Hey, I’m a BS Computer Science student in the Philippines, graduating around 2029–30. My long term goal is to leave the Philippines and build my career abroad. Canada is one option, but I’m open to other countries.

I’m trying to figure out the realistic financial/career route, not just whether a CS master’s is worth it. I want to plan my life accordingly, make informed decisions early and avoid wasting years pursuing a path that might not be financially or professionally viable for me.

Would it make more sense to:

BSCS → master’s abroad immediately

BSCS → work in PH 1–2 years → save + build experience → master’s abroad

BSCS → work in PH → try to get hired abroad directly

Specifically, I want brutal honesty about:

Is work experience actually important for this route, and how many years would you recommend?

How realistic is getting a funded master’s as a Filipino/international CS student?

If a master’s isn't fully funded, how much money would I realistically need to have saved before going?

Is working first mainly useful for saving money, or does it substantially improve my chances of admission/funding/immigration?

Is going straight abroad for a master’s financially reckless unless I have substantial family support?

Is Canada actually a sensible target, or would Europe/Australia/other countries make more sense for funding + post-study work?

I’m still years away from applying, so I know immigration rules will change. I don't want to reach graduation only to realize I should have spent the past few years building a different skill set, gaining research experience, pursuing internships, or preparing for a completely different route. I'd rather plan ahead, use my university years wisely, and have a clear idea of what I'm working towards financially and professionally.

If you were a Filipino CS student in my position, what would you do from now until graduation?

Thank you in advance!

I choose Diploma IT after 10th and I am currently at 5th semester(only exam remaining) there's exam called DDCET for degree admission in Gujarat, India but I am not kind of interested in this exam because of some reasons but I am interested in study abroad because of better teaching and practical learning or different academic environment. but I didn't planned yet I'll go to abroad immediately after finishing diploma.

my_qualifications: 10th pass, currently in diploma in Information Technology (3 years)
in diploma, I tried to maintain 8+ CGPA if you did like me please answer my doubts :

Did any university accept your Indian diploma after Class 10 for direct bachelor's admission?
If you applied with a Gujarat, India diploma, how was your qualification assessed?

and also Please share university names or official admission requirements where possible.

Has anyone with the same educational background as mine (Class 10 + a 3-year IT diploma from Gujarat, India) been accepted into a bachelor's degree abroad? If yes, could you please share the university name, course, your admission route, and the official admission requirements? I'm fine with starting from the first year.

Hey all!

Master’s student from Europe here, planning to spend 1/2 a year at a US university/lab for my thesis. I'm stuck between a big city (NY/Boston) and a classic college town.

I’d love to experience the college life at least a bit as a graduate, like clubs, campus events, making friends. But I’ll mostly be in the lab and take only few courses. Is that still realistic?

From what I’ve read, college towns feel more tight-knit since people live nearby, while city campuses have more of a commuter vibe and can feel anonymous.

What’s your take or experience?

Also, anything I should check beforehand? E.g. campus access, clubs and gym as a visiting researcher, social life.

Would love to hear from anyone who’s done something similar!

Thanks! :)

Hi! I’m considering applying for the MA in European Studies at Lund University and I’d love to hear your opinions.
What is Lund University like overall? Is anyone currently studying this master’s or has anyone graduated from it? What did you think of the programme, and do you feel it was worth it in terms of career opportunities?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice or personal experiences. Thank you! :)

Hi there! Are PhD programs in the US that offer a full tuition waiver and a small stipend really difficult to get into?

I'm currently living outside the US and looking to pursue a PhD in a field related to my background because I haven't been able to find a job. I'm open to studying again, and I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an MBA, along with extensive research experience and several peer-reviewed publications.

Realistically speaking, how difficult is it to get into a program that offers these benefits? I can't afford to pay for a PhD right now, but I feel I have a lot to contribute academically and professionally.

Are there any websites, platforms, or strategies you would recommend for finding and applying to fully funded PhD programs in the US?

Thanks in advance!

Hi (f), I’m currently here for a study abroad semester at McGill university in Montreal.

Looking for any other exchange/ international students who are down to hang out or interested in making more friends.

