CANADA STUDENT VISA

CANADA STUDENT VISA

In Canada, a student visa is called a Study Permit. All overseas students are required to obtain a Student Authorization and Visa before going to Canada for studies. Students must also meet the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations. Under normal circumstances, allow at least two months for visa to be processed. A student visa to Canada is usually a simple process, if you know what is required from you. Canada student visa is usually needed for programs that are longer than 6 months. Contact a Government of Canada offices or embassies for application of visas.
Before you apply for your Study Permit or Temporary Resident Permit, you must have:

• A valid passport.
• A Letter of Acceptance from an approved Canadian school/University.
• Proof that you have enough money to support yourself for your entire stay in Canada.
• A letter from your sponsoring organization, if you are being sponsored.
• A medical clearance, if required.
• Application fee.
• Establish to Government of Canada that you will return home at the end of your studies.

VISA PROCEDURE
Submit the completed application kit to the immigration section of the Canadian High commission, New Delhi.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE STUDY PERMIT APPLICATION:
• Study Permit Application form.
• Letter of acceptance from Canadian University, College or Technical Institute.
• TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable.
• Passport, valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada.
• Two passport size photographs.
• Canadian visa fees for Work Permit are $ 150 and for Study Permit is $ 125.
You can pay fees Online. When you are finished, you must print a receipt of payment and include it with your application.
• The application form must be signed and dated before it is submitted. If you are 18 years of age or older, sign and date in the boxes provided and less than 18 years of age, your form must be signed by one of your parents or legal guardian.
Note: If your application is not signed and dated, it will be returned to you.
• The visa fee is payable in cash*(INR only) or by bank draft favoring "Canadian High Commission".
• Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates.
• Work Experience Certificates, if applicable.
• Proof of Funds - Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada.
• Letter from the sponsor.
• Income Tax Papers of the sponsor.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION
The Canadian High Commission - New Delhi will issue medical instructions. Students must pass a medical examination from a Panel Doctor only.
If the student is found to be in good health and there are no other concerns with the application, the Visa and Student Authorization will be issued. If additional documents are required, a visa officer will inform you.

INTERVIEW
The student may be called for an Interview, if required. If this is the case, you will be advised the time and place for the interview.

