As the Finnish joint application portal opens many international students have started filling in the online application form, however your list isn't completed without Metropolia UAS. Metropolia UAS is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Finland with over 15,000 students. It is situated in Helsinki metropolitan area. The university has four fields of study: culture, business, health care and social services, and technology. Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is one of the most international university of applied sciences in Finland. It offers Twelve international degree programmes, student and teacher mobility, work placement opportunities abroad and various

Tallinn University of Technology is delighted to offer 53 prospective students full tuition fee scholarship waiver for undergraduate programmes. The tuition fee waiver scholarship is automatically granted to the best students as there is no separate application required. The scholarship is only available to study International Business Administration, Law and Integrated Engineering.

Tallinn University of Technology is a modern, international university located in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1918 and is the only technical university in the country. TTÜ is a university for engineering, business, and public administration. In QS University Rankings for Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2016, TTÜ ranked 30th, placing it among the top ten technical universities in the region and confirming its status as the best technical university in the Baltics. TTÜ has colleges in Tallinn, Tartu, Kuressaare and Kohtla-Järve.

Admission Requirements
Bachelor's programme in Integrated Engineering (41 Scholarships available)

• Secondary school graduation certificate and transcript

• Moodle online multiple choice test

• Motivation letter

• Skype interview

Bachelor's programme in International Business Administration (9 scholarships available)

• Secondary school graduation certificate and transcript

• Motivation letter

• Skype interview

Bachelor's programme in Law (3 scholarships available)

• Secondary school graduation certificate and transcript

• Motivation letter

• Skype interview

English language requirements
To apply for studies a proof of English language proficiency must be shown through one of the following methods:

1. IELTS (Academic)- a minimum overall grade of 5.5, with 5.5 or above in each element. Please note that IELTS test score is valid 2 years only and older tests are not accepted.
2. TOEFL (iBT)- a minimum overall score 72, with listening 17 or above, reading 18 or above, speaking 20 or above, writing 17 or above. Please note that TOEFL iBT test score is valid 2 years only and older tests are not accepted.
3. Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)- grade A or B.
4. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)- grade A, B or C.
5. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)- grade A, B or C.
6. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE A)- total score 51 or above.

Proof of English requirement may be waived if a candidate:

• has finished from either International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) school (applies for entering to bachelor's studies only);

• has completed secondary education or higher education in one of the following countries: EU/EEA member states, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand (the transcript of records must include information that studies were conducted fully in English).

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Are you looking to study in English? Have you been thinking of where to get a quality education with a recognized degree? Then Finland is the destination for you. Finland as a country offers a wide range of English taught programs at undergraduate level to international students. Finland is a Scandinavia country located in Northern Europe. It is bordered by Norway, Sweden, Russia and Estonia. The capital and largest city is Helsinki and is located in the southern part of the country where most population is concentrated.

Education system in Finland is one of the best in the world with many of its institutions highly ranked globally. The joint application system in Finland is a single application system which allows prospective students to choose a maximum number of 6 study programme choices in other of preference.

List of University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Finland.
UAS also known as polytechnics is mainly profession-oriented. Below are the list of polytechnics in alphabetical order:

• Arcada University of Applied Sciences

• Centria University of Applied Sciences

• Diaconia University of Applied Sciences

• HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences

• HAMK University of Applied Sciences

• Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

• Humak University of Applied Sciences

• JAMK University of Applied Sciences

• Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

• Karelia University of Applied Sciences

• Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences

• Lahti University of Applied Sciences

• Lapland University of Applied Sciences

• Laurea University of Applied Sciences

• Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences

• Novia University of Applied Sciences

• Oulu University of Applied Sciences

• Saimaa University of Applied Sciences

• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

• Savonia University of Applied Sciences

• Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences

• Tampere University of Applied Sciences

• Turku University of Applied Sciences

• Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.

Bachelor's degree programmes offer by most of the polytechnics above are:

• Nursing

• International Business Management

• Business Administration

• Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology

• Environmental Engineering

How To Apply
1. Get to know your study options
The joint application system allows applicants to choose in order of preference. Your first choice should be placed at number 1 in order of priority.

The University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarships is now open for prospective students who wish to study at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The scholarships which were established in 2013 by University of Auckland Business School is aim to enhance diversity and to attract international students to the Master of Management, Master of International Business, Master of Marketing or Master of Professional Accounting degree at the University of Auckland Business School, enabling them to gain the skills and
knowledge required to launch a business career.

