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Students aspiring to study abroad find it difficult to select country and university matching their interests and budget. At QBEE CONSULTS we do our best to ensure you make the best choice of course and institution. A great way to begin is to take personality and career tests that will easily identify your strength and weaknesses and look towards what naturally interests you. If you already know what courses interest you, then you have started down the right route!

There are Varieties of programs offered globally and a chat with one of our Virtual Education Consultants can steer you in the right path. Are you looking to develop global career-forward skills with a service-learning experience? Or are you a student who wants to switch careers? Or learn something new? Or become the expert in your current field? Whatever your reasons are for going abroad, you’re bound to find a study abroad program that works for you. It’s up to you to choose courses that interest you the most, whether that’s finance, education, business, science, hospitality or other subjects that you wish to explore. You may also want to consider taking a unique course that your home country may not offer or just a few institutions in your country offers it. E.g. Polymer and textile engineering in Nigeria is currently only being offered by one or two Institutions in the country.

Students aspiring to study abroad may occasionally find it difficult to select country and university matching their interests and budget. The ideal destination will vary based on your study abroad goals. When picking a location, consider what type of living experience you want, available funds, your preferred geographical environment (weather and culture). If you’ve always wanted to explore other countries while studying, consider studying at a university that gives you the chance and visa to explore other countries. Your study abroad experience is truly a product of what you make of it, so choose your new home and study destination based on the factors that you need to thrive. It is extremely important that you pick a destination that you love, want to explore and that is within your budget.

Most Higher Education providers choose their locations based on several factors, including safety. If you’re unsure about a certain location, please ask our specialists safety questions that you may have. Of course, mishaps happen anywhere and everywhere in the world, but the chances are higher in some Countries than others. You may also want to consider if your preferred program has a lot of other international students especially if you love meeting people from diverse nationalities and making new friends. Always, factor in the exchange rate and average cost of living in preferred location before you make a final decision.  

Study abroad is a time to enrich your educational experience – not cause additional stress—hence one of the reasons to make use of our specialized service tailored to your unique needs. We will ensure your application stays on track and that you meet all major requirements before you apply to a specific program. Program lengths vary significantly. 

Students aspiring to study abroad find it difficult to select country and university matching their interests and budget. It is highly essential when deciding on your dream program and location to set a realistic budget. Consider what you need versus what you want. If you’re looking to be as cost-effective as possible, you may need to make a few compromises with yourself in choosing your program. For example, a course that includes an additional study abroad year different from the country you intend to study at may sound amazing but in reality, you may not be able to afford the extra cost that comes with it.  Instead, you could opt for a program that offers placement and would give you the opportunity to earn while studying. You also may want to make a list of things that you need in a program as against superfluous perks that you want and see where you may be able to cut costs.

Costs always vary based on where you decide to go and selected program. When choosing the best program for you, think of the extra factors that you need to budget for such as living expenses, transportation in your new city. Different countries have different living expenses and this is a very important factor to consider in addition to tuition fees which vary in figures from low to high depending on the University, its world ranking and location. Also important to note is the currency exchange rate which differs from one country to another.

  If you’re not too confident in your ability to stick to a budget while living abroad, then you may want to consider a program that has more inclusive packages such as outright payment of yearly accommodation costs in addition to paying full tuition fees. There are so many different types of programs out there, when discussing with our study abroad consultants; be honest with your budget and expectations and that way we will provide tips on locations, Universities and courses in your budget range. Don’t forget to research scholarship and funding opportunities too! We will do our best to provide hints on available scholarships and funding opportunities.

• We generally advise our clients to apply to at least three universities, preferably in different locations.
• Our study abroad consultants will diligently verify the academic requirements as against your credentials to be certain you have a high probability of being accepted to the university before we proceed with your application.
• We also offer CV and Personal statements writing services for clients who may be interested. This ensures you stand out from the competition!
• We ensure that all Paper work is managed properly: If documents need to be translated, we inform you ahead of time and keep you updated if your documents require any added certifications.
• Application requirements and processes differs from Country to Country, our expert Consultants work to ensure Country specific rules pertaining to International students are strictly adhered to
• Once Offer is secured, offer acceptance follows and we generally advise payment of necessary tuition fees applicable.

Visa requirements differ from Country to country.  After acceptance of Offer letter and securing acceptance letter from chosen institution, the next step is careful preparation for Visa Application.

• We ensure that student shows ties to home countries in their student visa application
• We practice mock interviews with clients to ensure they are comfortable interacting effectively with the consular officer. Interviews are conducted in English and mock interviews cover tips on how the program you are applying for fits career plan, valid reasons for choosing desired program, employment prospects afterwards, research plans if applicable. It will also pin point and address any lack of confidence, inarticulacy, and jittery attitude that clients may have so that this is addressed before final interview. Explanation of plan to return home after the completion of studies. Address maintenance of dependents (when applicable) while away on study and other details.
• We ensure all supporting documentation pertaining to the country and the students’ peculiar situation and visa history are addressed in detail taking into great consideration review of countries’ specific requirements.

• Other Special Considerations: Social media question on visa applications. We encourage clients to be conscious of the use of social media as this may be scrutinized for country-specific visa application.
• Immigration history: It is important to keep track of every past immigration history, every visa issued, refusals, overstay in visited countries and make known every detail so that we can address any issues in the application and or refer you to an immigration lawyer depending on the severity of the case.

• Administrative processing delays – Sometimes delays occur due to different reasons and applications can be tracked online for several countries.
• Third country nationals for clients who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country in which they currently live or the country where they plan to apply for a visa (i.e. you are a “third country national). A valid explanation has to be given on why application is being made in a country different from home country and explain plan to return to that country or home country upon completion of studies.
• Criminal records: Honesty is the best policy and clients should indicate every criminal record, convictions, arrests, deportation from any country or previous ban details. In cases such as these, we encourage Clients to seek the professional services of our experienced immigration partner attornies to address current or past legal issues.
• Final check of all visa application documents to ensure all requirements have been met before submission. The Visa application process is comprehensive and takes a lot of time and that is why we encourage students to apply as soon as possible. To prevent delays and last minute rush.

• At QBEE CONSULT, we have a curated checklist for you dependent on selected country for items to travel with. That way, you are sure of not missing out on the most important stuffs. We do our best to ensure you travel with all vital documents needed for the country you are going to study. These documents may differ; for instance at point of entry in the UK, you will be asked for your tuberculosis test report, Confirmation of acceptance number, valid passport while at the United States: you need your I-20, Admission/ Acceptance letter and several other documents else you may be disallowed from entering both countries.
• In addition, keep your documents like your passport and official documents with you at all times! People go through very difficult experience if they forget vital documents back home or on the plane.
• We arrange flights and hotel bookings at minimum value-added costs for interested clients
• From time to time, we are able to arrange pick up upon arrival into some select countries.
• The weather for different countries differs, it is always advisable to check weather conditions and prepare accordingly. (Our checklist curated for each client contains advise on weather conditions to ensure clients travel with appropriate clothing)

• We love to hear from our students and read about their experiences and success stories.
• We are happy to provide subsequent help whenever needed- Visa renewal, family visit visa, personalized additional services.
• We also are champions of work study opportunities, so we often recommend that you have a side gig, if it can fit in your study schedule. You may be lucky to find a sweet remote side-gig that will let you work remotely while you’re abroad and if not try your hands on paid internships or other part-time positions.
• Explore your new City and ALWAYS REMEMBER to send us referrals!
• We have special discounts for Family & Friends referrals, most importantly; we always love to hear from you.