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How to Get the UK Study Visa for Indian Students?

Uk Student Visa Irrespective of the level of study international students can only apply for one UK student visa and it depends on the duration and fee of the visa. For those who are planning to study in the UK in the near future this article will help to know about the detailed explanation of the requirements for a UK student visa. So it will give you an idea of the steps involved for applying for a UK study visa and the cost associated with it. 1. Types of UK student visa About 44,000 applications for student visas were received from indian in the last 6 months of 2022 according to the preliminary data from Department of home affairs. And the most reported Indians received the greatest number of student visas from the UK in 2022. Out of 2.8 lakh student visas that the UK issued in total, 25% of applications were approved for Indian students according to the British high commissioner. The uK and iNdian government recently launched a Young professional scheme which will help the students who qualify will get a UK work visa for a maximum of two years. People aged between 18 to 30 years can apply for the same. Students who likes to study in the UK for more than 6 months needs to know the following visa types: Short-term Study Visa: for those who wants to study an english language course for more than 11 months Student Visa: this is for students coming for higher education. It is popularly called as Tier 4 Student Visa Child Student visa: this visa is for children in between 4 and 17 yeast and wish to study at an independent school in the UK. It is commonly called a Tier 4 (Child) Student Visa. 2. UK student visa eligibility An offer of a full time course form a licensed sponsor is required for the enrolment of the program. A student needs to to able to support financially during the entire duration of the course Language test is prerequisite for the admission Students require parental consent if they are 16 or 17 years old.  3. UK student visa cost Student visa fee for the students who are applying for outside of the UK is £363 (Approx. Rs 37,082) and they have to pay the health insurance charge as well which will depend on the length of the stay.  The methods of payments are: Online using either a MasterCard or Visa card. Through demand draft at specific Standard Chartered Bank branches and the visa application center.  Through Cash at specific Standard Chartered Bank branches and the visa application center.  Students who apply from the UK will have to pay the fee of £490 (INR 50,056). Before making the application please make sure to check the UK study visa.  4. Latest update The UK has increased the visa fees which will impact international students worldwide which includes Indians. Once the proposal is accepted the students have to pay the fee and health insurance to the National health service. The fee hike will be around 5-7% and the same will assist in the wage of the country for police, teachers, junior doctors etc. announced by the UK PM Rishi Sunak. He also mentioned that because of the concerns about inflation his government will not use more money for these expenses.  Highlights Work and visa costs will increase by 15% All other visa costs will increase by a minimum of 20% Per year around £776 Immigration Health Surcharge (previously £470) will apply to international students who wish to study in the UK for higher studies.  5. Documents required for UK student visa Compared to a tourist visa, a student visa requires a lot of paperwork. They have to provide financial support and academic records. Before attending the interview at the consulate students are required to review the UK student visa checklist. The following are the following the documents before applying the UK student visa:  A completed student visa application form Proof of parent/ guardian consent if applicants are below 18 years. Letter of acceptance of the course – education provider will give you the acceptance letter and offer letters that are official and unconditional based on the course of study. After receiving the CAS students are required to apply for a UK study visa.  The success of the application is not guaranteed based on the visa letter. Applicants must meet all requirements issued by the immigration departments. Proof of funds – the required funds cover living expenses for a maximum of nine months( 1 year ) and your course fees for the first year of study. If you are applying as an adult or child, if you are planning to study outside of London all of these factors will determine how much money you need. You need to provide proof that you have enough money for a minimum of 28 days. The 28 days cannot expire more than one month prior to the application date.  You need show the money to meet the living expense for nine months is £12,006 or nine months ( £1,334 per month) if you are living in London and if you are living outside of London £9,207 for nine months (£1,023 per month) If the student has been in the UK with a valid visa for more than 1 year then they don’t need to provide proof of funds.  The visa fee payment confirmation receipt ATAS certificate if your nationality and course need it Payslips Original mark sheets/provisional certificates English language test result  6. Types of courses valid under UK student visa Qualification which is below the degree level and organized daytime study of a minimum of 15 hours a week a full time course will help Qualification which is degree level or above a full time course will help. Qualification which is degree level or above which share the same platform as the same as the UK higher education a full time course will help A

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Canada Student Visa Guide: Requirements, Fees, Application Process

