It was in 1990s that saw the Advent of Globalization and paved the way for a more liberal India. Then the more open India took its rightful place as an integral part of the emerging “GLOBAL VILLAGE” and became an active participant in the global work force. Today, an increasing number of Indian youngsters are ready to exceed and look beyond national boundaries in favor of growth.
Most view, an international education as an ideal trampoline for embarking upon an international career and being globally competitive. With the primary objective of making Indian students more internationally aware and addressing the need to provide assistance to an ever growing outflow of Indian students.
With experience and education in UK, New Zealand and Philippines, the bosses here set up a consulting unit and worked very closely with student groups both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, guiding them into institutes of repute worldwide. Realizing the importance of International education and the role it had begun to play in the lives of thousands of young students in India, this endeavor evolved into a full fledged entity: Aura Overseas in 2008.
Aura Overseas is optimally equipped to give unbiased education counseling with a global career perspective for higher education in the USA, UK, CANADA, IRELAND, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, PHILIPPINES and EUROPE.
We cater to students from all over and don’t want to limit ourselves.
The Countries We cater in:
CANADA
Canada offers many advantages to the international student. Canada provides a safe, multicultural environment for anyone to study. Canadian educational institutions are internationally known for their quality, and Canadian certifications are accepted world-wide. Comparatively low tuition makes Canadian education an excellent value. Canada has become the highest sought after destination after April, 2009 when the SPP program started.
Admission: Students are taking advantage of SPP program and thus choosing diploma, PG diploma courses offered by colleges. Apart from without SPP program student can pursue master program from private or public universities. University of Toronto, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, McGill University, Concordia University are some of the universities which are ranked among the best universities in the world. Studying master in Canada is a privileged as it carries high merit in terms of worldwide recognition of degree.
Tests: Colleges and universities accept either TOEFL or IELTS scores as proof of English proficiency. Depending upon the institution, the score requirements may vary - between 213-250 for TOEFL and 5.5 -7.5 bands in IELTS. GRE is required for Master's level admission, and some universities and programs may need a good score in the Subject Test too. However, for MBA admission, good score in GMAT is essential along with 2 years minimum work experience.
System: Here duration Diploma program varies from 1 to 2 years or 3 years. Some diploma program from some colleges offer co-op and 3 year diploma program is called advanced diploma program. Student can also opt for 1 year of certificate program while Bachelor program consists of 4 years of study. Master or PG diploma program can run up to 2 years. Work Prospects: Student can work on campus or off campus but up to 20 hours/week while academic year and can work full time while vacation. Students get permission to work off campus only after 1st semester of study. After study, student has to work for a year in his field of education only to apply for Canadian PR. There are two major intakes in Canada for college admission: September and January. While major university opens its admission intake in September of every year.
Fees: Application fees in college vary from CAD50 to CAD100 while in university it is more than CAD 100 majority of time. Tuition Fees in any college varies from CAD 11,000 to CAD 15,000 every year. While tuition fees in a university varies from more than CAD15, 000 per year depending on the university.
- Candidate has to select a course from 43 member colleges of ACCC.
- Candidate must secure at least 6.0 bands in IELTS.
- Candidate need to show a loan of the required dollar amount as financial sufficiency.
Student Visa processing time may vary from 7 days to 3 weeks if interview is needed with visa fee of Rs. 6,200.
New Zealand
New Zealand has Vibrant cities with breath taking Spectacular scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world from rolling Green farm lands dotted with sheep, to barren and active volcanic desert areas, from golden sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water to majestic snow capped mountains, Fiords, Glaciers, lakes, Wild rivers, Native forest with Unique wildlife New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. It offers safe and clean environment, which provides excellent study opportunities & support services for international students. Kiwis enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle than people in many other countries. Living in New Zealand is cheaper than many other countries. Its capital is Wellington.
New Zealand has Vibrant cities with breath taking Spectacular scenery sets it apart from the rest of the world from rolling Green farm lands dotted with sheep, to barren and active volcanic desert areas, from golden sandy beaches with crystal clear blue water to majestic snow capped mountains, Fiords, Glaciers, lakes, Wild rivers, Native forest with Unique wildlife New Zealand has an international reputation as a provider of quality education. It offers safe and clean environment, which provides excellent study opportunities & support services for international students. Kiwis enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle than people in many other countries. Living in New Zealand is cheaper than many other countries. Its capital is Wellington.
Admission : This is very good time to fly to New Zealand who wish to ultimately settle there with PR because of the FTS scheme run by government to attract foreign students. In New Zealand educational degrees are divided into levels and any college/polytechnic universities or universities can offer levels as per its recognition and authority.
Tests: It usually includes:
Pre-Degree-Diploma & Undergraduate Degree:
Pre-Degree-Diploma & Undergraduate Degree:
- IELTS (Academic) score - Overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or overall 5.5 with no band less than 5.0
- TOEFL score: Paper Based Test: total score of 550 with minimum of 4.0 in Test of Written English (TWE) OR Computer Based Test: Total score of 213 with minimum Essay rating of 4.0 OR Internet Based Test: Total score of 80
Postgraduate Degree
- IELTS (Academic) score - Overall band score of 6.5 & band score of 6.0 in all bands
- TOEFL score: Paper-based Test score of 575 with minimum of 4.5 in Test of Written English (TWE) OR Computer Based Test total score of 233 with minimum Essay rating of 4.5 OR Internet Based Test score of 90
- Certificates are levels 1 to 4
- Diplomas are levels 5 and 6
- Bachelor's degrees and graduate diplomas are level 7
- Postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and bachelor's degrees with honours are level 8
- Master's degrees are level 9
- Doctoral degrees are level 10.
