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Millions of students around the world dream of studying an undergraduate degree in the U.S. There are a lot of famous universities and colleges to choose from. Improving their future prospects, getting a high quality higher education, and access to better opportunities are just some of the reasons why so many students want to study…

Financial assistance for International Undergraduate Students This article is primarily for higher education students with a non-immigrant student visa (F-1, J-1, etc.). Information for permanent residents of the United States is also included below. See the International Student Loan Terms Dictionary if you are unfamiliar with any terms used in this article. The Institute for…

According to The Canadian Bureau for International Education, 642,480 international students studied in Canada in 2019. This represents a 185% increase since 2010. Canada is the 4th most popular destination for international students, behind the USA, the UK, and China. Why is Canada such a popular destination for international students? The high quality of the…

The latest data covering international students in the USA and American students studying abroad has been released – here are the highlights: International Students in the US: Over 1 million international students studied in the US in 2019/20, including those taking an academic program and those on OPT (Optional Practical Training). That’s over 5% of…

IEFA sends our warmest congratulations to Fiqah Rahman, the winner of the $4,000 Grand Prize winner of the InternationalStudent.com TVC: Life After Lockdown for her entry “In the Light of Covid-19”. Fiqah, who comes from Brunei, is pursuing a Masters degree in Documentary Filmmaking at New York University and hopes to diversify the film industry by…

Understanding scholarship opportunities The world of scholarships can be overwhelming, but understanding the different types of scholarships available can make the process more manageable. International students have access to a variety of scholarships that can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying abroad. Here are some common types of scholarships: Merit-based scholarships: These are awarded…

If you’re a student from the United States, you could be eligible for financial support through the standard federal FAFSA program, meaning studying at a foreign university may not be as difficult to finance as you’d imagined! You might want to study abroad as part of an exchange program for a semester or an academic…