Canada Student Visa A canada student visa is required for any international student planning to enroll in courses at a canadian university. The government will only give the legal document to candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and provide the necessary supporting documents. Canada student visa/ canada study visa: from India there is a huge volume of students applying for a visa in Canada. In order to get admission in the top universities Canada requires an excellent academic performance and it is validated by Study permit. For Indian students the embassy fees for a Canada study visa is CAD 150 (INR 9,296). When they arrive in Canada only the student visa is issued to students. Students need to first apply for a temporary resident visa in order to get there and it is provided by the Canadian high commission and facilitated by the visa application centers. This article will explain everything about the student visa requirement for getting a study permit in Canada. 1. What is a Canada study permit? It is a document issued by the Canadian immigration authorities to international students as a permission to study in Canada. Without the study permit international students can’t study in Canada. Students are allowed to enroll in Designated learning institutions only getting the student visa. A Designated Learning Institution (DLI) is an educational institution to host international students in government issued institutions. 2. Latest updates for canada study visa April 05 2024: To keep the student visa numbers stable Canada announced a NET Zero first growth model. A total of 485,000 Canada students will be admitted in 2024 according to the immigration minister Marc Miller. In 2024 364000 study permits will be approved, based on the number of study permits that will expire this year. ​​January 23, 2024: In order to ease the demand of housing and social services Canada has released a two year cap on student visa permits for international students. Around 364,000 international students will get study permits in the year 2024 as the confirmation from the immigration department of Canada. The government set a temporary cap and reduced permits by one-third. December 15, 2023: from January 1, 2024 onwards international students have to show proof of their funding CAD 20,635 per year for the living expenses in Canada to get the student visa. This amount is double of the current funding which was prevalent in the early 2000s. Therefore Indian students who like to study in Canada now will have to follow new guidelines and make sure all necessary arrangements are made. 3. Getting your Study Permit Canada Canada study Visa: the letter of introduction and all other required documents must be carried with you to Canada. You will meet an immigration officer at the airport. Border control agency officer will verify all the documents such as passport, letter of introduction and if they find it sufficient then only they will grant you the study permit. 4. Eligibility Criteria for Study Permit Canada The following are the requirements for the student visa in Canada Must be fully vaccinated and the approved vaccines are AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD, Bharat Biotech Covaxin, etc. Must be accepted by a Designated Learning Institute (DLI). Need to provide fund details which include your tuition fee, living cost of your family member and also the return flight of you and your family member traveling to Canada. Need to provide a police clearance certificate. Need to provide medical examination certificate You need to prove to the Visa officer that you will leave Canada once you have finished your studies in Canada. 5. What documents are necessary for a study visa to Canada? As soon as you receive your university admission letter, you should apply for a student visa to Canada. If you want to apply for the September intake you should start the visa application in June. The following is the required paperwork to apply for the study visa to Canada. Valid passport Students must have a valid passport in order to apply for a student visa in Canada. According to the Canadian high commission they need the valid passport that will be valid until the entire study duration in canada. For example your passport should be valid until at least Sep 2024 if you are planning to study for a two year course. Proof of admission letter from institution You would require the offer letter from the college or university you wish to enroll in. A university that has the immigration department’s approval is known as  a Designated Learning Institute. (for your information here is the list). A CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificate) is also required if you are applying for Quebec. The government of Quebec is the one who issued it. The CAQ application details will be sent to you from the university. But you don’t need a CAQ if your studies are shorter than six months. Proof of funds It is required to provide the proof of the funds. As the recent standards, you would have to provide that  you have enough funds to meet the tuition fees and the living cost. For each year students must have at least CAD 20,635 for their stay according to canadian immigration. Additionally students need to provide sufficient money for their return journey. Funds can be proven by the following : Canadian bank account Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a participating Canadian financial institution A student loan or education loan Last 4 months bank statement Bank draft Proof of tuition fee payment and housing fee Letter from a person or school that has provided you with funds Proof of funding paid from within Canada Depending on whether you stay in Quebec or outside Quebec, there is a minimum bank balance required for a canada student visa. It also depends on how many other people travel with you to Canada. The minimum bank balance required for an outside-of-Quebec Canada student visa is listed in the table below: Person Funds required annually(excluding tuition fee) Primary applicant CAD 10,000 First

