Study Abroad

Dear Aniket, German universities require 13-years schooling hence you cannot apply directly after 12th. Students from India generally complete the first year of a Bachelor's degree programme in India before applying. Some even clear the IIT-JEE exams. One can also opt for studienkolleg in Germany.

Hi Jagdish,
Haven't you asked this question already? Anyways, you must take the SAT or ACT and TOEFL. Both SAT and TOEFL will be required. Instead of SAT, you can also take ACT. But check Stanford website for their preference, if any. You have to visit their website and also check the admission and selection process since Stanford is among the world's the toughest universities to get into you have to be realistic and practical and see if you will fit into it.

Hi Ishrath, I think you should contact an immigration officer if you want to settle down in USA. Just keep yourself updated with current affairs and know that its not easy to settle in USA. If you want to pursue a course, its a good idea but you have to first know what you want to study. You will be completing your MA so now what you want to study and why? Ask yourself these questions. Know your career plans. After you have found a proper course to study you can take the GRE and TOEFL and apply to universities but before applying check with the universities about career assistance and work permits.

Hi Meet,
It will be very challenging unless you have a very strong research-oriented profile, some extraordinary projects, etc. But you can always try to apply. In the meantime you should also see other countries and not just focus on Canada.

Hi Rohit,
Yes, you can. Just check the IELTS score requirement on the university websites once before applying and I will also suggest that you drop them an email. 5.5 is somewhat low but they may accept it or give you a foundation course.

Hi Kevin,
Every country has colleges with different rules, anywhere you apply you will find colleges accepting Diploma while some not accepting Diploma. On the whole, you can apply with a Diploma to US universities, you have to take the SAT or the ACT and apply for Bachelor's degree. If there are additional requirements then the university will tell you. It is therefore very important that you email them and enquire.

Hi Pooja,
Since there is no MCA degree abroad there is nothing much to do here. If you want to do your PG in computer science then look for similar programs but with different degree terminologies such as Master's degree or MS in Applied Computing, PG Diploma in IT, CS Animation, etc. The fee structure will accordingly differ, depends where you want to study. Consider around USD 30,000 or more a year.

Hi Dhruv,
USA is the best country and universities are very good and generous in terms of scholarships. But, of course, you must be good at applicants with very good marks and extracurriculars for getting the scholarship. Canada is another great choice. You may also consider Europe, France, Netherlands, etc.

Hi Parag, firstly you should contact some universities and find out if they will consider PGDM for entry into a Ph.D programme. Many universities don't. In that case, they will tell you the requirements. You have to research randomly like contact universities in USA, Australia, New Zealand, UK, etc. and enquire.