What documents do I need to send to the university along with my application form?

You will need to send with your application form (which if you do not have we can give you) the following documents.

• 10th Standard Marksheet and Certificate, duly attested

• 12th Standard Marksheet and Certificate, duly attested

• Degree Marksheets and Certificate, duly attested

• If you have completed your Bachelors, you will need to attach your 1st, year, 2nd Year, 3rd year Marksheets.

• If you have completed your Bachelors in Engineering or Law, you will need to attach, your 4th Year Marksheets.

• If you have completed your Masters Degree then you will need to attach, both your 1st year as well as 2nd year Marksheets and the Certificate

• Provisional Certificate to be attached, in case you have not received the Degree Certificates. All duly attested

• 2 Letters of Reference (LORS) -Two academic reference letters/One academic reference letter and one employer reference letter or a reference letter from any public man, all in orginal

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• Curriculum Vitae

• Passport Copy (First and Last page only) duly attested

• Work Experience Letter, if any, duly attested

• If GMAT/GRE has been done, Scorecard need to be attached

• If IELTS/TOEFL has been done, score card needs to be attached

• A Bank Draft in the name of University for Application Fee as per University requirement

What is the ideal time to start my application process?

The admission process for any overseas university/ institution is lengthy. For UK/USA, ideally one should start the application process at least 3-4 months prior to the intake date. For Australia, one should send the applications at least 6 months prior to the intake date.

If one starts the process of shortlisting and applying to universities early, it would benefit the student interested. It betters the chances of receiving admission as well as get priority for accommodation, bursaries and scholarships.

How do I find out which University/Institution offers courses I am interested in?

"The FOUNDATION” will help answer all your university related queries. Our highly trained staff can tell you which university/institution around the world has the course that you are interested in.

Is IELTS /TOEFL a mandatory prerequisite for an admission in UK?

IELTS/TOEFLis not mandatory for every University / Institute. It depends on the University / Institute you have applied to. For those students, whose first language is not, they must provide evidence of logistic ability by gaining an IELTS or TOEFL. It always helps to get Visa if you have good score in IELT/TOEFL

Is TOEFL accepted by Australian Universities/Institutions?

Yes, TOEFL is not accepted by the Australian High Commission. They only accept IELTS.

How important is it that I pay a deposit?

It is important that you pay a deposit. Most Universities/Institutions require the students to pay part of the tuition fees in advance in order to reserve a place for them in the university. Most of US universities do not require tuition deposit.

What am I likely to earn if I take a part-time job while at University?

As a student visa holder in the UK, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours a week during holidays. You can earn £ 4 and above per hour depending on the kind of job and location. In USA you are allowed to work for 20 hours a week but only within the university. This can cover a small percentage of your expenses. However, while applying for your visa, you must show evidence of full financial support from other sources to cover university/institution tuition and living costs. Students are always advised not to depend on part time jobs for their living expenses.

What is the average time taken for visa processing for Australia /USA?

10-12 weeks for Australia. For US you need only one week, provided you get a visa interview date on internet after paying the application fee.

What is the duration for Masters Program in Australia/USA?

An Australian Masters Program can be 1year, 1.5 years and/or 2 years long. US Masters Degree is of 2 years duration, but you can pass in 1.5 years if you can work hard.

Cost of Living in UK/USA?

As per the new visa rules you must show living expenses for the first year of your course. The amount of which depends on where the university/institution you have chosen to attend is located. For further details contact our t office. , we would advise a budget of a minimum of £7,000 for UK and $7,000 for USA both for undergraduates and graduate programs. This ofcourse would again vary as per students lifestyle. But we think this should cover a students accommodation, food, entertainment, transport, insurance, laundry etc.

What is the assessment level of India according to the current Australia/USA visa rules?

Level 4 for Australia and good for USA

Which are the major intakes for Australia?

Australian Universities/Institutions major intakes are in the months of February and July. Few universities also have October intake. In US intakes are mostlt in Fall (August-September) and Spring (January). Some universities also take in Summer (May-June).