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New Zealand study

Student visa requirement for New Zealand

Why applying for a student visa to New Zealand? New Zealand is a country which is famous for the world’s top education system by offering high standard teaching methods and research facilities across a wide range of studies.  It is hard to find unique features anywhere else in the world such as natural beauty, rich culture and welcoming nature of people and also the best quality education. The universities in New Zealand provide students hands-on experience while studying thus it will help in getting good job opportunities as well. For Indian students New Zealand has provided the opportunity to study but the prerequisite for that is getting a student visa. The visa depends on the study requirement and also the stay that you need to stay in New Zealand. 1. Types of New Zealand Student Visa Students who are applying must be over 18 years old. Overview of student visa types are listed below No Types of Student Visa Description 1 Fee-Paying Student Visa Allows to study full time up to 8 years and able to work part time 2 Exchange Student Visa Allows to study full time up to 4 years for an approved student exchange program 3 Foreign Government Supported Student Visa Allows to study full-time for up to four years on a foreign government loan or scholarship 4 Pathway Student Visa Allows to study up to five years for 3 consecutive courses on a single student visa and be able to work part-time 5 Post-Study Work visa After completing your course at a Kiwi university, you may apply for a post-study work visa. This visa lasts for 1 – 3 years, depending on the level of your qualification. As an Indian student, it requires a fee paying student visa. Because while studying in New Zealand it is important to maintain fee paying student status. This status relates to the reason why you came to the country. 2. Documentation required for applying fee paying student visa in New Zealand For applying a student visa below are the requirements An offer letter from the Kiwi universities. If applying for a pathway course, you are required to get the pathway student visa cover letter approved by the pathway education provider. Tuition fee payment evidence Proof of the income and the source of income Photocopy of the passport Police verification certificate Health insurance Some additional document requirement Qualification certificates and transcript Employment history proof Proof of fund Information about your financial guarantor IELTS score Aadhaar or Pan card You are required to show the evidence that you have enough funds to cover the living cost throughout the stay in New Zealand. You need to show you have NZ $20,000 for a full year of study or NZ 1250 per month. This may include A scholarship program Bank statements Financial support from sponsors to cover accommodation and living expenses. After completion of your course evidence that you are leaving New Zealand, it is optional that you can include the flight ticket and it. As a proof of character certificate, a police certificate is required if you are over 17 years in order to stay more than 24 months. Full medical examination An x-ray report if you are staying more than 6 months, if you are a citizen of a country or spent more than 3 months in the last five years in a country with high risk of tuberculosis. At the New Zealand embassy or consulate, you are required to attend a personal interview. 3. Applying for student visa online You are required to use the New Zealand immigration site for applying for student visa applications online. Before the intended class date you can apply 120 days prior. Byt remember the application date is the date of your application fee paid date. 4. How GIEC GLOBAL help you? We can provide you with the guidance on the full procedure if you are a GIEC GLOBAL student and have received an offer letter from one of our partner universities in New Zealand. We will assist you prepare the appropriate paperwork for your submission and ensure that you are completely aware about the most recent visa requirements. To make sure you have access to the most application forms and instructions, our team of professionals will direct you to the official websites and authorized immigration representatives. We can also assist with docunet certification, translation and couriering to save your time and avoid trouble. 5. New Zealand student visa fee Depending on the kind of submission, the visa fee will vary. The table below shows the visa fees detail Type of submission Application cost Receiving center fee Online $ 230 $ 24 Paper $ 330 $ 17 6. English language requirement In order to get a student visa for New Zealand you are required to provide the English language test. To show your writing and communication skills that are required to pass the official English language test. More than three million tests of English language competency have been taken through the IELTS making it the most widely used exam for immigration, study and employment purposes. More than 10,000 11,000 organisations worldwide including government, educational institutes accept IELTS results, these organisations are spread throughout 140 countries. For a New Zealand student visa you need to get at least 5.5 bands in each module. We offer a free consultation session, so please get in touch with us at any time. If you still have questions about the visa process, our experts are here to help you to understand the whole process. Frequently asked questions How much money is needed to show for a student visa in New Zealand? You need to show that you have enough money to cover tuition fees and living expenses while you study in New Zealand. The exact amount you need to show depends on the duration of the course that you are studying in New Zealand. How long does it take to get a New Zealand student visa? Processing time depends on

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Europe study visa

Reasons to study in Europe

Why applying for a student visa to Europe? Best option for studying abroad is Europe and it is a home to the best universities in the world. For overseas students, the country provides plenty of scholarships. Europe has a large number of universities that are well known for offering affordable and high standards of education. Students do research in employment opportunities before choosing universities for their studies. With all the necessary support and assistance, GIEC GLOBAL can help you realize your dream of studying in Europe. 688 QS Ranking Universities 18 Months of Post Study Work Permit 108,000 Student visas issued in 2023 Tuition Fees 6,000 – 15,000 EUR/academic year Scholarship worth 1,515 EUR to 10,000 EUR Get a Visa in 30 to 90 days 1. Your stepping stone to an European career Those who are looking to study abroad in European countries are a good option. These countries follow well established educational systems. Students can access the European job market while studying. Europe is a great place for students looking for good education plus excellent job opportunities because of the wide range of opportunities from European countries. 2. Types of student Visa in Europe The following are the most important student visa available for the students intending to study in Europe with wide varieties of visa opportunities: Europe Schengen Visa This visa is a three month temporary visa for students who wish to study in a Schengen country. When this visa expires it can be renewed and students can apply for permanent residency if the student accepted the visa. A Schengen study visa can be issued without the need for an IELTS or other language exam, if the organization does not require it. Long stay visa This visa is mainly for the international students who register in the course that require a stay more than six months. Additionally this visa also includes a residency permit. Student visa in Europe For international students, this is the most common type of visa. The students can apply for this visa once he or she receives an offer of admission or an admission letter. In most cases, students are permitted to enter the country to pursue courses or programs at the university. 3. What are the top universities in Europe? More than 688 universities are ranked as the top universities in Europe therefore it is a best destination with top universities to pursue education. The universities in Europe are ranked as the best educational institutions due to educational quality, advanced architecture, research facilities, accessible education and so on. Below are the few best universities: University of Oxford University of Cambridge Imperial College London UCL University of Edinburgh King’s College London London School of Economics and Political Science University of Manchester University of Bristol University of Glasgow Intakes in Europe European universities allow 3 intakes per year. Intakes Study Program Admission deadlines Spring Undergraduate and Postgraduate August to December Fall Undergraduate and Postgraduate December to January Summer Undergraduate and Postgraduate May to August 4. Top universities in Europe based on QS World Ranking 2024 Below is the list of top 10 European universities:- Name of the University QS Rank 2024 University of Cambridge 2 University of Oxford 3 Imperial College London 6 ETH Zurich 7 UCL 9 The University of Edinburgh 22 Université PSL 24 The University of Manchester 32 EPFL 36 Technical University of Munich 37 5. Student visa eligibility in Europe No age restriction, anyone above 17 years are allowed to apply. In their previous academic, they must need to have at least 50% Some universities offers seats by conducting admission test Some countries required english requirements For other admission requirement check the university’s portal 6. Study visa requirements For selected country visa application form are required Some countries require age proof From a european country valid documentation is needed Documents showing finance requirements are met Flight tickets Proof of language test 7. Benefits of studying in Europe It is one of the best countries to start education and a wide range of careers after studies, students can make sure they will get high quality education in the field of study with a multicultural environment. Below are the benefits of studying in Europe Study Scholarships and Tuition Fee waivers in some countries Many job opportunities Multicultural environment Cost-effective education 8. How to apply for a European student visa? Step 1: check the eligibility for a European visa Step 2: making ready all required documents Step 3: Apply for a Europe visa online Step 4: Wait for the approval status Step 5: Visa grant 9. Student visa cost in Europe Fees vary depending upon the country you choose and the origin of the country. Also students has to meet the rules and regulations of the government For international students: Student below 12 years – 60€ to 100€ For adults – 35€ – 170€ Study Program Average Tuition Fees in EUR Bachelor’s Degrees 4,500 EUR/year for domestic students 8,600 EUR/year for international students Master’s Degree 5,100 EUR/year for domestic students 10,170 EUR/year for international students 10. Working in Europe while studying European countries allow students to work only part time which allows them to work a restricted number of hours yearly and there will not be full time work rights during studying. 11. Working in European after graduation Various employment opportunities have been offered by the government for the graduates. In order to stay in the country, graduates must apply for residence or work permits soon after graduating. GIEC GLOBAL consultants will guide students to plan better educational and professional journeys in Europe. 12. Student visa processing time in Europe Approval of visa varies depending on the visa type and normally processing time for European visa will take 2 to 6 months. International student scholarships in Europe Name of scholarship Amount(annually) DAAD Scholarship Programs 14,400€ EMS Undergraduate Scholarship 50% waivers on tuition costs EMS Scholarship for Master’s and doctoral courses 18,000€ Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) 14,400€ Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship Tuition fees, monthly allowances Deutschland

