PIOUS - Your Companion for Study Abroad
PIOUS GLOBAL CONSULTANCY is India’s fastest growing and leading Study Abroad consultant. We assist students with all the admission-related requirements applicable to the Universities based in the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, UK, Singapore, etc., which are best suitable to the student’s profile.
Starting from choosing University, Country, City, and Fees, etc., we help students narrow down their list suiting to their interested fields, qualification, career opportunity through an elimination round. Our counselors can provide all the information and assistance you need to choose the right course and university.
Enhance your domestic qualifications with the added global exposure in your chosen field of study. We will help you to explore the best universities, courses, and scholarships that fit your interests and aspirations while studying abroad.
Avail of our services, and we can help and guide you in college selection, study visa processing, pre, and post-departures interview, or any other specific requirements.
WHY STUDY ABROAD ?
We believe that students who study abroad develop better exposure to the international community and get into advanced and updated skills, technology, and knowledge of resource utilization.
With their efficient learning from the best management institutes around the world, they can make excellent careers for themselves, develop a good knowledge of international trade and learn languages for effective communication.
Studying abroad gives you access to better jobs, helps you build a bright future for yourself, and helps you grow as a person since you meet new people and experience new cultures.
Students can make the path simpler for the next generation by practical exposure to facing barriers created by language, food, travel restrictions, etc.
BENEFITS OF STUDY ABROAD
- By Studying Abroad creates a chance for you to discover yourself, your passions, and your place in the world.
- Studying abroad prepares you to handle unforeseen situations with a global mindset.
- See the world with a new style of education, customs, traditions, languages, foods, and social atmosphere that you may have not experienced at home.
- You may be favorite to several employers when you finish your study abroad program and return home.
- Your CV may be attractive and your international job prospects will improve
- High return on investment after study abroad.
Our aim is to inspire you to explore your passions, travel the world and shape your future. We have come into existence to help the next generation to find, compare and connect with the best universities in the world using our search engine.
WHEN TO APPLY ?
Age between 19 and 30 is familiar and crucial for pursuing higher education. Students are expected to have a well-paid job during this period depending on their career objective, family situation, available options, and resources.
Knowing Universities’ deadlines and applying well before the last date is most important for students opting to study abroad.
International students must pass through lengthy processes involving college selection, study fields, language proficiency tests, cost and time involvement, career prospects, etc. Complete and exact knowledge of all such requirements takes considerable time.
Students also need to anticipate and understand their chances of successfully getting study visas, work permits after finishing education, and PR visas before opting for admission into universities of their choice.
We at PIOUS are available to provide options and admission-related timelines to students with ‘Full Knowledge & No Surprises pertaining’ in applying for study abroad..
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Students who wish to pursue their studies internationally will be provided with the authentic services from our team of experience counselors, we can also guide you in obtaining visa for studying abroad.
ELIGIBILITY REVIEW
Eligibility is the most crucial factor in initiating the process of studying abroad. All subsequent efforts may be wasted if students fail from an eligibility point of view, right from making an application to joining a university.
Basing profile, we will provide you with all the information and assistance to choose the right course and university as per your eligibility in desired countries. We may also advise you about the costs, timelines, and success rates for the options of your interest.
Students willing to pursue education abroad may appear and get a good score on language exams such as the IELTS, TOEFL, DUOLINGO, PTE, and any of the general exams such as SAT, GMAT, GRE, and ACT, if applicable, depending upon the Universities of choice, course and country preference.
Our counselors will contact you online, telephonic, or by a face-to-face meeting shortly on your showing interest in our services.
PROFICIENCY TEST
We may provide online and offline coaching for the necessary English proficiency tests. We will also provide well-researched study material and a series of mock tests using a ppt from experienced faculty to ensure high marks.
Our strategies are practical and according to our student’s requirements. We employ highly professional, experienced staff to ensure that your test day runs smoothly without surprises and is fruitful to the requirement. We are committed to helping with every support you need to do well in the test.
Below mentioned are the recognized, popular, and standardized language tests which may be required of candidates –
OTHER TESTS
Are you aiming to study in colleges in the USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, or any other country of your choice? Overseas Universities are looking more for students with language skills and global competencies than ever. Below is a list of popular tests :
Our consultancy helps you determine the applicability of tests based on your requirement and profile, the best study materials to get your required score, and provides online and offline coaching at your flexible time to ensure success.
