USA

Reasons to Study in USA:
US has 3000 Universities
Wide range of courses are Offered.
Internationally recognized degree - US educational system is known for its standard and Quality.
Offers best post qualification settlement opportunities
USA education is flexible - Selecting a subject or course of interest is possible any time during/after your ac academic career.
High exposure to Industrial Training and Research
A Welcoming Community and Culture
Exams required:
Admission into any under graduate (degree) studies: TOEFL/IELTS, SAT
Admission into any Graduate (masters): GRE, TOEFL/IELTS.
Admission in MBA (with/without experience): GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL/IELTS
Estimated Expenses, per Academic Year*
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| | Low Range | High Range |
| Application Fees, per school | $ 0 | $ 100 |
| Entrance Exams, each | $ 100 | $ 200 |
| Tuition and Fees | $ 2,000 | $ 30,000 |
| Books and Study Materials | $ 800 | $ 1,200 |
| Travel Costs | $1,000 | $ 1,500 |
| Room and Board (Accommodations) | $ 6,299 | $ 8,149 |
| Health Insurance | $ 600 | $ 1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $ 1,500 | $ 2,100 |
| Totals | $ 12,299 | $ 44,249 |
UK

Reasons to Study in UK:
- UK universities provide internationally - recognised qualifications of the highest standard
- Over 50,000 postgraduate taught courses and research opportunities to choose from.
- The UK higher education system combines the best elements of tradition and modernity
- Academic excellence
- Value for Money:Unlike the equivalent programs in the other countries, most UK Masters program can be completed in one year.
Exams required:
- Admission into any Graduate (masters): IELTS
- Admission into any MBA (with/without work experience): GMAT.
Living expenses:
http://www.workgateways.com/working-cost-of-living.html
CANADA

Reasons to Study in Canada:
- Considered to be second best choice after USA to study abroad.
- Easy to Transfer to USA
- A wide range of diploma, Post graduate diploma and certificate programs are offered.* Curriculum of Post graduate diploma in Canada is similar to first year of masters.
- Allowed to work part time of 20 HRS during studies and Full time during vacation.
- Many schools do not require TOEFL or GRE.
- Canadian qualification gets 5 points for applying permanent residency(need a min of 67 points to apply for PR)
- Getting a student VISA is easy.
- In an academic year 5 intakes are possible.
Exams required:
- Admission into any under graduate (degree) studies: IELTS
- Admission into any Graduate (masters): IELTS.
- Admission in MBA (with/without experience): GMAT, IELTS
ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES* -- GRADUATE STUDENTS (12- MONTH PERIOD)
| Accommodation | $600 - $750 per month |
| Food | $250 - $300 per month |
| Health Insurance | $756(2008/2009session) |
| Clothing | $600 per year |
| Books and Supplies | $900 per year |
| Transportation (Inner-city | $700 per year |
| Furniture | $800 (First year only) |
| Miscellaneous | $1700 per year |
GERMANY

Reasons to Study in Germany:
- Have a long tradition of excellence in the sciences and engineering
- Germany has more than 300 state universities
- Publicly funded education (i.e., FREE or very nominal fee of 500 euros per annum)
- Courses geared to international needs, internationally recognized qualifications
- Allows the accumulation and transfer of study and exam modules
- Medium of instruction – English
Exams required:
- Need to give IELTS exam (A band of above 6.5 is required for VISA purposes).
Estimated Costs 2008-2009 *
| Tuition fee students | €1565 |
| Housing | €3600 |
| Insurance | €460 |
| Books (estimate) | €600 |
| Living expenses (estimate) | € 2,500 |
| Estimated amount needed by student | €8775 |
AUSTRALIA

Reasons to Study in Australia:
- High living standards with low costs of studying and living
- A politically stable and safe study environment
- A pleasant climate: Sun, Sand, Surf and Study!
Exams required:
- GRE exam.
- IELTS exam.
- For MBA few universities consider GMAT score.
ESTIMATED LIVING EXPENSES (12 MONTHS)
From $25,600 to $27,000 ( including tuition fees)
NEW ZEALAND

Reasons to Study in New Zealand:
- Scientific research plays an important role
- High professional standards maintained.
- Recruitment, financial and contractual dealings with international students are done ethically and responsibly.
- New Zealand is the least unemployed and least corrupted country in the developed world.
- Good Part time opportunities while studying. Permit to work part-time for 20 hours per week and full-time during summer vacations
- Good Economic landscape to find permanent jobs.
- On successful completion of study a 12 month job search visa is issued to the graduates.
Exams required:
Estimated Annual expenses for full-time students*
| Expenses | Average $ | | Text books and course costs ( not fees) | 521 | | Clothes | 457 | | Travel outside town | 694 | | Music (CDs, etc), books | 185 | | Medical/dental/optical | 350 | | Computer/stereo/appliances | 1,020 | | Purchase of consumer items over $50 (not cars/bikes) | 694 | | Purchase of cars/bikes | 3,095 | | Other major expenses | 802 |
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