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Application Deadline: Submit applications on or before 4th June 2017

Eligible Countries: Applicants who hail from Nigeria should apply

Scholarship country:Scholarship will be undertaken at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon

Scholarship Info: The LNI Scholarship has set up an initiative to help aspirational Nigerian youths to secure a better future through education while developing themselves to be future leaders in Nigeria. The aim is to give young aspiring Nigerian professionals that once in a lifetime opportunity to get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at a leading international university.

The Lebanese Nigeria Initiatives (LNI) is an organization of top level executives from Lebanese companies in Nigeria. Our aim is to promote bilateral relations between Nigeria and Lebanon and we seek to establish various initiatives that will mainly benefit the Nigerian community.

Scholarship Type: Scholarships will be valid for MBA programs.

Eligibility: Applicants must be Nigerian citizens who live in Nigeria, and meet all admission requirements into the American University of Beirut for the MBA Program.

Selection Criteria: The LNI Scholarship Board puts an emphasis on leadership potential, strong academic and personal characteristics. In addition to this, the Board also looks for individuals who have engaged in community citizenship activities and who display appreciable features worthy of a great ambassador of LNI.
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Application Deadlines:

Round 1: 31st August 2017

Round 2: 31st January 2018

Round 3: 30th April 2018

Eligible Courses: Only courses and programs offered at the university.

More Info: The University of Adelaide is currently offering series of scholarships for international students undertaking postgraduate research study for Master’s and Doctoral degrees. These scholarships will attract high quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research effort.

Schlarship Type: Masters & Doctoral

Selection Criteria : The selection and ranking of applicants within the University of Adelaide will be undertaken by the Graduate Scholarships Committee, using the criteria of academic merit and research potential.

Eligibility
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(1) University of Bremen

It is no news that public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees and the university of Bremen is one of such universities. That simply means, public universities in Germany are free tuition.However once admitted, you would be required to pay fees for housing, food, books and other personal expenses. To find out how much you would be required to pay for living expenses, click here. Now lets talk about the application process required to study at the University of Bremen for international students.

Application deadline

*Winter semester:You are encouraged to submit applications on or before the 15th of July.

*Summer semester: Submit your application on or before the 15th of January.Note that there is no specific deadline to apply for a preparations course.Say, German language preparatory classes.

How to apply

For international student application(applicants from outside the EU), you will need to submit your application via uni assist. If you did your previous education outside of the european union, you would be required to submit your application via uni assist.

Required documents(undergraduate)

*An online application done via uni assist including a duly printed and signed application form.

*A certified official copy of your previous school’s certificate with the grades listed.

*If applicable, an official copy of your university’s entrance examination.

*Applicants who hail from China, Mongolia, or vietman must submit their original APS certificate.

*Note that documents in english language need not be translated.

Additional documents

Some of the courses might prescribe you submit additional courses.These documents are program specific. So decide what your program is and reach out to the department to find out what the extra requirements are.

For general information on how to study free in Europe, click here


(2) Study free in Goethe University, Germany

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Korea University (or KU) was founded in 1905 as Bosung College by Lee Yong-Ik, Treasurer of the Royal Household.
The college was named Korea University in August 1946.
It is regarded as one of the oldest higher educational institutions in South Korea.
In 2005, KU celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are requested to submit required documents by post. Note that emailed copies are not allowed.
Also the completed application should include essays, a study plan, records of academic achievements in secondary or post-secondary education, and other supporting documents, e.g. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), and for English courses TOEFL, TEPS, and IELTS scores.
Applicants should submit their application between 22 April and 26 April for autumn intake.
Fees
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Do you want to experience life in the most diverse and complex countries in the world? If yes, then choose South Africa. Since the apartheid regime ended in the 1990s, South Africa has made remarkable progress in developing a more democratic country, in which diversity has played a major role in its national identity. There are well over eleven official languages in south Africa. The country is popularly nicknamed the “rainbow nation” symbolizing its unique multicultural and racial attributes . As much as South Africa is fast developing, there are still numerous problems to be addressed in the country; Issues like high rates of violent crime, rape, poverty and HIV infection.

Cost of Living

The cost of study in south Africa is very cost cheap compared to most Europeans. The average costs of living is about of R 8,000 or 980 USD per month. This amount can cater for accommodation, food, bills, and travel. This relatively low cost means international students would spend much less during their studies in South Africa than they would have in most developed countries.

