International Education - Timelines for Study Abroad Aspirants

Study Abroad Alternatives

As the students appear for their respective 12th Board exams, a few active parents from my close friends & family circle, enquired about their kids plan for International Studies. I thought it would be wise to pen down the guidance for wider audience, it might help to secure kids their better future. 

First and foremost, as per our current Education System - board exams will get over by April month and results will be declared in the month of May or June depending on the education board. Now, if you are planning to secure admission in 2025 (same year), it's near impossible. Most of institutes will close their intake process before the results (May'25). We may now secure an admission in Jan/Feb'26 intake, but the dilemma is - We need to confirm admission in local institutions (Indian Institutions) by July'25, as many of your friends join one or other college and you will not wish to wait for international Admissions. Its a complete confusion for students and parents too, it may lead to huge financial loss, as the fee needs to paid for admission locally. 

But then what's the option - Refer below a snapshot of Global Admissions scenario, their timelines and intended actions from respective Guardian/ parents. 

One important point to note - STUDENTS MAY SECURE ADMISSIONS (CONDITIONAL) EVEN BEFORE 12TH CLASS RESULTS, this is based key qualifying conditions ie. Student will secure minimum eligibility score in his/ her 12th board exam and also secure qualifying English Score in English Proficiency Tests (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or DUOLINGO). The admission is granted basis expected scores in 12th standard ( also referred as predicted marksheet to be collected from school) or scores in 11th class. But to avail this benefit, application has to be submitted before the Admissions deadline for particular International University / College. 

Let's now discuss a bit country specific detail, this may help you to define time specific actions to secure Admissions In International Universities. 

Australia - Australia is home to few of the best Universities known for their research and quality educating. Next major intake for 2025 is July'25. Universities are accepting applications now, but try to secure admission before April month ends. It takes around 2 months to secure VISA for Australia. ALL UNIVERSITIES OFFER CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS, so avail the benefit to secure your seat basis your historical credentials of 10th and 11th standard. For details on cost factor, there's a lot of Information available online, you may always explore it. 

UK (United Kingdom) - Lately UK has seen a jump in the applications, owing to policy challenges in Canada and USA. Though UK follows a common deadline for Admissions for bachelors (UCAS deadline - 29 Jan, 2025), but many Universities are still accepting applications directly for Fall'25 (Sept) Intake. Luckily UK offers CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFER, so you may apply now and get an admit. They may close the Admission Applications once their seats are exhausted, so don't delay and apply as soon as possible. You don't need scores of 12th Board exams to secure Conditional admission. Some of Universities do offer waiver on English Proficiency Tests if you qualify their benchmark score in 12th English exam,  do check with your counselor on the set of Universities. For Uk - Don't hold anymore, apply immediately. 

USA - Though the USA is struggling with Trump-effect, USA is still is great place for learning. It will still attract maximum International students this year too. And why not, USA needs qualified manpower to run their country. For admission in good universities, deadlines are already on the edge. For admissions in Fall'25(Aug/Sept) intake, some Universities have closed their round one and round two/three of admissions is on the verge. Though not all but many Universities offer Conditional Admissions, there is no generic criteria that works for USA. So apply early - talk to your counsellor and do secure your seat.

Europe - Europe is vast unexplored region for International Education, students are now exploring Europe as many countries are embracing International students. There are certain key benefits of studying in Europe, First - studies in Europe is economical, and there are many public universities inviting International students. Europe is home to many renowned and Ranked Universities, but since they don't market themselves - a very few counsellors guide students for Europe. As student/ Guardian, you should explore European Countries like Sweden,  Germany,  Finland, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia etc. They offer great educating, job prospects post studies and even long term settlement opportunities. Each country has its own norms, so we can't generalise it in one statement. One should talk to his/her counsellor in details. Some Universities do offer Conditional acceptance and waiver of English Proficiency Tests. Explore is one word for Europe. Admission for Fall'25 intake are already in the process, don't hold your strings, initiate your discussion before it gets late.

One should also explore new upcoming student destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore for studies. You may see UAE ( Dubai and Abu Dhabi) will soon emerge with most International universities setting up their campuses. Some of the good Universities are already running their campuses in UAE successfully like Hult International Business School, University of Wollongong,  Murdoch University,  Harriot Watt Univ, Middlesex Univ, Univ of Birmingham etc. UAE Universities do offer Conditional Admissions and timelines are flexible as of now, UAE student VISA process takes around 20 days, you may also explore for UAE parallel for Sept'25 Intake. 

Time is key, start your journey early to gain benefits of quality education. Do let me know incase of any doubts, you may write personally at info@scholarsglobal.in . Happy to help, if incase it helps you secure your future and career. Thanks for your kind read.

Mohit Grover

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Scholars Global,The Education Consultants

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