Students who wish to pursue their studies internationally will be provided with authentic services from our team of expert professionals.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process of studying abroad requires to start preparing well in advance. Several requirements, including finalization of college, country, arrangement, and accumulation of various documents, filling out an application form, review of fee payment options, follow-up for an acceptance letter from the University, etc., are pretty challenging. Your Sequence of activities includes:
- Discover the Country and college of your choice based on the strength of your profile
- Improve your chances with a good score from English Proficiency Tests
- Check selection chances for your academic qualification and experience
- Select University and file your online application
- Await and follow-up for the status of your application with the University
- Payment of fees and submission of required documents
- Respect timelines & deadlines pertaining to University, visa processing, and documentations
- Get familiar with the requirements of Education Loan, Scholarships, Insurance & Forex Rules
- Start Travel Preparation
We can assist you with a list of relevant study abroad options at your preferred destination. If any particular University or specific location is on your wish list, this is the time to let us know about it once you’ve decided which University/Destination you choose. Please discuss with our counselor at PIOUS immediately to process your application with the University.
FINANACIAL PLANNING
Studying and living abroad is a dream that requires financial planning, management, and handling a long list of documents.
You will find yourself in a new country with a new financial system, different currency, and different pricing methods. So, managing your personal finance is one of the most challenging experiences.
Living abroad will help you to grow as a person. But for this, you will have to learn and absorb the art of managing personal finances.
Three important financial requirements:
Fees and University Charges: Students need to know in advance about the schedule of fees and other charges payable to the University. Few universities in the USA, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Australia, UK, and Europe, etc. require proof of available funds with students in terms of a minimum balance required to be kept in special accounts.
Living Expenses: Europe and some other countries have clearly prescribed the financial requirement of students based on inflation and consumption trend prevailing over there. Rules and expectations are varying in other countries also. No such amount has been prescribed in the USA to meet any minimum monthly costs. For other countries, students may be required to provide proof of available finance and their capacity to bear required living expenses during their period of stay and study there.
Proof of Funds: POF requirements by students in the chosen country include Bank Statement, Loan Approval and Disburse Letter, Scholarship Letter, Affidavit of Sponsorship, PF, LIC, and other Investment Proofs.
Please contact our counselors for the important POF requirements applicable to the country of your choice.
STUDENT VISA
A student visa is a document issued to the applicant for pursuing education and entering in the other country. Fees, rules, and regulations for issuing student visas differ for most countries because of their own immigration laws. Below are the basic eligibility requirements of issuing student visa for most countries :
University’s Offer Letter of acceptance: Students who have received their letter of acceptance may go ahead and begin their visa application process through the online or offline mode.
Visa Application Fee: Students would be required to pay a visa fee along with the application form to process their visa.
University Fees & Living Expenses: Students may need to prove that they have enough money to pay for tuition fees and living expenses of the destination country.
Academic Educational Certificates: Students would be required to submit their academic records and qualify character requirements.
Health Insurance: Proofs of ability to purchase Health Insurance Cover and fulfill health requirements set by the destination country.
Valid Passport: Passport should be valid for the period of planned stay to the destination country. If it is expiring soon, it is advisable to get it issued as fresh to avoid inconvenience at later date.
Language Proficiency: Students would be required to submit a scorecard obtained from language tests like IELTS or any other test.
Recommendations to students about visa processing
Students should submit visa applications well in advance. In some cases, the process can take a longer time for missing information. Start the process as soon as you gain acceptance into a study abroad program.
Before applying, understand the instructions given by Embassy carefully. Your visa can be denied by Embassy for wrong or missing information without offering any chance to re-submit the details. Re-submission of application may result in huge costs, longer time, uncertainty and can disturb the whole admission process.
Indian students willing to pursue studies in the USA need to obtain Form I-20 from SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) Certified Schools over there. Copy of Form I-20 is required to be enclosed along with the visa application.
Multiple options of student visas are available even in a single country. For example, Australia offers seven types of visas whereas the USA offers three different types of visas including F1, M1, and J1 Visa. Students can make the choices depending upon their circumstances.
Our consultants guide you to know and gather all the required documents to support your application. By hiring our services, you can save time and costs and improve your chances of success.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you willing to avail of the scholarship facilities offered by various Universities? Having knowledge and experience working with several major colleges and universities, we can update you about the Scholarship Schemes offered by Government Agencies, Individual Universities, External Funding Organizations, and some charitable institutes to help students make their bright careers.
STUDY LOAN FOR STUDY ABROAD
Study Loan plays an important part and can be life-changing for many students who are willing to study abroad but can’t afford to pay the full costs with their own family resources. Study Loan for all such students is the option of major relief, help them to fulfill their dream in an organized and safe manner. Study Loan can cover the gap between shortfall and the required amount
In India, most banks offer loans to students for studying abroad with lower interest rates and flexible terms and conditions. For availing of loans, students need to provide several information and documents to the bank before approval and disbursal. Every bank has its own list of requirements and a lot depends upon the student’s profile, supporting documents, and the strength of the offer letter from the university to the student.
Popular Scholarship Schemes:-
Country-Specific Scholarship Schemes like offered in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, UK, etc. by their Government, Non-Government, and Universities to help students study in these countries.
Field-specific Scholarship Schemes are popular in many countries to promote education in agriculture, engineering, computer science, medical & architecture, etc.
