Tuesday 29 April 2014

Tips On How Students Can Manage Their Finance While Studying Abroad.



           Studying abroad is an exciting yet expensive affair. Most countries, other than the United States, allow international students to work off campus while studying. In USA Universities, international students are permitted to work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week. While other countries, too, have a similar limitation on the number of hours, international students are permitted to find jobs off campus as well. For instance, in Canada colleges, you can apply for a permit that allows you to work off campus for 20 hours per week during the academic session and 40 hours per week during vacations. The rules are not very different for students who wish to study in Universities in UK and Australian Universities.


          By working on and off campus, you can expect to earn sufficient funds for your personal expenses and sometimes even living expenses. But very rarely will you be able to fund your entire education from this income.


           Students unable to work on or off campus can always apply for funding from the university itself. Most universities in the USA and some Canadian Universities and Universities in Australia offer students graduate assistantships. It is an award which pays for your entire tuition fee as well as a monthly stipend which helps you take care of your living expenses. Students who get such assistantships can work as teaching assistants or research assistants. Assistantships are extremely competitive and are granted to students with excellent grades and, at times, to those with work experience.


          If you do not land up with Assistantship or an on- or- off campus job, you can still apply to the university for merit- or- need based funding. Many Universities in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, Singapore offer scholarships to students with excellent grades. Such scholarships are evidently not only competitive but also based on need. Thus, if you can demonstrate that you actually require the funds, you may have a better chance at receiving them directly from the university. Such scholarships generally cover 10 – 75 % of the tuition fee.

 
       Finally if you have no other choice, you can apply for education loans in India. Several banks offer education loans of up to 30 lakhs. The interest rate for these loans is around 12 % and the repayment period starts one year after the completion of the course or six months after getting a job, whichever happens earlier.


       Banks in the US gives loans to international students for education in the USA without security only if a citizen or green card holder with good credit history acts as their guanrantor.A good way to fund your education is a combination of the several options listed here.

       If you wish to pursue your education overseas, make sure that you plan your finances before applying for admissions. Students will be given free guidance on the entry requirements of universities worldwide. Information on bank loans will also be provided.


To know more about education in Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Singapore, etc and scholarships, bank loans, Contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.

Tuesday 22 April 2014

Treasure of Knowledge in New Zealand


           Whether one goes to New Zealand as a tourist or student, the welcoming atmosphere makes everyone comfortable. There is no racial or class-based discrimination. In fact, people are very cordial and help strangers too enthusiastically. The government and the professional bodies ensure that the education standards in the country are of high quality and that standard is maintained always. Therefore, students are offered nothing but the best. 

Students who have studied in a University of New Zealand are earning a reputation of being called innovative thinkers and are being addressed as “The New World Class”. It has a progressive education system with state of art facilities. Qualifications from University of New Zealand are internationally recognized. There are wide range of study opportunities, including state administered primary, secondary schools, universities in New Zealand, polytechnics, colleges of education and private training establishments. The NZQA assures the quality of programme offered by state institutions and a private establishment, which in turn ensures that programmes offered in New Zealand University, maintains international recognition.

Each has developed its own specialist subjects such as Medicine, Engineering, and Veterinary Science. Computer Studies, Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Sports-Science, Biotechnology, Architecture and engineering in New Zealand.



Massey University in New Zealand 
Some of the well-known Universities in New Zealand are 

• Waikato University
• Massey University
• University of Auckland
• Victoria
• University of Wellington
• Lincoln University
• University of Otago
• Auckland University of Technology


 A student can work in New Zealand during the course duration for a fixed number of hours. After course completion, if a student is successful in finding a job in the country then the chances of migration are also very good. 

 "I am truly indebted to Edwise International for having been the perfect bridge from I was to where I am today. The guidance I received from Edwise has been invaluable. Today, being equipped with the right degree scored from a wonderful university and importantly having secured a well paid job in New Zealand, I can only have appreciation and gratitude towards Edwise. Also, there certainly goes a special mention for my counselor for tremendous support with a friendly attitude. I would recommend Edwise as a 'reliable resource' to anyone who aspires to walk through the path I've taken." Says Ashish Ramakrishnan, PG Diploma Management System, Waikato University.

      The best thing about studying in NZ is that the expenses involved are comparatively less than the other major destinations viz. USA, UK, Canada or Australia. In fact it is almost 50% less than that of USA and UK. Coupled with the lesser costs and International recognition of its qualification, NZ essentially offers "Best of Both Worlds" qualifications. Kiwi Life: Even though the country might be small the people think big.

      You definitely would like to go to the best institution in New Zealand to match your profile and we at Edwise, have set up unique resources to give a step-by-step guidance for the entire process. Our systematized approach and a network with Universities help students who apply through Edwise.

To know more about Top Universities in New Zealand, courses, admissions, visas, etc, visit your nearest Edwise branch or contact us on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.

Saturday 19 April 2014

UK: Think Big Achieve Big!


Education from UK Top Universities is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.UK Universities never fails to attract students across the globe. UK is certainly one of those locations which are preferred by one and all. Universities in UK have world class facilities in terms of infrastructure.

Most undergraduate degrees Universities in UK offer take just three years and Master's degrees can be completed in just one year.


Tips for Indian Students to Study in Universities of UK.

•Take advantage of all the careers support on an offer. Many students from UK Colleges are pursuing a one year master’s course and that means they need to think about the end of their course nearly as soon as they arrive. Many graduate programmes UK Universities open their recruitment in September for a start date the following autumn, and some have early closing dates. So there is no time to lose.

•Most Top UK Universities and multi-national companies want an applicant to have a strong academic background but they also ask for more. So we encourage and support students to find a part time job, internship or voluntary work and to get involved in an activity and take on a position of responsibility within it.

•International students are encouraged to attend our presentations early in the year which explain about UK recruitment/ selection processes and what employers expect to see in a CV/Application and then book an appointment to have their CV/Application reviewed by a Careers Adviser.

•We advise students applying to jobs in the UK to also maintain their networks back home and to apply for jobs there and internationally.
 
“I am really grateful to Edwise for guiding me way for foreign studies by guiding me to Cardiff University for my Business Management course. I have always dreamt of studying abroad and it came true only with the help of Edwise. I am really thankful to Edwise for it.

My special thanks to my Counselors for guiding me through all my admission procedure right from selecting university to landing on the university campus, The Visa counselor for his professional advice for my Visa and Financial matters and for helping me out in preparing my Visa papers. It was a very distinctive experience with Edwise. I am very contented with the service and concern they gave me. I wish them best of luck for their future and for the service they offer to the students. I wish them to prolong it for many approaching years.” Says Manish Prajapati from Cardiff University, UK.
 
UK colleges without doubt are the leader of global education and are home to top educational institutions in the world. Genuine Indian Students are welcome to the UK- there is no limit on the number of visas for international students in the UK.



Scholarship from Top Universities UK helps you financially in your overseas education. Government of India and lot of private companies provides scholarships to aspiring students. Universities in UK also have their own scholarships, bursaries and grants awarded on basis of merit to the student. If the student is the right candidate for scholarship (merit based) or has a need for it we help right from the time of the application. For further information on scholarships please contact Edwise.



To know more about University Courses in UK, Scholarships, Visas, visit or Contact Edwise on 1-800-200-3678 / 08600911333.