Selection Process

• Application is made to the Scholarships Office 
• A Selection Committee assesses the applications 
• Short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an interview (which may take place in the student’s home country or via video conference)
• The Scholarships are awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of the Selection

Committee Regulations

• The Scholarships will be known as the University of Auckland International Business Masters Scholarships. 
• One or more Scholarships will be awarded each of the value of up to $30,000. The payments will be made in instalments across the full degree the scholarship is awarded for. 
• To take up and be paid the Scholarship the recipient must be enrolled and have paid the fees, or arranged to pay the fees, for full-time study in a Master of Management, Master of International Business, Master of Marketing or Master of Professional Accounting degree at the University of Auckland Business School. Students who have commenced study in the programme are not eligible. 
• The Scholarship may not be deferred. 
• The Scholarships are tenable by international students only.
• The basis of selection will be academic merit and a written statement. Preference may be given to students not receiving other financial assistance. 
• The Scholarships will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (or nominee), the Director of the Graduate School of Management (or nominee), and the Director of Masters Programmes of the Graduate School of Management (or nominee).
• To continue to hold the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 5.00 (equivalent to a B average) in each quarter of study. 
• The Scholarships will be paid as a tuition/compulsory fees credit for the duration of the programme in instalments at the start of each quarter.
• The Scholarships may be held concurrently with any other award or grant as long as a) the terms of that award or grant permit and b) the University of Auckland Council is informed and approves. 
• The University of Auckland Council has the power to terminate or suspend a Scholarship if the Scholar withdraws from their programme of study. 
• The University of Auckland Council is not obliged to make an award if in any year there is no candidate of sufficient merit. 
• The University of Auckland has the power to amend or vary these Regulations, in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship. 
• Applications close with the Scholarships Office on 15 January (for the April intake) and 1 June (for the September intake) in the year of the award. 

Please Note

Applying for studies in Estonia is not as hard as many people think. The application is quiet simple once all the steps are followed and necessary documents submitted. Estonia as a country is fast becoming an emerging hotspot for international students who wish to study in English language. There are many English taught programmes offer by various universities in Estonia, ranging from Bachelor to PhD level. Estonia DreamApply is the online central application system in Estonia which allow students to apply to many institutions in a single application. After application the portal forward all applicants information to the institution of their choices. Before I proceed on how to apply, first let me write about some of the higher institutions in Estonia.


Tartu University (UT)
Tartu university, established in 1632 is a
classical university in the city of Tartu, Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. The University of Tartu is the only classical university in the country and also the biggest and most prestigious university in Estonia. The QS World University Rankings ranked the University of Tartu 347th in the world in 2016, and the top-ranked university in the Baltics. The university is also ranked 4th in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia region. UT is the only university in the Baltic countries to be placed among the top 200 universities in Europe. University of Tartu offers courses in the field of Medicine, Science and Technology, Business Administration, Semiotics, Computer Science, etc.


Tallinn University of Technology (TTÜ)
Tallinn University of Technology is a modern, international university located in Tallinn, Estonia. It was established in 1918 and is the only technical university in the country. TTÜ is a university for engineering, business, and public administration. In QS University Rankings for Eastern Europe and Central Asia 2016, TTÜ ranked 30th, placing it among the top ten technical universities in the region and confirming its status as the best technical university in the Baltics.


Tallinn University (TU)
Tallinn University is a public research university in Estonia. It is located in the centre of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, Tallinn University is one of the three largest institutions of higher education in the country.


Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences (EUAS)
Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences is the largest private university in Tallinn, Estonia established in 1992. Today it has over 1,600 students with more than 5,000 alumni. The university offers Undergraduate and master's programs in English, Russian and Estonian. EUAS is accredited by the Estonian Quality Agency for Higher and Vocational Education.


Other Universities in Estonia are:

• EuroAcademy
• Estonian Business School
• Estonian University of Life Sciences

Estonia DreamApply Application Portal

University of Tehran is offering financial grant to international applicants or current international students who wish to pursue either undergraduate or postgraduates programs at the university. The university of Tehran (UT), established in 1934 is Iran's oldest modern university. It is one of the most prestigious universities in Iran. The university is also always ranked as one of the best universities in Iran in national and international rankings. UT offers 111 bachelor's degree programs, 177 master's degree programs, and 156 Ph.D. programs.

