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Cross Country Comparision

Admission Criteria
	USA	UK	AUSTRALIA	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Courses / Programs Admitted in	For Bachelor's and Master's programs	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral (PhD) degrees	For Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs
Mandatory Tests	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS or TOEFL. Universities can waive the English requirement for admission if the student has scores of 65% and above in English in their 10th and 12th standard.	For admission, score requirement if flexible. IELTS. 5.5 bands (overall) is mandatory for applying for Visa.	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS required only for MBA
Documents required	Extensive documents Click here for the list	Moderate documentation Click here for list	Easy documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation (Link to Document Checklist)	Easy documentation (Link to Document Checklist)
Entry criteria	Minimum second class	Minimum high second class and IELTS 5.5 bands and above	Second class and above with minimum 6 bands. For diplomas 5.5 bands overall. Minimum 5.0 bands if student wants to go for ELICOS program	Minimum second class and IELTS 6.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above
No of backlogs	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university
How early can I apply	Students need to apply nine months to one year before for financial aid and Six months before, for admission.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	Students may apply 3 to 6 months early.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate: at least 3 months before course commencement date. For Diplomas and Certificates: At any point of time.	For Universities: Dec / Jan falling before intake For other institutions: 3 months before course commencement date.
Lead time For offer letter/I-20	Between 1-4 Months depending on the University	One week to one month	Three days to two weeks	Between 3 to 12 weeks	Colleges: 4 days Universities: 4 to 6 weeks.	Universities: 4 to 6 weeks. Other Institutions: 2 working days
Relevant study in the past	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Moderately Required. MBA and IT are relaxed	NA	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed

Cost of Education
	USA [in USD]	UK [In Pounds]	Australia [In AUD]	Canada [In Pounds]	New Zealand [in NZ $]	Singapore [in SGD]
'Master's per Year'	$18,000 to $40,000	£7500 to £11,000	AUD 13,000 to AUD 20,000	$6,000 to $30,000	$18,000 to $22,000	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
Bachelors / diploma per year	$12,000 to $40,000	We don't process applications normally	Diploma $10,000 to $13,000	$6,000 to $18,000	$13,500 to $17,500	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
No of years	2 years for masters ( 4 semesters) 4 years for bachelors ( 8 semester)	I year for masters ( two semesters)	2 years Masters 3 years Bachelor's 2 years diploma	2 years for masters 3 to 4 years for Bachelors	1.5 to 2 years for masters 3 years for Bachelors	Diplomas : 6 to 18 months Bachelors : 2 to 3 years Masters : 1 to 2 years MBA : 15 months
Scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible [Mostly for Engineering Programs]	Chances of getting 1000 pounds to 2000 pounds [mostly bursary scholarships]	Fully paid programmes. No chance for scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible
Lowest option Per year fee	$8,000	£7500	For masters : AUD 10,000 For diploma AUD 7000	$5,000	$10,000	$ 2,150
Part time work	20 hrs per week only [On Campus only] Full time during vacations.	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	20 hr per week during studies. Fulltime during vacations	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations (Off-campus option after 6 months)	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	Not possible
Pay for part-time work	8 to 14 $ per hour	6 £-8 £ Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	Up to $12.5 Per hour ($10 after Tax Deduction)	NA
Accommodation	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	London 40-70 £ Rest of UK 25-40 £	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $550	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $400	Most common is shared accommodation in public housing $300 - $600 per month
Deposit payable for admission confirmation	Some universities ask for an 1-20 deposit (for issuing the same)- $ 200 to 1 semester fee.	Tuition and accommodation deposit 1,000 to 5,000 Pounds	First semester fees + or - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)	First semester fees	1 year tuition fee payable after Visa Approval in Principal.	Tuition deposit payable as per terms and conditions in offer letter after In-Principal Approval.

