September 19, 2026
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Practical guides on scholarships, SOPs, English tests, student visas and costs, written in plain language so you know exactly what to do next.
Start here
These six guides follow the real order of a study abroad journey. Start with Step 1 and you will know what to do at every stage.
A month-by-month plan from 12 months before your intake to the day you fly, so nothing is left to the last minute.
Read guide Step 2 BudgetTuition and living costs compared across popular destinations, so you choose a country you can actually afford.
Read guide Step 3 ScholarshipsHow to find scholarships you qualify for and build an application that stands out from hundreds of others.
Read guide Step 4 English testsWhen PTE, Duolingo or an MOI letter is accepted instead of IELTS, and how to check before you apply.
Read guide Step 5 ApplicationsWhat admission and scholarship panels look for in a statement of purpose, plus the mistakes that get SOPs rejected.
Read guide Step 6 VisaThe documents most student visa applications ask for, and how to prepare each one without costly mistakes.
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Jump straight to the part of your journey you are working on right now, from planning your budget to preparing for a visa interview.
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Ask on WhatsAppYes. Every guide on this page is free to read, with no sign-up needed. They are written to help students plan their study abroad journey on their own, and you can ask us for personal advice whenever you need it.
Start with the Study Abroad Timeline guide, then read the guides in the Start Here section in order. They follow the real order of the process, from planning and budgeting to scholarships, applications and your student visa.
We review our guides regularly and update them when rules, fees or processes change. Scholarship and visa rules can change every year, so always confirm the final details on the official university, scholarship or government website.
Guides explain the general process, but every student is different. Your nationality, grades, budget and chosen country all change what applies to you, so a free consultation is the best way to get advice for your exact case.
Yes. If you have a question that our guides do not answer yet, send it to us on WhatsApp. Common questions from students often become our next guide.
Yes. Our Country Guides cover what it takes to study in popular destinations, including costs, intakes, scholarships and the student visa process. More countries are added over time.
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