List of Top Universities
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
North-West University
Rhodes University
Stellenbosch University
University of Cape Town
University of Fort Hare

Tuition Fees
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Cuba is home to one best medicine schools in the world. With the lowest doctor patient ratio in the world, Cuba has been sending its doctors all around the world to countries that are medically underserved. Moreover they now provide free medical studies to students from all over the world at their largest medical school ELAM, located 22 miles (35km) west of Havana. ELAM is The Latin American Medical School which was conceived by former President Fidel Castro following Hurricanes George and Mitch, which devastated parts of Central America and the Caribbean in 1998.

Students at ELAM spend up to a year learning Spanish, Cuban history and culture, and then dive into a curriculum that is focused on preventative health.

Admission requirements

Students interested in applying must be:

- Between 18 and 25 years of age when they apply

- High school graduates or hold a bachelor's (BS or BA) degree from their country of origin

- Without a criminal record and free from substance abuse or addiction

- From a low-income or underserved communities

- Willing to abide by ELAM rules and regulations

- Able to pass admission test

*Preference is given to low-income applicants. In return for receiving free medical education, students make a non-binding pledge to practice medicine in underserved communities.

Application Process

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MBA programs can be especially expensive for international applicants. Most MBA programs can go as high up as $210,000 in the United States. Fortunately, some top universities in Canada offer high quality MBA program but at affordable rates for international students. In this article, we will examine the top 5 low tuition MBA universities for international students.

Memorial University: $4,400 per year

The Small class sizes available at Memorial University allow international MBA students plenty of personalized one on one interaction with faculty member. Full- and part-time options allow for flexibility, too. Teaching methods include case studies and role-playing in addition to in-class instruction. The school’s MBA program is the first to require participants to take a course in corporate social responsibility. Classes usually start in September.

Université du Québec à Montréal: $8,000 per year

This is a French-language MBA school and the very first in the province to offer a certified management consultant designation. This standard MBA places high premium on management consulting, but offers a distinguishable degree that combines science and engineering. (Candidates for the latter program must have a graduate or undergraduate degree in science or engineering.) During the final semester of the course, students will be expected to create a business plan for a newly launched product or venture, a project that often involves research in a foreign country. To help foster ties among graduates, the school is currently forming an alumni association. Classes for both MBAs start in September and January.

Université de Moncton $9,810.00 per year

Université de Moncton formally used t offers MBA English programs, however these MBA programs in english have been suspended until further notice. Participants in the French-language stream can choose from two tracks: a co-op program with two work placements lasting between 14 and 16 weeks, and a regular program in which students work on a major project incorporating course material. Candidates have the option to complete their second year at a partner institution in France to earn a joint degree.

The Concordia University MBA
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Netherlands is a beautiful European country recognized globally as a country that is committed to international business and renowned as a hotspot of successful trading traditions.

In this article, we will provide information on universities operating low or affordable tuition fees for international students.

Why Study in Netherland?

It is worthy to note that tertiary institutions in the Netherlands offer courses or programs in English language. That said,Netherlands is one of the first non-English speaking countries to offer academic courses or programs in English language for international students who would like to study in English.

Netherland offers top quality education and endeavors to meet varying standards of educational experiences.Also, the undergraduate or postgraduate degrees received by international students from universities in Netherlands are internationally recognized.

Tuitions fees in Netherlands are not very expensive and are quite affordable/cheap when compared to other developed European countries. The tuition fee in the Netherlands for European Union (EU) students is about 1800-4000 Euros each year and for international students the fee is about 6000-20000 Euros each year.

Below is a list of universities in the Netherlands with the tuition fees for international students

UNIVERSITIES (with annual fees)

University of Amsterdam €12,000

University of Maastricht €8000 – €13,00

Utrecht University €6000 – €11,000

Delft University of Technology €8,464 – €13,226

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Nord University offers programs at bachelor, master and doctoral levels. There are also study locations in Central and Northern Norway, with some of the best art teaching and research facilities located in a spectacular northern setting. The university offers free tuition to local and international students while also facilitating a range of flexible and online study programs via active use of learning technology.