Mandatory Tests
	IELTS	TOEFL	GRE	GMAT	SAT
Score valid for	2 Years	2 Years	5 Years	5 Years	2 Years
Test Fees	Rs. 7200/-	$ 165	$ 180	$ 250	$ 94
Subject Test Fees			$150		$ 89 (Listening) or $ 78 (Others)
ASR Fee (per Univ.)	Rs 1000/-	$ 17	$ 23	$ 28	$ 9.50
Test Dates	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every 2-3 Months
Test Centers	IDP & British Council i.e. 2 centers	Many	Prometric Test Center	Prometric Test Centers	1 at all major cities
Retaking of Test	No minimum time frame	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not Specified
Type of Testing	PBT*	iBT*	CAT*	CAT*	CAT*
Maximum Marks	9.0 Bands	120	1600	800	2400
Minimum Qualifying Score	5.5 Bands	73 Bachelor's 79 Master's	1000	450	1200
Modules Tested	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA]	Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical writing Assessment(AWA)	Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Website	www.ielts.org	www.toefl.org	www.gre.org	www.mba.com	www.collegeboard.com

PBT - Paper Based Test
IBT - Internet Based Test
CAT - Computer Adaptive Test

Visa Information
	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Visa Application Fee	$ 140	£ 255	Aus$ 540	$125 (Rs. 700 Service Charges at VFS)	Rs. 7,900/-	Varies from Institution to Institution
Mode of payment	Cash at HDFC Bank	Cash / Demand Draft For Details	Demand Draft /Online Click Here for details	Demand Draft	Demand Draft	Demand Draft
Interview	Mandatory	In some Rare Cases	In random cases	In some Rare Cases	In some Rare Cases	Not required
Time taken for grant of Visa	After Interview	Between 7-15 Days	1-3 Months	SPP - 3 weeks & Non-SPP 3 to 6 weeks approximately	Positive Profile Category A: 15 days; Positive Profile Category B: 30 days; Other Student Visa Applications: 15 to 18 weeks approximately	3 to 4 weeks
Documents Required	I-20, Sevis Fee Receipt, HDFC Bar Code, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms [DS Forms], Any other relevant Documents	Unconditional Offer Letter, Fee receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa Application form , Any other relevant Documents	CoE, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms, Any other relevant Documents	Acceptance Letter, Fee Receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Covering Letter with Hand written SOP, Offer of Place and Accommodation Guarantee Letter, Medical Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Offer Letter, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport Copy, Birth Certificate
Tracking the Visa	The decision except for 221 G Candidates. Passport can be tracked at online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS Contact us details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Through institution offering admission
Visa Chances	Depends on the interview	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations
Official website	www.vfs-usa.co.in	www.vfs-uk.co.in	www.vfs-au-in.com	www.vfs-canada.co.in	www.ttsnzisvisas.com	www.ica.gov.sg

After Studies
	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Default work-permit	1 Year [OPT] or 29 Months STEM Program	2 Years Post-Study Work (Tier 1)	1.5 Years	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit (Ref: Link to Work in NZ page)	Job Search Visa
Employment after education, through	Employers Sponsored Work Permits [H1B]	TTier 2 Skilled Worker	Employer Sponsored Work permits is possibility Ex. 457 Visa	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Job Search Visa
Permanent Residency	By getting Green Card [around 5 years]	3-4 Years of Working Status	Immediately after studies under General Skilled Migration, Skilled- Independent Overseas Student Visa[Subclass 880] through seeking Permanent Residence (PR)	1 year after working in Canada	After receiving full-time employment offer	After receiving job offer and earning SGD 3,000 per month
Citizenship Eligibility	4-5 years after Green Card as a permanent resident	After 1 year of Stay in UK as a permanent resident	Total of 4 years of presence in Australia out of which 2 years on permanent residence.	After 2 years of Stay in Canada as a permanent resident	After 5 years of stay in New Zealand as a Permanent Resident	After 5 years of stay in Singapore as a Permanent Resident
Career Opportunities	Really Good in IT, Biotech, Civil & other engineering areas. There is a shortage of skilled manpower in all the above mentioned areas.	Areas in Demand are Information Technology, Hospitality, and Engineering etc.	Very good but limited to certain occupations in demand.	Areas in demand are Engineering, Management, Health Care, Finance, Biological Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism	Engineering, Health Care, Architecture, Finance, Agriculture, Biological Sciences	Hospitality, Tourism, Management
Sponsoring family and other relatives	Sponsorship documents required from USA & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from UK & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Australia & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Canada & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from New Zealand & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.	Sponsorship documents required from Singapore & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.
Economy	The Largest Economy in the World [Although going through a bit of Recession as of now]	Fifth Largest in the world & second largest in Europe.	Sixth largest economy in the world	One of the world's wealthiest nations. It is one of the world's top ten trading nations.	Rated as Most Business friendly country by World Bank. Ranked 5th on HDI among English Speaking Nations World-wide.	Rated as the most business-friendly economy in the world, it is the hub of business in Asia.