Visa applications may be lodged at VFS Global Service.
See: www.vfs-canada.co.in

BABSON COLLEGE - USA

BABSON COLLEGE

About Babson:
Babson College was founded by Roger Babson on September 3, 1919, as the Babson Institute. It was renamed "Babson College" in 1969. Babson College is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts; it is recognized internationally for its entrepreneurial leadership in a changing global environment. Babson grants BS degrees through its innovative undergraduate program. It grants MBA and custom MS and MBA degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. Babson offers distinct executive education programs to help companies reach their strategic goals: Custom Degree and Credit Programs and Consortium Programs. Babson College is spread across on 370 acres in Wellesley 14 miles west of Boston. In the last academic year 2010-2011 there were more than 1,950 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students at Babson, representing more than 74 countries.
Academics:
Babson College, the top-ranked college for the study of entrepreneurship, Wellesley College, one of the country’s premier liberal arts colleges, and Olin College, one of the country’s leading engineering colleges, have formalized a collaborative agreement that builds on their geographic proximity and complementary curricula to explore the synergies in the schools’ three missions. Babson College takes an innovative approach to preparing undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals for the challenges of the modern business world. Babson offers Undergraduate, Graduate, and Executive Education programs. Babson’s dynamic curricula focus on developing skills that envelop and transcend business so that students have multidimensional abilities, and can contribute on many levels. Each department offers many specializations as well at all levels. Students can choose the course of their choice. Following are the various departments at Babson offering undergraduate and graduate degree courses.
• Accounting/Law
• Arts and Humanities
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• History and Society
• Technology, Operations and Information Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Math/Science
Babson College has created Babson Global this is created to manage Babson’s global projects and activities that fall outside their traditional offerings in undergraduate, graduate and executive education. Based on the reputation, skills, knowledge, and experience of the College, Babson Global delivers programs that extend entrepreneurial thought and action to new populations.
These programs take the best of Babson in order to assist partner institutions around the globe to launch or enhance their initiatives in entrepreneurship. For global project Babson is associated with Global Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. The Global Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education (GCEE) is the catalyst and convener for entrepreneurship education throughout the world. The Consortium prepares leaders to create value generating opportunities for a better world providing a framework for collaboration for member institutions and a vehicle for securing access to the best of today and tomorrow’s entrepreneurship education. One of the other associations is with Abu Dhabi School of Management. The Abu Dhabi School of Management, a project of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will grant MBA and Undergraduate degrees in business, with a focus on entrepreneurship.
Admission:
The admission process at Babson is very competitive students should apply well in advance for the intake they plan to go for. For undergraduate and graduate courses students have option to do the online application and as well as paper application. Undergraduate Student can apply using either the Babson Application or the Common Application. Depending on the courses the requirement of each department can vary. Students while applying should check for the department requirement in depth and accordingly send the required documents to the college before the deadline. Apart from the requirement students also needs to check for the entrance exams required for each course and accordingly get the desired scores in the those exams. International students whose native language is not English has to prove the English proficiency by taking IELTS / TOEFL exam.
Financial Assistance:
Babson is committed to educating students from diverse backgrounds, and we will do all we can to make it financially possible for qualified students to attend Babson by distributing grants, loans, and merit-based scholarships. In recent years, Babson has met between 98 and 100 percent of undergraduate students who demonstrated financial need; the total amount awarded from all sources was over $24 million. Approximately $4 million in financial assistance was awarded to MBA students.
Library:
The horn library is in increased demand from the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners of Babson College. The citizens of nearby communities have also significantly increased their use of these facilities at horn library it is one of the best library which has various resources for every one especially for the students. The primary users are the student of Babson and the faculty and other Babson staff members. There are certain facilities which are mainly available only for the students, staff, and faculty members the outsiders can’t avail those facilities. All the details regarding the library are provided for the reference on the college site. Students can make the best use of the Library services in order to prepare well for their studies and gain better knowledge. There is lot of online material available, many books, journals and many other reference materials for the students at Babson Library.

Student Life & Housing:
College life at Babson for students is filled with new challenges, friendships, exciting times, and rewarding experiences. At Babson students will meet people from all around the world and share in a culturally abundant community. There are many housing options available for students and they can choose the option as per their choice. Babson offers a selection of rooms, including studios, 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bedrooms, and 2 bedrooms, to meet a wide range of students’ needs with different facilities for students. All the details regarding the accommodation options are mentioned on the college site students needs to look for all the details and apply well in advance for the accommodation. Few of the housing options are very near to the building were classes are conducted. It is very convenient for students to stay and attend their college.

AUSTRALIAN LIFE STYLE

Australian Lifestyle

Once student reaches Australia, they will start noticing the differences in culture and lifestyle immediately. Australians are very friendly and helpful people, with a great sense of humor. Australia is considered one of the most competitive nations on Earth. For most newcomers, exploring the cultural differences is one of the most rewarding things about living and studying in Australia, or any new country for that matter. It is therefore important to remember the different aspects of Australian culture. Australia offers a wealth of exciting opportunities for people seeking a new challenge and a fresh start in life. Besides having some of the best beaches in the world and no shortage of pools or BBQs, Australia boasts a very low crime rate, excellent education and great dental and medical care, and a very good standard of living.


Food

The diversity of foodstuffs available in Australia is huge and comprises grains, meats, dairy products, seafood, fruit and vegetables, bakery goods, olive oil, wine and other beverages, confectionery plus a host of individual gourmet treats and specialty lines. Organic products and products with native ingredients are found in a number of categories. Australia also has significant expertise in the areas of food processing technology and cool chain management.

Australians have three meals a day of which dinner is the biggest. Breakfast consists of toast, cereal, fruit and fruit juices, milk and tea or coffee. Standard of hygiene are high in the preparation of food to the public and tap water is safe to drink in any Australian town. Fresh food is plentiful at shops and markets. Seafood's and all meats, fresh fruit, salad and vegetables are of high quality and quite safe to eat. Australian food and beverage products are recognised worldwide for their variety and healthy image.


Dressing
As far as dressing for Australia is concerned, casual wear is generally the go. They dress up very casual when at home, shopping and sightseeing. However while at work or evenings out they essentially dress formally. Australians do wear their shoes in their homes, so it is not required to take your shoes off before entering the house you wanted to, Unless it’s a really formal occasion, one has no need for a tuxedo or a formal long gown; a jacket and tie are not de rigueur for other occasions but the rule of thumb is usually whether one is comfortable with one’s choice of clothing for a particular occasion.






Australians tend to say what they think
Australians tend to give their opinions freely and openly. This applies in basic situations, such as saying yes or no when offered a drink, as well as when discussing complex political scenarios in a University tutorial or over dinner with friends. Generally, Australians are not overly concerned whether people they are speaking to agree with their opinions or not.

Most Australians like their personal space
Australians tend to stand quite far from each other when they're talking. They believe in giving each other the desired distance. When somebody stands very close to them they might begin to feel quite uncomfortable.

Australians generally pay their own money
When most Australians go out to a social function in a group, it is generally expected that people will pay for themselves. This applies as much to going out to lunch/dinner with friends, as to seeing a movie. A good common example is going out to dinner. At the end of the meal when the bill is brought to the table, the total amount will either be divided equally among the number of people who ate the meal, or each person will examine the bill and contribute the amount they owe.

Most Australians place a high priority on time
Australia is a very time-oriented place. This is reflected in their public transport system, which is strongly measured by how closely it runs to its published timetable; also in their education system where class, lecture and tutorial schedules are very strictly adhered to. The same applies to meetings with friends, although the rules are generally a bit more flexible.

Australians tend to be spontaneous talkers in conversation
Australians can be spontaneous in their conversations and may talk lot of additional information that may not be totally essential to the main point of the conversation. One reason for this is that Australians tend to feel uncomfortable with periods of silence and often prefer to fill the gaps with jokes, or by quickly introducing a new topic of conversation. The key is to understand the general meaning behind what is being said.

Gifts
In Australia it is common for the people to gift people on certain occassions like birthdays and so on. Such gifts are generally not expensive. Inviting friends to a dinner party at home is a common social activity in Australia. If you receive this sort of invitation, it is not normally necessary to bring a gift to the person's house. However, if you drink alcohol, it is very common to bring a bottle of wine to contribute to the meal. Occasionally people also bring flowers, although this is not expected.

Australians respect other people's privacy
The average Australian is very aware of not intruding too much into other people's personal affairs. There are a range of issues that are best avoided when talking socially to many Australians on the first meeting. They include discussing a person's marital status, religion, income and age. Australians also tend to respect other people's physical privacy. For example, many Australians will expect other people to knock on their bedroom/office door, or announce their presence, by saying "excuse me", before entering.

Australians place great importance on individual responsibility
Australians believe in taking up individual responsibility for their own actions whether it's at work or in a study environment. In a study environment, students are expected to produce essays and reports independently. There are great penalties for copying another person's work without proper acknowledgement

Almost all Australians have a sporting interest of some kind.
Australians enjoy variety of sports like baseball, swimming, cricket, athletics, netball, softball, soccer, hockey, basketball and tennis. Watching sport is also common for most families. Many thousands of people attend professional football games every week and many more watch all forms of sports on the T.V.

New York University

About the University:

New York University was founded in 1831; New York University is now one of the largest private universities in the United States. From a student body of 158 during NYU's very first semester, enrollment has grown to more than 40,000 students as on date. Students at NYU have an option to choose courses from the 18 schools and colleges at five major centers in Manhattan and in sites in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Today, students come from every state in the union and from 133 foreign countries.

The center of NYU is its Washington Square campus in the heart of Greenwich Village. One of the city's most creative and energetic communities, the Village is a historic neighborhood that has attracted generations of writers, musicians, artists, and intellectuals. In addition to its Manhattan locations, the University is also formally affiliated to the Polytechnic Institute of NYU in Brooklyn, the second oldest school of engineering and technology in the country. NYU has established itself as the first global network university, with a comprehensive liberal arts campus in Abu Dhabi – the first to be operated abroad by a major U.S. research university – and other sites for study and research in Accra, Ghana; Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Florence, Italy; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Prague, the Czech Republic; Shanghai, China; and Tel Aviv, Israel, among other locations.

