r/studyAbroad

hi good afternoon I'm from Colombia (17M) and I'm trying to study abroad, firstly for my undergraduate,I'm currently planning to apply to the MEXT scholarship (Japan) next year, but the thing is that I didn't pass this year's attempt, I was thinking in applying to the Hungarian University scholarship that is available for Colombians on many many countries, so i do my undergraduate in Hungary and the postgraduate in Japan, the thing is that I want to live in Japan and I want to make all my studies there but I think that it may be quite difficult, and if i dont pass the next attempt I think that I will try to apply for the Hungarian scholarship is it worth it? or i should try to study in my own country (but without a job because the Bogota's national university is quite difficult), and then try the mext scholarship for the posgraduate, the career i want to study is mechanical engineering focused in hydrogen combustion

Hello! So, as we all know, the United States college system is EXTREMELY corrupt with admissions and aid, and elite colleges/universities cost over $100k+ nowadays. I wanted to go to USC, NYU, Chapman, etc., all those types of schools for film, but I have really realized that it is not worth all that money and I was aiming at the wrong target. I realized I would not get anywhere on that dream and figured out what I really want to do- I want to be an executive or producer at studios- not independent. I would do a regular 4 year degree, NOT 2 year. But at the same time, I don’t want to go to a school that's not really respected because of the money. I’m full pay, by the way. So I did some research and thought about Hollywood North, which is still a big move but just as far away as I would be in California. They have a good school in Canada with no lottery acceptance rate, very high prestige, and a balance of hands-on and theoretical work. I would rather that than a trade school-type program because I genuinely like learning other things, too, and want to have a great experience! They have a semester in LA, great views, a huge campus, a laid-back vibe, and clubs that I would love to join! It’s the University of British Columbia I’m thinking about. Or even better TMU would be cool and is consistently ranked top in top 15 film schools internationally.
I think would have a good chance of getting in. And it’s a very frequently filmed spot! Is it worth going to Canada for a lower price? I’d probably be cutting back 73k, and I believe I could definitely get some scholarships as well. I don’t want to burden my family and want to save room for my sister. I also don’t know if I want to do law school, so I want to save money for that too. What do you guys think? Is a degree from there recognized and respected? I mean, it's known as one of the top, generally, and for film in Canada. Aldo it wouldn't be as high stakes and cut throat like regular admission process. Will it be hard to do and crazy long if I'm a U.S. Citizen? REMINDER - I want to clarify this would not be a traditional film thing and I would come back to America after the degree for everyone saying it is worthless. The major would teach contracts, finance, intellectual property, and definitely be more business leniant on the creative side.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently studying A Levels and I’m planning to apply to medical schools in Europe. I completed 8 O Levels in Grade 10, 3 AS Levels in Grade 11, and I’m planning to complete 3 A Levels in Grade 12.

I’m looking for recommendations on countries where it’s possible to:

* Stay and work as a doctor after graduating.
* Have a good quality of life and friendly people.

If you’ve studied medicine in Europe or are currently a medical student there, which country would you recommend and why? I’d also appreciate hearing about any countries you think I should avoid.
Budget 3k-10k (college only )
I speak fluently English and Arabic and a bit Turkish

Thank you!

I plan on applying for the 2027 intakes so I have plenty of time for applications and visa, currently I'm studying for IELTS which I will be giving around first week of August. I am in contact with an Idp agent for Australia. However, the communication is very slow plus I come from a relatively low income family. So much advice is needed, if I should continue with Aus or are there any other English speaking countries that are better? (Except germany!) Also if anyone has had experience with idp and how it actually is? [Criticism and advice both are allowed]

Hi everyone,

I’m currently trying to decide between two university options: Maastricht University and Dublin universities for Law.

I have already confirmed my place at Maastricht University, but I still have time until 31st August to pay the tuition deposit, meaning I can still change my decision if needed.

The issue is that I am also waiting for Dublin, but their decisions will only be released around 26th August. This makes everything quite stressful and tight in terms of timing, especially regarding accommodation and planning.

My main goal is to study Law, with the aim of potentially building a legal career in the UK or internationally in the future.

Right now I feel stuck because Maastricht is already secured but not fully final until I pay, Dublin will reply very late at the end of August, student housing is difficult to arrange last minute, and I need to make a decision within a safe timeframe.

I’m unsure whether it is better to fully secure Maastricht or take the risk and wait for Dublin.

If anyone has experience with Maastricht University (Law),Dublin universities, or student housing and timing in either place, I would really appreciate any honest advice on what you would do in my situation.

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone!

I’m from Lahore, Pakistan.

A close friend of mine works as a study abroad counsellor and helps students from all over Pakistan secure admissions to universities in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and various European countries, based on their academic profile, career goals, and preferred destination.

I’m posting this on their behalf. If you have any questions or confusion about studying abroad—whether it’s about university admissions, the visa process, scholarships, selecting the right country, or anything else—feel free to reach out. I’ll connect you with them, and they’ll be happy to guide you and suggest the best options according to your profile.

