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Study Abroad FAQs

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that might better help you make your study abroad a reality.

Jun 17, 2025
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Q: How can I contact a school directly?

A: You can contact a school by filling out a "Request information" form.

This is how the form looks:

Request info

You can find this form at the bottom of all university and program pages.

Q: Where should I study abroad?

A: Only you can answer this question. However, we have some excellent resources to help you make the best decision:

Read country guides

Read ourย country guides for an in-depth look at studying in specific countries.

Take the quiz

Take our quiz to find which part of the world you should study in.

Q: How do I find a study abroad program on educations.com?

A: Go to our free Program recommendation tool and select a few filters.

You can then narrow down your search by field of study, study destination, language and degree type.

educations.com program recommendations

Q: How do I find a school where I want to study?

A:ย You can:

Search for schools

Q: Am I eligible for admission?

A: Every school and program has different admission requirements for accepting students.

These requirements can often be found on the program profiles.

If youโ€™d like more information or if the information is missing for a particular program or school, submit a โ€œRequest informationโ€ form to contact the institute directly.

Q: Am I eligible for any scholarships?

A: Yes! You can apply to many scholarships as an international student.

educations.com scholarships

๐Ÿ› Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship (โ‚ฌ5,000)

๐Ÿ—ฝ Study a Bachelor's in the USA Scholarship ($5,000)

๐ŸŒŽ Go Global MBA Scholarship ($7,000)

๐Ÿ’ƒ Women's Scholarship for International Students ($5,000)

๐ŸŒ‰ Graduate Study in the USA ($5,000)

๐Ÿ”ฌ Undergraduate in STEM Scholarship ($5,000)


550+ scholarships in our free directory

You can browse over 550+ scholarships in our free Scholarship Directory.

Find scholarships


Lastly, some universities offer their own scholarships. You can find those by contacting the school directly through the โ€œRequest informationโ€ form.

Q: How much does it cost to study abroad?

A: Tuition fees vary by program, school and country. Here are some resources you can use to learn more:

Costs of different countries

๐ŸŒ Country guides: Give an overview of tuition fees for specific countries.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cheapest countries in Europe: Covers the most affordable countries for international students.

Costs by degree level

๐ŸŽ“ Bachelor's degree costs

๐Ÿ“œ Master's degree costs

๐Ÿ“Š MBA costs

๐Ÿ”ฌ PhD costs


Study abroad for free

Even though study abroad can get expensive, it's possible to study abroad for free.

Learn how by clicking the button below.


If you're wondering about the tuition fees for a particular program, check the program profiles for specific fees. If the fees are not listed, you can submit a โ€œRequest informationโ€ form directly to the school.

Q: How can I test my English language skills for admission?

A: Many schools require a good level of English proficiency.

The most popular English language tests are TOEFL and IELTS.

Here are some great resources for learning English:

You can also test your knowledge of English using the quiz below.

Q: Where can I find information about study abroad for disabled students?

A: Check out our study guide for disabled students, where youโ€™ll find plenty of information about studying abroad as a student with disabilities.

Q: Where can I connect with other students about studying abroad?

A: We have an active Discord server โ†— where you can:

  • Talk with other students about studying abroad
  • Connect with study abroad experts to learn more

Take a look through the posts to see if there are topics you are interested in, comment on others' questions or ask some of your own.

We're looking forward to seeing you!

Q: Where do I sign up to learn more about study abroad opportunities and scholarships?

A: You can sign up using this form: