Study Abroad

NCI Ireland initial deposit for Indian students is EUR 6,000 (INR 6.6 Lakhs) to confirm their seat.

Students are advised to check the deposit amount on their admission offer letter as these may vary for some courses. To know more, contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors.

Yes, the University of Birmingham does accept a conditional application without the final transcripts or the IELTS scores.

The students would then be liable to meet all the admission conditions. For example, yes, the students can apply without an IELTS score, but then it would be a condition on your offer letter.

The Innovation Hub is where you turn ideas into reality. For students in the BTech at Intellipaat (IST), DY Patil University, Pune, it's a place for hackathons and AI challenges. You get to pitch your ideas to leading investors. This exposure is great for your career. Even if you don't start a company, it shows employers that you are a builder. Recruiters love to see candidates who have created real-world solutions. It makes your profile very strong and unique.

No, it is not at all easy for Indian students to get into the National University of Singapore due to it's higly selective admission process. 

The NUS acceptance rate stays at around 5 to 10% which is really low for it to be considered very easy to get in. 

Indian students need to have good scores and they should be able to submit the actual results before Jun 2026 . Also, ACT or SAT is required.

The Free Fees Initiative at NCI Ireland is a scheme that covers tuition costs for qualifying students from the UK/EU/EEA regions. Eligible students only need to pay a student contribution fee worth EUR 3,000 and a mandatory gym fee.

Indian students are not eligible for this program.

As per the official website of NUS, Indian students are not required to have the Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Mains results with them. A strong rank surely boosts one's chances of getting in. 

Instead of JEE, these students would be required to go through a standardized test like SAT or ACT and these grades are applicable for the NUS admissions.

No, deferring the course at NCI Ireland means students will also have to forfeit their scholarship. They will need to re-apply and be reassessed for any scholarship for the new intake.

Students are recommended to consult the NCI Admissions Office for their specific scholarship conditions.

No, students can apply with an conditional admission offer for a full-time course at the National College of Ireland. However, students need to make sure they meet the conditions mentioned below:

• Be an overseas student
• Meet all entry requirements of the course and scholarship
• Pay the tuition deposit

The NCI Ireland Scholarship deadline for the college's 75th anniversary International Student Scholarship (Sep 2026 intake) is now closed. Deadline for other scholarships may vary.

Students are advised to check the official NCI Ireland website to know more.

Yes, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh does serve Indian food via the Taste of India restuarant at the Resnik Food Hall. Butter Chicken, Rich Curries, Samosas, and Chicken Curry, are some popular Indian food options available to students.