This document provides information about studying abroad. It begins with an introduction to studying abroad, outlining some of the benefits which include experiencing new cultures, gaining independence, and increasing international job prospects. It then discusses collaborative study abroad programs and why studying abroad is important. Some key points made are that it allows students to learn in a new way and gain a global mindset. The document also compares the UK and US education systems. It provides lists of universities in the UK and US with the highest percentages of international students. Entry requirements for studying in the US and UK are outlined. The document explains how to calculate GPA and lists some popular exams for studying abroad. It gives a high-level overview of the general steps to apply to

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3. “  About Study Abroad
 COLLABORATIVE Study Aboard
 Why Is So Important To Study Abroad?
 UK Vs. USA Education System
 10 Advantages To Studying Abroad
 UK & USA Universities With Percentage of International Students
 Entry Requirement For Studying In Abroad
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4. “  How to Calculate Grade Point Average
 Popular Exams for Studying in Abroad
 General STEPS for Apply in University
 What's Next?
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5. About Study Abroad
Let’s start

6. About Study Abroad
▸ An international education, can be one of the
most rewarding and exhilarating experiences in
a person's life
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▸ There is so much to be gained from experiencing
a new culture, facing new challenges.
▸ International studies allow for the mixing of
various cultures, cultivating a greater
understanding between nations.

7. Benefits of Studying Abroad
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▸ On the personal side, students are able to
experience new cultures, religions and new ways
of thinking.
▸ On a professional level, it can enhance their
career by exposing students to a variety of new
perspectives.
▸ The most important benefit is to create a better
understanding of the world around us.

8. COLLABORATIVE
STUDY ABROAD
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9. Abroad
▹These dedicated students who want to
take their education one step further.
▹They may choose to pursue their
master’s degree through a consortium of
different schools to get the best
education possible.
▹This is where collaborative study
abroad programs come into play.
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Collaborative Study

10. Why is So Important to
STUDY ABROAD . . . . ?
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11. It’ll look good on your CV
Gain a global mind-set
Meet a diverse range of people
Learn more about yourself
Study and learn differently
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Learn self-reliance
Gain independence
You learn to appreciate the smaller things more.
Increase your international job prospects
Gain life experience
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13. Why you should do it . . ?
STUDYING ABROAD . . . [ VIDEO FILE ]
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15. UK vs. USA Education System
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16. UK vs. USA Education System
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Particulars USA (America) UK (Britain)
Length of Time
Bachelor: 4 years
Master: 2 years
PhD: 5-7 years or longer
Bachelor: 3 years
Master: 1 years
PhD: 3 years or longer
Academic Term
Most schools use the semester system,
Most schools start in mid to late August and
end in May.
Most also use a semester system, but some use
trimester or quarter systems. The start and end of
an academic year varies by university.
Style of Education
More varied, liberal arts, study outside your
major.
Take only classes in your college.
Homework Constant reading and writing assignments General assignments

17. UK vs. USA Education System
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Particulars USA (America) UK (Britain)
Education Cost High [ $ 15,000 to $ 50,000 ] Moderate [ $ 12,000 to $ 25,000 ]
Grades
Based on overall performance on all
assignments
Based mostly on the final exam
Living Situation
Dormitories with roommate. Off-campus
housing occasionally available.
Dormitories without roommate generally. Off-
campus housing generally available..

18. 10 Advantages to
Studying Abroad

19. Benefits
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See the
World
Education
Take in a
New
Culture
Hone Your
Language
Skill
Career
Opportunit
ies

20. Benefits
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Find New
Interests
Make
Lifelong
Friends
Personal
Developm
ent
Chance to
get PR /
citizenship
Life
Experience

21. 10 Benefits to
STUDY ABROAD . . . [ VIDEO FILE ]
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23. UK and USA Universities
with Highest Percentage of
International Students

24. UK & USA Universities (with highest percentage of International Students)
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2. Imperial College London
3. London School of Economics
1. University College London
Tuition Fee
$35,256 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
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Percentage of International Students
52.2 %
Tuition Fee
$24,075 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
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Percentage of International Students
50.0 %
Tuition Fee
$21,371 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
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Percentage of International Students
46.9 %

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4. Florida Institute of Technology
5. The New School
6. University of Tulsa
Tuition Fee
$36,900 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
N/A
Percentage of International Students
32.9 %
Tuition Fee
$32,000 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
601
Percentage of International Students
31.7 %
Tuition Fee
$41,024 / Year
QS World Uni. Rank
751
Percentage of International Students
36.7 %
UK & USA Universities (with highest percentage of International Students)

26. Entry Requirement
for Studying in Abroad

27. Entry Requirement for
United States of America . . .
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28. Entry Requirement - USA
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1. Completed application form proof of
secondary school completion (usually 12
years of schooling).
2. Certification of English language
proficiency (usually a score from the Test
of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]).
3. Evidence of financial support (required for
the I-20 form -).