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Australia study visa

Reasons to study in Australia

There are so many reasons to study in Australia, Australia is always known for its diverse culture and welcoming nature:- 1. Learn how to think creatively and quickly The goal of the Australian universities, colleges, and schools is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the chosen field. Education providers in Australia have redesigned their teaching methods and encouraged students in all subjects how to be creative and how to be proactive in the growing entrepreneurial world. Universities, colleges and institutions in Australia will provide you with the theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills necessary for the success in a world that is fast-changing and also to stay adaptable in the uncertain times. 2. Study globally at ranked institutions Australia is a leading country in the world, when it comes to the educational excellence. The Australian education system consists of world leading educational universities, top training facilities, and excellent educators and student support services. If you are looking for a valid proof that Australian universities are actually among the best in the world, there are a lot of world rankings like Times Higher Education, QS and Shanghai Rankings. Australian universities are ranked in the top 100 universities worldwide often by these organizations. 3. While you study gain work experience The education offered by the Australian institutions has a goal to prepare you for the success in a worldwide job market. Having an Australian qualification will increase your job opportunities in Australia as well as around the world. Work experience programs and internships are very common features in Australian degree and vocational courses, which will help to expand your real world industry experience and also help to build a professional network while studying. You will be eligible to stay and work in Australia after graduation. While studying, during semester you can work only up to 20 hours per week and during semester breaks you can work full time. This will help to find a way to find study related jobs or help to pay student fees and other expenses in Australia. Get access to a variety of student support services. To assist you in settling into the life in Australia, Australian educational institutions provide a wide range of student support services. You can feel confident that you will get only the best service because all the educational providers in Australia have to follow strict standards and government accreditation procedures. International student support centers can be found across several cities and towns and they provide useful guidance and assistance on range of topics such as legal rights, employability and opportunities to connect with other international and local students. The best practice protection for the rights of overseas students studying in Australia is required by rules under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS ACT) policy. 4. Live and study in safety Australia is the country with the lowest crime rate in the world and also the streets and public spaces are open and safe. There are numerous accommodation availability such as boarding schools, private rentals, homestays, sharing accommodation and purpose-built student towns. 5. Welcome to a multicultural community Australia is a friendly nation, the rights of citizens and visitors are protected by the government and the country always gives importance to individual freedoms. Regardless of the identity or the origin of the people, Australia always gives respect to the people. It is another cultural aspect of the country. Did you know that 30 & of Australians are overseas born? As a result there are many different nations and cultures in our land. Studying in Australia will allow you to become a part of a big community which is over 500,000 international students from 192 different countries who have been accepted into the Australian society. 6. Enjoy the Australia’s beautiful outdoors People go from all over the world to Australia because of the unique mix of vibrant cities and regional towns, huge open areas and beautiful scenery. When you first arrive in Australia, the clean surroundings, blue skies and fresh air will catch your attention. We have a strong tradition of protecting the natural beauty and sustainability of our surroundings. The outcome? Cities and towns that are environmentally friendly, have lots of green areas and have only moderate air pollution. Discover the unique plants and animals in our national parks, relax on our beautiful beaches and also explore the vast country’s diverse environmental beauty, a wide range of trips. It is also highly appreciated by Australian universities to teach students the value of sustainability and how to apply it in all sectors of industry. 7. Enjoy the excellent standard of life According to the most reliable rankings Australia’s cities are considered as the most liveable cities in the world. Our government, infrastructure, transportation, healthcare and education system are all rated above the world’s standard. Australia is an advanced country with an economy that can compete on a global scale. You will benefit from high standards, transport, architecture available in our towns and cities. 8. Job opportunities Our educational institutions prepare students for job opportunities by teaching them the skills that are necessary to excel in the job market. Possessing an Australian qualification will increase the chance of an employee to reach potential employers in Australia or around the world.

