email protected]

website : www.gocoolgroup.com

Ahmedabad office

5 Manmohan Complex,

B/H NavrangpuraPolice Station,

Navragpura, Ahmedabad 380009

Contact No. 40009393

Mobile No. 9904999992 / 9099929686

Email id : [email protected]

[email protected]

Office Hrs : 10.00 to 6.30pm

Contact Person : Piyush Gahlot / Mrunal Josh

Nadiad Office

c/o Ray Education,

Indraprasth Complex,

Opp. Railway Crossing,

Petlad Road.

Nadiad

Contact No : 02686419924

Mobile No. : 9998881114

Email : [email protected]

Contact Person: Mr. Rutvik Patel

Surat Office

301, Vasudav Arcade

Nr. Raj Empire Multiplex

Opp. Rupali Naher

Bhatar Road

Surat-7

Email: [email protected]

Phone No. 0261-3117070

E-mail:[email protected]

Contact Person: Ketan Patel

Vallabh Vidyanagar Office

3rd Floor,

Above US PIZZA

Vihang Trade Centre

Vidyanagar

Anand

Email : [email protected]

Contact Person : Rahul Patel

Begowal Office

Star Computers,

Bhadas Road

Begowal

Punjab

Email : [email protected]

Contact No. 01822 230491

Contact Person : Gurpreet

Kapurthala Office

Information Point ,

Improvement Trust Market,

Kanjli Road

Kapurthala

Punjab

Email : [email protected]

Contact No. 91- 9871181291

Contact Person :Manpreet Sing

Bangalore Office

Venku's Sadan,

20/24 1st Floor

Near SLK Software

Chickkarmarana Halli,

New BEL Road

BANGALORE 560094

Email : [email protected]

Contact No. 91-9739810432

Contact Person : Ms. Tarangini Kaliki

Delhi Office (Delhi & NCR Region)

Eternity Infocom Pvt. Ltd.

R-27,Inder Puri,

New Delhi-110012

Email: [email protected]

Phone No. 011-25832567

Cell No. 91 9810030974

Tel. No. : Toll Free - 1800 11 4785

Contact Person: Mr.Suresh Sharma

Gwalior Address

Florenze Gocool Foreign Education

1st Floor, M- 5 , Ganpati Plaza

Behind Salasar Mall, City Center, Gwalior

(M.P) 474011

Office No. : 0751 4218886

Mobile No. : 09713133000 ,9009550530

Email id : [email protected]

[email protected]

Contact Person : Mr. Ajay Pratap Singh

Dehradun Office

Eternity Infocom Pvt. Ltd.

A-15, Rakshapuram,Ladpur,

Dehradun 248008, Uttarakhand

Tel No: Toll free 1800 11 4785

Contact Person: Mr. Rahul Sharma

GOCOOL -UK

3,Whitefield Terrace,

Heaton,

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE6 5DT

United Kingdom

Tel: 00447825986988

[email protected]

GOCOOL- CANADA

Canada office

Mr. Pradyuman Jhala

910 - 3577 Derry Road (E)

Buzz # 102

Mississauga L4T 1B3

Canada

Phone: 1-905-362-0647/48/49

Fax: 1-905-461-9851

Cell: 1-416-629-1195

Email : [email protected]

Visa Guidance

At Gocool, We have an expert team of professionals to guide you for visa. We have been attending regularly the workshops or the agent training courses organized by the respective countries in order to make your visa application successful with updated information. We offer

professional guidance on various matters related to Student Visa for any country from UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and services include:

Guidance on Student Visa - how to apply & obtain Guidance on preparing Visa Application documents & Financial statements Guidance on Visa Interview - common Q's asked & their appropriate answers Mock Visa Interview - for practice and building confidence Help in Visa application forms, SEVIS payment, VFS Submission and passport

collection (wherever applicable) etc. Guidance on securing a Visa date

The rules and regulations governing the entrance of all international students into any foreign country are complicated and should be properly looked into before applying for a visa. The Embassy always looks for genuine students. If you are one, you should get the student visa. But you should prepare well for the visa process.

To all students applying for a student visa the following is the two-step advice that we can offer.

Get your documentation in order. Ensure that your documentation projects the financial position of your sponsor properly, and you as a genuine student who wishes to study abroad.

Plan to apply early

Take care of all the international exams to be taken.

Try and get admissions to good college/ university.

INTRODUCTION TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO ENTER INTO ANY

COUNTRY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSE

Introduction to Countries

Introduction to UK

1) ABOUT UNITED KINGDOM

LOCATION:

Western Europe, islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of France

POPULATION: 60,441,457 (July 2005 est.)

GDP: $1.867 trillion (2005 est.)

SIZE: 244,820 sq km

LANGUAGE: English, Welsh, Scottish form of Gaelic (in Scotland)

MAJOR INDUSTRIES:

Machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment Western Europe, islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of France

2) WHY STUDY IN UNITED KINGDOM ?

The UK is fast emerging as one of the most popular study destinations for education in the world. A high degree of sophistication, modern facilities and International level education quality: the United Kingdom is just the right place to give your career that global edge. The advantages of studying in UK are:

World Class Qualification: UK qualifications are recognised and respected throughout the world. Your UK qualification will be a solid foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. UK Universities are funded by the government and are continuously assessed by official bodies that grade the standard of their teaching and research.

International Experience: Wherever you choose to study in the UK, you will surely have an enriching and international experience, one that will remain etched in your memory forever and will arm you with a truly global perspective. UK institutions attract students from all over the world, so you will have the opportunity to mix with international as well as UK students.

Learn in a modern Environment: In an increasingly globalised world economy, people need special skills and qualities to succeed. UK Institutions are highly modernized and provide excellent infrastructure.

Value for Money: UK degrees can take only three years and postgraduate master's courses only one year ' compared with four years and two years in most other countries. This means you will save a great deal on both tuition fees and living costs ' and you will be able to start working and earning money sooner. UK degree courses are shorter because they are more intensive, and therefore more efficient in terms of your time and money. UK institutions offer thousands of scholarships and bursaries just for international students, while more than 21, 000 international students receive scholarship funding from the UK Government every year. Under existing work regulations, international students in the UK can work up to 20 hours a week when studying and full time during vacations.

