Requirements for International Students: Unlock Your Study Abroad Dreams
Finding the right program at a range of universities will require you to determine your eligibility before submitting an application. You may save a great deal of time by doing this. The prerequisites for admission to international institutions vary depending on the program you’re applying for and the requirements of the country. Since the specifics differ depending on the program, we advise you to look it up on the university page. The good news is that there are thousands upon thousands of universities and programs available worldwide! This article will guide you through the admission requirements, categories of application documents, and other helpful information to start your application.
Eligibility Requirements to Study Abroad
The basic entry requirements for each university are different based on country. Here is a breakdown of the basic entry requirements for popular countries:
1. USA
Bachelor’s Requirements: High school diploma
Master’s Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
2. UK
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD requirement: Bachelor’s and Masters OR significant professional experience
3. Germany
Bachelor’s requirement: high school qualifications
Master’s requirement: undergraduate degree
PhD requirement: Bachelors + Masters degree (or equivalent)
4. Japan
Bachelor’s requirement: High School Diploma (12 years of formal education)
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
PhD requirement: Bachelor + Masters
5. Australia
Bachelor’s requirement: Secondary School/High School Diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s degree
PhD requirement: diplomas from three-four years of undergraduate study and two years of postgraduate study
6. Canada
Bachelor’s requirement Secondary School/High School Diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s degree
PhD requirement: Bachelors, Masters in related field, GMAT/GRE
7. Spain
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s degree
PhD requirement: Bachelor + Masters
8. Taiwan
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD requirement: Bachelor + Masters
9. China
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD requirement: Bachelor + Masters
10. Finland
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree; UAS master’s programs also need two years of relevant work experience.
PhD requirement: Masters Degree
11. Netherlands
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD requirement: Masters Degree
12. Luxembourg
Bachelor’s requirement: high school diploma
Master’s requirement: Bachelor’s Degree
PhD requirement: Masters Degree
Most countries have similar degree requirements, but the US is one of the only locations where you can apply for a PhD without a master’s degree. This means you can go straight from undergrad into studying your PhD.
Application documents for studying abroad
You will need to prepare these important documents regardless of where you will study:
1. Passport
2. Transcripts from previous degrees
3. Diplomas from previous degrees
4. Personal statement essay
5. Application form for the university
6. Language proficiency certification (TOEFL or IELTS for English, or your target country’s language exam)
7. Resume/CV
8. National Test scores (SAT, AP, ACT, GRE, A-Levels, IB diploma, etc.)
9. Letters of recommendation
10. Entrance exams for your university
You may also need the following documentation, depending on the country.
1. Bank statement
2. Invitation letter from university
3. Non-criminal record
4. Additional essays required by the university
5. Vaccination Certificate
6. Additional passport photos
7. Employer references
8. Extracurricular award certificates
9. Health Check
10. Health Insurance
It’s a very good idea to apply as early as possible. It takes students an average of 10 days to complete their applications, and universities prefer early applicants. Some of these documents can take several months to prepare.
