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Study in Brunei

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What type of scholarships are available in Brunei, and what type of qualifications do students need to be deemed eligible? We will go through what type of requirements are asked and what scholarships are readily available.

What can an international student do if they wish to study in Brunei?

There is a small list of things that a student will need to follow if they are originally not from Brunei, but wish to attend Universiti Brunei Darussalam. This university is national public research which has now become the largest higher education institution in Brunei. Since 1985, this university has been able to build up an incredible history and reputation. This college is listed within the Top 100 amongst the world’s higher education systems.

There are just under 10 academic offices paired with 7 research institutes that are part of this grand university. This includes Science, Health Sciences, Asian Studies, Policy Studies, Education, Business, Engineering, Biodiversity, Advanced Materials & Energy Sciences, Advanced Research, Applied Data Analytics, Islamic Studies, Leadership, Innovation & Advancement.

Cost of Living and Tuition

Tuition is determined on domestic nationality and international. However, the other affect is that the course of study and duration of that program. For example, if the program extends 6 months, a student will be expected to pay more in tuition that the standard. For and undergraduate degree program the cost varies from $1,400 and $1,800 USD for each semester at the Brunei Institute of Technology.

Then as we take a look at a Master’s program, they average out to about $3,200 at the Brunei Institute of Technology.

Students will find out that cost of living in Brunei is relatively low. A student that is attending full-time university but leaves off campus can expect to pay anywhere between BND 1,000 to BND 1,500 (700 plus USD) to cover all accommodation, food, daily necessities and seasonal things.

Low Cost Means a Better Chance at Achieving a Ph.D. Degree

It is true that while the lower living cost can benefit in many aspects of life, one that students don’t think about… happens to be that students who chose a country to earn their higher education in with a low living cost, can do exceptionally well by earning a Ph.D. degree while they are studying in that country. While that was a bit long winded, it goes to show that students will be able to have the better advantage at securing and completing their higher education that scores at a Master’s degree or a Doctorate. While these two higher end degrees tend to be hard to achieve in a place like the United States (because tuition is so costly and so is the cost of living) … students will find out that working towards a high degree in Brunei will provided every benefit possible.

Check with the University’ Admissions

Why should a new student check with the University of Brunei’s admissions? This way any international student will be able to understand what is needed before sending in an admissions application to be accepted to that university. Along with what type of student visa and extra official documents like a work visa that would help the student to earn a part-time job.

Argentina Scholarships

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We will look at what type of scholarships are available in Argentina and what each scholarship holds reward wise.

Some of the top international scholarships available to international students who wish to study in Argentina consist of:

  • Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship Program – Undergraduate – This scholarship can be renewed for up to two years, where $10,000 is awarded to come to a two-year total of $20,000. Students must be participating in studies about Argentina.
  • Organization of American States (OAS) Scholarship – Graduate Studies or Research – Up to $10,000 per year for a total of two years. For international students who are pursuing a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree.
  • In-Region Scholarship at the National University of San Juan in Argentina – Students will receive health insurance and a monthly allowance upon being chosen as recipients of this scholarship. Awarded to students that are pursuing a Master’s or a Ph.D. degree.
  • University of Buenos Aires (UBA) International Scholarships – Up to $2,000 of more per awarded student. Available for Italian, Mexican, and Chinese students.
  • Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research – up to $20,000 for two years of academic study. Open to students who are working towards their Master’s – Ph.D. level degrees.

More international scholarships that are less than $10,000 in reward are:

  • The Mente Argentina (MA) Scholarship Program: students must have the eligible background and financial need to want to study in Argentina.
  • Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation: All senior high school students from Argentina are eligible to apply.
  • Castaneda Partnership Scholarship – merit and financial need-based scholarship to help assist students in Argentina.

The best thing about studying in Argentina is that tuition is free for associate and some bachelor programs. Students may end up paying very low fees for textbooks, equipment, and computers when it comes to advancing within their study field.

Luckily, even private colleges in the country as extremely affordable. Where an amount of $5,000 will cover the entire tuition, room and boarding, as well as health insurance needed for that academic year.

Private University Scholarships:

  • International Student Financial Aid Scholarship a.k.a. ERSU scholarships: these are merit scholarships as well as financial struggle-based awards.
  • SABE: San Andrés Building Excellence” scholarship: – happens to award both full tuition and 50% tuition coverage to students who are in the Program in Latin American Studies.
  • Financial Support – University of Belgrano: Allows students who are facing financial difficultly to apply to become recipients of $5,000 or more to pay for all tuition costs.

As one can tell, above shows the varied difference between public and private scholarship opportunities. For public institutions in Argentina, students will be able to receive monthly allowance or full health insurance coverage. This is because public universities in Argentina are free of tuition costs.

Private institutions in Argentina are not a free tuition-based program, instead private schools to require at least $5,000 for a student to be registered and attend full-time, and on campus. Nevertheless, private university scholarships do provide mostly full-tuition coverage or over 50% tuition coverage. International students will find that the country of Argentina puts education first above all else.

Study in Belize

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What does Belize have to offer international students? What programs are available, which public universities or vocational institutions would be a perfect fit for a student who is studying abroad?

A few quick facts about Belize:

  • The number one most common language in Belize is English, this allows most international students to feel fairly at ease
  • Belizeans are multilingual, and some of the native languages that are spoken in Belize are the Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí languages which is spoken by the Maya.

Universities in Belize are:

  • Belize Adventist Junior College
  • Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College
  • Corozal Junior College
  • Galen University
  • Independence Junior College
  • Muffles Junior College
  • Sacred Heart Junior College
  • St. John’s College, Belize
  • San Pedro Junior College
  • Stann Creek Ecumenical Junior College
  • University of Belize
  • University of the West Indies
  • Wesley Junior College
  • Belize Adventist College
  • Corozal Community College

Tuition and Cost of Living

For citizens of Belize, they will pay around $2,500 per year at any university that is located within the country.  According to a 2020 research poll, Belize charges international undergraduate students around $7,000 per academic year for tuition.

International students can look to spend about $700 per semester.

Like any country, the cost of living deeply depends on which area the students live within, for example a more suburban area may be more expensive than out in the country. Students can expect to need a minimum of $1,200 per month to cover rent, daily needs, and food.   

What Academic Studies are Prominent in Belize?

International students can expect to either pursue their associates to their doctorate when it comes to studying in Belize. From the University of Belize, along, these academics are available to pursue:

  • English
  • Primary Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Biology Education
  • Business Education
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Management
  • English Education
  • History
  • Math Education
  • Spanish Education
  • English as Second Language
  • Education Methodology
  • Educational Leadership
  • Business Science
  • Tourism Studies
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Public Sector Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Practical Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Pharmacy
  • Nursing
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Certificate in Geographical Information Systems
  • Applied Agriculture
  • Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Statistics
  • Biology and Chemistry
  • Building & Civil Engineering
  • Mathematics & Physics

The Top Majors in Belize

The number one major in Belize that most individuals pursue is in Education. As a matter of fact, students tend to pursue one of these education sections:

  • Elementary education
  • Primary education
  • English education
  • Spanish education
  • Math education
  • Biology education

With education being the top major, there are also several career options when it comes to pursuing a career position in education. From teachers, professors, tutors, to studying the link between early childhood and learning.

Working and studying in Belize

Yes! It is very possible for international students to study and work in Belize while they are earning their degree. Luckily, students will be able to work part-time if their school courses are considered part-time as well. The student visas issued to individuals studying and working towards their higher education, receive access to work on weekends or for a handful of hours throughout the week.

Andorra Scholarships

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What available scholarships are currently open in Andorra? We will explore what options international students have when it comes to looking at an abroad education at The University of Andorra.

Technically, Andorra is made up of seven parishes, which are split into language education institutions of French, Spanish, and Catalan. While these schools are for younger students, below college age, there are a three private school sectors available if a college student also happens to be a parent. This way parents can at least know that their child will be receiving the best education along with the parent attending college at the same time.

First, the only public institution that international students can send admissions to or look to attend in Andorra is the University of Andorra. Most of the scholarships to study in Andorra, are considered full-ride scholarships which covers the whole tuition for a full academic year, to a 3–4-year coverage that pays the entire college career tuition.

Since Andorra does has only one public university for international students to attend, that means the majority of the scholarships are only for public research institutions, like the Andorra university.

There are quite a few possibly scholarships that international students can go through to see if they are deemed eligible or qualified for, here are a few:

  • University of Andorra Scholarships – available scholarships are under certain specific subjects that are studied at the college, such as business administration, computer science, nursing, teaching and learning, administration and finance, law, education, humanities, the Catalan language, and communication.
  • Tocris Bioscience Scholarship Programs – students must be enrolled to the Andorra university before applying for this scholarship. This scholarship is solely for individuals who are aiming for a career in life science, medical science, or health science.
  • Novus Biologicals Scholarship Programs – this opportunity is presented to international students that are having financially struggles but are excellent students when it comes to science-related studies.
  • Fullbright Scholarships Program for Andorra Students – this scholarship has a prime focus on Andorra students. This means that students from the United States can apply to do their study research abroad in Andorra. This scholarship is also available to United State scholars who wish to teach in Andorra for a year or more.

While the list is fairly slim on what type of studies can be used as eligibility, it does go to show that Andorra is very accepting of transfer international students.

It should be noted that the University of Andorra offers enrolment discounts for individuals who came from a large family as well as students that receive high honours. Interested students or scholars should look into the Andorran government which does offer grants for particular study fields that are part of the higher education. This is awarded upon the basis of a means test, in accordance with the provisions of the Law. Grants for DPAs (Advanced Professional Diploma), first and second cycle courses (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) have scholarships and grants available, as well as, for doctoral level students.