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Trying to remember everything you need to apply to universities abroad can be a challenge, especially when you’re considering multiple locations. In this guide, we’ve listed all the forms and documents you need to prepare with the relevant links to help you study abroad.Ìý

What documents do I need to study abroad?

- Acceptance letter – either from your university or a centralised admissions system.Ìý
- High school transcripts – including your grade point average and extracurricular activities.Ìý
-ÌýFinal high school exam results – this will depend on which exams are accepted at your university.
-Ìý±Ê²¹²õ²õ±è´Ç°ù³Ù – required to travel and as a form of ID. Make sure you have plenty of time left on your passport when applying.ÌýÌý
-ÌýStudent visa – this can applied for via the relevant government website.
-ÌýTuition and funding proof – documents proving that you have enough savings to fund yourself while at university, and any scholarship letters.ÌýÌý
-ÌýAccommodation contractÌý
-ÌýEnglish language test results – this could be IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo results depending on which your university accepts.Ìý
-ÌýContents and travel insurance
-ÌýHealth insurance or registration forms for the country’s universal healthcare system

What documents do I need to study in the UK?Ìý

-ÌýUcas letterÌý– confirming your acceptance to your university.Ìý
-ÌýExam results – either A-level, BTEC or Scottish Highers results (or your home country’s equivalent) depending on where you went to school.Ìý
-ÌýTier 4 student visaÌý– applied for through the and costs £348.ÌýÌý
-ÌýAccommodation contracts – most first-year students will live in university accommodation, which can be arranged through the university admissions office. Private housing is available for second- and third-years.
- Tuition fees and funding documentsÌý–Ìýstudents cannot access any government funding but can apply for scholarships to study abroad.
-ÌýEnglish language test resultsÌý–Ìýcould beÌýIELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo results depending on your university.Ìý
-ÌýHealthcareÌý– Full-time international students studying for six months or longer in the UK are eligible to use the NHS, the UK’s universal healthcare system. To do this, you’ll need to pay an immigration health surcharge (IHS) costing £470 per year. This is paid as part of your student visa application. Students will need to register with their local doctor’s surgery once they arrive in the UK to be able to access these services.

You can find out everything you need to know about studying in the UK on our website.Ìý

What documents do I need to study in the US?Ìý

- Acceptance letter –Ìýfrom your university or the Common AppÌýif you applied through it.ÌýÌý
-ÌýExam results – usually eitherÌýSAT or ACT resultsÌýbutÌýthis may vary across universities.ÌýÌý
-ÌýStudent visaÌý– to study in the US, students need one of three visas; an F1 for academic studies, an M1 visa for vocational studies or a J visa for students taking part in exchange programmes. The visa application costs US$160, and some students may need to pay an Prospective students need to pay a of $350.Ìý
-ÌýTuition and funding documentsÌý– student visa applications require proof of funds through the . Students can also apply for scholarships or financial aid through their universities or external organisations.ÌýÌý
-ÌýEnglish language test resultsÌý–Ìýcould beÌýIELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo results depending on your university.Ìý
-ÌýAccommodation contractsÌý– when looking for accommodation in the US you can choose between university dormitories or private student housing.Ìý
-ÌýHealthcareÌý– the US does not have a universal healthcare system so students need private medical insurance. Plans can start from $1,000 annually and can increase depending on what you choose to be covered for. Many universities in the US offer a group plan to students, so you could speak to them about what is covered.Ìý

You can find out everything you need to know about studying in the US here.Ìý

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How much does it cost to study in the UK?Ìý
How much does it cost to study in the United States?Ìý
How much does it cost to study in Canada?Ìý
How much does it cost to study in ߣߣÊÓƵ as an international student?ÌýÌý

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What documents do you need to study in Canada?Ìý

- Acceptance letter – universities in Ontario use the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre with a one-off application fee. Universities in British Columbia use the Ìýapplication system with a one-off application fee. Other provinces of Canada require applications directly to the universities.
-ÌýHigh school exam results – you will need to supply the results of your high school or college exams (at least a 70 per cent score in the equivalent of 12th grade mathematics to study a bachelor’s degree, and a bachelor’s equivalent to study a master’s degree).Ìý
-ÌýLanguage test resultsÌý– Canada is a bilingual country and most courses are taught in English or French. Non-native speakers will need to takeÌýIELTS, TOEFLÌýor the Cambridge English Advanced Test. For French, the most common tests include the TEF, the TCF, the DALF and the DELF.Ìý
-ÌýStudy permit or student visa – the visa application costs CAN$150. Applicants might also need to pay fees for possible other checks. These include a biometric check costing CAN$85, a medical exam, police checks and language certification.Ìý
-ÌýTuition and funding documents – each university will set its own tuition fees. Students can apply for scholarships and financial aid too.
-ÌýAccommodation contracts – students can choose between on-campus or off-campus accommodation.ÌýÌý
-ÌýHealthcare – international students are not able to access the universal healthcare system so they must have private healthcare which varies across the 13 provinces. Plans range from CAN$600 to CAN$900 depending on what cover you need.Ìý

You can find out more about studying in CanadaÌýhere.

What documents do you need to study in ߣߣÊÓƵ?Ìý

- University acceptance letterÌý
-ÌýExam results – you need exam results equivalent to ߣߣÊÓƵ’s year 12 exams or the International Baccalaureate.ÌýÌý
-ÌýEnglish language test resultsÌý– this could beÌýIELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo results depending on your university.Ìý
-ÌýSubclass 500 Student visaÌý– the visa application costs AUD$1,080 for applicants over the age of 18 and AUD$770 for those under 18.Ìý
-ÌýTuition and funding documentsÌý– studentsÌý are required to show proof of funds for 12 months of tuition fees, plus AUD$21,041 for living costs, and travel costs of up to AUD$3,000. Alternatively, you can show that your parents or partner had an annual income of at least AUD$62,222 in the 12 months before your application. Students can also apply forÌýscholarshipsÌýto study in ߣߣÊÓƵ.Ìý
-ÌýAccommodation contractÌý– students can choose from on-campus or off-campus accommodation.ÌýÌý
-ÌýHealthcareÌý– ߣߣÊÓƵ’s public healthcare system is called Medicare and all international students need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to access it. All international students need to apply and have their cover start before they leave their home country. Some universities may cover your OSHC cost for you. If not, on average individuals pay about A$438 each year, couples pay about A$2,685 and family cover costs roughly A$4,026. OSHC insurance plans don’t usually cover dental, optical or physiotherapy services so you may have to take out additional private coverage.

You can read more about applying to university in ߣߣÊÓƵ on our website.Ìý