Study abroad at Ireland: top reasons to choose from

Study abroad at Ireland: top reasons to choose from

Ireland offers as one of the best of career oriented programs that Indian students can study there. After studying a degree course at Bachelors of Masters Level, students are eligible for one year Post Study Work Permit.

IT Industry

• Ireland is one of the world largest experts of  Software
• Ireland is the Internet Capital of Europe with substantial operation of Google, Face book, LinkedIn, AOL, Yahoo etc.
• The telecom Industry is an upcoming business in Ireland, investing Euros800 million every year on capital projects.

Bio and Pharmaceutical Industry

• World’s largest net exporter of Pharmaceuticals
• 2^nd largest exporter of medical devices in Europe
• World’s top selling medicines are made in Ireland

Popular Master’s program

• Management: MBA, HRM, Marketing, Finance, Operations, SCM
• Engineering: Software Engineering, IT, Networking, Telecommunication, electronics, nanotechnology, VLSI, Microelectronics, integrated circuit, Aeronautical, Mechanical
• Bio/Pharmacy: Pharmaceutics, Neuro Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biotechnology, regulatory affairs

Universities in Ireland

1. Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin founded in 1592 is the oldest university in Ireland
2. University College Dublin founded in 1854 is Ireland’s largest university
3. National University of Galway was established in 1845
4. University College Cork was established in 1845
5. National University of Ireland Maynooth founded in 1795 is Ireland’s fastest growing university
6. Dublin City University was established in 1980
7. University of Limerick  was established in 1972

Institutes of technology

There are 13 institutes of technology located throughout the Republic offering programmes at levels 6 to 10 of the NFQ.

1. Athlone Institute of Technology
2. Institute of Technology Carlow
3. Waterford Institute of Technology
4. Cork Institute of Technology
5. Dundalk Institute of Technology
6. Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology
7. Institute of Technology Tralee
8. Limerick Institute of Technology
9. Institute of Technology Tallaght
10. Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
11. Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
12. Institute of Technology Sligo
13. Letterkenny Institute of Technology

NUI, National University of Ireland, is a federal university comprising the largest element of the Irish university system at the present time.

1. Institute of Public Administration
2. Milltown Institute
3. National College of Art & Design
4. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
5. Shannon College of Hotel Management
6. St Angela’s College

Popular Private Higher Education Colleges in Ireland

1. Dublin Business School
2. Griffith College
3. Hibernia College
4. IBAT College Dublin

What is ICCRC? – Things to know about Bill C-35 guidelines

Q1.  What is ICCRC?

• ICCRC is a non-profit Organisation which has been made for the people who are dealing with Immigration Consultants. It provides security and safety to the interest of the people and Keep a check on the functioning of Immigration Professionals.
• ICCRC is being controlled by the Board of Directors who is from different areas of the industry with good experience in dealing Canadian Immigration.
• Its main objective is to be assured that the immigration consultant is working effectively and are transparent with the information which they provide to their Client.
• It came into effect on June 30, 2011 by Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturism.

Q2.  What educational consultant can do according to Bill C-35?

• Assist international students on how to choose their courses and register
• Can provide document translation services
• Provide courier services
• Provide medical services(i.e. medical exams, DNA testing)
• Assist in travel arrangements
• Direct someone to the CIC website to find information on immigration programs
• Direct someone to the CIC website to find immigration application forms
• Direct someone to an authorized immigration representative

Q3.  What education consultant cannot do according Bill C-35?

• Cannot provide advice on immigration process
• Cannot give guidance to the client in choosing the best immigration stream
• Cannot submit immigration form or file on clients behalf
• Cannot communicate on immigration file of the client, with the Embassy
• Cannot advertise that they can give immigration advice

Q4.  Why Espire Education is not an ICCRC member?

Immigration consultants in Canada must be registered with ICCRC in order to be authorized to practice. One needs to be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a Status Indian in order to write the Full Skills exam. Espire Education provides those services to students for studying in Canada that does not require membership in India.

Q5.  How Espire Education has high success rate of student visa in spite of being non ICCRC member?

• Espire Education guides students well to the respective visa checklists on relevant websites for the detailed information as prescribed by ICCRC for non members
• Espire Education focuses on exact  information translation to student with the way it is and the way it is not
• A lot of focus is given on helping students in choosing the most relevant and productive course to study in Canada

Q6.  Does my case become stronger if I apply through Canadian ICCRC agent?

No. Your visa file is assessed on the basis of visa category requirement and it is entirely dependent on YOU qualifying each and every requirement of student visa. You get visa only on the merit of you qualifying each requirement. It does not matter with whom and where you apply for your visa. You get visa ONLY if you meet all the visa requirement of your visa category.