Cross Country Comparision

Admission Criteria
	USA	UK	AUSTRALIA	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Courses / Programs Admitted in	For Bachelor's and Master's programs	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral (PhD) degrees	For Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs
Mandatory Tests	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS or TOEFL. Universities can waive the English requirement for admission if the student has scores of 65% and above in English in their 10th and 12th standard.	For admission, score requirement if flexible. IELTS. 5.5 bands (overall) is mandatory for applying for Visa.	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS required only for MBA
Documents required	Extensive documents Click here for the list	Moderate documentation Click here for list	Easy documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation (Link to Document Checklist)	Easy documentation (Link to Document Checklist)
Entry criteria	Minimum second class	Minimum high second class and IELTS 5.5 bands and above	Second class and above with minimum 6 bands. For diplomas 5.5 bands overall. Minimum 5.0 bands if student wants to go for ELICOS program	Minimum second class and IELTS 6.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above
No of backlogs	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university
How early can I apply	Students need to apply nine months to one year before for financial aid and Six months before, for admission.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	Students may apply 3 to 6 months early.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate: at least 3 months before course commencement date. For Diplomas and Certificates: At any point of time.	For Universities: Dec / Jan falling before intake For other institutions: 3 months before course commencement date.
Lead time For offer letter/I-20	Between 1-4 Months depending on the University	One week to one month	Three days to two weeks	Between 3 to 12 weeks	Colleges: 4 days Universities: 4 to 6 weeks.	Universities: 4 to 6 weeks. Other Institutions: 2 working days
Relevant study in the past	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Moderately Required. MBA and IT are relaxed	NA	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed

Cost of Education
	USA [in USD]	UK [In Pounds]	Australia [In AUD]	Canada [In Pounds]	New Zealand [in NZ $]	Singapore [in SGD]
'Master's per Year'	$18,000 to $40,000	£7500 to £11,000	AUD 13,000 to AUD 20,000	$6,000 to $30,000	$18,000 to $22,000	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
Bachelors / diploma per year	$12,000 to $40,000	We don't process applications normally	Diploma $10,000 to $13,000	$6,000 to $18,000	$13,500 to $17,500	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
No of years	2 years for masters ( 4 semesters) 4 years for bachelors ( 8 semester)	I year for masters ( two semesters)	2 years Masters 3 years Bachelor's 2 years diploma	2 years for masters 3 to 4 years for Bachelors	1.5 to 2 years for masters 3 years for Bachelors	Diplomas : 6 to 18 months Bachelors : 2 to 3 years Masters : 1 to 2 years MBA : 15 months
Scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible [Mostly for Engineering Programs]	Chances of getting 1000 pounds to 2000 pounds [mostly bursary scholarships]	Fully paid programmes. No chance for scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible
Lowest option Per year fee	$8,000	£7500	For masters : AUD 10,000 For diploma AUD 7000	$5,000	$10,000	$ 2,150
Part time work	20 hrs per week only [On Campus only] Full time during vacations.	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	20 hr per week during studies. Fulltime during vacations	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations (Off-campus option after 6 months)	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	Not possible
Pay for part-time work	8 to 14 $ per hour	6 £-8 £ Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	Up to $12.5 Per hour ($10 after Tax Deduction)	NA
Accommodation	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	London 40-70 £ Rest of UK 25-40 £	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $550	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $400	Most common is shared accommodation in public housing $300 - $600 per month
Deposit payable for admission confirmation	Some universities ask for an 1-20 deposit (for issuing the same)- $ 200 to 1 semester fee.	Tuition and accommodation deposit 1,000 to 5,000 Pounds	First semester fees + or - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)	First semester fees	1 year tuition fee payable after Visa Approval in Principal.	Tuition deposit payable as per terms and conditions in offer letter after In-Principal Approval.

