Do you have students that want to gain international experience? Broaden their horizons with option of obtaining a degree abroad Foreign universities offer outstanding post-secondary choices for Canadian students. While international destinations are very appealing and the academic opportunities are excellent, students, advisors and parents are not always familiar with how to access the right information and assistance to consider studying in another country. This page is designed to give you the tools needed to increase your knowledge about degree programs and the education system in other countries and to provide a streamlined application resource for you and your students. As the application centre in Canada for over 30 highly reputable overseas universities, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad assists students with finding the right university and program, provides applications and prospectuses for the universities, and delivers a wide range of services to make sure students actually get there. From start to finish, we provide Canadian students with free support and enrollment assistance in any field of study. These services include assistance with enrollment details, the student visa, financial aid, accommodation, airline tickets, and general country information.
Learn more on our website dedicated solely to degree programs at www.degreesoverseas.ca. We are the Application Centre for Canadian Students We are here for Canadian students on behalf of the universities as their central contact in Canada. - We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services are free to students; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
- Your students can apply to any of our partner universities and any of their programs right on our degrees overseas website.
- We are the central contact for students; we simplify the process by being the students’ application center on this side of the world.
- Students receive quicker responses to all their questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give students the information they need, when they need it.
- Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 8 are in the top 100.
- The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.
We invite you to contact us at anytime if you would like to meet with an GlobaLinks Learning Abroad staff member or need more information. About GlobaLinks Learning Abroad GlobaLinks Learning Abroad offers degree program services in Australia, New Zealand and the U.K. Our student assistance and support begins from the first point of inquiry to their return to Canada. To find out more about our organization and how we assist students, click here. All of our services are free for students applying to do a degree at one of our partner universities abroad.
Health and Safety Because students’ health and safety is paramount to GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, we provide students with 24 hour support while they are studying in their host country. In addition, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan should any kind of emergency occur. LEARN MORE> Studying in Australia and New Zealand 1. Systems of Education The Australian and New Zealand systems of education are based on the British System. Students can enter most professional degree areas such as Law, Medicine, Psychology, etc. directly from Secondary School. In addition, most Bachelor Degrees are 3 years duration, with the exception of many of the professional degrees.
Entry requirements vary according to the program and university. Entry is based on Year 12 results and the requirements for a general degree can be around 65-70% average and much higher for more specialized programs. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement results are also recognized. 2. How to Begin Students need to create their own MyLearn profile on the Degrees Overseas website. This will provide a Log-in facility for students to save any program searches they do in their own ‘filing cabinet’. They can use this resource to compare programs and universities which will help them select the right program for their future career goals.
3. Search for Degrees and Programs The choices available for Bachelor Degrees are vast and varied. Use our Degree Finder on the Degrees Overseas website to source programs of interest and the universities that offer them. Students can seek our help at anytime if they need assistance to select the programs or universities that are right for them. 4. How to Apply Students can apply directly online on the Degrees Overseas website and detailed instructions are provided. Students send transcripts and any other required documentation to our office and we process the application and enrollment is determined by the university.
5. Pre-Departure Process Once the student formally accepts the university place, the university issues a Confirmation of Enrollment. GlobaLinks Learning Abroad will then assist students through the pre-departure process, including: - Student Visa
- Health Insurance
- Housing Options
- Travel Arrangements
6. Parents We understand that parents may have a different set of questions and concerns about their students studying in a foreign country. We are very happy to talk with students and respond to any questions they may have.
Contact Us Phone Toll-free: 1-800-980-0033 Email: [email protected] Please contact us for any assistance you may need or if you would like to request the following: - If you would like us to visit your school and give a presentation
- Host a ‘virtual’ information session
- Inquire about taking a site visit to our partner universities
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