Singapore Study Opportunities Top Universities and Colleges

Study in one of the world’s best economy: Study in Singapore

Why Singapore is becoming the education hub for students!

1. Successful Free-Market Economy
2. A Highly Developed Economy
3.  Singapore enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment with stable prices
4. Unemployment rate 2% as per 2011 EST
5. Excellent Infrastructure and Accessibility
6. A Multicultural Nation with a High Quality of Life
7. The cost of living is comparatively lower than that of other countries
8. Studying in Singapore offers World class education at an economical price
9. Fast Track programmes  (usually UG in two years) & MBA within a year
10. Opportunity to get the Australian and UK degrees close to home
11. Course Transfer  facility to Australian or UK Campuses of respective institutions
12. A safe and secure study destination
13. A Vibrant City Lifestyle

Popular Universities and Institutions of Singapore:

The four local universities in Singapore:

1. National University of Singapore (NUS)
2. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
3. Singapore Management University (SMU)
4. Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

International Universities in Singapore

In addition to local universities, many of the world’s leading foreign universities have also established their presence in Singapore. These universities have either set up a physical campus or have joint collaborations/programmes with local universities.

1. Curtin Singapore
2. East Asia Institute of Management (EASB)
3. James Cook University
4. Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
5. PSB Academy
6. Raffles Institute of Design
7. Singapore Institute of Management
8. Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS)

Cost of Living:

An international student in Singapore spends on average about S$750 to S$2,000 a month on living expenses. The amount of course, varies depending on your individual lifestyle and course of study. For student visa international student are required to show S$10,000/- for first year of expenses.

Work Opportunities in Singapore:

Majority of the courses offered by foreign institutions are project based and have in built internships. Since courses are accelerated, students are able to finish their studies fast and ready to earn full time salary. After studies student may take up the full time job and apply for work permit under one of the categories including Employment Pass or Work permit (foreign worker).

Study in UK without IELTS

UK is considered as an excellent Study destination among international students.  There is an opportunity to study at UK’s best Higher Education Institutions even without IELTS though it is highly recommended.

Nowadays many universities are following the policy of exempting IELTS for Indian students if they fulfill particular entry criteria. It is an excellent opportunity for students who are not able to secure good marks in IELTS due to any reasons. But how it is done let’s take a look.

Question – How is the IELTS exempted?

Answer –  Students who have secured minimum 60% above in 10^th and 12^th in English can make an application without IELTS in the selected institutions. Then University will take Skype or Telephonic interview to judge the student’s communication skills. On the basis of the interview IELTS is exempted. If University is not satisfied with student’s communication skills then student is suggested to appear for IELTS.

Top Universities like Aston, Warwick and Nottingham may require 75% above in English to exempt IELTS.

Question - What about Embassy, will they accept visa application without IELTS score?

Answer – University has to mention on the CAS clearly regarding the exemption of IELTS. If it is not mentioned on the CAS then Visa might be a risk.

CASE STUDY:

Question: I have got IELTS 5.0 overall and 65% above in English. I am planning to study Undergraduate in UK, am I eligible?

Answer – Since for Under Graduate Degree universities require IELTS 6.0 minimum overall and you have got IELTS 5.0 and 65% above in English your IELTS can be exempted provided your chosen university or institute assess you through Telephonic or Skype Interview.

OR

You have an option to study Pre-sessional English for 7-12 weeks depending on the University requirements.

So the answer to your question that “Can I go to UK without giving IELTS” is ‘Yes” but you need to ensure that you have following and instruction of your institution and the UKBA.

Study abroad scholarships in Ireland for indian students

A First and its own kind of Scholarship in Ireland!

The WIT Indian ‘Wicket Scholarship’2012/2013

Post Graduate Student Scholarship:

Eligibility

• First Division in your Bachelor Degree from India
• Higher Diploma of postgraduate / Masters Degree enrolment at WIT in Ireland
• Minimum IELTS score of  6.5 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing

The Wicket Student Scholarship is available only to Indian students who are beginning an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at WIT for the first time.

10 to 15 awards will be made for the upcoming academic year commencing September 2012, depending on the volume of application and profile of the candidates applying.

Postgraduate Scholarships are available on all one year taught (Full-time) Master programmes

• Successful candidate will be entitled to EU fees instead of the international fee rate

Undergraduate Scholarship are available to any 3 or 4 years degree programme. Scholarship available for advanced entry into all years of Bachelor programmes.  Save approximately €2,250 per year

• Successful candidates will be entitled to a 25% discount off fee for each year of study

 Higher Diploma Scholarships are available for all one year Full-Time programmes.