I want to transfer from USA to EU (countries I'm looking for are Cyrpus, Greece, Hungary, Germany, Poland for now) but I've done 3 years of community college here and will obtain my associates degree. I don't want to transfer here but move to Europe to continue my education.

I wanted to ask if there's any universities you know of who accept community college credits since when I researched online it says it depends on Uni to Uni and generally they don't take transfer credits. (Google said some Unis in southern Cyprus do)

Hey, i’ve been looking for honest REAL people who done the intern group internship, when i went back to the previous posts here but all of them are full of bots replies.
Please if anyone got any idea about the program lets get in touch, also if anyone is planning on joining it.

Studying abroad with scholarship is amazing but getting a recommendation letter is such a difficult task for me, i have had a good formal relation with my professors and so on but idk why no one is eager to write a good recommendation letter.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently in 12th grade (Commerce stream, Maharashtra Board, India), and I’m exploring options for studying Interior Design or Product Design abroad for my bachelor’s degree.

I’m interested in creative fields and enjoy working on design concepts, mood boards, visual ideas, and interior design projects. However, I’m still trying to figure out which field would be a better fit for me and whether studying abroad is a good investment.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have studied these subjects, are currently studying them, or work in the design industry.

Here are some things I’d love to know:

Best colleges abroad: Which universities or colleges would you recommend for a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Product Design? I’m particularly interested in countries like the USA, UK, Italy, the Netherlands, and other countries with good design programs.

Commerce eligibility: Can I apply for these courses after 12th Commerce under the Maharashtra Board? Are Maths, Science, or any specific subjects compulsory?

Portfolio and entrance exams: What kind of portfolio do universities expect? Do I need to take IELTS, SAT, or any design entrance exams?

Interior Design vs Product Design: Which field has better career opportunities, scope, and earning potential in the long term?

Is studying abroad worth it? Considering international tuition fees and living expenses, do you think the experience
and career opportunities justify the cost?

Job opportunities: How difficult is it to find internships and jobs after graduation, especially as an international student who may need a work visa?

Your personal experience: If you’ve studied either field, would you recommend it? Is there anything you wish you’d known before choosing your course or college?

I’m trying to make an informed decision before applying, so honest advice about the pros, cons, costs, and challenges would be extremely helpful.

Thank you!

Which course between BMLT or BSc in microbiology should I do in India to further study in Canada (high income and pr opportunities) bcz I have heard that BSc degree don’t get pr in Canada 😭 is it true

Sharing this because December deadlines sneak up on everyone — by the time most people hear about Erasmus Mundus, the good programmes have already closed.

Ones I verified on the official programme pages this week: - Mundus MAPP — 1 Dec 2026 (note: needs IELTS 7.0, so plan accordingly) - NOHA (humanitarian action) — 15 Dec 2026 - EMMIR (migration & intercultural relations) — 20 Dec 2026 - PlantHealth — 31 Dec 2026

The scholarship is roughly €1,400/month for 24 months with tuition covered, and you study in at least two European countries. The thing nobody warns you about: several of these programmes accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter from your university instead of IELTS — but getting that letter, plus transcripts and two referees, takes 2–4 weeks in most Pakistani universities. That admin time, not the application form, is what actually kills December applications.

If you're applying this cycle, request the MOI letter and transcripts this week, and ask your referees now — a rushed recommendation letter in the last week is obvious to panels.

Happy to answer questions about the document side of it if anyone's mid-application.

Hi! I'm currently in Grade 11 doing AS Levels and I'm planning to study abroad for my undergraduate degree in 2028. I'm an Indian student interested in biotechnology, biomedical sciences and related fields.

I do have some financial backing and can contribute towards tuition and living expenses to an extent, but getting a scholarship or financial aid is pretty important for me to be able to study abroad comfortably.