Wishing you all the best with your study abroad journey, and looking forward to connecting with you!

Hey everyone,I am completely drowning in information overload. I am looking to apply for a full undergraduate (UG) bachelor's degree abroad, but the entry requirements, application portals, and visa paths vary so wildly between countries that I’m freezing up.

I want to double major in Computer Science and AI, with a minor in Robotics. I am trying to choose between applying to universities in Hong Kong (HK), Singapore , the United States (US), or mainland China.Since Robotics and AI require heavy lab infrastructure, I want to make sure I pick a place with good tech hubs and funding.

I am begging for a lifeline or a roadmap on how to manage these different application streams.

Specifically, I’m struggling with:The

Application Portals: I know the US uses the Common App, but how do I actually apply to UG programs in HK, China, or Sgn? Do I apply to each university individually on their website?

Language of Instruction: Are there reputable full English-medium UG degrees for CS/AI in mainland China , or is the language barrier too brutal for a 4-year degree?

Finances & Scholarships: The US and HK look insanely expensive for a full 4-year UG degree. Are there realistic, merit-based full-ride scholarships for international tech students there, or should I focus on China if I need a lower budget?

The Tech Ecosystem: For robotics and hardware, does mainland China (with proximity to Shenzhen) or the US blow HK or Singapore out of the water for undergrad research and internships?

If anyone is an international student doing their UG tech degree in any of these places, how did you navigate the application phase? What do you wish you knew?

Thank you so much!

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Hello, I recently graduated with a diploma in physics, but I want to pursue a bachelor's degree. Unfortunately, my university has raised tuition fees for those wishing to complete a bachelor's degree. In short, I was already studying for my bachelor's, but due to low grades, I was enrolled in the diploma program. The good news is that my grades in core subjects like quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and classical mechanics are high, and these subjects are considered the heart of physics. For the past few days, I've been researching European universities, such as those in Germany and the Netherlands, where I can pursue my studies (with fully funded scholarships). Do you have any advice or guidance? I would be delighted to hear from you.

1. Civil engineering

2. Mechanical engineering

3. Fianancial Economics

4. Data science

5. Mathematical economics

6. Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering not fully sure will i get admission for bachelors or not

My end aim is Scandinavia and europe, US too in the list

All degrees are from same college

As an avg which will be the best choice?

For love, i love economics neutral towards others but no

hate

I am from Pakistan and I am planning on pursuing my bachelors in some business program (administration,accounts & finance,etc) internationally. I have dreamt of studying in US,Aus,UK or anywhere in EU since the time I could remember. I have a budget of $18000/yearly which should cover every expense although I am willing to work as much as possible and required while studying to earn and cover some expenses. I had Urdu,PST,Islamiat,Maths,Chem,CS,English and Physics in O levels and I got A*AAAAABB. I had Acc,Eco and Bst in A levels, I got ABB in AS and I am waiting for the final results (expecting AAB or ABB). I currently have an offer from Monash Malaysia but it’s just not giving. I haven’t given SAT or IELTS but I am more than willing to if required and I think I can score 1350-1400 in SAT while I can speak English fluently so idt IELTS should be an issue either. I am willing to take a gap year if there is any possibility of studying in one of the countries that are part of my dream. If anyone is aware of any institute in those following countries that fits my budget and everything please let me know, I’ll appreciate it big time. Also I’d love to hear any insights about Monash Malaysia.

Hello,

I study Industrial Electromechanical Maintenance Engineering in Algeria.

I had very good grades in high school, so I was admitted directly into my specialization instead of completing the common first year (L1), where all students study the same subjects before choosing a specialization in the second year.

So far, I have completed L1 and L2 and earned 60 ECTS credits.

Would it be possible for me to complete L3 in Italy by transferring from my university in Algeria?

I currently have USD 4,000 to cover my travel to Italy, complete the necessary paperwork, pay university-related expenses, and support myself for approximately 2 to 3 months until I can find a job.

I also have C1-level English and an IELTS certificate.

i am doing this instead of studying masters because it would be cheaper for me this way, i just want to finish my year and go try to find job opportunities in the middle east , instead of masters where I'd have to study two years therefore spend more therefore stay in Italy more,

when i asked Italians they usually didn't know what to answer so ive asked ai, and they said there's a high chance I'd have to do my second year in Italy then study the third,....

any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much:)

I've been thinking about this for a while and I still can't decide between International Business and Business Administration (BBA/BA). My goal is to work internationally for a multinational company, travel a lot, and use different languages, so IB sounds like the obvious choice. But whenever I look at the top business schools, many of the most prestigious ones mainly offer Business Administration, which makes me wonder if it's actually the better degree with more opportunities.

