Study in Sweden Opportunities

WHY STUDY IN SWEDEN?
 
Sweden is emerging as the popular destination for international students because of its long and proud history of academic excellence along with its participatory and research based education system. The North European country with safe and modern environment also provides the high standard of learning atmosphere for international student. Swedish government is positive towards multicultural student body and takes it as the invaluable assets for the development of nation from every aspect.
The free education for all, availability of wide range of scholarship and flexible policy of Swedish government to allow all the students to work for the support of their living in Sweden made it even more attractive destination for international students. Universities in Sweden offer wide range of educational programs of (around 500) in English language and these universities are renowned worldwide for the encouragement they provide to their students to think every matter critically with personal initiatives.
ADMISSION IN SWEDEN
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements generally vary according to the level of study and programs selected.
Under Graduate Level
There is a wide range of single subject but very limited number of study programs available to international students intending to study in this level. That's why very limited international students apply in Sweden for Undergraduate level. For admission in undergraduate level, student must meet the general as well as specific requirements of entry.
General Requirements

Student must have an internationally recognized higher secondary level education or must have equivalent recognized qualifications.
Student must show proficiency in English by means of internationally recognized English tests like IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
Post Graduate Level
General Requirements
Admission requirements for master programs are:

Student must have an internationally recognized bachelor's degree or must have equivalent recognized qualifications.
Same as for undergraduate level, student must show proficiency in English by means of internationally recognized English test like IELTS, TOEFL, etc.
Required Admission Documents
Student must submit:

Academic certificates to show that their qualification is eligible for their further studies.
Bio-Data including personal information, academic qualification, working experiences and references.
Two letters of recommendation in English from their teachers regarding their past studies.
STUDENT VISA PROCESS

The student intending to study in any educational institutions including universities and colleges in Sweden for longer than 3 months period must have a residence permit except for nationals of Nordic countries.
The requirement of visa and residence permit for students depends upon their nationality.
Documentation Required to Submit the Application for Swedish Student Visa

A copy of valid passport showing the identity of the student.
A certificate showing that the student is enrolled for the full time study.
A certificates showing that the student has comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden.
A certificate from a bank confirming that student have enough fund to support their stay in Sweden or the necessary documents that show that student have received a scholarship, study grant or any other type of financial aid.
FINANCIAL AIDS
Scholarships and Financial aid are available for International Students in Sweden. Tuition Fee is free in Sweden for every students, either they are from Sweden or they are the International Students. But still student need to arrange the budget for living to study in Sweden. Most of the international students manage living budget from financial aid and scholarships because wide range of scholarships and financial aid programs are available for international students intending to study in Sweden. However, the competition is keen to be granted scholarships or financial aid. Especially, scholarships are available for Masters Level (Post Graduate) studies and Research Programs. Every year, the number of scholarships granted varies. However, Swedish government administers over 500 scholarships for students and researchers studying in Swedish Universities every year.

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Study in USA Opportunities

WHY STUDY IN USA?

USA qualifications are recognized and respected throughout the world. Your United States degree will be a strong foundation for building your future, boosting your career and prospects for a higher salary. Quality standards for US institutions are among the best in the world. There are many educational institutions that welcome international students in the US and promise to enhance your qualification.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES ON SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
The program provides lessons, guidance and selection of Colleges/Universities that fits the applicant and where applicant has high chances of receiving financial aid, admissions and scholarships application, application fee waivers etc.
Students and Parents may buy and complete application forms on sale at GH¢100 and request for services from our Offices:
Accra Office
Timeline Trust, Accra. Second Floor, Glory House. Opposite Voltic Achimota Depot. Near Achimota Neoplan Assembly Plant, Achimota. You may call 0266-733-700 for directions if you find it difficult locating any of our offices.

Kumasi Office
Timeline Trust, Kumasi. First Floor, Graphic Nsempa House. Opposite Zion Basic School. Near Labour, VIP Station and Asafo Market.You may call 0266-733-700 for directions if you find it difficult locating any of our offices.

Takoradi Office
Room 1, Scholarships Center, Takoradi [Between Magpees and Archbishop Porter's Girls SHS, Fijai Road (Takoradi-Cape Coast-Accra Road)].You may call 0266-733-700 for directions if you find it difficult locating any of our offices.

