Studying Postgraduate

Overseas; what to prepare?

Concern

• Academic capability• Language• Cost involved• Adjustability to the new environment• Family matters• Work left behind

Why study overseas ?

• To experience new culture, customs and ideas first hand

• For its quality and its choice

• Exposure to multicultural society

• The chance to study in different language

• Built relationships for future prospect

Subject of interest Quality Assured Relevant Areas of Research Study Facilities - Library, Computers,

Laboratories, accommodation Supervisor Location

S1 Degree

PG Diploma

(9 months)

MSc/MA/MBA/MEng

(1-2 years)

MPhil (2 years)

PhD (2-5 years)

Academic transcripts & Certificate (in English)

IELTS/ibt TOEFL score min. 6.5/81

2 Academic references Statement of Purpose Research Proposal (approx.

2000 words)

Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement :◦Your statement which promotes yourself to support your application

◦Your edge in which you have control

◦Contains all information that is not explained in the application form

It is required by overseas institution /university to get to know the international applicants who could not attend interview session.

Therefore it is the only opportunity for international applicants to convince the admissions board by performing their motivation of study and character in writing, so the board could assess the applicant’s communication skills.

Reasons why do you choose the subject

Qualification and qualities for the subject

Working experience which suit your choice of study/research

Genuine interest, dedication, and desire to learn more

Career prospect

Research Proposal is a media to convey the area of research that you wish to engage in (it is normally 1500-2000 words)

Aims :To obtain partner to supervise, support, assist and defend us

A working title of the topic area General overview of area of interest:

Brief abstract, identify the discipline(s) involved, indicates how your

background gives you competences in the chosen area.

Identification of relevant literature:Show awareness on issues raised in the

area, show that your proposed area of research is unique in some way, identify your niche which will lead on to thesis preparation.

Key research questions:Focus on key questions within your

niche area.

Methodology – how you will do it:Demonstrate an awareness of the

methodological tools, show some understanding of which should be suitable for specific area of your research.

Timescale/research planning:Demonstrate that that it is manageable

within appropriate time period. Bibliography:

Short list of references to key articles and texts.

Tuition Fee : varies for each country and may be depended upon subject of interest (Social/Science/Arts/Business, etc.)

Cost of Living : varies for each country (it is also different between small city and big city)

Health insurance : make sure you have this before applying a student visa

Your health :general check-up dentistspecial requirements

(wheelchair, dyslexia, etc)

Collect all information about the chosen country through books, internet, representative, agency, etc :

people, weather, food, language, culture, custom, and all aspects

in your new environment

Be prepared with culture shock :method of studyfoodweatherclothing

Money matters :currencybankliving cost (accommodation,

food, transportation, etc)

UK : www.britishcouncil.id France: www.campusfrance.org Netherland: www.studyin.nl Germany: www.daad.de New Zealand:

www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/studying-in-nz

Australia: www.studyinaustralia.or.id USA: www.USeduguides.com Canada : www.studycanada.ca Singapore : www.singaporeedu.gov.sg

Any Question??