Read this before applying to overseas unis!

In 2022, when all local unis that I applied to rejected me, I decided to try my luck with overseas unis too!

However, overseas to study was out of the question because the school fees are expensive :( but I decided to apply alongside with local scholarships (which I will be happy to share more about if anyone is keen!) as a backup plan, if my scholarship goes through then I may be able to pursue my degree abroad! 📚

Choosing the right schools:

I used the QS World Ranking portal to help me see which are the best schools for my course and some of the more recognised schools globally! 💯

Application procedure:

- For UK universities: Apply through UCAS (You can choose up to 5 schools in the UK), the application fee is about $70+ SGD for all the schools you apply)

- For Australia universities: I applied through IDP, application was free except for Uni Melb where I had to pay about $89 SGD

- For all other universities: Apply through the school directly! There will most likely be an application fee unless you have special financial circumstances.

When I received news that I got in, I was delighted, but unfortunately I did not get a scholarship to go in 🥲 Therefore, I decided to re-apply to local unis again in 2023. However, if you have the financial resources to study abroad, I would recommend giving it a shot as it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step out of your comfort zone! 🤩

Applications for overseas unis starts as early as NOW as some of them have a few intakes per year! Start researching on potential scholarships and overseas schools if you are keen! :)

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