Range of courses: UK Universities and colleges offer more than thousand courses at different levels of education. There is a great flexibility in the way in which a subject can be studied. One of the biggest advantages of studying in the UK is that the option of combining work placements with academic study such as sandwich courses at the undergraduate level and work internships at the post graduate level. Having a work component weaved into the programme of study gives the students cutting edge knowledge and expertise as well as the hands on experience in your area of study, thereby strengthening chances of obtaining suitable employment later on.

Ideal base for travel: UK consists of three countries and a province: England, Scotland, Wales and the province of Northern Ireland. Each has its own distinctive history, landscape and modern culture. And, because they're all within easy reach of one another, they're easy to explore. Once you are in UK, it’s easy to see the rest of Europe. UK is the hub for business in Europe. TOP

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN UNITED KINGDOM

Various qualifications offered by UK Universities and Colleges First Degree (Bachelors Degree) Sandwich Courses: Where the coursework is accompanied by the practical work. HND (Higher National Diploma) Vocational Courses Postgraduate Research (PhD.)

4)UK University

Glasgow University www.gla.ac.uk Glasgow School of Art www.gsa.ac.uk Glasgow Caledonian University www.gcal.ac.uk University of Paisley www.paisley.ac.uk

Edinburgh College of Art www.eca.ac.uk Heriot-Watt University www.hw.ac.uk Napier University www.napier.ac.uk Open University www.open.ac.uk Queen Margaret www.qmu.ac.uk University College www.ucl.ac.uk University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk Robert Gordon University www.rgu.ac.uk University of Aberdeen www.abdn.ac.uk University of Dundee www.dundee.ac.uk University of St Andrews www.st-andrews.ac.uk University of Stirling www.external.stir.ac.uk London Area Brunel University www.brunel.ac.uk Imperial College www3.imperial.ac.uk King's College London www.kcl.ac.uk London Metropolitan University www.londonmet.ac.uk London School of Economics and Political Sciences www.lse.ac.uk London South Bank University www.lsbu.ac.uk Middlesex University www.mdx.ac.uk Queen Mary University of London www.qmul.ac.uk Royal College of Art www.rca.ac.uk Thames Valley University www.tvu.ac.uk University of East London www.uel.ac.uk University of Greenwich www.gre.ac.uk University of London www.lon.ac.uk University of Westminster www.wmin.ac.uk Wimbledon School of Art www.wimbledon.arts.ac.uk Ealing, Hammersmith & West london College www.wlc.ac.uk University of Surrey www.surrey.ac.uk Oxford Brookes University www.brookes.ac.uk University of London www.lon.ac.uk University of Brighton www.brighton.ac.uk University of Buckingham www.buckingham.ac.uk University of Oxford www.ox.ac.uk University of Southampton www.soton.ac.uk University of Sussex www.sussex.ac.uk Bournemouth University www.bournemouth.ac.uk University of Bath www.bath.ac.uk University of Bristol www.bristol.ac.uk University of Exeter www.exeter.ac.uk University of Exeter in Cornwall www.exeter.ac.uk

University of Gloucestershire www.glos.ac.uk University of Kent www.kent.ac.uk University of Plymouth www.plymouth.ac.uk University of Portsmouth www.port.ac.uk University of Reading www.rdg.ac.uk University of the West of England University College for the Creative arts

www.uwe.ac.uk East of England Cranfield University www.cranfield.ac.uk University of Cambridge www.cam.ac.uk University of East Anglia www.uea.ac.uk University of Essex www.essex.ac.uk University of Hertfordshire www.herts.ac.uk University of Luton www.luton.ac.uk Norwich School of Art and Design www.nuca.ac.uk De Montfort University www.dmu.ac.uk Loughborough University www.lboro.ac.uk Nottingham Trent University www.ntu.ac.uk University of Northampton www.northampton.ac.uk University of Derby www.derby.ac.uk University of Leicester www.le.ac.uk/ University of Lincoln www.lincoln.ac.uk University of Nottingham www.nottingham.ac.uk West Midlands Aston University www.aston.ac.uk Coventry University www.coventry.ac.uk Keele University www.keele.ac.uk South Birmingham College www.sbirmc.ac.uk Staffordshire University www.staffs.ac.uk The University of Birmingham www.bham.ac.uk University of Central England in Birmingham www.bcu.ac.uk University of Warwick www.warwick.ac.uk University of Wolverhampton www.wlv.ac.uk North East of England Northumbria University www.northumbria.ac.uk University of Durham www.dur.ac.uk University of Newcastle upon Tyne www.ncl.ac.uk University of Sunderland www.sunderland.ac.uk University of Teeside www.tees.ac.uk Lancaster University www.lancs.ac.uk Liverpool John Moores University www.livjm.ac.uk Manchester Metropolitan University www.mmu.ac.uk City College Manchester www.manchester-.ac.uk University of Bolton www.bolton.ac.uk

University of Central Lancashire www.uclan.ac.uk University of Liverpool www.liv.ac.uk/ University of Manchester www.manchester.ac.uk University of Salford www.salford.ac.uk Leeds Metropolitan University www.lmu.ac.uk Sheffield Hallam University www.shu.ac.uk University of Bradford www.brad.ac.uk University of Huddersfield www.hud.ac.uk University of Hull www.hull.ac.uk University of Leeds www.leeds.ac.uk University of Lincoln www.lincoln.ac.uk University of Sheffield www.sheffield.ac.uk University of York www.york.ac.uk Swansea University www.swan.ac.uk University of Wales, Institute Cardiff www.uwic.ac.uk/ University of Glamorgan www.glam.ac.uk University of Wales www.wales.ac.uk University of Wales, Aberystwyth www.aber.ac.uk University of Wales, Bangor www.bangor.ac.uk/ University of Wales, Lampeter www.lamp.ac.uk University of Wales, Newport www.newport.ac.uk/ All Areas Queen's University Belfast www.qub.ac.uk St Mary's University College www.smuc.ac.uk Stranmillis University College www.stran.ac.uk

5) Document Required For VISA

UK Student Visa application should be made at the nearest VFS Application center. Photocopies of all financial and academic documents should be submitted at the time of Visa application. The student will be called for personal interview at the British Deputy High Commission, only if required. During the personal interview, remember to carry all original documents

DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR A STUDENT VISA:

Student Visa Application form. Photograph - size 2 inches x 2 inches Offer Letter from the Institution TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable Valid Passport

Visa fee in cash or Bank Draft Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates Work Experience Certificates, if applicable. Proof of payment of fees, if applicable Proof of Funds - Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to

pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in UK. Even Bank Loans are accepted.