Mandatory Tests
	IELTS	TOEFL	GRE	GMAT	SAT
Score valid for	2 Years	2 Years	5 Years	5 Years	2 Years
Test Fees	Rs. 7200/-	$ 165	$ 180	$ 250	$ 94
Subject Test Fees			$150		$ 89 (Listening) or $ 78 (Others)
ASR Fee (per Univ.)	Rs 1000/-	$ 17	$ 23	$ 28	$ 9.50
Test Dates	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every 2-3 Months
Test Centers	IDP & British Council i.e. 2 centers	Many	Prometric Test Center	Prometric Test Centers	1 at all major cities
Retaking of Test	No minimum time frame	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not Specified
Type of Testing	PBT*	iBT*	CAT*	CAT*	CAT*
Maximum Marks	9.0 Bands	120	1600	800	2400
Minimum Qualifying Score	5.5 Bands	73 Bachelor's 79 Master's	1000	450	1200
Modules Tested	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA]	Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical writing Assessment(AWA)	Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Website	www.ielts.org	www.toefl.org	www.gre.org	www.mba.com	www.collegeboard.com

PBT - Paper Based Test
IBT - Internet Based Test
CAT - Computer Adaptive Test

Visa Information
	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Visa Application Fee	$ 140	£ 255	Aus$ 540	$125 (Rs. 700 Service Charges at VFS)	Rs. 7,900/-	Varies from Institution to Institution
Mode of payment	Cash at HDFC Bank	Cash / Demand Draft For Details	Demand Draft /Online Click Here for details	Demand Draft	Demand Draft	Demand Draft
Interview	Mandatory	In some Rare Cases	In random cases	In some Rare Cases	In some Rare Cases	Not required
Time taken for grant of Visa	After Interview	Between 7-15 Days	1-3 Months	SPP - 3 weeks & Non-SPP 3 to 6 weeks approximately	Positive Profile Category A: 15 days; Positive Profile Category B: 30 days; Other Student Visa Applications: 15 to 18 weeks approximately	3 to 4 weeks
Documents Required	I-20, Sevis Fee Receipt, HDFC Bar Code, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms [DS Forms], Any other relevant Documents	Unconditional Offer Letter, Fee receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa Application form , Any other relevant Documents	CoE, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms, Any other relevant Documents	Acceptance Letter, Fee Receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Covering Letter with Hand written SOP, Offer of Place and Accommodation Guarantee Letter, Medical Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Offer Letter, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport Copy, Birth Certificate
Tracking the Visa	The decision except for 221 G Candidates. Passport can be tracked at online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS Contact us details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Through institution offering admission
Visa Chances	Depends on the interview	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations
Official website	www.vfs-usa.co.in	www.vfs-uk.co.in	www.vfs-au-in.com	www.vfs-canada.co.in	www.ttsnzisvisas.com	www.ica.gov.sg