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Top 10 universities in Belgium

QS World University Rankings 2021 – Top Universities in Belgium Rank University 1 KU Leuven 2 Ghent University 3 Université catholique de Louvain 4 Université libre de Bruxelles 5 University of Antwerp 6 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 7 Université de Liège 8 Hasselt University 9 University of Mons 10 University of Namur 1. KU Leuven It is a catholic research university in Leuven, Belgium which was established in 1425. KU Leuven is the largest university in Belgium and the university’s main campus is in Leuven and it also has campuses in many other places including the capital of Belgium. The primary language of instruction is Dutch and in the initial days the university only offered courses to the students with catholic backgrounds. The motto of the university is “Seat of Wisdom” and more than 65,000 students were enrolled in the university. The full form the KU Leuven is Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven and the translation of the name in English is Catholic University of Leuven. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree Bridging programme Preparatory programme Lifelong learning 2. Ghent University It is a public research university located in Ghent, Belgium which was established in 1817 and the motto of the university is “Dare to Think”. It is one of the largest universities in Belgium and the university has a hospital which is the biggest hospital in Belgium. The university is also known as UGent and the university is the first Dutch speaking university in Belgium. The university library has joined the google books library project and the university ranked in the top universities in the world. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree Exchange programme Lifelong learning 3. Université catholique de Louvain The official name of the university is University of Louvain and it is the largest french speaking university which was established in 1834. The motto of the “Seat of Wisdom, Seat of Knowledge ” and the university was located in Louvain-la-Neuve. The original establishment of the university was in 1425 and it has been considered as the first university in Belgium and the university hosts Belgium’s largest university museum. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 4. Université libre de Bruxelles It is a french speaking research university which was established in 1834 and which is located in Brussels, Belgium. It is one of the leading Belgian universities open to Europe and the world and the motto of the university is “Conquering darkness by science”. There are two universities in Brussels where the meaning of the university is Free University of Brussels and they are French speaking Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Dutch-speaking Vrije Universiteit Brussel. They both use the original name and neither uses the English translation. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree Continuing education 5. University of Antwerp The university is the third largest university in Belgium and it is a public research  university which is located in the city of Antwerp. The university has more than 20,000 student enrolment and the university is characterized by the education, research and entrepreneurial approach. The university started a new academic program related to coronavirus measures in 2020 which was recommended by the government. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 6. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) It is an independent and also partly state-funded research university and it is a Dutch and English speaking university which was established in 1834. The university was located in Brussels, Belgium and the founder of the university aimed to establish the university as an independent education which reflects the motto of the university. The motto of the university is “Conquering darkness by science”. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 7. Université de Liège It is a public university which was established in 1817 and located in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium and the language of instruction is French. The motto of the university is “Excellence through science” and the university has 200 years of history and the university has 11 departments. In the media campus in 2021 the student radio station 48FM has been relocated. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 8. Hasselt University It is a public research university which was officially established in 1971 and has campuses in two locations Hasselt and Diepenbeek, Belgium. The former name of the university was Limburg Universitair Centrum  and in 2005 the name was changed to Hasselt University. The motto of the university is “Knowledge in Action” and it is also called UHasselt. UHasselt has more than 7000 students enrolment and it has been ranked as the top universities in the world. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree Bridging programme Preparatory programme Lifelong learning 9. University of Mons It is a Belgian university which was founded in 2009 and located in the city of Mons. The university was founded by the merging of the Engineering Faculty of Mons and the University of Mons-Hainaut. The university of Mons is the fourth university of the french community in Belgium in terms of the student enrolment over 10,000 students. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 10.University of Namur It is a catholic university located in Namus, Belgium and it is in the french community of Belgium. Society of Jesus is a religious order for the men in the catholic church headquartered in Rome to reopen  a high school and during the year 1831 – 1846 the school developed into a college with the help of the Namurian families. The location of the university is in the heart  of the city and capital of Wallonia, Namur. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree

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Top 10 universities in Czech Republic