Letter from the sponsor Income Tax Papers of the sponsor

INTERVIEW

The student may be called for an Interview, if required. If this is the case, you will be advised the date and time for the interview.

SOME OF THE COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1) Why are you going to the UK for studies?

2) Is this course not available in India?

3) Why have you selected this particular institution?

4) What are your Parents doing?

5) What is your Father's annual income?

6) What are your plans after completing the course?

7) What is your TOEFL / IELTS Score?

1) ABOUT IRELAND

LOCATION:

Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world. It lies to the north-west of continental Europe and is surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain.

POPULATION: 4,156,119 (2008 est.)

GDP: $187.5 billion (2007 est.)

SIZE: 81,638 km2

LANGUAGE: English, Irish (Gaelic) (both official)

MAJOR INDUSTRIES:

Steel, lead, zinc, silver, aluminum, barite, and gypsum mining processing; food products, brewing, textiles, clothing; chemicals, pharmaceuticals; machinery, rail transportation equipment, passenger and commercial vehicles, ship construction and refurbishment; glass and crystal; software, tourism.

2) WHY STUDY IN IRELAND?

Ireland's long and honourable tradition in educational excellence is recognised the world over. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Ireland held the position as one of the principal education providers to the western world. Successive modern governments have continued to regard education as a key priority and investment in this area has been sustained for a long time. This has resulted in one of the highest education participation rates in the world today, which, in turn, has had positive implications for the strong economic growth and development of Ireland.

'The education system in Ireland is one of the best in the world', 2007 Independent IMD World Competitiveness Report.

Irish education is of the highest international quality. The quality of the Irish education system is a major contributing factor to the rapid rate of

economic growth Ireland has experienced over the last few decades. Irish higher education institutions are widely recognised for excellence in many

disciplines. Ireland is recognised as an international location for high quality scientific research.

Ireland is an English speaking country. Some of the great writers in English literature have come from Ireland. These include Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett.

Irish people are among the most enriching reasons to study in Ireland. Irish people are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality which greatly contributes to the ease with which overseas students adapt to student life in Ireland.

Ireland has a young vibrant population, with 40% of the population under the age of 25, Ireland is one of the most exciting places in the world to be a student.

Ireland is beautiful - much of the countryside remains unspoilt providing an excellent natural habitat for a flourishing flora and fauna. Ireland's landscape provides a rich environment for the many outdoor leisure pursuits for which it is famous. Watersports, hill walking, rocking climbing and caving are just a few of the many activities which can be enjoyed when taking a break from study.

Ireland has a rich cultural heritage with its own distinctive language (Gaelic) music, culture and sports.

Ireland is a dynamic, lively and modern country. Ireland is a safe country to study in.

Ireland is a highly developed democracy with a modern economy. The Irish economy is particularly strong in the areas of software development, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and international services.

The number of international students visiting Ireland is increasing each year, students from all over the world are taking advantage of the higher education standard in Ireland coupled with the unique cultural experience.

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN IRELAND

National Certificates National Diplomas Bachelors Degree or Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate or Bachelors with Hons. Masters Doctorates

4)IRELAND University

All Hallows College www.allhallows.ie/ Athlone Regional Technical College www.athlone.ie/ Coolmine Community School www.coolminecs.ie/ Dublin City University www.dcu.ie/ Dublin Institute of Technology www.dit.ie/ Regional Technical College Cork www.cit.ie/ Regional Technical College Galway Regional Technical College Letterkenny www.lyit.ie/ Regional Technical College Limerick www.lit.ie/ Regional Technical College Sligo www.itsligo.ie/ Regional Technical College Tallaght www.it-tallaght.ie/ Regional Technical College, Carlow www.itcarlow.ie/ Regional Technical College, Dundalk www.dkit.ie/

Royal College of Surgeons www.rcsi.ie/ St.Patrick's College Maynooth www.maynoothcollege.ie/ Tralee Regional Technical College www.ittralee.ie/ Trinity College Dublin www.tcd.ie/ University College, Cork www.ucc.ie/ University College, Dublin www.ucd.ie/ University College, Galway www.nuigalway.ie/ University of Limer www.ul.ie/

5) Document Required For VISA

Letter of acceptance Original Transcripts of all academic qualifications Valid passport Proof of proficiency in English language (TOEFL or IELTS scorecard) Proof of coverage of health insurance Proof of sufficient funds Completed visa application form

Introduction to CANADA

1) ABOUT CANADA

LOCATION:

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area and shares land borders with the United States to the south and northwest

POPULATION: 33,679,263 (2008 est.)

GDP: $1.269 trillion (2008 est.)

SIZE: 9,984,670 km2

LANGUAGE: English and French (2nd)

MAJOR INDUSTRIES: Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.

2) WHY STUDY IN CANADA?

Reasons to Choose Canada

Internationally Recognized Education

Competitively Priced

One of the Best Places in the World to Live

A Bilingual Nation

Multicultural and Welcoming

A Safe Place to Study

Work Opportunities

Internationally Recognized Education

Canadians place great importance on learning, and have developed a first-rate education system with high standards. The country spends more on education (as a percentage of Gross National Product) compared to the Organisation for Economic and Co-operation and Development (OECD) average, and is highest among G-7 countries. Canadian students consistently rank among the best in world on international tests of reading, science and mathematics such as the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment - a testament to the outstanding quality of Canadian schools. A Canadian degree, diploma or certificate is recognized globally as being equivalent to those from the United States and Commonwealth countries. Many well-regarded leaders in business, government and academic circles around the world have received part of their education - language studies and/or academic - in Canada.

Competitively Priced

International students can save considerably by studying in Canada. For instance, in a 2003 survey complied by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Canada offered the lowest tuition rates for foreign students compared to the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. And, fees in the U.S. public universities were almost 1/3 higher than fees for Bachelor's degrees in Canada, while U.S. private university fees were more than double. Factor in Canada's low cost of living, and the overall financial advantage becomes even greater. Visit the Cost Calculator on our website to get an estimate of what your costs to study in Canada could be.

