Study Abroad FAQs
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions that might better help you make your study abroad a reality.
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- How to contact the school directly
- Where should you study abroad?
- How to find a study abroad program
- How to find a school
- Am I eligible for admission?
- Am I eligible for any scholarships?
- How much does it cost to study abroad?
- How can I test my English language skills for admission?
- I want to study in the USA. Where should I start?
- Where can I learn more about studying abroad as a disabled student?
- Where can I connect with other international students?
- Where can I learn more about study abroad opportunities and scholarships?
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.

Q: How do I find a school where I want to study?
A:ย You can:
- Browse institutes by country โ
- Search for schools by name using our search bar:

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 youโd like more information or if the information is missing for a particular program or school, submit a โRequest 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
๐ Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship (โฌ5,000)
๐ฝ Study a Bachelor's in the USA Scholarship ($5,000)
๐ Go Global MBA Scholarship ($7,000)
๐ Women's Scholarship for International Students ($5,000)
๐ Graduate Study in the USA ($5,000)
๐ฌ Undergraduate in STEM Scholarship ($5,000)
550+ scholarships in our free directory
You can browse over 550+ scholarships in our free Scholarship Directory.
Lastly, some universities offer their own scholarships. You can find those by contacting the school directly through the โRequest 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
๐ Country guides: Give an overview of tuition fees for specific countries.
๐ฐ Cheapest countries in Europe: Covers the most affordable countries for international students.
Costs by degree level
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Even though study abroad can get expensive, it's possible to study abroad for free.
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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 โRequest 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:
- 10 Ways to Prep for Your English Proficiency Test Without Leaving the Sofa
- Is English Hard to Learn?
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 youโll 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
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We're looking forward to seeing you!

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