My qualifications:

Academics:

• IGCSEs: 4 A*s and 3 As
• Predicted A-Level grades: 3 A*s and 1 A
• A-Level subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and EGP
• French A2 certified, planning to take B1 in June 2027
• Planning to take the IELTS in 2027, aiming for an 8+

Extracurriculars:

• Part of my school's magazine editorial board for the past 3 years
• Organising a TEDx event at my school
• Internship with an NGO focused on labour rights
• Working on a blog about the health of informal workers
• Working on a research paper on optogenetics

I'm mainly interested in the science and research side of biotechnology/biomedical sciences, particularly areas like genetics, molecular biology and related fields. I'm not looking to pursue medicine.

I'd appreciate advice on a few things:

1. Which countries and universities should I target? I'm open to the UK, Australia, Singapore, European countries and potentially Dubai. I'm particularly interested in places that offer good scholarships or financial aid to international students.
2. How realistic is my current profile for scholarships? I'd appreciate an honest assessment of my academics and extracurriculars, including what I should work on over the next year.
3. Should I take any additional standardised tests? For example, the SAT or APs. I'm not planning to apply to the US, so I'm not sure whether they'd be useful for my other options.
4. Are there any countries I'm overlooking? I'd be interested in places with good undergraduate programmes in biotech or biomedical sciences that are also financially viable for international students.
5. What am I lacking in terms of extracurriculars? I'm interested in research and want to build a stronger profile, but I'd like to focus on things that are genuinely useful rather than just adding activities to my CV.

My main priorities are finding a good programme in my field, getting a substantial scholarship, and keeping my options realistic financially. Any advice, especially from people who have studied these courses abroad or applied for scholarships as international students, would be really helpful!

I'm considering going to France and studying history right after I finish high school in Estonia. I have a B2 DELF diploma and I feel pretty confident about my language skills, however, I'm wondering which university to apply to.

I have taken into account three factors when looking at different universities:

1) Academic reputation of the history faculty

2) Living costs

3) Overall student experience

Using this method, I have narrowed it down to:

Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Lyon 3
Montpelllier 3
Toulouse Jean Jaurès
Rennes 2

I would be interested to hear opinions as well as experiences that anyone has had in these universities and how their time there was.

Thank you.

Hey, I’m a 16 year old guy from Saudi Arabia, and ever since my cousin got a scholarship to study abroad, my mom has been obsessed with wanting me to study abroad too.

I really do want to study abroad to pursue my dream major, but I don’t know how to actually apply for a scholarship or what the requirements are.

Also, is studying abroad better than attending a local university or college when it comes to job opportunities?

P.S. My family is quite poor, so studying abroad would be too expensive for me without financial assistance. Scholarships are my only option other than attending a local university or college.

Hi everyone,
I graduated 2 years ago with an Accountancy degree and I’m looking to go abroad to study (masters or study new field) and work at the same time.

I came across Germany’s Ausbildung (vocational training) program recently and it sounds interesting, but I’m honestly feeling a bit lost on where to start or if it makes sense for someone who already has a university degree.

What do you guys think of Ausbildung for international graduates?

Are there other international study-and-work programs or master's pathways in other countries (like Australia, China, Canada, or Europe) that you’d recommend for an accounting background?
Any insights, advice, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian Computer Engineering graduate with a background in AI/ML and Data Science. I'm planning to apply for a master's in 2028 after approximately two years of relevant work experience.

I'm comparing Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland and would appreciate some guidance from people who have studied in these countries.

My main priorities are:

• Strong master's programmes in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Computer Science.
• Good infrastructure, public transport, and personal safety.
• A realistic market for IT jobs after graduation, particularly AI/ML and Data Science roles.
• Reasonable opportunities for internships and English-speaking workplaces.

Which countries and universities would you recommend exploring first? I'd also like to understand how much local-language proficiency matters for getting hired and building a career.

I'm looking for honest experiences rather than rankings alone, especially from international students who planned to work in the country after graduation.

But tbh, I'm not sure if I can do well this time either. I forget things too soon , too easily. Would it be realistic for me to do my bachelors abroad despite coming from a middle class/lower middle class family? Maybe a scholarship would be helpful..I really wanna study abroad even if it means I'll have to come back to the country. And if I do bachelors here and then masters abroad, I'll probably have to get married by then too which is something I'm quite unsure of.

