Study Abroad

International students applying for the University of Groningen can apply online through 'Studielink'. Studielink is an official registration and application portal to apply for courses at Dutch Higher Education institutions. For the majority of the programs international students are required to first register visa Studielink tool and then procced with application process. 

The University of Canterbury is a top-ranking university in New Zealand as well as on a global level. As pe a prominent World University Ranking publisher, UC obtained the rank #256 in World University Rankings in 2024 and in 2025, it is placed at #261. In the 2025 edition, Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked UC in the range #501-600 in World University Rankings.

The University of Groningen takes admissions on a rolling basis. Besides, the admission deadline for courses at the University of Groningen will vary from programme to program. Howerver, international students applying for universities in the Netherlands are advised to apply through a common admission portal. Therefore, typical admission deadlines for Bachelor programs are:

All the programs and courses at the University of Groningen are accredited by relevant national and global accrediting agencies. The University of Groningen is accredited by the following accrediting agencies:

• QANU: Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities, is a quality assurance agency with primary aim for assessing degree and research programs offered by universities in Netherlands 
• NVAO: It is an accreditation organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders, an independed accreditation body set up by the Dutch and Flemish governments 
• AACSB: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The Uni of Canterbury allows all international studnents with a visa to work while studying in the university. Students are allowed to work no more than 20 hours a week as per the time part-time work regulations in New Zealand. However, students are allowed to work for longer hours during holidays and summer breaks.

The Universit of Groningen is one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. It offers more than 180+ highly-ranked and top-rated programs at undergraduatea and postgraduate levels. However, the university is famous for its high qualty education and researc in a broad  range of disciplines on three main elements: Energy, Healthy Ageing, and Sustainable Society. 

Western Illinois University has been ranked #201-250 in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and ranked #401-500 globally by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. It is also affordable as compared to many private universities in USA.

Whereas Portland State University has been ranked #298 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report. It offers a wide range of MS programs in various fields, including business, engineering, education, and social work and has a diverse student body and a commitment to social justice and sustainability.

The University of Canterbury offers a generous number of scholarships, nearly 500 to all their international students, on all levels of study and academic college of choice. Each of the University of Canterbury scholarships for international students ahve different eligibility criteria (such subject/course, level, citizenship, age, gender, school, region, etc.) and may require different supporting documentation. Also, students are required to apply separately for scholarships at UC. Students are advised to first review the criteria and then fill out the appropriate form online.