Study bachelor's in top universities abroad at 45% cost savings

With the announcement of Class 12 results, many students and their parents might be thinking about the prospects of pursuing graduation from abroad; especially, given high scores awarded to students in Class 12 leading to higher competition for limited seats. Apart from the traditional graduation courses like Bachelor’s in Science, Arts and Commerce, graduation programs in management, business and computer science are gaining popularity among the youth, many students travel abroad to pursue them.

Pursuing higher education abroad offers an opportunity to study in the best educational institutions and have a global mindset to excel in your career. In recent times, studying abroad after Class 12 has gained popularity as international colleges and universities now offer courses across all major academic fields. Studying abroad has lots of perks but it doesn’t come easy; it requires a lot of planning for a smooth experience while studying abroad. From appearing for English language proficiency tests to applying for visas, booking flights, looking for accommodation in a new country - it is quite a long list. In short, it is a very expensive affair.

In recent times, studying abroad after Class 12 has gained popularity as international colleges and universities now offer courses across all major academic fields. Studying abroad has lots of perks but it doesn’t come easy; it requires a lot of planning for a smooth experience while studying abroad.

The highest expenses that a student has to bear to study abroad is tuition fees and this figure varies according to the programmes, colleges, and countries. Some countries in the European Union like Germany have very supportive public education systems and charge even fewer tuition fees even from international students. Tuition fees in other countries like the USA, the UK, Australia, and Canada are slightly costlier. In recent times, courses like Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Applications, Bachelor of Fine Arts well as STEM courses have gained popularity among international students. Colleges and universities in Germany, UK, the USA, Australia, and Canada offer courses across streams for students.

Students can now pursue Bachelor’s degree abroad with upGrad Abroad at 45% cost savings. upGrad Abroad in collaboration with various universities in Australia, the USA, and Canada have introduced courses like Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Computer Applications, and Bachelor of Computer Information Systems. These programmes will not only save your money but also accelerate your entry into a foreign land with an assurance of a work visa.

Courses in Canada

University of Fraser Valley

upGrad Abroad in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada has introduced Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computer Information Systems programs. Students opting for these programs will study online with the University for the first two years and move to Canada to study on-campus in the third and fourth year

Key benefits

• A student can save Rs 25 lakh compared to regular degree courses in Canada
• After completion of the course, a person becomes eligible for a post-study work visa application for 3 years.
• A professional can earn an average salary of Rs 35 lakhs after completion of the course.

Yorkville University, Canada

upGrad Abroad along with Yorkville University, Canada has introduced a Bachelor of Business Administration programme. Students opting for the programme will study online with Chandigarh University for the first two years and move to Canada to study on-campus in the third and fourth years.

Key benefits

• A student can save rs 25 lakh compared to regular degree courses in Canada
• After completion of the course, a person becomes eligible for a post-study work visa application for three-year.
• A professional can earn an average salary of Rs 35 lakhs after completion of the course.

Courses in USA

upGrad Abroad has introduced a 4 year Bachelor of Computer Applications course in collaboration with Chandigarh University and Northern Arizona University. Students choosing this course will study the first two years of their degree online with Chandigarh University and study on-campus in the USA in the third and fourth universities.

Key benefits

• A student can save Rs 60 lakhs compared to regular degree courses in the USA
• After completion of the course, a person becomes eligible for a post-study work visa application for three-year.
• A professional can earn an average salary of Rs 50 lakhs after completion of the course.

Courses in Australia

upGrad Abroad has started Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) in collaboration with universities in Australia. BBA has been introduced in partnership with James Cook University, University of Canberra, Deakin University, and Torrens University while BCA has been introduced at James Cook University, Brisbane, and the University of Canberra. These are three-year courses wherein students will study online with Chandigarh University for the first year and study on-campus in Australia for the two and third years.

Key benefits

• A student can save up to Rs 20 lakh compared to regular degree courses in the USA
• After completion of the course, a person becomes eligible for a post-study work visa application for two-year.
• A professional can earn an average salary of about Rs 45 lakh after completion of the course.

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