Some questions you ask yourself when deciding on an international graduate school are similar to those you would ask when deciding on a domestic school. Are the professors recognized internationally? How will I fund my education? Can I go out of state or will I be too far from home?
Other questions are unique to international study. How is a graduate education funded in Britain? Will I find Australia too different from the US? Will I be able to talk only French for four years? Can I drive on the left? What student visa do I need? Will I need health insurance, or will the host country cover it?
The links from this page should get you started. We're adding a new country every week!
United Kingdom
Graduate students are called "postgraduate students" in the UK. The British Council summarizes many of the issues involved in studying in the UK. This link includes information on which institutions are accredited, and how much an Overseas Student can expect their tuition to be.
Federal Stafford loans can be used to help fund graduate education in Britain. Other funding sources are online. The prestigious Marshall scholarship is designed to help exceptional US students study in the UK.
US citizens need a visa to study in the UK.
Options for Recent Graduates |
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps has sent 170,000 Americans to developing countries to assist with AIDS education, information technology, and environmental preservation. Participants can benefit from student loan deferment, and often find their experience overseas gives them an edge in the job market. Students who are interested in volunteering for the Peace Corps should contact Christian Reed at USF Tampa by email, or at (813) 974-4579.
Funding an Overseas Graduate Education |
Fulbright student grants
These are available for US students who wish to pursue graduate education in almost any foreign country. Have a look, and see if anything will help you achieve your goals!
Marshall Scholarships
US citizens with a GPA of at least 3.7 are eligible to apply for Marshall Scholarships. These scholarships provide support for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Unless you're a British citizen, you're eligible to apply for this scholarship. Of course to use it, you have to be admitted as a graduate student to Cambridge University.
Rotary Scholarships
Rotary scholarships are an option even for students who have never been to a Rotary club. A variety of opportunities exist, and eligiblity guidelines are detailed in this link.
Scandinavian-American Foundation grants
A variety of scholarships are available for those who wish to study in Scandinavia (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden).
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