After Studies
	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Default work-permit	1 Year [OPT] or 29 Months STEM Program	2 Years Post-Study Work (Tier 1)	1.5 Years	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit (Ref: Link to Work in NZ page)	Job Search Visa
Employment after education, through	Employers Sponsored Work Permits [H1B]	TTier 2 Skilled Worker	Employer Sponsored Work permits is possibility Ex. 457 Visa	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Job Search Visa
Permanent Residency	By getting Green Card [around 5 years]	3-4 Years of Working Status	Immediately after studies under General Skilled Migration, Skilled- Independent Overseas Student Visa[Subclass 880] through seeking Permanent Residence (PR)	1 year after working in Canada	After receiving full-time employment offer	After receiving job offer and earning SGD 3,000 per month
Citizenship Eligibility	4-5 years after Green Card as a permanent resident	After 1 year of Stay in UK as a permanent resident	Total of 4 years of presence in Australia out of which 2 years on permanent residence.	After 2 years of Stay in Canada as a permanent resident	After 5 years of stay in New Zealand as a Permanent Resident	After 5 years of stay in Singapore as a Permanent Resident
Career Opportunities	Really Good in IT, Biotech, Civil & other engineering areas. There is a shortage of skilled manpower in all the above mentioned areas.	Areas in Demand are Information Technology, Hospitality, and Engineering etc.	Very good but limited to certain occupations in demand.	Areas in demand are Engineering, Management, Health Care, Finance, Biological Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism	Engineering, Health Care, Architecture, Finance, Agriculture, Biological Sciences	Hospitality, Tourism, Management
Sponsoring family and other relatives	Sponsorship documents required from USA & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from UK & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Australia & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Canada & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from New Zealand & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.	Sponsorship documents required from Singapore & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.
Economy	The Largest Economy in the World [Although going through a bit of Recession as of now]	Fifth Largest in the world & second largest in Europe.	Sixth largest economy in the world	One of the world's wealthiest nations. It is one of the world's top ten trading nations.	Rated as Most Business friendly country by World Bank. Ranked 5th on HDI among English Speaking Nations World-wide.	Rated as the most business-friendly economy in the world, it is the hub of business in Asia.

Cross Country Comparision

Admission Criteria
	USA	UK	AUSTRALIA	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Courses / Programs Admitted in	For Bachelor's and Master's programs	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral (PhD) degrees	For Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs	For Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD programs
Mandatory Tests	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS or TOEFL. Universities can waive the English requirement for admission if the student has scores of 65% and above in English in their 10th and 12th standard.	For admission, score requirement if flexible. IELTS. 5.5 bands (overall) is mandatory for applying for Visa.	TOEFL or IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS for English proficiency	IELTS required only for MBA
Documents required	Extensive documents Click here for the list	Moderate documentation Click here for list	Easy documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation click here for list	Moderate documentation (Link to Document Checklist)	Easy documentation (Link to Document Checklist)
Entry criteria	Minimum second class	Minimum high second class and IELTS 5.5 bands and above	Second class and above with minimum 6 bands. For diplomas 5.5 bands overall. Minimum 5.0 bands if student wants to go for ELICOS program	Minimum second class and IELTS 6.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above	Minimum second class and IELTS 5.0 bands and above
No of backlogs	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university	Any number of backlogs depending on the university
How early can I apply	Students need to apply nine months to one year before for financial aid and Six months before, for admission.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	Students may apply 3 to 6 months early.	Students may apply at least 3 to 6 months before starting date.	For Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate: at least 3 months before course commencement date. For Diplomas and Certificates: At any point of time.	For Universities: Dec / Jan falling before intake For other institutions: 3 months before course commencement date.
Lead time For offer letter/I-20	Between 1-4 Months depending on the University	One week to one month	Three days to two weeks	Between 3 to 12 weeks	Colleges: 4 days Universities: 4 to 6 weeks.	Universities: 4 to 6 weeks. Other Institutions: 2 working days
Relevant study in the past	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Required except for MBA, MIS, and IT	Moderately Required. MBA and IT are relaxed	NA	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed	Moderately Required. MBA is relaxed