Academics:
NYU initially consisted of fourteen professors and lecturers now currently there are more than 3,100 full-time faculty members whose research and teaching encompasses the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences; the law; medicine; business; education; the fine arts, studio art, the performing and cinematic arts; music; social work; public administration; the ancient world; and continuing and professional studies. With more than 2,500 courses offered the University awards more than 25 different degrees. Although overall the University is large, the individuals schools and colleges are small- to moderate-sized units—each with its own traditions, programs and faculty.
The core of New York University is the academic enterprise. The best students and faculty are drawn to the University by the allure of being part of a compelling intellectual and creative enterprise — a community of scholars characterized by collaboration, innovation, and incandescent teaching. NYU students get the experience of attending a Global Network University, anchored in New York City but with nodes throughout the world.
Whether students are beginning their undergraduate education and pursuing a strong liberal arts foundation or seeking an advanced degree with a professional focus, the University's schools and colleges adhere to the highest standard of academic enterprise and innovation. A leading research institution and Global Network University, NYU is working towards becoming the future of idea capital. As such, the University's schools and colleges offer a diverse spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and specialized degree programs.



Tuition and Fees:
Undergraduate: $15,000 - $20,000 approx (per year)
Graduate: $18,000 - $24,000 approx (per year)

Library:
Great libraries are essential to great universities. They support and empower scholarship and research innovation. The NYU Libraries is a nine-library, 5.1 million-volume system that continually enhances its on-site and online services and resources for students and faculty and expands its research collections in all formats, from paper to electronic and multimedia. NYU Libraries provides students and faculty with access to the world’s scholarship and serves as a center for the University community’s intellectual life.
Accommodation:
Whether you live on or off campus, are here for the summer, or are living in faculty housing, you will find yourself living "in and of" New York City. Manhattan's vibrant Greenwich Village neighborhood is home to many of NYU's campus buildings. Students and faculty find housing in this community as well as its surrounding neighborhoods, boroughs and the greater New York City area. Whether you're a new student applying to live in one of the University's residence halls or are looking for assistance in your off-campus apartment search, NYU has services and offices to simplify the New York City housing process. Searching for an apartment in New York can be challenging, whether you are relocating from abroad, a current NYU housing resident, or considering a change of your current off-campus living situation. The apartment hunting process is often bewildering to even long-time New Yorkers. For students NYU has good facilities and information on the housing web site to help students select the best option for housing easily.

Campus Life:
NYU’s campus is literally without walls, drawing its spirit from a global city with an entrepreneurial bent, a diversity of human life, and resources that include some of the world’s most famous cultural institutions and most valued professional opportunities. Albeit untraditional, NYU’s primary campus is located in downtown Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and there’s no doubt that the neighborhood feels like a college community. Many of NYU’s academic and administrative buildings and freshman residence halls border Washington Square Park. The sidewalks are full of students on their way to class, and members of the NYU community fill the restaurants, shops, and other businesses. Both on campus and off, the people of NYU are directly involved in the day-to-day excitement, culture, and opportunity of the city that serves as a very real extension of NYU’s campus and classrooms.
On campus, NYU offers countless way to connect with other members of the University community. With over 400 student clubs and organizations, hundreds of sports and residence hall activities, guest lectures and film screenings, and city excursions and community service opportunities, students get involved with the University, with their college, in their residence hall, and most important, with each other.
Students and faculty have access to an exceptional range of facilities, services, residence halls, and dining locations. Academic facilities include nine libraries as well as dozens of specialized centers and institutes. Everyone has access to advanced computer resources and specialized offices that address almost every need—from medical attention to discount theatre tickets.
Student living at NYU is a unique experience of its own. Students can live in residential housing near the Washington Square campus—soaking in the vibrant Greenwich Village neighborhood—or they can live off campus in one of the five boroughs and beyond. With either option, students aren’t just residents of a college campus; they are citizens, users and a vital aspect of one of the world’s largest, diverse, most interesting cities.
NYU is "in and of the city," and now with its growing global presence, in and of the world. Student Life at NYU reflects this. NYU education is an experience like no other: diverse, cosmopolitan, vibrant and rich. NYU students do not just become well-rounded college graduates, but accomplished global citizens. Navigate this section to find out more about Student Life at NYU.

London Metropolitan University

Introduction:
London Metropolitan University (LMU), located in London, England, was formed on 1st August 2002 by the amalgamation of the University of North London (est.1896) and the London Guildhall University (est.1848). The University has campuses in the City of London and in the London Borough of Islington. The change of name of the merged University was approved by the Privy Council. The University operates its own archives, libraries and museum. London Metropolitan University is one of the foremost providers of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and vocational education and training in Britain. The courses are planned in consultation with employers and examining bodies in commerce, industry, the world of art and design, the financial services industries and other professions. The end result is high quality courses that are of direct relevance to their field. London Metropolitan University City campus has a prime location in the heart of the City of London and the vibrant Aldgate area of east London. The London North campus is located in leafy Islington in north London, a few minutes' walk away from the many lively bars, cafés and restaurants along Upper Street and Holloway Road, which cater for all tastes and budgets.
Academics:
London Metropolitan is the most diverse universities with students from over 150 countries coming to study various courses. There are around 400 degree courses offered by the University for the students. University has eleven internationally acclaimed Research Institutes and twenty research centers. University offers wide range of BA, BSc, BEd, BEng and LLB courses, as well as Foundation and Extended degrees. There are many masters courses offered as well. Students get MA Msc, PHD and MPHIL degrees. London metropolitan University has strong links with the leading corporate in London. This links help students for employment and better future.
Along with the academic courses students can also study any of the nine different languages. Students also have an opportunity to spend a semester or a year abroad in places as diverse as France, Cuba, USA, Cyprus, Spain, Argentina or Sweden. It is observed that London Metropolitan University has many international students than almost any other UK University to study here, making for a truly cosmopolitan environment. Students who are keen on sports have wonderful time at London Metropolitan University.


Admission:
All applicants for undergraduate courses are required to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service UCAS. This means they have to complete a special UCAS application form in order to secure a place at London Metropolitan University. Once the forms are submitted students should also send in their relevant academic documents as per the requirements.

For postgraduate degrees students can apply direct to the International Office for a place. Each application is considered on an individual basis and relevant work experience is taken into account for many courses. Once the application is submitted online students should prepare the packets of documents as per the University checklist and send it to the University for further process.

Cost:

Undergraduate: £8,500 to £11,000 (approx per year)

Postgraduate: £9,000 to £14,200 (approx per year)


Scholarships:
Every year London Metropolitan University invests over £850,000 in its scholarship programme to help academically excellent students fund their education. There are various scholarships available for Native and international students. These scholarships are available for Postgraduate and Undergraduate students for most of the courses. Students should read all the details mentioned on the website before applying for the scholarships and then as per the eligibility they can apply for the scholarships before the deadline.
Students should submit the completed scholarships forms as per the deadlines given on the site along with the required documents. The forms once submitted along with the required material it should be send to the correct address for further process. All the communication for scholarships is done online at London Metropolitan University this helps the students to get the updates quickly.






Accommodation:
The University recognizes that as an international student, finding the right place to live is particularly important. To make the most of your time studying with the University and living in the exciting city and to feel comfortable the University has team of people to help students. This dedicated member of staff help students with all accommodation related issues. There are many options available for students to choose for accommodation. Mostly many international students choose to go into halls of residence. All the details regarding the housing options are available on the University site. Since the demand for on campus accommodation is high it is important that students book their accommodation well in advance.

Student Life @ London Metropolitan University:
London Metropolitan University is located in London, London it is one of the world's greatest cities, it's buzzing with life and has an amazing range of things to see and do. It is a city of history, culture, diversity and nightlife and is the focus of British politics, finance and the media. Not all student life is about hard work. London Met students are invited to make use of the wide choice of entertainment and events at both campuses. University has various clubs, societies, and other events conducted on campus for students. Students can be member with these and enjoy a lot of benefits like Developing new abilities and leadership skills, Work within a team of peers, Satisfaction of setting and meeting goals, making new friends Sharing talents or interests with the University community and most importantly to HAVE FUN!. Students find that the more they become involved, the more they will benefit from their overall University experience.
The International Office & International Programmes Office at London Met offer advice, counselling and support to students. London Metropolitan University has one of the highest international student populations in the United Kingdom truly reflecting the diversity of London itself.