Scholarship Criteria
To be considered for scholarships, students
must submit a completed application for the
Fall semester by June 5 and Winter Semester by October 5. The number of scholarships will be announced annually by UT. Scholarship grants are contingent upon the applicant’s academic records and the availability of scholarships awarded by UT. The International Council of the College/ Faculty evaluates the study records of the applicants and sends them to the Office of Vice President for International Affairs.

Requirements
Applicants wishing to receive scholarship for B.A. /B.Sc. degree programs must be under 24 years of age, and for M.A. and M.Sc. programs must be under 28 years of age.

Selection Procedure
Scholarships are awarded to international
applicants or current international students at UT who have fulfill the following requirements. Recipients are identified through evaluation of academic achievement including CV and previous degree GPA {minimum of 80 (B+)}.

For Current International Students at UT

• Minimum GPA of 16 at the end of the second academic term

• For M.Sc. students of Engineering, Basic Sciences, Fine Arts, and Agriculture a GPA of 17 should be obtained at the end of the second academic term. All M.Sc. and M.A. students of other fields of study should obtain a GPA of 18 at the end of the second academic term to be considered eligible for scholarship.

• B.A. students of Engineering, Basic Sciences, Fine Arts, and Agriculture should have a GPA of 17 out of 20 at the end of the second academic term in order to be considered eligible for scholarship.

• For students of other fields of study a minimum GPA of 18 out of 20 at the end of the second academic term is necessary.

Talented National and International Applicants

• Applicants from Muslim and Neighboring Countries

• Applicants who have applied through MOUs

• between UT and other HEIs abroad.

• Proficient in Persian

• Proficient in English

• Having a valid GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS certificate with a minimum score accepted by UT International Council

• UT scholarships are normally offered for the full period for which students are liable to pay tuition fees. This is usually the same as the duration of the study. (4 years for B.A./ B.Sc. students, 4 years for Ph.D. students, 6 years for Veterinary Medicine students, 2 years for M.A. and M.Sc. students)

• UT Scholarship is offered only for one degree program at UT. In exceptional cases and based on recommendations of the previous degree supervisor, and the approval of the department, applications of those who have received scholarship in their previous studies may be considered by UT international Council.

• Scholarship may cover one or several of the followings:

1. Registration fees of Persian courses
2. Registration fees of the UT
3. Access to UT dormitories (single-married)
4. Insurance (for the scholarship recipients and their immediate family members)
5. Monthly stipend in special cases after the approval from the International Council of the College/Faculty and UT

Talented National and International Applicants who received scholarship from other sources in the I.R. of Iran are not eligible to receive the UT scholarship.

Notes
1. The approved scholarships will be granted by the Office of Vice President for International Affairs.
2. The UT scholarship will be granted only once the applicants have taken their Persian
courses.
3. Financial need is not a criterion for selection.
4. UT reserves the right to cancel an award at any time due to changes in a recipient’s
enrollment and academic status.
5. Recipient selection will be made at the
discretion of the International Council and in
accordance with guidelines specified by UT.

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The University of Bologna is offering deserving international students who wish to register for bachelor or master degree programmes for 2018/2019 academic year a scholarship awarded in the form of study grant of €11,000 or tuition fee waiver. To be considered for the scholarship candidate must have written SAT(for bachelor programme) or GRE(for master programme) before scholarship application deadline. The university of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation, as well as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy and Europe. It is one of the most prestigious Italian universities commonly ranking first in national rankings.

Master's Requirements
Apply if:

• you are in possession of (or about to obtain) a valid qualification for access to your chosen degree programme, issued by an Institution outside of the Italian educational system. Students holding a diploma issued by an Italian school established outside Italy can apply as well;

• you will take GRE before application deadline;

• you are less than 30 years old.

• you are in possession of (or about to obtain) a valid qualification for access to your chosen degree programme, issued by an Institution outside of the Italian educational system. Students holding a diploma issued by an Italian school established outside Italy can apply as well;

• you will take SAT before application deadline;

• you are less than 30 years old.

The SAT and GRE are aptitude and skills
The test score must be sent directly from the testing institution to the University of Bologna selecting the codes 6993 for the SAT test and 7580 for the GRE test.

Please note that the study grants and the tuition fee waivers are assigned on the basis of SAT and GRE for one academic year.