One of the Best Places in the World to Live

It's no secret: Canadians and visitors to Canada enjoy a quality of life that is recognized worldwide. From safe neighbourhoods in some of North America's most cosmopolitan cities to top-notch health care and public transportation, excellence permeates every aspect of Canadian life - including a world class higher education system. The United Nations has consistently ranked Canada as one of the top three places in the world to live. Canada earned high marks for its access to education, high life expectancy, and low crime rates.

1) Beautiful Environment

As the world's second-largest country, Canada offers tremendous geographic variety in a climate not nearly as cold as you might think! Visitors discover Pacific coastal mountains, sweeping prairies, sparkling skylines in sophisticated cities, the rugged beauty of the Atlantic region and much more. National parks are located in every province and territory, and some has been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

2) Sports and Leisure Activities

In a country with an estimated one-seventh of the world's fresh water supply, beaches, boating and waterfronts are always close at hand. Parks and historic sites offer outdoor activities, which tennis, golf, swimming, skiing - and, of course, ice hockey - are among the vast array of sports and recreational pursuits enjoyed across Canada.

3) Cosmopolitan and Innovative

Canada is an international leader in computer and information technologies and has a reputation for excellence in such sectors as telecommunications, transportation and engineering and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and optoelectronics, biotechnology, and ocean and environmental industries. Canada was also among the first in the world to connect schools and libraries to the Internet. Media, entertainment and artistic endeavours are well developed in Canada. Canada's highly sophisticated broadcasting system includes more than 1,000 AM and FM radio stations and some 719 television stations to serve, entertain and educate the listening and viewing audience. A wide range of cultural activities are available in Canadian cities and towns, including museums, galleries, live theatre, dance and music performances and concerts.

A Bilingual Nation

Canada is a bilingual country with two official languages, English and French. The majority of Canada's French speaking inhabitants live in the province of Québec. This province is located in the eastern part of the country, but there are French speaking communities throughout the

country. As a bilingual nation, Canada offers superior English as a Second Language (ESL) and French as a Second Language (FSL) programs for students wishing to learn either or both languages.

Multicultural and Welcoming

Canada has traditionally been a country of immigrants and has a policy of encouraging multicultural diversity. In fact, one out of three Canadians has an ethnic background other than English, French or Aboriginal. Students coming to Canada will experience a secure, peaceful, multi-cultural environment in cities and towns with people who are friendly and interested in learning about other cultures. With almost all of the world's ethnic groups are represented in Canada, most ethnic foods and recreation activities associated with specific cultures are available in Canada. Clubs and associations representing a multitude of ethnic backgrounds are also easily accessible. International student advisors can help students get in touch with such groups.

A Safe Place to Study

Canada is considered to be a relatively peaceful, safe and orderly country. (Crime rates in Canada have dropped consistently since the beginning of the 1990's). Firearms are strictly controlled and generally not permitted. International students who come to Canada should follow the same common sense precautions as they would anywhere in the world.

Work Opportunities

International students who have graduated from a Canadian university or college have the opportunity to work in Canada for up to one year after they receive their degree or diploma. International students can work on campus with a work permit.

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN CANADA

National Certificates

National Diplomas

Bachelors Degree or Graduate Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate or Bachelors with Hons.

Masters

Doctorates

4)CANADA University

Art Institute of Vancouver - Burnaby www.artinstitutes.edu/ Art Institute of Vancouver - Dubrulle International Culinary Arts

www.artinstitutes.edu/ Art Institute of Vancouver www.artinstitutes.edu. Century College www.century.mnscu.edu/ Pattison College Pattison College - Toronto Sprott Shaw Community College www.sprottshaw.com Academy of Learning www.academylearning.com Automotive Training Centres www.autotrainingcentre.com Blanche MacDonald Centre Fashion and Make-up College Bond College of Business & Technology Bow Valley College International Education Cambridge College www.caminternational.com

Cambridge Institute of Science and Technology www.cist.ca Canadian Business College www.cbstraining.com CDI Education Corporation 2219801_Corporate_Communications_Training_College_BC Corporate Communications Training College Ltd. Imperial Hotel Management College www.ihmc.ca/ Information Systems Institute www.infosysteminc.com Kingston College www.kingston.edu Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts www.picachef.com The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine www.ccnm.edu Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology www.tipt.com/ Vancouver Film School www.vfs.com/ Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management www.vpcollege.com/ Technical Colleges in Canada Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology www.algonquin.com BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology www.bcit.ca Canadian International College www.cic.bc.ca Capilano College www.capilanou.ca Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology www.centennialcollege.ca College Montmorency www.cmonency.qc.ca College of New Caledonia www.cnc.bc.ca Columbia College www.colum.edu Conestoga College www.conestogac.on.ca Coquitlam College www.coquitlamcollege.com/ Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology www.fanshawec.ca George Brown - The Toronto City College www.georgebrown.ca Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning www.humber.ca LaSalle College International, Montreal www.cilm.qc.ca LaSalle College International, Vancouver www.lasallecolleger.com Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology www.mohawkcollege.ca Mount Royal College www.mtroyal.ca Niagara College Canada www.niagaracollege.ca Red Deer College www.rdc.ab.ca Selkirk College www.selkirk.bc.ca Sheridan College www.sheridaninstitute.ca Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) International Centre

www.sait.ab.ca/international/ St. Clair College www.stclaircollege.ca Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology www.cambriancollege.ca Camosun College www.camosun.bc.ca

Cegep Marie-Victorin www.collegemv.qc.ca College Jean-de-Brebeuf www.brebeuf.qc.ca College of the North Atlantic www.cna.nl.ca College of the Rockies www.cotr.bc.ca Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology www.confederationc.on.ca Douglas College www.douglas.bc.ca Durham College, Oshawa Campus www.durhamcollege.ca EduQuebec - Regions Fleming College www.flemingc.on.ca Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology www.georgianc.on.ca Grande Prairie Regional College www.gprc.ab.ca International Education www.intstudy.com Institut Teccart www.teccart.qc.ca Lambton College www.lambton.on.ca/ Langara College www.langara.bc.ca North Island College www.nic.bc.ca/ Northern Alberta Institute of Technology www.nait.ca Northern Lights College www.nlc.bc.ca Red River College www.rrc.mb.ca Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology www.senecac.on.ca St. Lawrence College www.sl.on.ca Yukon College www.yukoncollege.yk.ca Universities in Canada Acadia University www.acadiau.ca/ Algoma University College www.auc.ca/ Carleton University www.carleton.ca/ Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design www.ecuad.ca HEC Montreal – MBA http:// www.hec.ca/en King's University College at Western Ontario www.kings.uwo.ca Kwantlen University College www.kwantlen.bc.ca/ Malaspina University-College International Education www.viu.ca/international/ Memorial University of Newfoundland www.mun.ca/ Nova Scotia Agricultural College http://nsac.ca Saint Mary's University www.smu.ca/ St. Thomas University www.stthomas.edu/ Trent University www.trentu.ca/ Thompson Rivers University (TRU) www.tru.ca/ University College of the Fraser Valley www.ufv.ca/ University of Alberta www.ualberta.ca/ University of British Columbia www.ubc.ca/ University of Calgary www.ucalgary.ca/

