Study Abroad

Indian students applying to Ivy League universities like Columbia need to highlight leadership, measurable impact across activities, and passion to build projects and help the community.

Mentioned below are some things Indian students need to take care of when submitting extracurriculars at Columbia or other Ivy League universities:

• Mention building projects with real-world use
• Highlight times when you lead teams
• Mention research work, Olympiad medals or national competition success

Scholarship deadlines at Columbia University vary for different financial aid programs. Most scholarship applications at Columbia Uni in New York are submitted in Early April.

However, some scholarships also accept applications later during the year. For MBA, Indian students can apply for Columbia University scholarships by Oct 15, 2026.

Yes, Indian students can pay the Columbia University fees in monthly installments. The fees can be paid in 5 monthly payments per semester (Fall or Spring) or 10 monthly payments over the year.

Students can pay via Automatic bank payment (ACH). Fees will be deducted on the 5th of every month from the bank account authorized at the time of sign-up.

Fees cannot be paid installments using wire transfer or a foreign bank account.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is one of the top universities for higher education in Canada. KPU offers admission for international students in three intakes namely Summer, Fall, and Spring every year. Kwantlen Polytechnic University application deadline for international students are mentioned below-

Virginia Commonwealth University requires GRE for some of the Graduate programs. This requirement vary from course to course. A few of the departments may ask for GMAT score instead of GRE. Along with these standardized test scores, Indian students are required to submit the following documents for VCU admission-

• Transcripts
• Personal statement
• English language proficiency score
• Passport copy

Each year, a large number of international students apply at Kwantlen Polytechnic University but only small amounts of students are admitted. Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Kwantlen Polytechnic University application fee for international students are listed below-

Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. International students can apply via KPU Application Portal for both UG and PG program. After submitting an admission application online, international students can expect the decision within 1 to 4 weeks.

Student Pass is a mandatory document/visa issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore. It allows Indian students to stay in Singapore to pursue courses lasting over 30 days.

Students with an admission offer from an Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore can apply for this using the SOLAR application.

To know more, check out Student Pass in Singapore for Indian Students.

It is very easy to find and make friends with other Indian students in Singapore. Mentioned below are some of the best ways:

• Join social media groups for Indian students in Singapore
• Attend on-campus student events
• Contact Indian student clubs and societies using social media or on campus

It is advised to attend student events with a roommate or classmate if one is uncomfortable going alone.

No, for most of the Master of Arts programs at NYU, the prior research, professional experience or internships are not really required. Although, these are highly recommended for Indian students to make their application stronger. 

The given NYU admission requirements are important though - 

• A four-year UG degree 
• Academic transcripts 
• Statement of purpose 
• Letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency