DREAM DESTINATIONS
Study Destinations
CANADA
- Canada offers an overabundance of opportunities for international students who plan to pursue their higher education in the country. It is fast emerging as one of the most favoured destinations for students from around the world and is home to some of the top 100 universities in the world. Students who study in Canada can enjoy not just top-notch academics, expert faculty and the best research facilities but also significantly greater employability after graduation when compared to other countries. Moreover, the Canadian education system is well recognized for its quality as well as the variety of academic programs they offer.
AUSTRALIA
- Australia is home to nearly 700,000 international students. Currently, it is the third most preferred destination for higher education due to its excellent education system, safe and home-like environment, broader Nepalese community and wide range of study programs to choose from. ustralia offers 22,000 courses across 1,100 institutions. According to QS ranking, 6 of the world’s top 100 universities are based in Australia. Also, 7 of the best student friendly cities in the world are Australian cities. In addition, this vibrant nation is equally known for its multicultural diversity and immigration friendly policies. Compared to other English speaking countries, Australian government offers more flexible work options for students. Furthermore, Australian government also has supportive and cooperative policies in place for international students.
UNITED KINGDOM
Over the years, United Kingdom has become a top study destination for international students from more than 150 countries. With a tradition of excellent education dating back hundreds of years, the United Kingdom’s universities have much more to offer international students seeking quality education than any other English speaking nations. This benchmark of excellence is set by world famous universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Aberdeen and University College London. United Kingdom is second popular destination, after USA, for higher education and some of the major reasons behind its popularity are quality education, infrastructure & facilities and exposure to diverse student communities. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education is the key body responsible for maintaining these standards. Another reason for UK universities’ popularity among international students is the length of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the UK, i.e. 3-year undergraduate programs and 1-year postgraduate programs, which helps to keep the cost of tuition and living expenses down. On top of that, numerous scholarships and bursaries are offered to deserving students.
USA
The United States of America has been a global leader in the field of education and boasts of a lion’s share of top ranked universities according to all major international rankings. Few countries offer as many high ranked universities and noble laureate academia, as USA does. As a matter of fact, nearly 50 of the top 200 universities in the world are based in USA.
Universities in USA are also credited for innumerable patents and ground-breaking innovations, offering a chance to study and compete with some of the finest minds in the respective fields.
Flexibility of applying to different fields of study and a wide variety of Research-Centric Science and Technology Courses are the distinguishing features because of which aspirants strive to get admission in USA.
NEW ZEALAND
If you are looking for perfect combination of best quality education, outstanding student life, affordable tuition fees and employment opportunities then New Zealand is a perfect destination for you because New Zealand government invest large amount of budget in their higher education system in order to build infrastructure and modern curriculum. Since New Zealand education system is based on esteemed British system, the New Zealand qualifications are respected all around the world. In addition, 7 of the 8 Universities in New Zealand are consistently featured in the top 500 Universities across the globe. Students are given a stay back option up to 3 years under “Study to Work” category for having New Zealand industrial experience after completion of their course. New Zealand even offers good opportunities for graduates looking for immigration options because students who successfully complete a 3-years Diploma, Degree, PG course or course under the skilled shortage list are awarded points towards Skilled Migrant category for Permanent Residency. New Zealand has moderate entry requirements for admission and visa for international students. Upfront payment of tuition is not required because tuition fees are charged to students only after the student visa is approved. Spouses of students going for level 8 or higher courses or for courses listed in immediate or long term skill shortage can join on a work permit. Furthermore, the cost of living in New Zealand is relatively cheaper compared to popular destination such as USA, Canada, Australia, and UK.
NETHERLANDS
The Netherlands is an unbelievably attractive country for international students because it is located in the heart of Europe. According to Nuffic, an independent, non-profit organisation, a total of 122,000 students from 162 countries pursue a degree program at the Dutch Higher Education Institutions. Since students are encouraged to think for themselves but work together in groups, the way Dutch people teach is different from other countries . In Netherlands, students and teachers are considered as equal and many students find this a pleasant way of learning. People of the Netherlands are very welcoming and open-minded. Hague is considered as the city of peace and justice and carrying rich royal history of the Dutch. Some of the universities like the Vrije University, University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University and the Delft University of Technology are consistently ranked among top universities in Europe and the world. Moreover, the Netherlands is a world leader in fields such as agriculture, water management, dyke building, dredging, banking & finance, art & design, logistics and sustainable energy, etc. It is one of the dream study destinations for students pursuing an agricultural degree because the Netherlands is a second world leader in exporting agro products ( USD 80 billion worth of agro products) after the USA despite one-third of its arable land lie below sea level.
IRELAND
Ireland is a suitable study destination for those who are willing to get best of European education and lifestyle because the Irish education system focuses hugely on the heuristic methodology rather than the pedagogy intensive method of education. Another startling fact about Ireland is that all of Irish universities rank among the top 5% globally. Irish government invests € 782 million annually in researches in their higher education institutions and most universities are among the top 1% of research institutions in the world. Hence, studying in Irish universities will give you an unparalleled edge and global reputation of being a part of the high-quality research and education system. Deserving international students can get exposure to leading global multi-national companies through various internships programs because Ireland is home to tech giants like Google, Facebook, IBM, Apple, and Twitter, 9 of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies have their main office for European operations in Ireland. Ireland is one of the best value for money overseas education destination. Tuition fees, living expenses, and other daily expenses are mostly lesser than those in the US and the UK. Student can stay in Ireland as long as they have full time employment after graduation
ITALY
Italy is one of the famous study destinations for students because of its quality higher education with very reasonable tuition fees. Besides the vast legacy of the Roman civilization, this vibrant nation has a long history of leadership and innovation. Interestingly, the word ‘university’ was also officially recognized by Italy first, and the University of Bologna is assumed to be one of the oldest in the world. Italy is home to around 90 universities, majority of which are publicly funded. Italian Higher educations consists of other academic centers like polytechnics and dedicated postgraduate centers as well. Italian higher education offers three years bachelor’s degree followed by two years master’s degree. Similarly, after completing master’s degree, students can do a PhD which generally takes 3 academic years. For international students, more than 500 English track programs are being offered. While talking about their ranking, dozens of Italian universities are ranked into the world’s top 500. (QS world university ranking, 2019)
