The requirements and admissions of foreign nationals or Indian students depend upon the courses offered by different countries of the Union and their basic rules and legalities. Sometimes the country one is coming from is also a determinant factor of the processes, schedules and costs of admission. Though deadlines for submissions and other fees or related matters is important and must be checked upon, rigorously and regularly. Like for example students applying to enter the September courses must appear and meet deadlines by February mentioned dates. Regular updates and changes, with notices and circulars, are mentioned in the application form, prospectus or website of the particular college/ university. Especially the year 2020, has become the best and most suitable time for the Indian students. Currently, the competition is lower because the pandemic is on the verge and is now a global issue, where people are getting infected every minute. This is making a shift in the way education is being perceived especially in India. Students from the nation are also earning higher scholarships and more assistance in admissions.
The steps and process involved in taking admissions in the European college with some edging benefits over other countries are
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1. Free education in most of the Universities
Higher education is highly esteemed and recognized. Because of such importance, the tuition fees for almost all courses and subjects are between 0 to 500 Euros a semester. The bifurcation of these tuition fees is not dependent on whether the university is public or privately held. And there is no discrimination based on nationals or international students. Since the benefit is reaped by the national students of the area, is the same being offered to the other international candidates. Apart from tuition costs, the cost of living, travelling and having a life in the Countries are also inexpensive.
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2. No IELTS
As the universities or schools of other countries abroad require the test scores of IELTS or TOEFL for English language base. But with the countries like Europe and others in the European Union, there is no such prerequisite. Though some other criteria need to be met to get admissions in the universities and schools like to prove that the candidate is comfortable in conversing in English one has to,
- Prove and show that he/she has taken education in an English medium style of learning. The recent five years of education and studying is English based and English was the first language of the candidate. Like the certificates and mark sheets from the board of examination or any other ordinary level of education too.
- Prove that all the aforementioned education as per the documents submitted were entirely conducted in English. And the candidate or person is well versed in communicating, expressing and understanding this language completely. The same interviews on one to one basis on Skype, telephonic conversation or other online mediums or via group discussions are done in English to check the good communication skills.
- For post-graduation or further doctorates courses, a previous degree in English subject, or even an admission in the same school or college to get further education is a good option.
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3. NO GRE
Most of the European schools and universities do not require and depend on GRE scores for admissions, instead, they check the scores in higher secondaries, graduation or post-graduation. The overall portfolio of the student is important for securing the seat. Though in some universities GRE scores are optional too.
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4. Language
English is not the basic requirement of education in Europe. Each country has its language base, and students attempting to learn in that particular country and university, need to learn the country-specific knowledge and language. This helps in the learning of a new language by an individual, completely from scratch.
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5. Work permit
With the flourishing dreams of studying, living and getting employed in foreign lands, everyone wishes to attain a student visa or a work permit in the region. These permissions to stay in the foreign land is dependent on the initiatives and tasks of immigration offices or the foreign embassies. These diplomatic ties and relations with the countries are also impacting the decisions to grant the visa, pass and permit. These permits can be for varying durations, as per the employer’s contract or the course duration and time.
Once the degree is completed, the student can go back to the country of the school or university to seek jobs and make a career. The countries of Europe are known for their science and innovative approaches, hence various technology and design jobs and employers are ready to place the candidates. are from Europe. The world-class facilities and exposure to the laboratories, research factories and high standard equipment make the country and its research sector the best in the world. This helps in making the candidate gain experience and edge over interests.
The steps for admissions are as follows
Step 1. Decide and make relevant choices for the universities to apply to. First segregate the interest and desires, so the vision is clear as to what one needs to study. After the choice of subjects, look for countries offering the best education in that sector. Most probably, the countries in European Union will offer every subject one desires for. But first, get it confirmed. Look for colleges in the same department and streams.
Step 2. Collect all the information regarding the country, college ranking, courses offered, cultural duties, faculties, quality of courses, any alumni or someone related to the college. For information, one can seek advice and help from their websites or contact the academic advising centre, a government-established statutory body and foreign embassy
Step 3. Contact the Office of relevant and shortlisted universities for their admission process before time, and request for their prospectus, also since these are different for different colleges, one has to take extra efforts in looking for this information.
Step 4. Start arranging for these documents, and building up financial scores with bank statements.
- Passport photos for form and VISA separately.
- Photocopy of a valid passport
- Photocopy of a valid visa, which must be applied for with due diligence and responsible behaviour. It also has a fee.
- Personal ID card
- Citizenship documents
- Health certificate
- Certification of no criminal record
- English language prior experiences and relevancy of the prior education in terms of mark sheets of five years or ordinary level of Compulsory subjects of English.
- Letter of guarantee, to abide by rules and regulations of country and college premises. With no harm to any of it.
- Proof to support the economic condition and affordability, like financial statements
- Certificate/diploma/mark sheets from the last qualifying paper.
- Academic transcript from last graduated school
- Apply for Visa which may take some time.
Step 5. Subsequently, complete all the details and documents required for the application of the school and university one decides to pursue. Then finally collect all the records. Marksheets, statements, documents and submit them before the deadline of the particular secession. It is for the first screening by the college and university.
Step 6. Then send in the applications forms and the relevant application fees(different as per countries) as per the school or university chosen. Instructions for the same can be checked from forms or if one is taking any coaching for tests or tuition for preparation. This must be done under the appropriate time schedules and dates mentioned.
Step 7. Now is the time for some patients. The application and procedures for university admission, is going on where every candidate is screened and verified, with all the other applicants. So the university and college might take some time. One must wait until the universities finally make their decisions about selection or rejection of the application. Till that time prepare mentally, about how to adjust in a new country and new people.
Step 8. When all the applications and profiling are checked and selected, an offer letter will be provided from the college and institution. This document with other important documents must be submitted to the immigration officials for the generation of student pass.
Step 9. Some Documents for student visa required for a far eastern country university admission (eg like Singapore and the rest are also somewhat similar)
- Current and eligible passport.
- Forms as per the country one is opting for.
- Payment of visa application fee
- The original receipt for the payment made
- The invitation letter or admission letter by concerned college authorities.
- Bank statements and credit scores
- Proof of that one can fund for both the tuition fees and living expenses in the country.
- Bank loan sanction letter (in case of students loan)
- Proof of investments, if requested
- Transcripts of degrees, diplomas, certificates received during school years, or any previous education attained may be attended in India or any other country.
- Test scores if accepted by the university.
- Document stating and showcasing the intention and segregation of how one will be bearing all the costs associated.