University of Lethbridge www.uleth.ca/ Acadia University www.acadiau.ca/ Brock University www.brocku.ca/ Concordia University www.concordia.ca/ Dalhousie University www.dal.ca/ Devry Institute of Technology http://www.devry.edu/ EduQuebec - Regions Lakehead University www.lakeheadu.ca/ Lansbridge University http://www.lansbridge.com/ Laurentian University www.laurentian.ca/ McGill University www.mcgill.ca/ McMaster University www.mcmaster.ca/ Mount Allison University www.mta.ca/ Mount Saint Vincent University www.msvu.ca/ Okanagan University College www.okanagan.bc.ca/ Royal Roads University www.royalroads.ca/ Simon Fraser University www.sfu.ca/ St. Francis Xavier University www.stfx.ca/ Trinity Western University www.twu.ca/ Universite de Montreal www.umontreal.ca/ Universite du Quebec a Trois Rivieres www.uqtr.uquebec.ca/ University College of Cape Breton www.uccb.ns.ca University of Manitoba www.umanitoba.ca University of New Brunswick www.unb.ca University of Northern British Columbia www.unbc.ca University of Ontario Institute of Technology www.uoit.ca University of Ottawa/Universite d Ottawa www.uottawa.ca/ University of Prince Edward Island www.upei.ca University of Regina www.uregina.ca University of Saskatchewan www.usask.ca University of Toronto www.utoronto.ca University of Victoria www.uvic.ca University of Waterloo http://uwaterloo.ca University of Western Ontario www.uwo.ca/ University of Winnipeg www.uwinnipeg.ca/ Wilfrid Laurier University www.wlu.ca/ York University www.yorku.ca/ York College of Business www.yorkcollege.ca/ York College of Industry and Technology www.yorkcollege.ca/

5) Document Required For VISA

International students are required to obtain a Study Permit for Canada. Allow at least two months for your visa to be processed.

VISA PROCEDURE

Submit the completed application kit to the immigration section of the Canadian High commission, New Delhi. Kindly submit only notarized photocopies of all documents.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE STUDY PERMIT APPLICATION:

Study Permit Application form. Personal Information Form for students and postdoctoral researchers. Letter of acceptance from Canadian University, College or Technical Institute. Certificate of Acceptance from the province of Quebec (Only if you plan to study in

Quebec) TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable Passport, valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada. Visa fee to be payable by Bank draft Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates Work Experience Certificates, if applicable. Proof of payment of fees, if applicable Proof of Funds - Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to

pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least Cdn$10,000

plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and fro from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted.

Letter from the sponsor Income Tax Papers of the sponsor INTERVIEW

The student may be called for an Interview, if required. If this is the case, you will be advised the time and place for the interview.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

The Canadian High Commission - New Delhi will issue medical instructions. Students must pass a medical examination from a Panel Doctor only. If the student is found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization will be issued.

Introduction to USA

1)ABOUT UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

LOCATION: UNITED STATE OF AMERICA is situated mostly in central North America, where its

forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to its east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories, or insular areas, in the Caribbean and PacificUU

POPULATION: 306,261,000 (2009 est.) GDP: $14.334 trillion (2008 est.) SIZE: 306,261,000

2) WHY STUDY IN USA?

Nearly 500,000 students from all over the world came to the United States last year to study at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Why do such students come to the U.S. to study when institutions in their own countries offer excellent programs developed and adapted to the needs of their own citizens? Why have U.S. consulate offices overseas been processing so many visa applications for study in the United States?

Without a doubt, the United States offers a very high quality post secondary education. Our partnership between students and their families, the states, the federal government, the private sector, individual philanthropists, and institutions of higher learning has created a system long

recognised as a model of quality, diversity, and opportunity. Having more foreign students helps create this high quality experience.

Size and Variety of American Higher Education

There are more than 4,000 public and private colleges, universities, and community colleges in the United States, including over 600 public four-year colleges and universities and over 1,650 private four-year colleges and universities. These traditional colleges and universities enrol nearly 15 million students. In addition more than 6,250 other non-collegiate postsecondary institutions offer specialised vocational and technical training. You will find a size that fits you best, whether it is a small private institution with an enrolment of only several hundred students or a large state college or university system with tens of thousands of students. Any student can find an appropriate program within the rich and diverse higher education system of the United States. This is true whether you are seeking career-oriented vocational and technical training from a community college, a liberal arts education from a small private college, an undergraduate science degree from a prestigious research institution, or one of a variety of programs offered by a multi-purpose university. High quality educational programs are offered in all types of institutions at prices that vary as much as the programs and institutions. At the graduate level, U.S. colleges and universities offer both research and professional degrees. Foreign students are engaged in both types of programs and study a wide variety of subjects. Engineering, business and management, physical and life sciences and mathematics and computer science are the most popular fields of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Research programs are offered in most academic fields, including engineering, mathematics and computer science, physical and life sciences, and the humanities. These programs lead to either a master's degree or a doctorate and also can include postdoctoral study and research. Professional programs lead to master's (i.e MBA or MPA) or other degrees such as the JD or the MD that allow students to work in fields such as law, medicine, social work, or business.

Price and Return on Investment

The average tuition fees per academic year at the four-year undergraduate level can vary from less than $3,500 to over $15,000 U.S. living expenses (called room and board) range from $4,700 to $6,000 U.S. each academic year. Tuition fees at selective private institutions may cost considerably more than these averages. Why do foreign students pay the price to enrol in U.S. institutions of higher education? We believe they do so because they view the cost of higher education as an investment. They have determined that the necessary skills and experience they will gain by studying in the United States will reap a high return for their money and a better paying job when they return home. In addition, the vast majority of foreign students will return home as fluent English speakers. English proficiency is a tremendous asset and indeed, in some cases, a necessary skill if one is to work successfully in places such as Luxembourg, Tokyo,

Pretoria, Abu Dhabi, or Ontario. The English proficiency can be gained as a result of U.S. study and that is one reason that American higher education is a wise investment.

