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π« Phase 1: Exploration and Research
Identify your goals: Career ambitions, preferred fields of study, desired country or culture. Research universities and programs: Rankings, faculty, curriculum, student support, alumni networks. Budget planning: Tuition, housing, insurance, travel, food and daily expenses.
π Phase 2: Applications and Preparation
Application requirements: Transcripts, standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, SAT), essays or personal statements, recommendation letters. Scholarships and funding: Explore government, university and private funding options. Prepare your documents: Passport, transcripts, certificates, CV, test scores.
π Phase 3: Acceptance and Logistics
Admission offers: Confirm acceptance and pay deposits if required. Student visa application: Apply early; gather financial proof, acceptance letters and medical insurance. Housing: Apply for dorms or research private rentals. Travel planning: Book flights in advance, check baggage allowance and prepare travel insurance.
𧳠Phase 4: Pre-Departure Prep
Health: Vaccinations, prescriptions, medical check-ups. Packing: Adapt to local climate, include essentials and important documents. Financial prep: Open an international bank account or research local options; carry some local currency. Cultural prep: Learn basic phrases, research cultural norms, join online student groups.
π Phase 5: Arrival and First Days on Campus
Orientation: Attend university welcome sessions, campus tours and student activities. Legalities: Register with local authorities if required, activate your student ID and finalize health insurance. Settling in: Buy essentials, set up a phone plan, open a local bank account if needed. Making connections: Join clubs, societies or international student associations. Academic adjustment: Meet professors, learn about grading systems and explore campus resources. A.) North South University admission test is waived for eligible candidates with:
SAT score 1150 (1600 scale) or 1700 (2400 scale) or
IELTS 7.0 or
TOEFL scores: Paper-Based Test (PBT) 563 or Computer-Based Test (CBT) 223 or Internet-Based Test (IBT) 85
B.) Brac University eligibility for exemption from the written test:
GRE score of 300 total for combined verbal and quantitative scores, or
GMAT total combined score of 560 or
TOEFL 550 (Paper -based test) or 213 (Computer-based test) or 80 (Internet based test - iBT) or
IELTS overall band score of 6.5, with sub scores of 6.0 each
C.) Independent University Bangladesh admission special considerations (exemption from admission test):
Minimum SAT-1 score of 1000 and
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based) or
IELTS score of 5.5. D.) NYU - New York University Standardized Testing Policy:
NYU will continue to remain test-optional through the 2025-2026 application cycle. For students who elect to submit testing as part of their application, NYU has one of the most flexible testing policies of any college or university. When completing the Common App, you will be able to select whether you wish to submit standardized testing. E) Dartmouth College is a private Ivy League research university in Hanover, New Hampshire, United States. Established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, Dartmouth is one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
β’ Birthplace of BASIC programming language.
β’ Houses Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering and Geisel School of Medicine.
β’ Established one of the first Native American programs in the U.S.A.
β’ Has more Native American graduates than any other Ivy League institution.
β’ Over 50 research-focused centers, institutes, and groups across various fields.
β’ 6-to-1 student-faculty ratio and over 60% of classes with fewer than 20 students.
β’ Over 50% of students study through off-campus programs for immersive, global, and hands-on education. F) Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. It was first established in 1754 as King's College by royal charter under George II of Great Britain on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan. It was renamed Columbia College in 1784 following the American Revolution and in 1787 was placed under a private board of trustees headed by former students Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In 1896, the campus was moved to its current location in Morningside Heights and renamed Columbia University. It is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth oldest in the United States.
β’ Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
β’ Birthplace of significant technologies and platforms.
β’ Comprises three undergraduate schools: Columbia College, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science; and the School of General Studies.
β’ Highly ranked graduate and professional schools include the Business and Law schools, Teachers College; and Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
β’ First university to enroll 1,000 international students in 1953.
β’ Emphasizes research and teaching on global issues.
β’ Nine global centers provide opportunities in research, scholarship, teaching and service worldwide.
β’ Campus resources include 22 libraries, over 200 research institutes and thousands of internships.
β’ Housing guarantees for up to four years. G) Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It offers an open curriculum for undergraduates, allowing them to design personalized courses and become creative thinkers. The program includes over 80 concentrations in fields like Egyptology, Assyriology, cognitive neuroscience, and business. The highly competitive Program in Liberal Medical Education allows students to complete an undergraduate degree and a medical degree in a single eight-year program. Brown University also has six libraries, including over 250 special collections and over 500 clubs and organizations for undergraduates. All first-year students live on campus. H) Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university based in Ithaca, New York, United States. The university was co-founded by American philanthropist Ezra Cornell and historian and educator Andrew Dickson White in 1865. Since its founding, Cornell University has been a co-educational and nonsectarian institution. As of fall 2024, the student body included 16,128 undergraduate and 10,665 graduate students from all 50 U.S. states and 130 countries.