Application Deadlines

February 1: This is the admission deadline for international students who are non-European Union/EEA citizens

March 1: Submit applications by this deadline if its based on prior learning or exceptional circumstances

April 1: Local admission for European Union/EEA citizens

April 15: Central admission date for applicants with Norwegian education (refer to information about admission to Norwegian-taught programmes)

May 15: Local admission for applicants with Norwegian education (refer to information about admission to Norwegian-taught programmes)

Application Documents

When you apply, you will be asked to submit documentation that supports the educational qualifications that form the basis of your application. Although you are required to apply online, all documentation must be submitted in hard (paper) copy. We do not accept documentation sent via email.

Applicants to Nord University are subject to documentation requirements provided by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). The requirements are country-specific, meaning that they vary depending on where applicants obtained their education and qualifications.

All international applicants receive an automatically-generated email after submitting their application for admission. This email contains more information about documentation as well as the relevant deadline for submission of documents.
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Do you want to study in a country where there is global competitiveness and innovation? Then Singapore should be your top choice. Singapore is rapidly gaining recognition as a world leader in academic research and innovation.

[/b]Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships available in Singapore for both domestic and international students. Below is a list of such scholarships;
*Inlaks Fellowship Programme
*SIA Youth Scholarship for Undergraduate Degree Courses
*Nanyang Scholarship
*Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
*David L. Boren Scholarship
*Singapore Millennium Foundation Scholarship
*Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship

Top Universities
*National University of Singapore
*Nanyang Technological University
*Singapore Management University
*Yale-NUS College

[b]How to Obtain a Student Visa
International students who want to study in Singapore will require a student visa. The good news is that the visa application process is linked to your college application. All students admitted to study at a university in Singapore would receive their visa with their letter of approval
Successful applicants don’t have to apply for a visa directly since it’s always issued with their in-principle approval (IPA) letter which is given by the institution. This letter works like visa and can be used at various entry checkpoints.
There is yet another document required for studying in Singapore namely: a Student Pass. You need to apply for it no earlier than two months before your course begins, yet no later than one month before your course commences.

Cost of Studying
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International students who have trooped to study in Malaysia and have found studying in Malaysia a rewarding experience. There are several reasons why you should study in Malaysia and I’m going to discuss some of these as well as the living cost and fee requirements.

Benefits of studying in Malaysia

Access to top quality education at cheap tuition
Low and affordable tuition fees
A wide range of courses to select from.
Higher education is cheap and affordable in Malaysia! That explains why a multitude of international students choose to pursue their study in Malaysia. You can acquire a UK engineering degree in Malaysia through a 3+0 franchised programme at an estimated USD6000, whereas tuition fee for the same 3years degree programme at the host university in the UK is pegged at $45000 or GBP30,000.

Living cost

Cost of living is low and affordable in Malaysia. For accommodation, food, transportation, a student should budget $375.

Breakdown of living cost in Malaysia

Accommodation – You should estimate between $94 to $140 per month. Note that the rental will vary depending on the area, type of accommodation, facilities provided and of course, the number of people sharing the room.

Food – Food expenses is estimated at $4.2 for three meals per day, but if you should cook and share cooking expenses with friends, it would be cheaper.

Clothing – clothing expenses like ironing, washing, may cost up to $19 per month.

Transportation - $13 per month

Mobile phone bills – $17 per month

Books and other stationery – 24 per month

Medical - $16 per month

Tuition fees for Bachelor’s degree programme

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Hi Unclezuma,

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Contains info on cost of studying postgraduate programs in specific Chinese Universities.

Application Deadline: 15th March

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is the central part of Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark. It is known to be the oldest university and research institution in Denmark. It is also the largest educational institution in Denmark. The university is divided into six faculties that offer over 200 programs in law, health and medical sciences, humanities, social sciences and theology. It has four campuses across the city with a total of over 40,000 students and 9,000 employees. In 2015, the he UCPH’s Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences was ranked second in Scandinavia, seventh in Europe and twenty fourth world wide.

Courses Offered

The university offers certification from Bachelor’s to PhD graduates. The programmes are divided into a variety of schools within the faculty. Examples include:

School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal sciences
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Human Health and Medicine
School of Oral Health Sciences
How To Apply

The application form for admission to BSc and MSc can be found here.

