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Yes, European countries home some of the world's leading universities that provide great research opportunities. And yes, the cost of pursuing PhD in Europe is comparatively very low. (It's virtually free in Germany!) However, there's much more than just these static reasons why International students choose Europe for Doctoral studies. European countries, in addition to offering superior quality research infrastructure, also promise students a better quality lifestyle. And, in recent times, this has emerged to be one of the key factors international students consider when planning to pursue higher education…

The pandemic has affected not just the educational process but also the entire ecosystem. The conversation has now moved past FROM which universities abroad have adopted the test-optional policy TO whether standardized tests like SAT and ACT should even be a part of the college admission process. The universities in the U.S. have been debating for some time whether SAT scores should be considered, among other factors, as an admission criteria. "We are also well aware of the multiple shortcomings of the tests. Even before the pandemic, we had been…

Don't just Google "top universities in the world" and choose an institute accordingly. So many students who want to study abroad make this mistake. Don't be one of them. Your career needs and aspirations are different and unique. At times, the "top" universities may not necessarily offer you the right program and infrastructure that aligns with your needs and aspirations. This is why the process of shortlisting universities abroad is so critical. You must do it with utmost care. After all, this isn't just about your college life but your…

Some of the world’s top business schools require applicants for MBA to have relevant work experience. It is actually one of the key admission criteria. However, in recent times, things have slightly shifted, making way for deferred enrollment programs. And it’s a trend that many business schools are totally behind. What Is Deferred Enrollment Program? The idea behind the deferred enrollment program is that students, immediately after completing their undergraduate studies or during the last semester of their course, can apply to business schools for pre-admission. If accepted, they can…

You score perfect marks in your exams… And you have a strong academic track record… Does that guarantee you a spot at any top university in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or anywhere in the world? Not likely. The admission committee at leading universities goes beyond the GPA. They opt for a holistic approach, considering many other factors in applicants. We discussed this in a separate post. Check out MIT, Stanford, Harvard: What Do They Look for In International Students Students who want to study abroad – and in a…

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is one of the top business schools in the world. It has produced some of the world’s renowned business leaders, from Sundar Pichai and John Sculley to Ruth Porat, Robert Crandall, and Peter Lynch. With entrepreneurship now “cool” and large economies extensively relying on the startup ecosystem for a boost – the relevance of B-schools has significantly climbed higher in recent months and years. The Wharton School attracts thousands of applications every year from around the world. A part of its appeal…

Europe is beautiful. In fact, everyone’s “ideal holiday” often involves any of the European countries. But then do these countries treat the international students just as same with their miraculous beauty and stable economy as they do to the travelers and working professionals? How does the life of international students look in European nations? There’s no correct or incorrect answer to this. In fact, the answer is highly subjective and relies on various factors, including the country or city you’re studying in. For instance, the college campus in Wroclaw would…

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton… These are some of the world’s most prestigious universities. One of the ways they have maintained an unparalleled reputation and brand value all these decades is that they accept only the brightest students. But then this doesn’t mean they want students who have a perfect GPA. In fact, some universities don’t pay much attention to grades as many people assume. USA Today writes “Admissions officers at some of the nation's most selective colleges, who are now sending acceptance letters for their fall freshman…