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Deadline
April 30, 2018: For Bachelor's programmes

March 30, 2018: For Master's programmes

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Admission application into universities or colleges in some part of the world requires applicant to apply through general/joint application portal. The general/joint application portal is a single application portal which allows students to apply to a number of schools during application period. The application is then forwarded by the portal to the universities and colleges that the students have applied to, who then decide whether to make students an offer of admission or not. Today, I have put together 6 general application portal for admission into different countries here:

Studyinfo
The general application into Finland higher education for English taught programme is through Studyinfo. The application usually opens in January for September intake. During application period, applicant can choose up to six universities/university of Applied Sciences (Polytechnics) in order of preference. General admission requirements are academic qualification such as high school/university certificate and of course English proficiency such as IELTS/TOEFL/PTE. In some cases you may be require to upload your CV, Motivation letter, Recommendation Letter, etc. For those applying to undergraduate programme you make be require to write Entrance examination.

DreamApply
DreamApply portal is use by three Baltic countries namely, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. DreamApply allows you to apply to as many universities as you like however, the more you apply the more application fee you pay and the more your chances of getting admission or scholarship. Some universities like Tartu university in Estonia does not require application fee to any of their programmes. Documents to upload on DreamApply include, school leaving certificate, IELTS/TOEFL/PTE, motivation letter(s), recommendation letter(s), passport data page, photograph, application fee, etc.

Studielink
Universities in the Netherlands official registration and application portal is studielink. To apply to universities in the Netherlands you will need to create a studielink account which allows you to choose a maximum number of 4 universities. Please note that not all higher institution in the Netherlands use studielink, therefore you have to contact your school to know if you can apply directly to their school or use studielink portal.

Universityadmissions
The joint Swedish application portal, www.universityadmissions.se, is the official website for international students who wish to study in Sweden. Just like Studyinfo, universityadmissions portal allows you to choose up to six universities/programmes. To be considered for admission into any of the universities English taught praggramme you must provide, application fee, school leaving certificate and transcript, English proficiency. Other documents such as, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter may also be required.

Uni-assist
Generally, most universities/university of applied sciences (polytechnics) in Germany requires applicant to apply for admission through uni-assist however, some prefer applicants to apply directly to their university while others do want their applicants to apply through Uni-assist as well as their university. So be sure to check out which your school require. Higher education in Germany allows you to choose as many universities/polytechnics as you want, and the good news is that you don't get to pay tuition fees as most universities/polytechnics in Germany does not require tuition fees from both local and international students. General requirements for admission include, school leaving certificate, English proficiency, CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter, etc.

UCAS
Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS) is a UK-based organization whose main purpose is to operate the application process for British universities. To apply to university, applicants must submit a single application through UCAS online service.
The application itself requires applicant to register to the service, fill in personal details,
write a personal statement and choose up to 5 courses in no order of preference. Requirements for admission include, application fee, school leaving certificate and transcript, English proficiency, personal statement, reference letter, etc.

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Admission application to Euroacademy is now open for international students who wish to pursue either undergraduate or master programmes. Euroacademy, established in 1997 is a private university in Tallinn, Estonia. Euroacademy offers courses such as Environmental protection, Business Management, Fashion Design, Interior Architecture, etc.

Academic Qualification
For Undergraduate programme

Higher secondary school education or corresponding qualification.

Higher secondary school educational results in compulsory subjects needs to be at least 61% and not lower than 51% in all other subjects.

For Master programme

There is no doubt that tuition fee in many universities around the world continue to rise making some to think that getting a quality and recognized degree is not feasible without having a huge amount of money. There are many countries, especially European countries where students can study with low tuition fees. Today I have put together 15 countries where students can study at an affordable rate.



1. Belgium
If you want to have one of the best education in the world at an affordable price I will say Belgium is the place. This beautiful country has some of its universities among the top 100 universities in the world. Belgium is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg. Education in Belgium is quiet affordable with tuition fees for universities ranging from €890–€2,750 per academic year for international students. Some of the universities in Belgium include KU Leuven (ranked 96th in the world), Ghent University (ranked 70th in the world), Vrije University Brussels (VUB), etc.

2. Austria
This European country offers highly standard education at an affordable cost with tuition fees ranging between €1,200–€1,500. Austria is a landlocked country with a population of over 8.7million. It is located in Central Europe bordering Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Hungary and Slovakia to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The official language of Austrian is German however most of the people understand English. Education in Austria is free for EU citizens as long as the time-limit is not exceeded. Universities in Austria include Vienna University, Vienna University of Business and Economics, etc.

