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Good planning begins before the application. These guides help you organise the questions to ask, the documents to prepare and the costs to consider.
Include tuition, application and testing charges, visa costs, health cover, flights, accommodation deposits, transport and everyday living expenses. Use a contingency allowance for exchange-rate movements and unexpected costs.
Begin research early. Allow time for course comparison, document collection, English testing, application assessment, financial preparation, visa processing and travel arrangements. Institution deadlines and visa processing times are separate.
Start with your passport, academic certificates, transcripts and employment history. Depending on the course, you may also need English results, references, a CV, a portfolio or a statement of purpose.
Use the official government immigration website for your destination as the final source of truth. Requirements can change, and only the relevant government authority can make a visa decision.
Indicative planning information only. Exact requirements, fees and dates must be confirmed for your institution, programme and visa category.
February and July are the major university intakes, with additional starts available for some courses.
Plan for tuition, accommodation, transport, food, health cover and visa-related costs.
Discuss AustraliaSeptember is the largest intake. January and other starts are available at selected institutions.
Compare tuition, accommodation and everyday living costs across cities, not only universities.
Discuss United KingdomSeptember is the main intake, with January and May options available at selected institutions.
Requirements and study permit settings can change, so confirm the current position before applying.
Discuss CanadaFebruary and July are common university intakes, although dates vary by provider and programme.
Budget for tuition, living expenses, insurance, travel and initial settlement costs.
Discuss New ZealandAugust or September is the main start, while some institutions offer a January intake.
Application calendars, testing expectations and funding options vary widely between institutions.
Discuss United StatesIntakes and requirements differ by country, institution and language of instruction.
Compare the full cost of study and living, as tuition structures differ significantly across Europe.
Discuss EuropeTimelines vary, but starting early gives you more time to compare courses, strengthen documents and respond to requests.
Intakes, fees, scholarships, visa rules and processing times can change. Always confirm details with the relevant institution and official government source. An Apex counsellor can help you identify what needs to be checked for your situation.