Cost of Education
	USA [in USD]	UK [In Pounds]	Australia [In AUD]	Canada [In Pounds]	New Zealand [in NZ $]	Singapore [in SGD]
'Master's per Year'	$18,000 to $40,000	£7500 to £11,000	AUD 13,000 to AUD 20,000	$6,000 to $30,000	$18,000 to $22,000	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
Bachelors / diploma per year	$12,000 to $40,000	We don't process applications normally	Diploma $10,000 to $13,000	$6,000 to $18,000	$13,500 to $17,500	Universities : $ 6,220 Other Institutions : $ 2,150
No of years	2 years for masters ( 4 semesters) 4 years for bachelors ( 8 semester)	I year for masters ( two semesters)	2 years Masters 3 years Bachelor's 2 years diploma	2 years for masters 3 to 4 years for Bachelors	1.5 to 2 years for masters 3 years for Bachelors	Diplomas : 6 to 18 months Bachelors : 2 to 3 years Masters : 1 to 2 years MBA : 15 months
Scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible [Mostly for Engineering Programs]	Chances of getting 1000 pounds to 2000 pounds [mostly bursary scholarships]	Fully paid programmes. No chance for scholarships	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible	Depending on the students profile scholarships are possible
Lowest option Per year fee	$8,000	£7500	For masters : AUD 10,000 For diploma AUD 7000	$5,000	$10,000	$ 2,150
Part time work	20 hrs per week only [On Campus only] Full time during vacations.	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	20 hr per week during studies. Fulltime during vacations	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations (Off-campus option after 6 months)	20 hrs per week during the course time and fulltime during the vacations	Not possible
Pay for part-time work	8 to 14 $ per hour	6 £-8 £ Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	$ 8 to $12 Per hour	Up to $12.5 Per hour ($10 after Tax Deduction)	NA
Accommodation	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	London 40-70 £ Rest of UK 25-40 £	Most common is shared accommodation $120 to $150	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $550	Most common is shared accommodation $250 - $400	Most common is shared accommodation in public housing $300 - $600 per month
Deposit payable for admission confirmation	Some universities ask for an 1-20 deposit (for issuing the same)- $ 200 to 1 semester fee.	Tuition and accommodation deposit 1,000 to 5,000 Pounds	First semester fees + or - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)	First semester fees	1 year tuition fee payable after Visa Approval in Principal.	Tuition deposit payable as per terms and conditions in offer letter after In-Principal Approval.

Mandatory Tests
	IELTS	TOEFL	GRE	GMAT	SAT
Score valid for	2 Years	2 Years	5 Years	5 Years	2 Years
Test Fees	Rs. 7200/-	$ 165	$ 180	$ 250	$ 94
Subject Test Fees			$150		$ 89 (Listening) or $ 78 (Others)
ASR Fee (per Univ.)	Rs 1000/-	$ 17	$ 23	$ 28	$ 9.50
Test Dates	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every Week	Every 2-3 Months
Test Centers	IDP & British Council i.e. 2 centers	Many	Prometric Test Center	Prometric Test Centers	1 at all major cities
Retaking of Test	No minimum time frame	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not in the same month	Not Specified
Type of Testing	PBT*	iBT*	CAT*	CAT*	CAT*
Maximum Marks	9.0 Bands	120	1600	800	2400
Minimum Qualifying Score	5.5 Bands	73 Bachelor's 79 Master's	1000	450	1200
Modules Tested	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening	Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment [AWA]	Verbal, Mathematical & quantitative Skills. Analytical writing Assessment(AWA)	Essay, Reading, Writing, Mathematics
Website	www.ielts.org	www.toefl.org	www.gre.org	www.mba.com	www.collegeboard.com

