FINDING A UNIVERSITY First Steps


If you’ve decided you want to study abroad but haven’t really got further than that, read our guide to making those all- important first steps.


You’re an individual There is no one size that fits all when it comes to university, so it’s important you consider your own priorities, interests and abilities first.


What are your reasons for studying abroad? What are your priorities in a university? What languages are you comfortable in and what are your longer- term study or professional objectives? Are there any academic or cultural


considerations more important to you? Have you got strong extra-curricular interests? What kind of lifestyle do you want?


And of course, how are you going to finance your studies? Do you need to search for a more affordable study destination, or find a university which offers financial assistance?


Research Armed with a vision of what you are aiming for, you need to set about researching countries, universities and courses on offer. There’s no single list of all the thousands of universities in the world, but there are a few places you can start - including international and regional


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