I am 20 year old ,I'm gonna complete my bachelor's in business administration.I am planning to pursue my masters in abroad. I don't really want my parents to spend on my further education So I'm planning to go to university maybe public universities where the fee is less or free please help me out with universities and suggestion

I'm a 2nd year bfa student(applied arts) from India. I'd like to move abroad to pursue my masters when I pass out in 2 more years.

I've already looked through the Us fully funded institutes but the immigration scene over there seems very tough. Hence, I've been looking out for other contries (still preferably europe for the art scene) such as Germany.

Please suggest some institues which offer scholarships or are fully-funded. I've been very overwhelmed trying to search and would love some help :)

I hate being so unsure about WHERE to move and stuff so once that clears up I can be atleast 5% at peace? Ofc I'll need to apply to a lot of countries to have good options but still.

I am taking a semester abroad this spring in an East Asian country through CIEE as a college student. I've heard that host families will set curfews, but this often appears to be brought up for high school students specifically- is this also true of college aged adult students?

Hello! I'm thinking about doing a summer internship in Bangkok at Thammasat University and I wanted to hear if anyone has visited the country/studied there and how they felt about it and their thoughts!

Hi Everyone

I want your help, So i am 25.3 years old, working as a SEO manager having 3.5 years of experience in SEO. I have my experience letter of 3.2 months of the previous company and have been working with a new company for almost 3 months.

So currently i am thinking to do my bachelors from Germany from public university. I passed my 12th in non medical (PCM) with 88% from PSEB board and I started my BCOM but after that my father got expired and i needed to leave my studies because of financial things and I don’t have anything proof that I started my BCOM.

After 2 years of my father passing i saved money by tutoring students and started my Diploma in pharmacy and completed my pharmacy in 2023 and simultaneously i was learning digital marketing, After my diploma in pharmancy i got a job in digital marketing only in 2023 only. So since then i am working. I have all the appraisal letters and everything.

But now i want to get a job in Europe and because of that i feel now its mandatory to do bachelors so i am thinking i should do my bachelors as I really want to go europe and do alot in my life. I am really good in SEO and want my career in digital marketing only But not sure what should i do.

I cannot spend alot and i need to go there, leaving all the things behind and need to start life from scratch as i wont have my full time job there. I also thought i can do ausbuilding in IT but i feel my path will change as i am specifially in seo and marketing then again the experience wont matter.

So can you guys help me what should i do, how should i do and will the public universtiy accept me after having 7 years of these things after completing my 12th or will i be able to get any kind of schlorship as i need to manage all the expenses and support my family here in india as well.

Can anyone help me or guide me if they have any experience similar or any information

Hi everyone (23M)! 👋

I'm planning to pursue my master's abroad in September 2027, and my main goal is to secure a job after graduation and build a long-term career abroad.

📌 My Profile

• 🎓 Bachelor's: BBA in Marketing from NMIMS, Navi Mumbai, India
• 📊 CGPA: 2.48/4 (approximately 62%)
• 📚 Class 10: 94% | Class 12: 89%
• 💼 Work Experience: Senior Analyst at Dentsu, a Japanese multinational, working in digital marketing, including on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and related activities. I'll have approximately 1 year of experience by July 2027.

🎯 My Preferences

• 💰 Total budget: Around ₹50 lakh, including tuition and living expenses
• ⏳ Course duration: Preferably 1 year
• 🗣️ Language: English-speaking work environment preferred
• 📈 Career options: Digital marketing, SEO, performance marketing, marketing analytics, and other related business roles
• 📅 Intake: September 2027
• 🎯 Main priority: Employment opportunities after graduation, not just university rankings or getting a degree.

❓ I'd love your advice on:

1. 🌎 Which countries currently offer the best job prospects and post-study work visa options for international graduates?
2. 🏫 Which universities would be realistic options given my academic profile and work experience?
3. 🎓 Which master's courses would offer the best employability in my situation?
4. 💰 Which country offers the best return on investment within my budget of ₹50 lakh?

I'm open to countries beyond the UK, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, and Dubai if there are better options.

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have recently studied or worked abroad and can share their honest experiences with finding jobs after graduation.

Thanks in advance! 🙏