• Successful candidates will be entitled to a 25% discount off the international fee rate.

About  Waterford Institute of Technology

• Ireland Leading University Level Institute of Technology
• Number 1 in Ireland for student placements for UG courses
• Win more European funding for research than any other Irish Institute

Benefits of Studying in Ireland:

One year post Graduate visa in Ireland

Graduate jobs available in Software/ IT

Apply NOW for January Scholarships!!!

Interested students can send their queries at leashconsultants@gmail.com

AUSTRALIA-SVP or Streamline Visa Processing benefits

Under Knight Review the Australian Government is implementing some significant changes to the International Student Visa Program. One of the important changes called Streamline Visa Processing has come into force from 24^th March 2012.

During the review process universities and their associated institutions providing courses outside the university campus have been in close consultation with the visa officials.

What is streamline Visa Processing or SVP?

This means that students having offer letter from participating universities will be part of the streamlined visa process (SVP) which allows for speedy processing of visas.

Does it mean that every student who applies for admission will get visa easily?

No. Stream line Visa Processing requires a thorough assessment of students qualifying for studies in Australia. Every parameter of student visa requirement will be monitored much more closely by the student advisor or agent for the Australian Universities and the Australian universities itself.

What are new changes under Streamline Visa Processing?

Student visa applications lodged on or after March 24 with a Confirmation of Enrolment which is also known as COE from a participating Australian university for a degree OR Packaged by an approved institution to a degree at their participating partner university, will be assessed as though they were a lower migration risk (Similar to the current Assessment Level 1). This is regardless of student’s country of origin.

What is GTE or Genuine Temporary Entrant?

As the name suggests, direct PR or permanent residency for Australia is no more directly associated with getting PR after studies. Students are expected to be aware of this new situation and plan studies well. What this also implies is that student is a temporary entrant and he has genuine interest of studying in Australia. Being a GTE is the key while you plan to study in Australia.

What are the advantages of the Streamline Visa Processing?

• Fast Visa processing
• Fund proof not required by the Australian High Commission however student needs to have clearly arranged all the money required for visa as the same may be asked by the participating university or embassy during interview otherwise.

What are the disadvantages of the Streamline Visa Processing?

• Universities will assess student financial status, interest level and academic performance in India in details. This may lead to slow processing of the admission and student will need to work a lot at admission stage and be sure if s/he is really interested in studying in Australia.
• DIAC will be much more updated on student performance during studies. What this means is that if student is sick and not attending his or her classes they must intimate through right channel to the university to avoid any unwanted situation on immediate basis.

Can I go to Australia for higher studies with my spouse? Will it be considered as GTE under Streamline Visa Processing?

Yes, your spouse can apply for visa with your application however s/he also needs to be Genuine Temporary Entrant.

Does it mean that I cannot stay in Australia and I have to come back to India as soon as I complete my degree in Australia?

No, Student completing the degree studies at bachelor, Masters of PhD will be eligible for Post Study Work permit and they do not require any job offer for the same. Students are expected to work in their industry and if they get any kind of sponsorship they may be eligible to apply for permanent residency as well. However all this will depend on the visa regulations applicable at the time of application.

What are key areas of assessment under Streamline Visa Processing?

• Applicant’s circumstances in their home country – family background , financial and academic
• Applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia – has to be GTE
• Applicant’s course to the applicant’s future – Course has to be value of money and time spent in Australia
• Applicant’s immigration history – if student has travelled abroad before and has abided by the visa regulations

Top 10 Reasons why you should study in Australia in 2012

The Australian Government announced on 22^nd September 2011 a number of measures to enhance the competitiveness of Australia’s international education sector. From 5^th Nov 2011, student visa will be assessed against the new Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.

Hence the top 10 reasons NOW to consider studying in Australia:

1.       Upto 3 YEARS Post Study Work Visa

University graduates who have completed a Bachelor degree or Masters by coursework in Australia are proposed to be eligible to apply for a two year post-study work visa.

University graduates who have completed a Masters by research or PhD degree in Australia are proposed to be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa for three or four years respectively

(The post-study work visa is proposed to be available from early 2013)

2.       FLEXIBLE Part Time Work

Under the proposed arrangement, the student work visa conditions would be measured as 40 hours per fortnight during any fortnight in the course session. A fortnight means a period of 14 days commencing on a Monday.  The proposed arrangement would benefit international students who would be better able to respond to busy periods at work without breaching their visa conditions.