29. Entry Requirement – USA :
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1. Bachelor’s Degree Admission
Academic & English Requirement
▹ A high school diploma or equivalent
▹ Minimum GPA 2.5–3.6 (or equivalent)
▹ TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0
(no bands below 5.5)
2. Master’s Degree Admission
▹ A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
▹ Minimum GPA 2.5–3.0 (or equivalent)
▹ TOEFL iBT 78 / IELTS 6.5
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30. How to Calculate
Grade Point Average

31. Calculate- G P A
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• Students can calculate their Grade Point
Average (GPA) if they know the following
information:
• Credits attempted - These are the total
number of credits for the courses.
• Final grades earned - Using your unofficial
transcript, you can see the grades you earned
in all your classes in your program.
• Point values for those grades - Each grade
is assigned a point value. Use the chart below
to determine the point values for your grades.
Letter Grade Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2

32. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2

33. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2

34. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2

35. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2

36. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2

37. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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• G P A =
Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2
Grade Point
Total Credit

38. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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• G P A =
Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2
Grade Point
Total Credit
• G P A =
35.2
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39. Calculate- G P A ( E xample )
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• G P A =
Letter
Grade
Point Value
Grade
A+ 4.3
A 4
B+ 3.3
B 3
C+ 2.3
C 2
SN Course Name Credit Score Grade Points
1 Java 4 A+ 4 x 4.3 = 17.2
2 RDBMS 2 B 2 x 3 = 6
3 SQL Server 3 A 3 x 4 = 12
Total GPA 9 35.2
Grade Point
Total Credit
• G P A =
35.2
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G P A = 3.91

40. Entry Requirement for
United Kingdom . . .
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41. Entry Requirement - UK
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1. Completed application form proof of
secondary school completion (usually 12
years of schooling).
2. Certification of English language
proficiency (usually a score from the Test
of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL]).
3. Evidence of financial support.

42. Entry Requirement – USA :
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1. Bachelor’s Degree Admission
Academic & English Requirement
▹ A high school diploma or equivalent
▹ Minimum GPA 2.5–3.6 (or equivalent)
▹ TOEFL iBT 61 / IELTS 6.0 – 6.5
(no bands below 5.5)
2. Master’s Degree Admission
▹ A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
▹ Minimum GPA 2.5–3.0 (or equivalent)
▹ TOEFL iBT 78 / IELTS 7.0 (atleast)
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43. Popular Exams
for Studying in Abroad

44. Popular Exams
Graduate
Management
Admission
Test
Scholastic
Assessment
Test
Graduate
Record
Examination
Test Of
English as a
Foreign
Language
International
English
Language
Testing
System

45. Popular Exams
Graduate Management
Admission Test
Scholastic
Assessment Test
▸It is intended to assess analytical writing and problem-
solving abilities with logic and critical reasoning skills that are
important in real-world business and management success.
▸Purpose: Admission to a graduate management programme
such as MBA.
▸Assesses a student's academic readiness for college to enroll
in under-graduation courses by testing the student's knowledge
of reading, writing and mathematics.
▸Purpose: Used by most colleges and universities in the US,
Canada, as well as other countries to select students for
admissions to undergraduate courses.

46. Popular Exams
Graduate Record
Examination
▸Prospective graduate and business school applicants from
all around the world who are interested in a Master's degree,
▸Purpose: It required by universities in North America (USA
and Canada). It can be a mere admission formality or a
selection criterion for jobs as well.
▸TOEFL is a standardised test to judge one's English language
abilities.
▸Purpose: Mostly taken by non-native speakers of the
language looking to enroll in foreign universities
Test Of English as a
Foreign Language

47. Popular Exams
Graduate Record
Examination
▸IELTS is a standardised test to measure the language
proficiency of people.
▸Purpose: To study or work in environments where English is
the main form of communication

48. General STEPS
for Apply in University

50. Motivation for
STUDY ABROAD . . . [ VIDEO FILE ]
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52. “Scholarship Program for Studying Abroad
How to Manage Money?
Internship and part Time Jobs
Detailed information on Individual Countries for Study in Abroad
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