UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

There are different requirements for admission to bachelor degree programs in each country and the application procedure is also different.

The main reason that most students do not go abroad for undergraduate education is the cost of study. It takes four years to complete the Bachelors degree, after which you might have to take up a Masters course for another two years before starting to work and earn. On an average, this could cost you about Rupees sixty lacs. This figure could be much higher if you go to certain universities. Financial aid is very rare for undergraduate study

The cost of study varies between different countries and can also be different for different institutes within the same country. On an average the annual costs could be about US Dollars 25,000 in US, UK Pounds 15,000 in UK , Canadian Dollars 20,000 in Canada , or NZ $ 20,000 in New Zealand . Considering these costs over the duration of your course, you could decide if you can spend this money. You should also discuss with your parents how much they can spend over the entire duration of the course and take a decision if you are comfortable going ahead with your plans.

The whole procedure of applying abroad to study can be a lengthy one and you must start atleast about a year before the date of start of your course. If you are in your Class 11th or 12th, you have to decide how you will allocate time and effort to carry out the required application procedure. You have to plan to fulfill the requirements of your school studies as well as work on the application procedure. You should ensure that applying abroad should not effect your performance in your 11th and 12th class exams. Your results in these exams will also determine your chances of getting an admission in a university of your choice

Choosing a subject to study at the Bachelors level is one of the most important decisions you will take in your life. It sets a foundation for the rest of you professional life and to quite an extent your personal life too.

We all spend most of our time working and you should choose your area of specialisation so that you enjoy your work and can be successful at it. It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs.

We tell you below about studying some of the common courses that are of interest to Indian students .

Engineering
The procedure for getting an admission into an engineering programme is very similar to that of Computer Science. There are a large number of fields in which you can specialise in. You have to explore the fields of your interest and choose a subject that you are sure is right for you.

Its not considered very glamorous these days to specialise in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering. But if that is what you think you want a career in, please go ahead and be the best Mechanical or Civil Engineer. 

Fields like Robotics, Aerospace engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, etc. are very popular at the Masters level. To get into these fields, be sure to choose a  Bachelors level courses that will allow you an admission into these subjects at the Masters level. You have to choose the relevant field at the Bachelors level after being sure of what you want to do after completing your course.

Computer Science
Computer Science is a very popular programme that requires you to project a very good academic background, good SAT and TOEFL scores and very clear career plans which you need to project through your Statement of Purpose.

Lots of colleges in the world offer the computer Science programme at the undergraduate level. You may also need to take the SAT subject test to demonstrate your existing abilities in the subject.

Law
One needs to take up a pre-law course for four years before taking the LSAT and study another two years to become a lawyer. But getting an admission into a law school is highly competitive. If you have any queries, you can use the Infozee helpline to let a counsellor clarify your doubt.

Medical
In the US, one needs to take up a pre-medicine course, admission into which is very competitive and very rare for international students. Admission is based on .excellent academic background and very good scores in TOEFL/ACT and MCAT.

After completion of the pre-medical course you need to spend another 4 to 5 years to start practicing. It can be very expensive to study to be a doctor in the US