What is study abroad counseling?

Study abroad counseling is a service that provides guidance and support to students interested in pursuing education in foreign countries.

Why do Abu Dhabi students need study abroad counseling?

Abu Dhabi students benefit from study abroad counseling to access quality international education, expand their horizons, and enhance their career prospects.

How can I contact Grad-Dreams for counseling?

You can contact Grad-Dreams for study abroad counseling by visiting our website or reaching out through our contact information.

2020-01-07 |

Study Abroad

Study Abroad Counseling & Guidance for Abu Dhabi Students

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By Grad-Dreams

General

STUDY ABROAD COUNSELING & GUIDANCE FOR ABU DHABI STUDENTS

Points to keep in mind while planning for your overseas education:

Studying in a foreign country offers a slew of advantages and it is the ideal method to discover new cultures while obtaining a qualification. Students can even obtain permanent residence in the country after completion of their education. Consequently, as a result of the above, many students from Abu Dhabi are going to various international regions to engage in an assortment of academics.

Global opportunities:

Some of the popular courses for Abu Dhabi students are medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, media, and design, and psychology, while Canada, Australia, and the UK top their list for overseas study destinations. There is a demand for higher education in European nations such as France, Sweden Germany, and Czechoslovakia. There is a definite ramping up of interest in conventional courses along with interests in creative disciplines such as product design, visual arts, and digital media.

The preference of the country where students wish to study primarily depends upon their intent, whether they wish to reside permanently after graduation, or intend to return home. If the students are seeking options to settle down abroad, then Canada has the greatest demand as it grants high points for Canadian education and experience while applying for permanent residence. Australia and New Zealand have been attracting international students for many years and this has become one of the main revenues for the governments. Many students from Abu Dhabi have moved to these countries on student visas and some of them were able to settle down permanently by completing their studies and accepting pertinent job offers.

Cost of overseas degrees:

Definitely, the objective of studying in a foreign country is the bright future outlook and it’s always a good idea to start generating income, especially due to the fact that studying in a foreign country is a fairly expensive proposition. Usually, tuition fees in overseas universities start from $15,000 to $30,000, and additionally, students have to factor in another $15,000 annually for housing and miscellaneous living expenses. Taking this into consideration, many students opt to work while they study, and, conditional to the country where a student is based, it may be permissible to work while on a student visa. In most of the preferred educational destinations like Canada, the US, and the UK, students are permitted to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week.

Abu Dhabi Scholarships:

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge offers scholarship programs at highly ranked international universities.

By providing such scholarships to its citizens, it intends to foster excellence in education for the country’s labour force and to enable the progress of the citizens of Abu Dhabi. Students, who are chosen for any of ADEK's scholarship programs, will receive the requisite financial aid and academic support that will facilitate them to attain the best grades.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Higher Education Grant: This is provided to outstanding Zayed University graduates from Abu Dhabi so that they may pursue their postgraduate education, at highly accredited universities internationally, in a variety of courses.

Abu Dhabi Scholarships for Distinguished Students. Exceptional Emirati students can be eligible for a great opportunity to take up their undergraduate studies at prominent universities overseas. The program targets 12th Grade students in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi along with currently enrolled undergraduate students attending universities overseas. Information and Communications Technology, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary Studies, Business Administration and Law, are some of the focus areas of study.

Contact Grad-Dreams experts for the best international education plans.

If you wish to study abroad, contact Grad-Dreams for the best international career plans.

Work and residency permit:

As soon as the study term is completed, for most students employment is the end objective, and as per the country of education, students can apply to avail a work permit for a comparatively short tenure. Some countries like Canada may grant a work permit after completing the program, for a duration of 1-3 years, based on the tenure of the study course, and recently even the United Kingdom has launched a two-year work permit, and additionally, certain European countries offer a 1.5 years permit. Moreover, upon effectively obtaining a job in the country, the student is entitled to apply for permanent residency, to begin with, following which he can earn citizenship after completing a certain number of days, which differs in each country. Currently, Canada offers the quickest and most flexible pathway to citizenship.

Excel in the IELTS:

For those who are enticed by the rewarding possibilities of studying overseas, it is imperative to be well equipped with the English language, through the International English Language Testing System proficiency test. This is a fundamental requirement for any student pursuing higher education in nearly all educational establishments abroad. This test may also be necessary for visa applications by the government, even if it may not be a prerequisite by the institution. Therefore, doing the IELTS test is strongly advocated for studying overseas. A lot of preparation goes into taking this test, and overconfident students may end up having to re-take their tests purely due to their lack of preparation. The IELTS test evaluates a student on two creative aspects, writing and speaking, and two receptive areas, listening and reading. Therefore there is a need to prepare and practice thoroughly for this test before attempting the same.

Grad-Dreams provide online IELTS coaching for Abu Dhabi Students. One can book a free demo IELTS session here

Twajudi Registration:

“Twajudi” is a service provided by MoFAIC. The focus of this service is to enable communication with Abu Dhabi citizens overseas and organize their repatriation in the case and in times of crisis. Abu Dhabi students studying abroad are urged to register for the service.