ADMISSION IN USA
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Studies.
In the US undergraduate education is referred to as College. College admission in the US is extremely competitive, especially among international students. If you do not have a strong academic background, sufficient financial resources, and proficiency in the English language, you will be at a disadvantage in the admissions process.
Each school sets its own admission requirements. Because of the large number of international students seeking a US education, the schools do not make exceptions to their requirements. Most schools require a minimum of a high school diploma with solid coursework in science, mathematics, English, and humanities. They will also require academic entrance examinations such as the TOEFL, SAT, or ACT. The higher your scores on these exams and the better your grades, the better your chances of being admitted. Generally you must have a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale to be admitted, especially for graduate school. Some schools set very high standards for admission.
The more well-known institutions are often among the most competitive. While every international student would love to attend Harvard University or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, not every student will be admitted. Certain fields of study are also highly competitive. These include engineering, computer science, pre-medicine, pre-law, architecture, and marine biology.
Note that to apply for a graduate or professional degree program, including medical school, law school, veterinary school, and dental school, you must first obtain an undergraduate bachelor's degree. Law students must also generally be licensed attorneys in their own countries before applying for admission to a US law school.
Admission Requirements for Graduate Studies.

In the US graduate studies refers to Masters and Doctorate degrees studies. International Applicants for graduate studies in the US must be graduates of recognized academic institutions outside the United States and should hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelors or masters degree. Applicants would be required to submit official transcripts or academic records for all university-level studies completed. If your academic records do not include official evidence of the award of your degree, you must also submit additional documents that verify its award. Records or transcripts must be issued by the school and include the school’s stamp or embossed seal and the signature of the authorizing official.
All applicants from countries in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency. This requirement applies to applicants from non-English-speaking countries in Africa and as such students from Ghana are exempted from this requirement by most Universities.
Most departments, schools, and groups require applicants to take a standardized test such as the General Test of the GRE, a Subject Test of the GRE, the GMAT, MCAT, OAT, or LSAT. Applicants will be required to submit at least three letters of recommendation.

Applicants are responsible for forwarding these forms to your recommenders. All letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the department to which you are applying. Some departments have early deadlines for fellowship applicants. Be sure to inform your recommenders of the department’s deadline. Your recommenders are asked to give their personal impressions of your intellectual ability, your aptitude in research or professional skills, your character, and the quality of your previous work and potential for future productive scholarship.
STUDENT VISA PROCESS

If the university gives a student the admission to study the program applied for, the University will send the student a form I-20A-B, which is the legal form that denotes that the student is admitted and eligible for applying for a Visa. The immigration laws of the United States permit foreign students to come to the U.S. to attend school at many academic levels.
Basic Requirements for Student Visa filing

You must have I-20 from the University (You can have multiple I-20 from multiple university, but you can apply for VISA for only one university)
The student must have Original report sheet of all strategic tests taken [SAT,GRE, GMAT, TOEFL etc.]
The student must have completed the course of study required for entering the program.
Proof of sufficient and easily transferable funds to cover the cost of living and tuition fees.
Be proficient in English.
Affidavit of support from Parents or Sponsor that they will support you through entire period of study
And most important of all, Supporting documents satisfying the consulate that the student intends to leave US and return to your home country after completion of studies.
A valid passport
FINANCIAL AIDS FOR STUDIES IN THE USA

Financial Aid is available to international students to study in the USA.  All aid is based on individual need, educational costs and availability of funds. Awards may consist of scholarships, loans, grants and/or employment. Many opportunities for grants for graduate study are available. However funds and scholarships are limited for international students. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete their applications early as priority is given to earlier applications.

For information about sources of funding you may buy a copy of The Timeline Newspaper from the offices of Timeline Trust. You may call 0266-733-700. 

LIVING COST IN USA

The cost for Tuition Fees for international students varies from $8,000 to $36,000 per year. The cost of living in USA depends on location. For example States like Washington, California and area around New York is expensive. In general Students from Africa may budget $4000 to $13,000 for cost of living. The hourly pay for on Campus jobs Pay from $5.15 to $15 per hour. Foreign Students can work on campus foe few hours per week. Students may be allowed to work out of campus (Internship) after nine months of their arrival at the university.
Students not receiving any aid must be prepared for tuition fees and Living cost for initial 2-3 months. So students must either have Scholarships or adequate Funds

For information about sources of funding you may buy a copy of The Timeline Newspaper for regular updates on funding opportunities. You may also text 'U' to shortcode 1987 from any MTN/TIGO/AIRTEL number for scholarships for Undergraduate Studies abroad, Text 'M' to shortcode 1987 from any MTN/TIGO/AIRTEL number for scholarships for Masters Degree Studies Abroad or Text 'D' to shortcode 1987 from any MTN/TIGO/AIRTEL number for scholarships for Doctorate degree Studies abroad.