QS World University Rankings 2021 – Top Universities in Czech Republic Rank University 1 Charles University 2 Masaryk University 3 Czech Technical University in Prague 4 University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague 5 Brno University of Technology 6 Palacký University Olomouc 7 Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS) 8 Mendel University in Brno 9 Technical University of Liberec 10 Tomas Bata University in Zlín 1. Charles University It is the oldest and largest university in the Czech Republic and it is the oldest university in Europe which is still in operation. The university was established in 1347 which is located in Prague, Czech Republic and initially known as University of Prague. The university is also called Charles University in Prague and it is in the top three universities in central and eastern Europe. The university has 17 faculties in three locations Prague, Hradec Kralove, and Plzen and does not have a joint campus, the university is throughout the city. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 2. Masaryk University It is the second largest university in the Czech Republic which was founded in 1919 in Brno. It is the second university established in the Czech Republic and it is a public university. The university got the name in the honor of the first president of the independent Czechoslovakia and the name of the university changed to Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in 1990 but changed to its original name. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree Exchange programmes 3. Czech Technical University in Prague It is one of the largest universities in the Czech republic and the oldest institution of technology in central europe. It is a public research university in Prague, Czech republic established in 1707 and this university is the oldest non military technical university in Europe. The university motto is “Knowledge is power” and the university offers more than 130 degree programs in Czech and among them 84 are taught in English. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 4. University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague It is the largest university specializing in chemistry in the Czech Republic which was established in 1952. The university is also the leading chemistry research university in central Europe and it is the public university also known as UCT Prague. The university has more than 3600 students enrolled in the courses each year and the university has four departments. The university is rooted from the 18th century and became an independent technical university in Prague in 1952. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 5. Brno University of Technology It is a public university established in 1899 in Brno and the motto of the university is “Have the courage to be wise”. Initially the university was offering courses only in one field which was civil engineering and now the university has more than eight departments with two campuses. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 6. Palacký University Olomouc It is a public research university which was established in 1573 in Olomouc and it is the oldest university in Moravia. It is the second oldest university in the Czech republic and the university converted to public university in the 1770s. Initially the university was only offering courses in theology and later onwards as the university continued growing it extended the courses in the field of philosophy, law and medicine. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 7. Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS) It is a public university established in 1906 in Prague, Czech Republic and it is a university for agricultural education. From the university the first agricultural engineers graduated from 1911 and in 1920 the faculty of forestry was established. In 1952 the institution became independent and moved to a new campus in Suchdol and the university adopted the current name in 1995. The bachelors and master courses are offered based on the credit system and the university offers more than 40 programmes which are delivered in English. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 8. Mendel University in Brno It is a public university located in Brno, Czech republic which was established in 1919. The university got the name from Gregor Mendel, who is a botanist and father of genetics. The university campus is located in the center of the city Brno which is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and it is the main campus, the university has another campus which is in Lednice where the horticulture department is located. The university includes a large botanical garden and the university’s forest are unique in the country and in Europe. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 9.Technical University of Liberec It is a public university which was established in 1953 based in the city of  Liberec, Czech Republic and it was established as an Institute of Mechanical Engineering in Liberec. The university has seven departments and one specialized institute and the university offers courses in humanities, science and technical subjects and the university is a medium sized institution. The research programs are mainly focused on materials research, nanomaterials and the university courses are taught in English. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 10. Tomas Bata University in Zlín The motto of the university is “Educate and Create” and it is a public university established in 2001 in the Moravian city of Zlin. The university got the name from the founder of the shoe industry in Zlin called Tomas Bata and the university offers courses in six fields of studies. The history of the university traces back to 1969 as the institution was developed as a vocational college in Zlin and it became a part of technical university in Brno and the institution became a university in 2001. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree

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Top 10 universities in Cyprus