3. Portugal
The third country on my list is Portugal. Portugal is in Southwestern Europe bordering Atlantic ocean to the west and south and Spain to the north and east. Portugal education system ranks above OECD in Mathematics, Science and Reading. Portugal is the destination for many international students because of its peaceful nature as the country is ranked as the most peaceful country in the EU and the 3rd in the world. Some of the universities are: University of Coimbra, University of Porto, University of Lisbon, etc with tuition fee for some of the universities between €950–€1,500.

4. Lithuania
Lithuania the largest of the three Baltic countries is bordered by Latvia to the North, Belarus to the east and south and Poland to the south. Cost of education is low in Lithuania compare to other countries in Europe with a tuition between €1,300 to €4,200 per academic year. Universities include, Vilnius University, Vytautas Magnus University, Klaipėda University, Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, etc.

5. Taiwan
This highly industrialized state is the fifth on my list. The island of Taiwan is a state in East Asia bordering the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the west, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. With a population of over 23million, Taiwan has over 500 fully accredited universities. Taiwan is also one of the top-performing countries in reading literacy, maths and sciences. In 2015, Taiwanese students achieved one of the world's best results in mathematics, science and literacy. Taiwan universities is also know to have the highest entrance rate, 90%, which means that when you apply to any of the universities in Taiwan the probability of getting acceptance is high. Tuition fees for most university is between US$1,500 to US$4,000.

6. Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Western Asia with a smaller portion in Southeast Europe. The top universities in Turkey is Middle East Technical University (ranked 201–225), Bilkent University and Koç University (both in the 226–250 rank), Istanbul Technical University and Boğaziçi University (ranked 276–300). Tuition fee ranges between €1,500 to €4,000.

7. Ukraine
Ukraine is located in the Eastern part of Europe bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. This country has a population of about 42.5million. Higher education in Ukraine is cheap with tuition fees range of €1,500–€4,000 per year. Some of the oldest universities in Ukraine includes Kiev University, Odessa University and Chernivtsi University.

8. Cyprus
This country has some of the cheapest and affordable universities in the world with several courses offered in English. The beautiful island of Cyprus is located in Eastern Mediterranean in the South of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece. There are many universities in Cyprus such as Cyprus International University, Near East University, European Lefke University, etc. Tuition fee for these universities ranges from €2,000–€4,000 per academic year and the best part is that it is easier to get admission into Cyprus universities.

9. Czech Republic
This is the second landlocked country in Europe on my list, it is bordered by Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. Czech republic is known for its tourism. Prague, the capital of the country is the fifth most visited city in Europe after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome. Universities in Czech Republic includes Charles University, Masaryk University, Czech Technical University, Prague College, Mendel University, etc. Tuition range from €2,000–€3,000.

10. Poland
According to the World Bank, Poland has a
leading school educational system in
Europe. The country provides free university education for all its citizens. Poland is situated in Central Europe with a population of over 38.5million people. Tuition fees for some of the universities are between US$2,000–US$4,000.

11. Russia
Russia is the second Eurasia country on my list after Turkey. Russia has some of the best universities in the world with Moscow State University ranking 95th in the world by QS world university rankings. Other universities are: Saint Petersburg State University, Southern Federal University, Siberian Federal University, etc. Tuition range is US$2,000–US$4,000.

12. Slovakia
This is another landlocked country in Central Europe bordering Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Austria and Ukraine. Universities in Slovakia includes Comenius University, Bratislava University of Economics, Bratislava University of Technology, etc. Tuition fees is between €2,000–€5,000.

13. Estonia
This highly technological and industrial country is the second Baltic country on my list. Estonian Universities offers many courses in English and there are also scholarships available for international students and even if you are not able to secure scholarship tuition fees are on the low side, around €2,400–€4,000 per academic year. Tartu University, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences are some of the universities in Estonia.

14. Hungary
Hungary is located in central Europe, it borders Slovakia to the north, Romania to the east, Serbia to the south, Croatia to the southwest, Slovenia to the west, Austria to the northwest, and Ukraine to the northeast. Hungary higher education is ranked among the best universities in the world. Universities in Hungary are, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, University of Pécs, Eötvös Loránd University, etc. Tuition range is €3,000–€5,000 per academic year.

15. India
India is the only Asia country on my list. Indian higher education has made a significant progress in the recent year with many international students coming for study. Universities in India include, Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University, Mumbai University, University of Calcutta, etc. with tuition range of US$3,000–US$6,000 per year.

Please note that the above are only tuition fees and does not cover living expenses. Prospective students have to cover their basic living expenses which differs for every country.

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