The problem is that every time I research this, I find completely different opinions. Some people say IB is better, others say BBA is, and some even say both are useless. I'd really appreciate advice from people who know the industry or have studied one of these degrees. Which one would you choose and why?

I’m a masters student in the U.S. and I am studying abroad for the fall semester (September to December) in Amsterdam. I made the decision to study abroad when I first got accepted into my masters program because I’ve gone to this school for my undergrad as well and just felt like I wanted to leave this town.
Throughout this year, I’ve made so many friends and am in a great relationship and I am so happy here. I have already committed to study abroad and cannot back out now.

I am feeling horrible anxiety and am completely dreading going, but it feels so privileged to complain. I am so lucky to have this opportunity and it still feels like something I just need to experience. But I am so scared I will be insanely homesick and depressed and miss my friends and my boyfriend. I can’t stop crying about it.

Can anyone give me any advice or speak about their experiences? Does it get better when I get there and will I get used to it?

Hi! I'm 24 and graduated cum laude 2 years ago with a BSBA in Finance. My_qualifications: I received a merit scholarship worth $56,000 from the university I attended and I applied for $110,000+ in external scholarships and won $74,000.

I applied to 18 universities and was accepted to 14, the best one being NYU (which I couldn't attend due to financial reasons).

Profile at the time of applying: AICE AS/A Levels from an international school in Bangalore, 3.74 GPA, ACT score of 31.

Activities during high school: 2 internships, volunteering for 2 years (part of high school curriculum), Crowdfunding, organized 2 events for cancer research and 2 blood drives

Rejected from: Stanford (Grades not good enough), UC Berkeley (I think my essays were not too great. The prompts were tricky), UCLA (Grades not good enough), and Brown University (Probably grades too).

I personally found the essays and extracurriculars to be the most important. A lot of universities are ACT/SAT optional, so you have a little leeway when it comes to grades since you can choose not to submit your scores. But on the other hand, your essays and extracurriculars need to be on point. I was lucky where my school helped us out with internships and volunteering work but I know a lot of schools don't which makes it kind of tricky.

The hardest decision for me was turning down NYU. It was my dream school but the finances made it impossible. Even with aid, I would have had to take on a large amount of debt which is something I was not willing to do. Instead, I attended a private university on the west coast and had a very good time there. I don't regret not going to NYU at all. I'm sure living in New York during my 4 years of college would have been fun, but not worth taking on so much debt.

Happy to answer any questions!

Hello everyone,

I’ll be starting an Erasmus+ master’s soon and I’ll be spending one semester each in Hungary, France, and Spain over the next couple of years.

I’m considering buying a reliable used car instead of relying only on trains and buses (I’m a huge public transport fan, specially in Europe, but…) mainly because I’d love to take road trips around Europe and have more of that flexibility.

I don’t even have a budget or any plan tbh but I was thinking of a VW Golf or Honda Civic, around 10–15 years old, with a decent maintenance history and mileage.

Is this a terrible idea?

I was also wondering:

Which country would make the most sense to buy and register the car (Hungary, Spain, or France)? You know because of inspections, taxes bureaucracy and whatnot.

I’m actually a huge motorbike fan and had a Kawasaki vulcan 700 while living in Thailand, as a broke ass student renting that for a couple of months was probably the best decision I’ve made in my life ngl 😂 but for Europe I think a car may be a better option, obviously because of the weather but also safety.

I’d love hearing from people who’ve done something similar.

Thanks!

Hi im a 17 yr old extange student studying in Japan today was my first day and as a person with brown skin and curly hair and clearly a forganer it was so embarrassing. Everyone there was Japanese except one British teacher and I understand sure people will look you are different but bro and one point it was so embarrassing about the seclusion the laughing the pointing that during lunch I hid in the bathroom and cried hopefully no on noticed my eyes from after I cried but it was just so embarrassing tho as the day went on more girls started trying to talk with me and show me around and seeing the British man helped so much It pulled me back to reality that I'm not the only one who stands our and ya school was fun but also I felt like such an alien and well I wondered did Japanese students really like me did they really even want me in there school?

Don't correct me idc if my post anything is spelt wrong I just want advice or something on the actual situation not post

Hey Guys, I'm from Pune. With everything happening around NEET admissions this year, many students are exploring MBBS abroad.

If anyone is considering Russia, I can genuinely help with admissions at some of the most affordable universities. My sister has been studying MBBS in Russia for the past 2 years, so I can guide you with first-hand information—not just what consultants tell you.

If you have questions about universities, fees, hostel, visa, or the admission process, feel free to DM me.

Hi everyone, I search the abroad univesrtys and I don't have a guider so help ne?

How to progress Abroad universty for training, working, exams amd universty join exams

Sorry for that, my English is not good

My country gives us money ( each month) depending on the country

Australia: 3000aus$

United States: 1700$

Uk: 1500 pound

Canada : 2000$

I’ll use this money for renting and living so which country and cities are the best for my situation?, college tuition is fully funded by the government.