Work Prospects: You can work 20 hours/week during your academic year and full time during any vacation like Christmas or summer. The coursework has to be at least 2 years long. Like USA, New Zealand govt. gives students 3 months of job search time soon after study in which students have to get an employment letter to stay in NZ and work there for a year. There are two major intakes in New Zealand for admission: February and July But some colleges offer programs throughout the year.
Fees: The advantage of New Zealand is no application fee exists in any college/university so you can apply in as many colleges/universities you want. Tuition fees vary from on educational provider to another and also depend on program you want to enroll.
Visa: Like Canadian Government, New Zealand government is also keen or doesn’t want to loose opportunity to attract foreign students and that is why it also has floated a scheme for students who wish to go to New Zealand to study further for more than 12 months. To apply under FTS scheme again student has to meet certain criteria. Candidate has to score at least 5.5 bands in IELTS but students from CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Kolkata and Chennai boards can be presented in lieu of IELTS results. Candidate needs to transfer at least 12 month’s living expenses to a bank account in NZ.
Student visa fess is Rs. 7,900 and Visa processing time may vary from 15 working days to more than a month depending on the positive profile to non-positive profile. That is why it is utmost important to take guidance of experts in preparing you visa file.
Fees: The advantage of New Zealand is no application fee exists in any college/university so you can apply in as many colleges/universities you want. Tuition fees vary from on educational provider to another and also depend on program you want to enroll.
Visa: Like Canadian Government, New Zealand government is also keen or doesn’t want to loose opportunity to attract foreign students and that is why it also has floated a scheme for students who wish to go to New Zealand to study further for more than 12 months. To apply under FTS scheme again student has to meet certain criteria. Candidate has to score at least 5.5 bands in IELTS but students from CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra, Kolkata and Chennai boards can be presented in lieu of IELTS results. Candidate needs to transfer at least 12 month’s living expenses to a bank account in NZ.
Student visa fess is Rs. 7,900 and Visa processing time may vary from 15 working days to more than a month depending on the positive profile to non-positive profile. That is why it is utmost important to take guidance of experts in preparing you visa file.
USA
Even in the pick period of economy sluggishness (2008-2009), as per SEVIS, highest number of Indian students (> 1,00,000) went USA for higher education. Indian students have crossed this number again after 1980.The United States of America (USA) will be the hottest destination for Indian and international students. The quality of education, wide-ranging specialties, flexibility, large campuses, friendly professors, funding and international opportunities is only but a few of the reasons for attracting the elite students from throughout the world. It is not so easy to dislodge the pre-eminent position of US as the 'land of opportunities. Its capital is Washington DC.Admission: Students go to USA mainly to pursue higher education in science and technology as USA is considered the best in the world in the same field. There are more than 4,000 public or private universities where private universities make up the largest chunk of the all. Education is named as an industry there and earns billions of dollars to the government. Many or Ivy League universities are located in this country which are ranked among the top notched universities in the world. Universities like Harvard, Stanford, Yell, Cornell, UoFPA, Columbia etc.
Tests: For undergraduate admissions, required standardized tests usually include:
- Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- For graduate and professional admissions, required tests usually include:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) – for liberal Arts, Science & Math
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) – for business schools/study for MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) programs
- Law School Admission Testing Program (LSAT) – for Law Schools
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) – for Medical Schools
- Dental Admission Testing Program (DAT) – for Dental Schools
- Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
- Optometry Admission Testing Program (OAT)
System: In USA Master degree is up to 2 years and consists of 30-48 credits for the entire course. Courses in US College & universities range from short-term certificate programs to Post-Doctoral level degrees. A Master's degree after that could be between one to two years and Doctoral level education could be simultaneous along with the Master's or additional, which can be another 3-4 years. On completion of two years in college one could join a first professional degree, the master's degree is the next highest degree awarded after completion of the first professional degree. Finally, once a student earns his doctoral degree, he could pursue further research/study as a Post-Doctoral Fellow, which is the highest level of education anywhere in the world.
Work Prospects: You can work 20 hours/week on campus only during your academic year and full time during any vacation like Christmas or summer. But there is an option to work off campus there by using your CPT (Curricula practical training) while studying. Student can opt for CPT only after 1st semester of study in which once can work 20 hours/week in his own field of education. Once study is completed, student can opt for OPT (optional Practical Training) where he has to get an employment letter to stay in USA and work there for a year which can be converted to H1 visa later if employer agrees. There are two major intakes in USA for admission: January and August. But due to economic slowdown and budget cut, majority of universities have shunned the intake for January.
Fees: Application fees in universities vary from $50 to $200.Tuition fees vary from $300/credit hour or per unit to $1000/credit or unit depending on public or private universities. Visa: After taking admission letter (I-20) from university, students can prepare for the visa and he needs to take visa interview with visa officer in a US embassy. To take visa interview date students have to complete formalities like to pay visa fees or SEVIS fees of Rs. 9,400 with optional VFS fees of Rs. 374. Visa interview is taken on the allotted date and time by visa officer and he is the ultimate authority to decide we whether to give you a visa or not. Unlike any other country, filing in USA requires expertise knowledge of arranging and presenting documents esp. financial documents.
Work Prospects: You can work 20 hours/week on campus only during your academic year and full time during any vacation like Christmas or summer. But there is an option to work off campus there by using your CPT (Curricula practical training) while studying. Student can opt for CPT only after 1st semester of study in which once can work 20 hours/week in his own field of education. Once study is completed, student can opt for OPT (optional Practical Training) where he has to get an employment letter to stay in USA and work there for a year which can be converted to H1 visa later if employer agrees. There are two major intakes in USA for admission: January and August. But due to economic slowdown and budget cut, majority of universities have shunned the intake for January.
So don’t take a chance with your golden opportunity if you want to aspire for USA.