Student Diversity

American institutions of higher education serve student populations that are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, and age. Today, over 27 percent of undergraduate college students are members of minority groups. Such enrolments enrich campus environments and the educational experiences of all students. Studying at an American college or university can truly be an international experience.

Other Attractions of a U.S. Education

Academic and professional programs and social activities on campuses and at corporate headquarters of possible employers provide additional enrichments. For example, cuisine, music, cinema and other customs are commonly shared with others during the semester or academic year. This sharing contributes to a better understanding of each other's culture. The language, skills and cross-culture environment can make the U.S. learning experience a unique and rich one. With such a solid and broad background, the foreign student who has completed studies in the U.S is better prepared for successfully working in many locations around the world. A number of other factors cause foreign students to choose study in the U.S. Most American faculty members are tenured and employed full-time by their institutions. While not as diverse as the student population, some 13 percent of U.S. colleges and university faculty are members of minority groups. As well, U.S. colleges and universities have other benefits, including a low student/faculty ratio of 15 students for every two instructors. Higher education in the U.S. has benefited from our healthy economy. Our economy is the engine behind the rich development of our program offerings. Developing various services and products needed by American industries requires highly skilled and qualified workers. The federal, state and local governments have invested a great deal in policy development, research, and training, all of which benefits the entire economy. Corporations and private institutions also play an important role, by needing more qualified workers and by funding laboratories, research, and study. Faculty, researchers and corporate CEOs have joined forces to become leaders in fields such as technology, communications, medicines, astronomy, and engineering. In summary, studying in the U.S. is an opportunity well worth pursuing. As secretary of Education, I would like to heartily encourage foreign students to further investigate the possibility of an American education

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN USA

National Certificates

National Diplomas

Bachelors Degree or Graduate Diploma

Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate or Bachelors with Hons.

Masters

Doctorates

(4)USA University

Maryville College TN www.maryvillecollege.edu Findlay OH www.findlay.edu Troy State University AL www.troy.edu Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu Virginia International University VA www.viu.edu University of California, Santa Barbara - CA www.extension.ucsb.edu Stratford University VA www.stratford.edu Salem International University WV www.salemu.edu Wichita State University Kansas www.wichita.edu University of North Alabama AL www.una.edu University of Missouri Rolla www.mst.edu Berkeley College NY www.berkeleycollege.edu Foothill + De Anza College CA www.fhda.edu University of New Haven CT www.newhaven.edu Xavier University OH www.xavier.edu University of Northern Virginia VA www.unva.edu City University of Seattle WA www.cityu.edu Potomac College D.C. www.potomac.edu Montana State University www.montana.edu

(5) Document Required For VISA

VISA INTERVIEW

American Consulate has introduced a system of prior appointment for Visa Interview. On the given date, the applicant has to appear for a personal interview. The applicant should convince the visa officer that he / she has the necessary funds to cover the cost of education. The applicant should prove that he / she have strong ties with India and also that he / she is not an intending immigrant. While answering the questions, one should be brief and to the point. One should not be surprised or angry if the officer is unable to review all the documents that are carried by the applicant. Since officers have very little time for each applicant, they may not be able to look at many or even any documents at times. Therefore one should be prepared to explain one's situation orally and to answer all questions promptly, patiently and confidently.

The applicant will be informed whether he / she has been granted or refused a visa on the same day. The name of the University, whose I-20 has been submitted to the consulate, will also be mentioned on the passport. Therefore it is advisable to make the final selection of the University very carefully. If, for some reason, your visa is rejected in the first attempt, you can reapply after 3 working days.

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

The following is a list of some of the documents that you are supposed to carry along with you on the day of VISA interview:

Passport having validity of at least six months Visa Fee Receipt Interview Appointment Letter

I-20 and Admission Letter from the University / College mentioning the total cost of education in USA (If You have received Admission letters / Rejection letters from more than one University, carry all of them)

Evidence of Scholarship / Aid / Grant, if any Sponsorship Letter Educational Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas & Mark sheets Score Reports of TOEFL and GRE / GMAT / SAT Work Experience Certificate / Reference Letter from Employer, if Employed Bank Statements / Pass Books of the sponsors for the last Three Years Summary Statement of Assets and Total Income of Family Members Income Tax papers of the sponsor and his Family for the last 3 years Proof of all movable and immovable ass

Introduction to AUSTRALIA

1) ABOUT AUSTRALIA

LOCATION:

Oceania, continent between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean.

POPULATION: 20,090,437 (July 2005 est.)

GDP: $642.7 billion (2005 est.)

SIZE: 7,686,850 sq km

LANGUAGE: English, Chinese, Italian

MAJOR INDUSTRIES:

Food processing, chemicals, steel, mining, industrial and transportation equipment

2) WHY STUDY AUSTRALIA?

Australian universities are widely recognised for excellence in all areas of education and training. It will challenge and reward you academically, personally and professionally. In 2003 more than 105,000 international students from over 180 countries enrolled in higher education courses in Australia, preparing to launch their careers around the world.

People from about 200 countries have migrated to Australia, making Australia one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. It is a safe, friendly, sophisticated and harmonious society in which students can learn and travel in an English speaking country.

Crime and political unrest are limited in Australia. Australia has low crime rates and strict gun control laws providing a safe environment. Your study plans and progress are not likely to be upset by political turmoil.

Australia’s commitment to offering international students a quality education is backed up by legislation and regulations that govern the international education sector. For example, the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA) and the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) have been set up by the Government to strengthen the quality assurance processes in education and training in Australia. International students in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled.

Australian universities are major producers of research and development. They have pioneered many new ideas and technologies, leading to advances in business, science and industry. The Australian approach to vocational and technical education is now recognised as among the best and most innovative in the world. It has played an important role in Australia's economic performance, by greatly increasing the skill of workers and contributing to improved productivity.

