Every year, a large number of Indian students travel to Oxbridge pursuing a variety of graduate and postgraduate programs. However, in recent years there has also been a steady inflow of students on their undergraduate degrees, a phenomenon which has become common only lately with a change in the academic requirements at Oxbridge.
Read MoreAn individual capable of making a competitive application to an Ivy League school is capable of making a competitive application to Oxford and Cambridge as well. Although the requirements of an Oxbridge application are different than the requirements for Ivy League universities, the core documentation for both applications are the same. In addition to the application itself, there are a number of differences in how Oxbridge evaluates applicants, most critically the absence of any legacy consideration.
Read MoreAmericans comprise the largest bloc of international students at Oxbridge. In addition, students at US Universities regularly come to Oxford on educational exchange for either a term or the full academic year. In short, American students at Oxford and Cambridge will find a substantial and welcoming community of other Americans.
Read MoreAccording to the university sources, there are currently just over 300 Korean students studying at Oxford and Cambridge combined. Considering the scale of both universities, or the relative number of Korean students studying in London universities, this isn’t a particularly large group.
Read MoreThe thought of attending an American University can be exciting, but the application process can be stressful. It begins 18 months prior to your date of entry into the university - ideally you should begin the process at the beginning of Year 12. Here is a list of documents that will be required in order to apply to an American University:
A timeline of what you should be doing each academic year for the best chances of success.
1) Home Country Assistance: International students can receive funding offered by the government and other organisations in their home country. Beware that this funding may come with certain conditions such as returning home to work for a number of years.
As an international student, you will need a visa to study at a university in the United States. There are two types of visas: F-1 and M-1.
American higher-education can be very expensive. Thankfully, academic and sports scholarships provide an ideal way of funding your way through university…
Read MoreOxford and Cambridge both accept a wide range of the school leaving qualifications taken by students in Hong Kong – the primary three of these would be the HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and the GCE A-levels…
Read MoreWhile applying to Oxford or Cambridge is a daunting task for students all over the world, there are some factors that may make it even more challenging for Pakistani students. First, Pakistani students admittedly make a very small proportion of Oxbridge acceptances each year. However, this becomes a circular issue…
Read MoreOxford and Cambridge both accept the two main school leaving qualifications taken by students in Singapore – the GCE ‘A’ levels and the International Baccalaureate. In general, applicants will need a minimum of 3 A grades at the H2 level for the GCE ‘A’ levels, or 38 points on the IB to be invited for an interview…
Read MoreUniversities in EU countries are not allowed to discriminate against EU nationals from other countries. In effect, any EU citizen is entitled to study at UK universities under the same conditions as nationals. This applies to entry requirements, course fees, and grants…
Read MoreYou’ll be pleased to know that both Oxford and Cambridge have large international student communities. So, you should in no way feel set back by reason of your nationality…
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