This document provides guidance on applying to top UK and global universities. It outlines the application requirements and materials needed, including certificates, transcripts, language test scores, references, personal statements, and research proposals. It advises researching study topics, university subject rankings, reputation, scholarships, employment outcomes, and alumni networks. Lists top university ranking websites and criteria used. Provides tips for shortlisting applications, including emphasizing education, work experience, interests, and additional skills. Gives examples of how to format education history, references, work experience, and interests in a personal statement. Advises aiming high by targeting top 20 local and top 100-150 global universities, and using a professional email address.

1. Top UK & Global Universities Admission Requirements
(120mins P + 90mins Q)
Mehdi Mahfoud

2. Do your homework before Applying!
DECIDE What & WHERE TO STUDY!! Then:
1/ Get The following ready:
• Certificate: BSC or MSc (Hard & Soft).
(Translated, Legalized),
• Transcript (Translated, Legalized),
• ILETS or TOEFL Test Results (See Comparison),
• Make arrangements with your Referees (Contact Details),
(1 Academic & 1 Professional) .. At least.
• Personal Statement (Think Big and be original – never Lie),
• Get Ready for Interview !!!!
• Write Your Research Proposal (PhD only)

3. Do your homework before Applying!
Understanding your Language Target!!

4. Do your homework before Apply!
DECIDE What & WHERE TO STUDY!! Then:
2/ Do proper research on:
• Study Topic
• Search based on University Topic Rank
(MBA, MSc Dental Surgery. PhD Linguistics Etc).
• Search based on University Rank (Globally and/or locally)
• Compare Universities:
(Scholarships / Employment / Alumni community)?!

5. University Ranking Criteria!
1 - Economics Criteria
2 - Social Criteria

6. Economic Criteria

7. Social Criteria

8. University Ranking!
1 – QS Top universities
https://www.topuniversities.com/
2 – Financial Times University Rank
http://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/rankings
(Mainly Business & Management)

9. Financial Times University Rank website

10. QS Top universities website

11. QS Top universities website (Top 20 UK)

12. QS Top universities website (Top 20 UK)

13. QS Top universities website (Top 20 UK)

14. QS Top universities website (Top 20 Canada)

15. QS Top universities website (Top 20 Canada)

16. QS Top universities website (Top 20 Canada)

17. Target; Getting Shortlisted

18. • Education - ability to think clearly,
analyze and assess information,
draw conclusions, work
independently, research
• Work experience - ability to get
on with people, work under
pressure, meet deadlines
• interests - ability to plan and
organize, co-operate with others,
compete, lead, work hard to
achieve results
• Additional skills – e.g. computer
skills, foreign languages, artistic
skills

19. Education and Qualifications
• Start with the most recent (include professional
training & topic related certificates if existed)
• Don’t forget your current study
• Mention relevant modules
• You might like to mention top marks
• You don’t have to put your grades on if you
weren’t happy with them
• Include the years of study
• Primary school not needed

20. Referees
• Ideally, one academic and your Line manager if possible.
• Ask permission from your referee and let them know what
university/Program(s) you are applying for
• Use relevant referees (program topic if possible)
• You will provide only contact details, so get them right

21. Work Experience
• There is no need to list every job you’ve ever had – detail the most relevant
• Don’t just list your duties – sell your skills. Which skills are relevant to the field of
study you are applying to?
• Dates, name of company, position and skills
• If you have no paid work experience, give examples from voluntary work or from
your course
April 2010 – Present Museum of Kent Life
As a shop assistant, I have learnt the importance of providing great customer service to
gain maximum sales. I am responsible for organising stock and ensuring that costs are
controlled. Carrying out weekly risk assessments has increased my awareness of health
and safety issues.

22. Interests and Activities
Choose interests and activities which can demonstrate
skills relevant to the job such as:
• Teamwork
• Organising
• Commitment
• Your intellectual abilities
• Your personality
• Your artistic ability

23. General Considerations
 Aim High
(University / School Rank)
 Target Top Universities
(Top 20 Locally & Top 100-150 Globally)
 If UK universities are targeted?
(Check British Council Website)
 Email address: (Your Name, No digits)
Never: sexymarry223@Gmail.com OR Brokenheartdevil@hotmail.com

24. Example of 2019 Fees for Masters Degrees (LUMS - UK)

25. Questions