β’ It promotes a culture of broad inquiry and creative work.
β’ Each of its seven undergraduate colleges admits its own students and faculty.
β’ The two largest undergraduate colleges are the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
β’ Graduate schools include Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Weill Cornell Medical College, College of Engineering, and Law School.
β’ Notable for its top-ranked College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Hotel Administration.
β’ Cornell offers more than 140 fields of study and has campuses in Ithaca, New York; New York City; Geneva, New York; Doha, Qatar; Washington, D.C.; and Rome. I) University of Pennsylvania (Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. One of nine colonial colleges, it was chartered in 1755 through the efforts of founder and first president Benjamin Franklin, who had advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce and public service.
β’ Enrolls 13% of undergraduate population as international students.
β’ Has highest study abroad participation of the Ivy League, offering programs in nearly 50 countries.
β’ Over 600 student clubs across political, performing arts, sports, and student publications.
β’ Highly ranked graduate schools include Wharton School, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Perelman School of Medicine, education and law schools.
β’ Notable graduate schools include Stuart Weitzman School of Design and School of Dental Medicine. J) Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
β’ Known for its drama and music programs at Yale School of Drama.
β’ Has 13 professional schools including top-ranked law school and schools of medicine, management, art and nursing.
β’ Undergraduate students have made significant contributions in various fields.
β’ Offers global learning opportunities through studying abroad, international internships, and directed research.
β’ Popular majors include social sciences, biological and biomedical sciences, history, mathematics and statistics, and engineering.
β’ First university in the U.S. to award doctoral degrees.
β’ Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies focus on international affairs and cultures. K) Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1636 as New College and later named for its first benefactor, the Puritan clergyman John Harvard, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Its influence, wealth and rankings have made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Harvard was founded and authorized by the Massachusetts General Court, the governing legislature of colonial-era Massachusetts Bay Colony. While never formally affiliated with any Protestant denomination, Harvard trained Congregational clergy until its curriculum and student body were gradually secularized in the 18th century. By the 19th century, Harvard had emerged as the most prominent academic and cultural institution among the Boston elite. Following the American Civil War, under Harvard president Charles William Eliot's long tenure from 1869 to 1909, Harvard developed multiple professional schools, which transformed it into a modern research university. In 1900, Harvard co-founded the Association of American Universities. James B. Conant led the university through the Great Depression and World War II, and liberalized admissions after the war.
β’ One of the most selective in the Ivy League.
β’ Private research institution with over 100 research centers.
β’ 13 schools and institutes, including top-ranked medical, business, graduate education, engineering and law schools.
β’ High first-year student retention rates.
β’ Over 450 student organizations.
β’ Extensive library system with the oldest national collection and largest private collection worldwide.
β’ Committed to sustainability with green living programs for undergraduates, graduates, and community members. L) Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The institution moved to Newark in 1747 and then to its Mercer County campus in Princeton nine years later. It officially became a university in 1896 and was subsequently renamed Princeton University. The university is governed by the Trustees of Princeton University and has an endowment of $37.7 billion, the largest endowment per student in the United States. Princeton provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering to approximately 8,500 students on its main campus spanning 600 acres (2.4 km2) within the borough of Princeton. It offers postgraduate degrees through the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Architecture and the Bendheim Center for Finance. The university also manages the Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and is home to the NOAA's Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities β Very high research activity" and has one of the largest university libraries in the world. Princeton uses a residential college system and is known for its eating clubs for juniors and seniors. The university has over 500 student organizations. Princeton students embrace a wide variety of traditions from both the past and present. The university is an NCAA Division I school and competes in the Ivy League. The school's athletic team the Princeton Tigers has won the most titles in its conference and has sent many students and alumni to the Olympics.
β’ Fourth-oldest college in the U.S., established 280 years ago.
β’ World-renowned research university, No. 1 in U.S. National Universities ranking.
β’ Offers specialized libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, and an art museum.
β’ Popular majors include social sciences, engineering, computer and information sciences, biological and biomedical sciences and public administration.
β’ 5-to-1 student-faculty ratio provides small class sizes and one-on-one advising.
β’ Highest four-year graduation rates in the nation.
β’ Home to Rhodes scholars and high-achieving students.