QS World University Rankings 2021 – Top Universities in Cyprus Rank University 1 University of Cyprus 2 Eastern Mediterranean University 3 University of Nicosia 4 Near East University 5 European University Cyprus 6 Cyprus University of Technology 7 Cyprus Institute 8 Frederick University 9 Cyprus International University 10 Girne American University 1. University of Cyprus It is a public research university located in Cyprus which was established in 1989 and in 1992 first students admitted. Majority of undergraduate programmes were selected based on the entrance exam organized by the government and culture of the Republic of Cyprus, few seats are reserved for students with special needs. And the entrance exam has some eligibility criteria, only Cypriot citizens or those with at least one parent should be Cypriot origin.Teaching are mainly in Greek language, only a few are delivered Turkish and the study programmes are based on credit hours. In order to graduate from the university students should meet 120 credit hours. Courses offered: Undergraduate course Postgraduate course Research studies 2. Eastern Mediterranean University It is a public research university which was established in 1979 based in Northern Cyprus and it was founded for the higher education in technology for Cypriots. The institution got the university title in 1986 and the main campus is located in Famagusta. Around 141 programs were offered from the university which includes undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and the main modes of instruction are Turkish and English. Students who need help in improving English university have an English Preparatory School and the motto of the university is “Virtue, Knowledge, Advancement”. Courses offered: Associate degree Undergraduate course Master degree Technician degree PhD 3. University of Nicosia It is a private university which was established in 1980 located in Nicosia, Cyprus and initially it was an intercollege. The intercollege was converted to university in 2007 and it has a very huge campus, the motto of the university is “Think Big”. It is the largest university in Cyprus and Southern Europe with most of the teaching instructions are in english. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 4. Near East University (NEU) It is a private university which is located in Northern Cyprus which was founded in 1988. The university was founded by Gunsel in 1988 to provide higher education for the students in that area, initially the university had only two departments but now it has 14 departments. The faculty of medicine was established in 2008 and in 2007 a Museum of classical and sports cars was established with more than 140 cars on display. Courses offered: Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes Double degrees 5. European University Cyprus It is a private nonprofit university which was established in 1961 in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is the oldest higher education institution in Cyprus and the university has a selective admission policy in which the university checks students past academic records and performance. In the school of medicine the subjects are taught in Cyprus and in the other courses the mode of delivery of subjects are mainly in Greek or English. This university is the first institution in Cyprus to introduce a school of dental degree in 2017. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 6. Cyprus University of Technology It is a public university located in Limassol, Cyprus and was established in 2004. The university took its first intake of students in 2007 therefore the official inauguration of the university was done in 2007. The university was established in the city to fill the gap in education and to offer degrees that are not taught in the university of Cyprus. The university is located in the second largest city of Cyprus and the university is one of the eight holders of European university of technology. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 7. Cyprus Institute It is a private research institution established in 2005 and it has five active research centers. The planning of the university started in 2000 and the university started operation in 2007. The university has developed as a science and technology educational institution to help the research community of Cyprus. The university logo consists of the name and mission of the institution, where the major outputs are research, technology and innovation. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 8. Frederick University It is a private university which was originally established in 1965 based in Cyprus. The university has two campuses in which one campus is located in the capital of the island Nicosia and the other is in Limassol which is the second largest city of Cyprus. The university was first established in 1965 as a school and in 1975 the institution started offering higher education programs as Frederick Institute of Technology (FIT). In 2007 FIT applied to establish it as a university and it became the first private university in Cyprus in 2007. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 9. Cyprus International University It is a private university which is in Northern Cyprus which was established in 1997 and it is an english language university. The university was established in Cyprus as a result of the higher demand for higher education in the English language.  The university began with 81 students and 45 staff in 1997 and after 27 years, today the university has more than 20000 students and 1000 staff. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree 10. Girne American University The university was established in 1985 in northern Cyprus, Kyrenia and it is a non profit university. The motto of the university is “We live through learning” and the founder of the university is Serhat Akpinar and he established the institution as an AMerican style higher education. The former name of the university was The American University, Girne and the university is a member of the Caucasus University Association. Courses offered: Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree

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Top 10 universities in Romania

QS World University Rankings 2021 – Top Universities in Romania Rank University 1 Babes-Bolyai University 2 University of Bucharest 3 Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (UAIC) 4 Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi 5 Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu 6 Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava 7 Technical University of Cluj-Napoca 8 Transilvania University of Brașov 9 University Politehnica of Bucharest 10 West University of Timisoara 1. Babes-Bolyai University It is a public research university located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania which was established in 1959. The university was founded by the merger of Bolyai University and Victor Babeș University and the university got the name by the merging of the two universities. The University is the largest Romanian university with student enrolment and the language of instruction are Romanian, Hungarian, German, English, and French and only a few are delivered in Spanish, Italian, and Japanese only for masters programmes. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 2. University of Bucharest It is a public research university in Bucharest, Romania which was established in 1864. It is one of the oldest universities in Romania and also one of the five members of Romanian university. This university has been recognised as an advanced research and education university by the ministry of education and most of the programmes were taught in Romanian and English. The university campus is throughout Bucharest and the main buildings are the old buildings named the university square and Kogalniceanu building. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 3. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (UAIC) It is a public research university located in Lasi, Romania established in 1860 and the old name of the university was University of Lasi. It is one of the oldest universities in Romania and the motto of the university is “Through freedom to the truth”.  The main university building is called University Place and the university hall served as a parliamentary debating chamber between 1917 and 1918, the hall is called “The Hall of the Lost Footsteps”. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 4. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi It is a public university located in Lasi, Romania which was founded in 1813 and the motto of the university is “Knowledge itself is power”. In engineering education it has the oldest tradition and traces its roots back to the foundation of the university in 1813. In 1993 the polytechnic institution of Lasi became the Gheorghe Asachi Technical University and the university has been consistently ranked in the top list of the universities in the world. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 5. Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS) It is a public university located in Sibiu, Romania established in 1990. The university got the name from Lucian Blaga who was a philosopher and poet in Romania. The motto of the university is “Mind moves matter”and this university is the oldest university in Romania having more than 225 years of tradition. The university has nine departments and is mainly focused on philology, history and law. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 6. Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava It is a public research university located in Suceava, Romania which was re-established in 1990 but officially founded in 1963. As the university is open to all international students from the European Union the university is also regarded as an international university. The university was initially established as a higher education institution in Suceava which was founded in 1963 and got the university title in 1990 and it is also considered as the first higher education institution in Suceava. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 7. Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) It is a public research university located in Cluj-Napoca, Romania which was founded in 1948. The university was initially established as Institute of Mechanics where the institute has only two departments which are Thermotechnics and Machines. In 1992 the institute was renamed as the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and the UTCN is the second largest university in the city of Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 8. Transilvania University of Brașov It is one of the public research institutions in Romania located in Brasov, Romania established in 1948. The university has 18 departments and more than 20,00 students enroll each year and this university is the largest university in Brasov. This university is the only university in Romania that has its own multidisciplinary research institute. The music center of the university was founded in 2015 to promote and help the students in the country to expand their talent. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 9.University Politehnica of Bucharest It is a technical university in Bucharest, Romania which was established in 1818, the university has more than 200 years of culture in the country. It is the largest technical university in Romania and the university has 15 departments. The university’s teaching mode of delivery is in Romanian and the engineering department is conducted in English, French, and German. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes Postdoctoral studies 10. West University of Timisoara It is a public higher education located in Timișoara and it was established in 1944. It is the first university which became independent institutions and got the university title by 1962 and the university became an independent university in 1968. The university has 11 departments plus one teacher training department and the motto of the university is “Become your best!”. In 2020 the university opened an online admission process which is an integrated single web that has all relevant details. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes

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Top 10 universities in Spain

QS World University Rankings 2021 – Top Universities in Spain Rank University  1 University of Barcelona 2 Autonomous University of Barcelona 3 Pompeu Fabra University 4 University of Navarra 5 Autonomous University of Madrid 6 Complutense University of Madrid 7 University of Granada 8 Rovira i Virgili University 9 University of Valencia 10 Polytechnic University of Catalonia 1. University of Barcelona It is a public research university located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain which was established in 1450. It is one of the biggest universities in Spain and one of the oldest universities in Catalonia and Spain. The university has 106 departments and offers more than 5000 full time researchers and the motto of the university is “Freedom bathes everything with light”. UB was the only university in Catalonia until 1971 and the university’s library is the second biggest university in Spain. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 2. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) The university is a public research university located in Cerdanyola del Vallès, near the city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain which was established in 1968. The university is divided into 57 departments in the field of experimental, life, social and human sciences. The university has nine libraries where eight of them are at Bellaterra Campus, and the one is at Sabadell Campus. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Graduate diplomas Specialization courses Doctoral programmes 3. Pompeu Fabra University This university is a public research university established in 1990 based in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia in Spain. The university was created by the government of Catalonia in 1990 and the name of the university was renamed in the honor of  Pompeu Fabra. The university has been ranked in the list of top universities in the world and considered as the most prestigious university. The university offers courses in three different campuses, the social sciences and humanities in Citadels Campus and health and life sciences in Mar Campus and ICT and communication sciences in Poblenou Campus. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 4. University of Navarra This university is a private research university located in the southeast border of Pamplona, Spain and established in 1952. This university is one of the best private universities in Spain and considered as the third in the European teaching ranking in 2019. The university has one teaching hospital and medical research center focusing on four main areas, the university was founded as a law school with 48 students and eight teachers. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes Dual degree 5. Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) It is one of the top universities in Spain which was established in 1968 in which the aim of the university was to provide a modern educational environment to the people in the area. It is a public research university based in Madrid, Spain and the motto of the university is “What Else Shall We Do?”. UAM is famous for its research activities and has numerous research departments mainly focused on the areas of biomedicine, nanoscience, environmental science and social science. The main campus is Cantoblanco campus and the medicine campus is located in the north part of Madrid. Courses offered: Bachelors courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes Dual degree 6. Complutense University of Madrid It is a public research university located in Madrid established in 1293 and this university is one of the oldest universities in the world still in operation. The university got the name after the settlement of an ancient Roman city called Complutense in 1499, today this city is an archeological site. The motto of the university is “Freedom will flood all things with light” and this university enrolls more than 86000 students. By the enrollment, thi university is the eighth largest non distance European university by enrollment. It is the first and only university in Spain that got the grant from the Spanish empire for a doctorate degree. In 1909 the central university got another achievement as well, it was the first university in the world to grant a doctorate degree to women. In 1943 the university name was changed to Complutense University of Madrid. Courses offered: Undergraduate programmes Postgraduate programmes International degree programmes PhD programmes 7. University of Granada This university is a public research university located in the city of Granada, Spain which was established in 1531. The founder of the university was Emperor Charles V and it is the fourth largest university in Spain by the student enrolments. The UGR has campuses in Ceuta and Melilla and the university has been called as the second best university in Spain and most prestigious university in Spain. The motto of the university is “Charles I, Roman Emperor always Augustus, King of Spain and founder of the University of Granada, 1531” Courses offered: Undergraduate courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 8. Rovira I Virgili University The university is a public university established in 1991, the university has four campuses and they are located in Tarragona, Reus, Vila-seca, Tortosa and El Vendrell, Catalonia, Spain. The university’s roots date back to the 16th century and it was established to provide education in grammar, arts and theology. There was no education until the half of the 20th century, the university was established after that. Courses offered: Undergraduate courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 9. University of Valencia The university is a public research university located in Valencia, Spain which was established in 1499. It is one of the oldest universities in Spain and the oldest in the     Valencian Community. The university has three campuses which are Burjassot Campus, Avenida de Blasco Ibañez Campus and Tarongers and most of the courses are offered in Spanish and only a few were offered in English. Courses offered: Undergraduate courses Masters courses Doctoral programmes 10. Polytechnic University of Catalonia It is the largest engineering university in Catalonia, Spain and it is also referred to as BarcelonaTech which was established in 1971. The university mainly focused on offering courses in engineering, mathematics and architecture.

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