Study Abroad

The housing options in Berlin for international students include:

• On-campus housing- Popular universities like Humboldt University of Berlin or Free University of Berlin provide on-campus housing facilities for their local, as well as international enrollees.
• Student Dormitories - These are available for both, students with a tighter budget and students fine with spending more for additional comfort. The former can look for dormitories located on the outskirts of Berlin whereas the latter can search in the city centre for more fancier options.
• Shared Flats- Also known as WG or Wohngemeinschaften, these are furnished or unfurnished, shared apartments sublet by people.
• Independent Housing- Students more inclined towards personal space can opt for personal flats or studio apartments. Although the price range for these usually goes higher.
• Private Housing- Another suitable option for people seeking independent living. These are long-term rentals and typically cost more than student dorms.
• Loft conversions- These refer to formerly unused attic spaces that have now been renovated by homeowners and put up for rent. They are rapidly gaining popularity as a housing option in Berlin.

Here are the advantages of the PTE exam over other English exams:

1. Faster results - typically within 48 hours of taking the exam
2. Simpler exam format
3. Completely computer-based testing, no pen and paper required. 
4. Test dates are available almost everyday
5. Ease of rescheduling and cancelling the test slot
6. AI scoring - which reduces the risk of human errors and bias
7. Accepted by universities worldwide and is increasingly getting accepted for visa and immigration purposes. 
8. PTE Score Report is easy to share. You just have to share your score report code with your chosen university.
9. You can share your scores with as many universities as you want, without having to pay any extra fee.   

Studying abroad can be big decision and planning expenses is crucial step in it. For indian students, there are quite a few sources of financial aid and scholarships which can be availed, mainly on the basis of academic achievement and merit. Below are some of the scholarship options that are accepted for an MBA in Switzerland:

• IMD MBA Scholarships (Merit-Based)
• University of St. Gallen Scholarships (Merit-Based)
• Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
• Local Swiss Cantonal Scholarships (mainly for international students residing in their region)
• External scholarships like Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships or JN TATA Endowment Scholarships