Admission Requirements

In order to be eligible for admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme, the student need to fulfil the following admission requirements before 5th July:

General Admission Requirements
Specific Admission Requirements
Danish Language Qualifications
General Admission Requirements

The general admission requirements is that each applicant must have completed their upper secondary school education/ high school diploma. For some countries, the upper secondary school education is not enough and needs to be supplemented with one or two years of higher education.


Preliminary Assessment Of Credentials

The University of Copenhagen offers preliminary assessment of applicant’s educational credentials from 1st September to 12th December in order to show to what degree the student’s credentials meet the admission requirements for the chosen bachelor’s programme. Applicant must attach all examination documents in order for the assessment to be carried out.

Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants need to fulfil the requirement of Danish A-level, understood as their mother tongue at the highest level and English B-level. Foreign applicants must also meet these specific admission requirements:

Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences Mathematics A, Physics B and Chemistry B. Grade average of minimum 6 (Danish grading scale). For admission in quote 2, you also need to pass an entrance examination
Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Studies at the Faculty of Health Sciences Mathematics A, Physics B and Chemistry B. Grade average of minimum 6 (Danish grading scale) for Pharmaceutical Studies
Faculty of Sciences Mathematics A in all study programmes, Physics and Chemistry B or A in most of the study programmes
Psychology and the rest of the Faculty of Social Sciences Mathematics B and History or Social Science B
Here is the list of documents the applicant will need to provide.

Danish Language Qualification

All Bachelor’s programmes are taught only in Danish. Therefore, all foreign applicants need to provide proof that they have academic language skills in Danish.
Applicants can obtainDanish language qualifications by passing the 'Studieprøven i dansk', which is a nationally recognised test for foreign language speakers administered by numerous language schools in Denmark.

Fee Structure
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Tuition

In Private Universities
Apart from China’s very own private universities, there are several other American and British universities with campuses in China. Tuition fees in these universities range between $8,000 and $15,000 per year.



In Public Universities
The average tuition fees in China public universities ranges from $3,300 to $10,000 per year.

Fees for an English-taught degree range between $2,200 and $4,500 per year.
Programmes in medicine, engineering and business tend to have higher tuition fees ranging between $24,000 and $50,000 per year. However, there are some universities with significantly lower tuition that offer these courses.


Low-Tuition Universities In China
These universities are considered to have some of the most affordable fees in China

Samara National Research University: Is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Russia, with tuition fees ranging from $1,800 to $4,000 per year for undergraduates.
Nanjing University Of Information Science and Technology: Located on the north of Yangtse river, Nanjing university is well known for being one of the leading research and teaching institutions. The universities has several interesting departments such as the School of Atmospheric Physics, School of Mathematics and Statistics, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, School of Computer and Software, to mention a few. The average tuition fee is $4,000 per year.
Beijing Jiaotong University: Is one of the oldest universities and among the first to offer Masters and Doctoral studies in China. BJUT offers preparatory, Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral programs in the fields of Engineering, Science, Economics and law. Average fees cost $5,000 per year.
University of Science and Technology of China: Established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), USTC is considered to be one of the important innovation centers in China. USTC is a world leader in fields like nanotechnology, high temperature superconductivity, quantum manipulation, speed processing and life science. USTC ranked first among Chinese university from 2008 to 2013. Average tuition fees is $4,350 per year.
Living Expenses
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The Marriott School of Management is a business school at the Brigham Young University. It is located in Provo, Utah, United States. The school’s MBA (Accounting) was ranked No. 7 by U.S. News & World Report (2014). Entrepreneur ranked the MBA (Entrepreneurship) No. 8 in 2013. The MBA (International) was ranked at No. 22 in 2013, and the general MBA is ranked at No. 27 by U.S. News & World Report for 2014.

How The Program Works

During the first year, students gain a solid understanding of the best business practices through their core classes. Then, they put that learning to practice in a full-time internship in the corporate world during the summer between their first and second years. When students return for the second year of the program, they can focus on one of five majors: entrepreneurship, finance, global supply chain, marketing, and strategic human resources.

Exact details on courses covered throughout the program can be found here.