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	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Visa Application Fee	$ 140	£ 255	Aus$ 540	$125 (Rs. 700 Service Charges at VFS)	Rs. 7,900/-	Varies from Institution to Institution
Mode of payment	Cash at HDFC Bank	Cash / Demand Draft For Details	Demand Draft /Online Click Here for details	Demand Draft	Demand Draft	Demand Draft
Interview	Mandatory	In some Rare Cases	In random cases	In some Rare Cases	In some Rare Cases	Not required
Time taken for grant of Visa	After Interview	Between 7-15 Days	1-3 Months	SPP - 3 weeks & Non-SPP 3 to 6 weeks approximately	Positive Profile Category A: 15 days; Positive Profile Category B: 30 days; Other Student Visa Applications: 15 to 18 weeks approximately	3 to 4 weeks
Documents Required	I-20, Sevis Fee Receipt, HDFC Bar Code, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms [DS Forms], Any other relevant Documents	Unconditional Offer Letter, Fee receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa Application form , Any other relevant Documents	CoE, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Mandatory Visa forms, Any other relevant Documents	Acceptance Letter, Fee Receipt, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Covering Letter with Hand written SOP, Offer of Place and Accommodation Guarantee Letter, Medical Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport, Application forms, Supplementary forms, Any other relevant documents	Offer Letter, Academics, Financial Documents, Passport Copy, Birth Certificate
Tracking the Visa	The decision except for 221 G Candidates. Passport can be tracked at online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS Contact us details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Online and by SMS. Contact us for details.	Through institution offering admission
Visa Chances	Depends on the interview	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations	Pretty good if student follows the visa Rules & Regulations
Official website	www.vfs-usa.co.in	www.vfs-uk.co.in	www.vfs-au-in.com	www.vfs-canada.co.in	www.ttsnzisvisas.com	www.ica.gov.sg

After Studies
	USA	UK	Australia	CANADA	New Zealand	Singapore
Default work-permit	1 Year [OPT] or 29 Months STEM Program	2 Years Post-Study Work (Tier 1)	1.5 Years	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit (Ref: Link to Work in NZ page)	Job Search Visa
Employment after education, through	Employers Sponsored Work Permits [H1B]	TTier 2 Skilled Worker	Employer Sponsored Work permits is possibility Ex. 457 Visa	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit	Job Search Visa
Permanent Residency	By getting Green Card [around 5 years]	3-4 Years of Working Status	Immediately after studies under General Skilled Migration, Skilled- Independent Overseas Student Visa[Subclass 880] through seeking Permanent Residence (PR)	1 year after working in Canada	After receiving full-time employment offer	After receiving job offer and earning SGD 3,000 per month
Citizenship Eligibility	4-5 years after Green Card as a permanent resident	After 1 year of Stay in UK as a permanent resident	Total of 4 years of presence in Australia out of which 2 years on permanent residence.	After 2 years of Stay in Canada as a permanent resident	After 5 years of stay in New Zealand as a Permanent Resident	After 5 years of stay in Singapore as a Permanent Resident
Career Opportunities	Really Good in IT, Biotech, Civil & other engineering areas. There is a shortage of skilled manpower in all the above mentioned areas.	Areas in Demand are Information Technology, Hospitality, and Engineering etc.	Very good but limited to certain occupations in demand.	Areas in demand are Engineering, Management, Health Care, Finance, Biological Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism	Engineering, Health Care, Architecture, Finance, Agriculture, Biological Sciences	Hospitality, Tourism, Management
Sponsoring family and other relatives	Sponsorship documents required from USA & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from UK & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Australia & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from Canada & visa is normally granted if papers are in order	Sponsorship documents required from New Zealand & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.	Sponsorship documents required from Singapore & visa is normally granted if papers are in order.
Economy	The Largest Economy in the World [Although going through a bit of Recession as of now]	Fifth Largest in the world & second largest in Europe.	Sixth largest economy in the world	One of the world's wealthiest nations. It is one of the world's top ten trading nations.	Rated as Most Business friendly country by World Bank. Ranked 5th on HDI among English Speaking Nations World-wide.	Rated as the most business-friendly economy in the world, it is the hub of business in Asia.

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