Merit-based Scholarship to students with brilliant academic past performance
Reputed organizations and celebrities offer Scholarship Schemes.
At PIOUS, We can help you write a scholarship application essay and search best scholarship scheme per your eligibility and profile.
Study Loan Process
Normally, the sanction process at the bank is time-taking and students require to furnish the below-mentioned requirements of the bank:
- Citizenship Proof
- Minimum 18 years of age, proof of date of birth is required.
- Certificates of academic qualifications
- Admission confirmation and course detail with the foreign university or college.
- Requirement of co-borrower in the country of application for a loan
- Check eligibility and portion of amount arranged from own resources and loan requirement.
- Apply and finalize re-payment schedule from available options.
- Finalize loan disbursal schedule based on student’s requirements, University’s payment schedule, and bank’s offer and acceptance.
Check and accept the terms and conditions in the Loan Approval Document
Documents required for Study Loan
Proof of Admission: Letter of Acceptance / Offer to student clearly showing detail of University / College / Country and Fee structure with a schedule of payment.
Proof of Date of Birth (DOB): Passport, Birth Certificate, Aadhar, Driving License, Voter ID Card, School Passing Certificate, PAN Card, etc.
Residence Proof: Title Deed, Passport, Aadhar, Electricity Bill, Municipal Tax Receipt, Rent agreement, Landline phone bill, Post Paid Mobile Bill, Bank statement, Driving License, Voter ID Card, etc.
Academic Qualification Proof: Mark-sheets of 10th and above qualifications including degree, diploma, or any other professional qualification of the applicant.
Income Documents: If applicant / co-applicants are salaried or self-employed, income documents need to be submitted to the bank.
Signature Verification: Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, etc. where signatures showing in documents
Relationship Proof: Passport, PAN, Aadhaar card, Marriage certificate, Birth certificate, Ration card, etc. showing applicant relations with co-borrowers/parents
Collateral Assets: Bonds, FD, shares, land, residential or commercial property, shares, bonds, bank deposits, mutual fund units, debentures, bank deposits, life insurance policy, and government securities may be accepted as collateral.
We can help and guide students for the study loan options, explain banks’ procedures and accumulate required documents
PRE DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
Pre-departure Check-list for International Students :
Congratulations. You have successfully managed and cleared all the hurdles of studying abroad, including the University’s admission process, visa approval, financial planning, etc. Now, your time has come to leave for a new country, live and study there, and fulfill your dreams.
We created a Pre-departure checklist and Interview Process to explain the destination country’s weather, culture, spoken languages, foods, and essentials to help them live there.
List of important things, you may like to tick
Book Accommodation: Explore, choose and book from options of living on-campus, rented apartment and family-stay, etc. and carry the proper address/location/contact number to ensure your smooth arrival.
Travel Documents: Tickets, Passport, Visa, Accommodation details, pick-up, etc.
Health-related: Insurance, emergency medicines, foods, warm clothes as per season
University Documents: Academic Certificates, Language Passing test certificates, Scholarship Documents, and other documents as advised by University.
Financial Documents: Cheque Books, Debit / Credit Cards, Foreign Currency, Study Loan documents, and other documents depending upon your created sources of funding during your stay.
Foods and Beverages: Most Airlines allow you to carry items at free of cost up to certain weights. Due to huge differences in pricing, weights, identification, taste, etc., you may like to carry few items for which you are habitual like food grains, masala, and spices, etc. Slowly, you will be accustomed to most of the items and sources of procurement. But, these items will be useful at the initial stage in another country.
Medical Examination and Vaccination: As advised by University and destination’s rules.
Post-departure activities for International Students :
Welcome to the new country. You have passed thru all the eligibility requirements for studying abroad and arrived at the destination of your choice. Here on, your final success test starts to decide your dream career.
We are sharing a few adaptation strategies for your smooth and enjoyable time:
- Keep interacting with destination nationals as much as possible to improve your communication and knowledge.
- Be flexible, excited and keep learning motive for new things. Keep talking to your mentors about your experience and gaining ideas.
- Do self-care, enough sleep, relaxed, take healthy food, and keep talking to your friends and family who are excited to know more and more about you.
- Abide by University, country, and administrative rules and keep yourself away from any sort of disputes, arguments with locals.
- Be proactive to know about University requirements including fees, study, placements, and other opportunities created for students.
Keep yourself updated about immigration Rules, work permits, PR as per your goal and requirements.
For any assistance and requirements, we will be available with just a click from your mobile and will revert to you for any inconvenience.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Our counselors give you a better understanding of Paid Internship Programs which ultimately help to cover the financial aspect and requirements of students.
JOBS ASSISTANCE
At Pious, we can help and guide students to search for jobs in various fields. We can provide a list of best placement services and help candidates to market themselves to overseas employers.