How To Apply

Application Deadlines – Fall 2017

Round 1 – Priority domestic deadline: 1st December 2016

Round 2 – Priority International Deadline: 15th January 2017

Round 3 – Final International Deadline: 1st March 2017

Round 4 – Final Domestic Deadline: 1st May 2017



Required

Commitment to BYU Honour Code
Ecclesiastical endorsement
GMAT score (GRE also accepted)
Essay
Three letters of recommendation
Resume
Four-year undergraduate degree or its equivalent
University Transcript
International Candidates

Applicants who have earned their degree outside the US must submit all official transcripts, diplomas, and mark sheets to the International Education Research Foundation for credential evaluation, which must include a course-by-course evaluation and calculation of a Grade Point Average (GPA).
Applicants must also include a TOEFL or IELTS score.
Admission Requirements

Applicant must be willing to commit to the mission of the BYU and its sponsoring organization.
Applicant must provide evidence of career progression and leadership skills.
Applicant must show academic ability:
All applicants must take the GMAT. The admissions committee pays close attention to the Math score and prefers it to be above the 50th Students applying with the GRE score should target the 75th percentile to ensure they are competitive for admission.
The average GPA for admitted applicants is 3.4.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Fees
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Located in the biggest harbour city in Northeast China Region, Dalian Medical University (DLMEDU) has developed a multi-disciplinary medical university. DLMEDU is the largest medical university in China and enrols the most international students in its degree programs per year. DLMEDU has 22 teaching and scientific research institutions, 5 supplementary teaching organizations, 1 branch college, 1 affiliated medical school, 9 affiliated hospitals, 1 ministerial lab, 10 provincial level key labs and 1 provincial level engineering technology research centre among its vast collection of resources.

The Medicinae Baccalaureus (Latin for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), also known as MBBS program for international students in DLMEDU can be taught in either English or Japanese, depending on student’s preference. The programs has two starting times, a student can either enrol to start in Spring and Autumn and lasts six to 7 years depending on the program of study.

Courses Offered Include:

Nursing
Clinical Pharmacy
Stomatology
MBBS
How To Apply

Application Deadline: 30th June 2017

Starting Date: 1st September 2017

Duration: 5-6 years

Application form can be found here by choosing the course of interest.

Requirements

Applicant should be between 18-25 years old.
Applicant must have a senior high school transcript with good marks
Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English are compulsory subjects. Math is a reference subject for admission evaluation.
Applicant must have solid financial support to afford the study and living expenses: either self-sponsored of by scholarship.
Country Examination Admission Mark
Pakistan FSC Above 700
India 10+2 Above 80%
Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate Above 4.9
Thailand Upper Secondary GPA greater than 3.5
Sri Lanka A level Above 70%, or with 2B 1C
Maldives A level Above 70%, or with 2B 1C
African Countries Higher secondary Above 70%, or with “B 1C


Fee Structure

Application Fees: Around $115

Insurance Fee: $87

Tuition Fees
Non-Degree Programs $1,090 per year
Bachelors $3,345 to $6,540 per year
Masters $4,632 to $5,960 per year
Doctoral $5090 to $6, 540 per year


Scholarships
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Mandarin is becoming the second popular language in the world, some countries are even adopting it as their second or third official language. You have thought about it too, you want to study Mandarin, and what better place to learn the language than in its own origin, China.

The biggest question you ask is, “how much would it cost to study in China?” I say not much. Here are the top 5 low tuition universities to consider if you want to study in China.


Hunan University of Science and Technology is a low tuition university in China, located in Zhushou, Hunan, China. It officially has 5 campuses, with a total of 37,906 undergraduate students and 1,276 graduate students.

Courses Offered Include:

Medicine
Engineering
Applied Sciences
Designs
Tuition

International Undergraduate programs: cost around $2200-$2500 per year

International Postgraduate programs: cost roughly $2500-$3190 per year


If you found Hunan University interesting and would like to read further about it, please click here.

Southeast University is another low tuition university worth considering in China. It is located in Nanjing, South-east China, and would be one to really go for if you are serious about your Mandarin as courses are taught in both Chinese and English languages.
Course Offered Include:

Medicine
Architecture
Applied Sciences
Engineering
Automation
Tuition Fees

International Undergraduate Programs: cost around $2400 to $4800 per year.

International Postgraduate Programs: cost around $3500 to $5300 per year.

For more information about Southeast University, refer to their website here

Tongji University is a government owned university that offers undergrad and postgrad courses in both English and Mandarin. It is considered one of the best universities in Shanghai, China and has about 30 000 students.
Courses Offered Include:

Medicine
Engineering
Business
Applied Science


Tuition
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