Can I study abroad independently?
I want to study abroad but I am not enrolled in a university and I don't want to use an agency since they charge a lot of fees in my home country. Is it possible to arrange my studies abroad independently without anyone helping me?Asked by: Eren, 19 days, 12 hours, and 36 minutes ago
Answer:
You can find detailed information about this in our study abroad handbook and in our study abroad checklist. Here’s a summary:
- Start by thinking about what you want to achieve with your study abroad experience. What and where do you want to study? What are your goals and expectations? Get inspired by our article 6 reasons to study abroad.
- Once you know what you want, it’s time to find and choose a school. On our school database, you can search for schools by location or subject. We link to most universities in popular study abroad destinations . Get more tips in our article 8 steps to choose a school abroad.
- Create a budget to see what you can afford. On the school's website you should be able to find the tuition fees and estimated living costs in your chosen location. Compare this with your savings. Learn more in our article how much does it cost to study abroad?
- Apply: Once you’ve found a school that interests you and fits your budget, it’s time to apply. You can usually find detailed information about admission requirements and the application process on the school’s website. More tips can be found in our article how to apply to universities abroad.
- Preparation: After being accepted to a school abroad, there are several important tasks to take care of, such as applying for a student visa, booking accommodation, and securing travel insurance. You’ll find a step-by-step guide in our article study abroad preparations.
- Make the most of your study time: Many people only study abroad once in their lives, so take full advantage of your time. Check out our tips in the article how to make the most of your study abroad experience.
If you get stuck and need more help along the way, you can fill out our info request form. Then we can put you in touch with suitable schools around the world. They will contact you with more info and you apply to them directly without involving any third party. Then you also get access to our discounts and scholarships.
If we are not in touch with a suitable schools we have partners who can help you to choose and apply to many schools around the world. If you’re interested in a school that neither we nor our partners work with, you’ll need to arrange your studies independently using the steps above.
Answered by: Johan at DreamStudies, 2025-01-21 16:06:25
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