Why Attend Graduate School
Abroad?
Presented by: Natalie Farell
Program Manager
ISA Degrees Abroad
Introduction
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Benefits
Application Process
Popular Degrees
Acceptance Process
Transferability
Top 10 Reasons to Earn a Graduate
Degree Abroad
1. Less application materials
2. Duration
3. Affordability
4. Research opportunities
5. Living abroad
6. Travel
7. World-class education (QS World Rankings)
8. Differentiation
9. Global networking
10. Employability
ISA Degrees Abroad: Uni Partnerships
• Formal contracts for student recruitment and
advising—our partners support our work
• Frequent collaboration with international
offices, faculty, and advisors
• Deep understanding of admissions
requirements and program highlights
• Collaboration on campus visits, info sessions,
and social media
Application Process
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100% free student services
Program advising
Application assistance and submission
Transcript certification
Application fee waivers
Phone & email support within US
Student advocacy
Degree Finder
University Partners—Australia
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Australia National University #19
Bond University
Deakin University
Griffith University
James Cook University
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Monash University #67
Murdoch University
University of Adelaide
University of Queensland #46
University of South Australia
University of Sydney #45
University of Western Australia #98
University of Wollongong
UNSW Australia #46
University Partners—New Zealand
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AUT University
Massey University
University of Auckland #82
University of Otago
University Partners—England & Scotland
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Heriot-Watt University
Kingston University
Newcastle University
Queen Mary University of London
University of Reading
University of Roehampton
University of Stirling
University of Westminster
University Partners—
France, Spain, Switzerland
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– Universitat Pompeu Fabra (BSM & ELISAVA)
– Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
• France
– IESEG School of Management
• Switzerland
– Business Hotel Management School (BHMS)
Global Stats
Institute of International Education (IIE) 2014
Open Doors Report
Int’l Enrollment as a % of total Higher Ed
enrollment (as of 2013):
• 20.1% Australia
• 19.9% UK
• 12.1% France
http://www.iie.org/Research-andPublications/Open-Doors
New Frontiers-US Students pursuing
degrees abroad (May 2013)
• Between 2010-2012, the # of US students
pursuing full degrees abroad rose by 5% to
46,500.
• Top destination of US degree-seeking students
is the UK (in 2010/11 they hosted 10,660
graduate students).
• The # of students enrolled in UG & Master’s
degrees are approx. 42% each. Students
pursuing doctoral degrees comprise 16%.
http://www.iie.org/Research-andPublications/ProjectAtlas/Mobility%20Publications
ISA Degrees Abroad Stats
• Approx. 55:45 female to male ratio
• Most students come from California
• ¾ of students pursue PG degrees
Popular Degrees
• Science
• Business
• International Studies/Relations and related
Arts/Humanities degrees
• Speech Language Pathology
• Veterinary School
Acceptance Process
• Students receive resources regarding:
– US Federal Financial Aid
– Scholarship information
– Visa process
– Housing resources
– Campus orientation dates
– Bridging Cultures Orientation Program
Funding Options
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US Federal Financial Aid (via FAFSA)
Private loans
Scholarships
Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Part-time employment
Strength of U.S. dollar
Student Visas
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Resource guide provided
Most are now done online
Student employment rights
Cost
Good for entire duration of a degree
Bridging Cultures Orientation Program
(Australia, NZ, UK only)
• Multi-day
• In-country
• Excursions and break-out sessions on health &
safety, culture shock, local lingo and more!
• Accommodation, airport pick-up, excursions,
and some meals included
Transferability
• General BA/BS, MA/MS, PhD – widespread
acceptance
• Professional Degrees
– Law, nursing, psychology – more hurdles
– Vet medicine, speech pathology– reciprocity
agreements
• Always check U.S. accrediting bodies
• Consider differences in state licensing
requirements (e.g. law, education, nursing)
So, when can I apply?
Intakes & Deadlines
• Australia & New Zealand intakes:
– February (semester I)
– July (semester II)
– January, May & September for trimester systems
• Europe
– September (primary intake)
– January (limited)
• Recommended Deadline: 3 months before intake
- Exceptions for professional programs
Conclusion
• There are countless advantages to getting a degree
abroad
• ISA makes the application and pre-departure process
easy
• You CAN use your international credentials if you
come back to the US
Questions?
For more information, please contact us!
Natalie Farell:
nfarell@studiesabroad.com
Student inquiries:
degrees@studiesabroad.com
800.980.0033 (or Google ISA)
Website:
www.studiesabroad.com/degrees