Australia is a dynamic and vibrant country with much to offer. Choosing to come to Australia to further your study will provide you with many opportunities, not to mention a whole new view of the world, an endless variety of new and wonderful experiences, and exciting and progressive education programs. Australia now has over 200 000 international students from over 140 countries around the world. They are enrolled in a wide range of disciplines and at every level of education, including short-term English courses, bachelor degrees and masters degrees, through to doctoral degrees.

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN AUSTRALIA

Associate Degree Bachelors Degree or Bachelors (hons.) Degree Graduate Certificate or Diploma Vocational Graduate Diplomas Masters Doctoral Degree

4)AUSTRALIA University

Curtin University of Technology www.curtin.edu.au/ Edith Western Australian Universities www.ecu.edu.au/ Cowan University Murdoch University www.murdoch.edu.au/ University of Notre Dame Australia www.nd.edu.au/ University of Western Australia www.uwa.edu.au/

Northern Territory Universities

Charles Darwin University www.cdu.edu.au/

Queensland Universities

Bond University www.bond.edu.au/ Central Queensland University www.cqu.edu.au/ Griffith University www.griffith.edu.au/ James Cook University www.jcu.edu.au/ Queensland University of Technology www.qut.edu.au/ Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au/ University of Queensland www.uq.edu.au/ University of Southern Queensland www.usq.edu.au/ University of the Sunshine Coast www.usc.edu.au/ Australian Catholic University www.acu.edu.au/

South Australian Universities

Flinders University www.flinders.edu.au/ University of Adelaide www.adelaide.edu.au/

University of South Australia www.unisa.edu.au/

New South Wales Universities

Australian Graduate School of Management www.agsm.edu.au/ Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au/ Macquarie University www.mq.edu.au/ Southern Cross University www.scu.edu.au/ University of New England www.une.edu.au/ University of New South Wales www.unsw.edu.au/ University of Newcastle University of Sydney www.usyd.edu.au/ University of Technology Sydney www.uts.edu.au/ University of Western Sydney www.uws.edu.au/ University of Wollongong www.uow.edu.au/ Australian Catholic University www.acu.edu.au/

Victorian Universities

Deakin University www.deakin.edu.au/ Monash University www.monash.edu.au/ RMIT University www.rmit.edu.au/ Swinburne University of Technology www.swinburne.edu.au/ University of Ballarat www.ballarat.edu.au/ University of Melbourne www.unimelb.edu.au/ Victoria University www.vu.edu.au/ Australian Catholic University www.acu.edu.au/

(5) Document Required For VISA

VISA STAMPING

Australian Student Visa applications are processed by Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Student should apply for Pre-Visa Approval (PVA), at least two months prior to the course start date. The following is the list of documents to be submitted along with the Visa application:

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Additional Information Sheet Visa Application fee payable by Bank Draft favouring "Australian High Commission,

New Delhi" Completed application form - 157A Nomination form 956 to be completed only if you are lodging through an agent Letter of offer from the institution Passport Four recent passport size photos Statement of Purpose Supplementary Questionnaire "Details of Relatives" form Guardianship form, if the student is under 18 years of age. IELTS Score All Mark sheets, Certificates, Degrees and Diplomas Reference letter from current employer and previous employer, if employed Affidavit of support from sponsor Bank statement / Bank Passbook for the last 6 months and current balance certificate Income tax returns of the sponsor for the last 3 years Property Documents along with Valuation Report Details of acceptable funds in the form of a table / matrix Chartered Accountant's statement Evidence of relationship with the sponsor

Bank loan Sanction Letter (if applicable) Other Liquid Assets like Fixed Deposits, etc. VISA STAMPING: Upon receiving the Pre-Visa Approval (PVA), the student has to pay the 1st Semester's

tuition fee to the institution. Thereafter, the institution will send the fee receipt electronically, to enable Australian High Commission to issue the Visa Stamp.

Introduction to NEWZEALAND

1)ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

LOCATION:

Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

POPULATION: 4,035,461 (July 2005 est.)

GDP: $97.39 billion (2005 est.)

SIZE: 268,680 sq km

LANGUAGE: English (official), Maori (official)

MAJOR INDUSTRIES:

Transportation equipment, banking and insurance, food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, tourism, mining.

2) WHY STUDY NEW ZEALAND?

New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. More than 20,000 international students studying at all levels of the education system enjoys studying in New Zealand, famous for its amazing scenery- a fun place to visit and a superb study destination.

New Zealand has an international reputation offering safe learning environment which provides excellent study opportunities and support services for international students. Campuses are highly international, with students from all corners of the globe studying and socialising together. Students come from Europe, South East Asia, the UK, North Asia, Japan, South America, India, and Australia, amongst many others.

The living costs and cost of university study in New Zealand compare favourably with those of other countries and their universities.

New Zealand bases its education programmes and degrees on the world’s most recognised and accredited education system - the British system. This is supported by an integrated education system in which students attending New Zealand schools and New Zealand English language schools find it easy to make the transition to the next level of education.

There are seven state-funded universities in New zealand, all of them internationally respected for their academic and research standards. In addition to a centrally co-ordinated system of quality assurance audits (the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC)), at both institution and programme level, each university undertakes internal quality checks.

New Zealand offers students the most prestigious education system in the world without the expense and inconvenience of living in the Northern Hemisphere. New Zealand has a number of centres of excellence, leading the world in fields such as biotechnology, forensic science and marine engineering. The programmes, courses and degrees are internationally renowned for producing graduates who take a practical, innovative and contemporary approach to there chosen careers. They enjoy the latest educational resources and technology. Some New Zealand institutions are internationally recongnised for producing Nobel Prize winners and world leaders in a growing number of fields. Thus, New Zealand is becoming first choice for an increasing number of international students seeking quality education.

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN NEWZEALAND

National Certificates National Diplomas Bachelors Degree or Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate or Bachelors with Hons. Masters Doctorates

4)NEWZEALAND University

Auckland University of Technology www.aut.ac.nz/ Lincoln University www.lincoln.ac.nz/ Massey University www.massey.ac.nz/ University of Auckland www.auckland.ac.nz/ University of Canterbury www.canterbury.ac.nz University of Otago www.otago.ac.nz/ University of Waikato Victoria www.victoria.ac.nz/ University of Wellington www.vuw.ac.nz/ Aoraki Polytechnic www.aoraki.ac.nz/ AIS St. Helens www.ais.ac.nz/ Bay of Plenty Polytechnic www.boppoly.ac.nz Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology www.cpit.ac.nz/ Design & Arts College www.dac.ac.nz/ Edenz College www.edenz.com/ EIT Hawke's Bay - Taradale www.eit.ac.nz/ Manukau Institute of Technology www.manukau.ac.nz/ Nelson Marlborough Institute of Techno www.nmit.ac.nz/ Northland Polytechnic www.northland.ac.nz/ NZMA www.nzma.co.nz/ Open Polytechnic of NZ www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/ Otago Polytechnic www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz/ Pacific International Hotel Management School www.pihms.ac.nz/ Southern Institute of Technology www.sit.ac.nz/ Tai Poutini Polytechnic www.tppweb.ac.nz/ Tairawhiti Polytechnic www.tairawhiti.ac.nz/ Telford Rural Polytechnic www.telford.ac.nz/ UCOL www.ucol.ac.nz/ UNITEC Institute of Technology www.unitec.ac.nz/ Waiariki Institute of Technology - Rotorua www.waiariki.ac.nz/

Waikato Institute of Technology www.wintec.ac.nz/ Wanganui UCOL www.ucol.ac.nz/ Wellington Institute of Technology www.weltec.ac.nz/ Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki www.witt.ac.nz/ Community Polytechnic www.whitireia.ac.nz/

(5) Document Required For VISA

STUDENT VISA

You will need a student visa if you wish to come to New Zealand to study full-time for more than 3 months. You can only get a student visa to study in a course at an education institution, which is registered and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Student Visa applications are processed by New Zealand Immigration Service, New Delhi Your student visa will be issued for the length of time your course tuition fees have been paid. If you are studying a long-term course at secondary school, University or Polytechnic you will normally pay your tuition fees every year. Visa application should be lodged at least 2 months prior to the course commencement date.

NEW ZEALAND PRE-VISA DOCUMENT CHECKLIST:

Student Visa Application Form Two recent passport size photographs Visa Fee payable by Demand Draft favoring "New Zealand Immigration Service"

payable at New Delhi Covering Letter Statement of Purpose Offer Letter from the Institution Guarantee of Accommodation or arrangements made. Financial Undertaking Form Affidavit of Support from Sponsor Authorization Letter from Sponsor Evidence of Funds and Income in the form of:

i. Loan Sanction letter ii. Bank Statements / Bank Passbooks for past 6 months, not more than one week

old. iii. Other movable and immovable Assets iv. Chartered Accountant Statement / Summary Statement v. Last 3 years income tax papers of all family members

vi. If Tuition fee is paid in advance, then attach copy of fee receipt. vii. Educational Certificates, Mark sheets, Degrees and Diplomas

viii. IELTS / TOEFL score ix. Supplementary Information Form x. Work Experience Certificate, if employed

xi. Passport xii. Police Clearance Certificate from Regional Passport Office

xiii. Medical & T.B. X-ray Certificates from Panel Doctor

VISA STAMPING

Upon receiving the Approval-in-Principle, the student has to pay the 1st year's tuition fee to the institution. Thereafter, the institution will send the fee receipt by email to NZIS, to enable them to issue the Visa Stamp.

Introduction to SINGAPORE

1) ABOUT SINGAPORE

LOCATION:

Oceania, islands in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia

POPULATION: 4,035,461 (July 2005 est.)

GDP: $97.39 billion (2005 est.)

SIZE: 268,680 sq km

LANGUAGE: English (official), Maori (official)

MAJOR INDUSTRIES:

Transportation equipment, banking and insurance, food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, tourism, mining.

2)WHY STUDY IN SINGAPORE?

Singapore expresses the essence of today's New Asia: a vibrant, multi-cultural, cosmopolitan, sophisticated city-state where tradition and modernity, East and West, meet and mingle most agreeably and harmoniously.

Singapore is a global city where talent gather to share innovative ideas, start new businesses, and engage in exciting career opportunities. Singapore is a nation built by immigrants and it still welcomes all who are keen to play a part in its exciting economic development.

Singapore offers a globally top-ranked working populace, recognised for its high level of productivity, technical proficiency and positive work attitude, because of our continued investment in expertise-training to ensure depth of knowledge and currency of skill.

Singapore is ideally located as the gateway to regional countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei and Thailand. All are easily reached via ferry, train, plane or even coach,

with ravel times being no longer than three hours. Economic progress has given Singapore a 21st century facade and outlook.

Singapore is the world's third most wired nation and Asia's most wired, one where online banking & mobile lifestyle have become the norm. And close to 99% of the population, or almost every home, school and business has access to broadband Internet.

Continuous learning has become increasingly significant, given rapid changes in technology and changing needs.Singapore has risen to the challenge of providing quality adult education by attracting Ivy League and leading institutions to set up their campuses in Singapore.

There are already more than 50,000 international students in Singapore, of which about over 2,000 are Indian students pursuing education opportunities at various levels. Many international students are attracted to the quality UG and PG programmes offered by Singapore's local universities as well as international universities based in Singapore. Singapore is the hub of business in Asia

Almnost every MNC has its Asia-Pacific head office in Singapore making it easier for students to find jobs.

3) TYPE OF QUALIFICATIONS IN SINGAPORE

Associate Degree Bachelors Degree or Bachelors (hons.) Degree Graduate Certificate or Diploma Vocational Graduate Diplomas Masters Doctoral Degree

4)SINGAPORE University

National Universities

SMU (Singapore Management University) www.smu.edu.sg/ NTU (Nanyang Technological University) www.ntu.edu.sg/ NUS (National University Of Singapore) www.nus.edu.sg/

Govt. Recognized Private

Institutions Informatics www.informatics.edu.in JCU (James Cook University) www.jcu.edu.sg/ Raffles Campus www.raffle.edu.sg/ TMC Academy www.tmc.edu.sg/ Indian International School PSB Academy www.psb-aca.edu.sg Singapore Institute of Management www.sim.edu.sg/ MDIS (Management Development Institute of Singapore) www.mdis.edu.sg/ LASALLE SIA College of Arts www.lasalle.edu.sg

(5) Document Required For VISA

A Valid passport with validity of six month beyond expected date to leave Singapore Two recently taken passport photographs Three copies of completed visa application form Letter of acceptance sent by Singaporean university or collage after accepting you for admission

into their institution Letter of sponsorship with proof of sufficient funds to support your stay and study in Singapore Attested transcripts of previous studies

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