3.       Visa WITHOUT English Test

Students can study English prior to start of their main course, without giving any English Exam. The university will decide on the duration of the English program

4.       LESS funds required for VISA

Students going for bachelors and masters degrees are now need to show funds only for 18 months compared to previous 2 years. No proof of funds required for the tuition fees paid in advance.

5.       Acceptance of MULTIPLE English Exams 

Test results from the multiple English language tests for Student visa purposes taken in any country are being accepted

• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based test (TOEFL iBT)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test (also known as Certificate in Advanced English).
• IELTS

6.       No requirement to study any SPECIFIC Course

It is proposed that applicants eligible to apply under GTE would not be required to nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List or undertake a skills assessment.

7.       STREAMLINED Visa Processing

Under the proposed streamlined processing arrangements, universities could be confident that the majority of their students would have their visa applications processed quickly. In addition, student visa applicants applying under the proposed streamlining arrangements would generally have reduced evidentiary requirements.

8.       HIGH Quality Education

Australian universities are widely recognized for excellence in many disciplines. Institutions deliver practical and career-orientated training so graduates can be confident they have the skills demanded by employers. Facilities for teaching, training and research are world-class in terms of state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, outstanding libraries and modern technology.

9.       Worldwide RECOGNITION

Institutions in Australia offer a wide variety of course and degrees, making it easy to find a course right for you. Australian qualifications are recognized by employers and leading educational institutions around the world.

10.   MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Australia is a safe, multicultural, friendly and harmonious society. Australians value the wealth of cultural diversity and social sophistication that international students bring to the campuses and communities.

According to Australian education experts, there could be no better time than this to study in Australia!

Best Australian Universities and Colleges Ranking

Australia offers great standard of education and excellent opportunities post studies. Students usually inquire about best university and best college in Australia for international students. When say top college and university in Australia many people would relate to universities such as Melbourne University, Sydney University, Australian National University, Monash University, etc. These are some of the very old and famous Universities across the world. However over the period of time many other Universities came into existence and eventually carved a niche in them.

Official Australia University Ranking

Students often inquire about ranking of universities and colleges in Australia. Though there is NO Official Ranking of Australian Universities, there are many surveys that can give an idea about rough rankings. Usually, rankings are decided on several parameters such as Alumni, Employ-ability Success Rate, History of the institute, Courses offered, Faculty, and Infrastructure etc.

Australia visa information and common faqs

Popular Rankings:

1.       G8 Universities in Australia

This is one the popular standing’s in Australia. G8, which is generally known as Group of 8, has been operating informally since 1994 and then formally incorporated in September 1999. It is an alliance of leading research intensive Australian universities. G8 universities provide highly academic and research based courses.

• University of Queensland
• Australian National University
• University of Sydney
• The University of western Australia
• University of New south Wales
• University of Adelaide
• Monash University

 2.       ATN – Australian Technology Network

ATN group is a network of 5 Technical Universities.  These universities provide high level of technical studies in Australia.

• Curtin University
• Queensland University of Technology
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• University of South Australia
• University Technology Sydney

 3.       Sandstone Ranking or Sandstone Universities

These are one of the oldest successfully running Universities in Australia. They are ranked highly in the world. Sandstone universities can be taken to be either universities founded before World War I or the oldest university in respective state. They are following

• University of Adelaide
• University of Tasmania
• University of  Melbourne
• University of Sydney
• University of Queensland
• University of Western Australia

 4.       Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2010-2011

National Rank     University                                        World Rank

1                            University of Melbourne               36

2                            Australian National University      43

3                            University of Sydney                      71

4                            University of Adelaide                   73

5                            University of Queensland              81

6                            University of New South Wales    152

7                            Monash University                          178

5.       2011 Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities

National Rank     University                                                  World Rank

1                            University of Melbourne                        60

2                            Australian National University                70

3                            University of Queensland                       86

4                            University of Sydney                                96

5                            University of Western Australia            102–150

6-7                        Monash University                                   151–200

6-7                        University of New South Wales             151-200

8-9                        Macquarie University                              201–300

8-9                        University of Adelaide                             201–300

10-13                   Flinders University                                   301–400

10-13                   James Cook University                             301–400

10-13                   University of Newcastle                          301–400

10-13                   University of Tasmania                            301–400

14-19                   Curtin University of Technology            401–500

14-19                   Griffith University                                     401–500

14-19                   La Trobe University                                  401–500

14-19                   Swinburne University of Technology    401–500

14-19                   University of Technology Sydney          401–500

14-19                   University of Wollongong                       401–500

Source

Does Ranking Matter

Rankings are fine for general overview. However decision of choosing any university or college should not only depend on rankings, rather is should depend on your future goals and academic background.

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