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What Documents do you Need for a Study Abroad Application

Some of the documents you'll need when applying to study abroad 

You have to make sure your document has everything that is required for the study abroad application because it is the most important step of your journey and so it is crucial to plan it ahead. For you to acquire admission to your desired institution or course. 


Following are the major documents that you'll need in order to apply to universities abroad include: 


1. Official Academic Transcripts 

2. Application Form 

3. CV 

4. Resume 

5. Letter of Recommendation 

6. English Language Proficiency Test Scores

7. Statement of Purpose

8. Test Scores 

9. Essay


  1. Official Academic Transcripts

The current/previous academic institution issues the academic transcript(s) in order to verify the course or courses that you undertook. The students have to make sure that the documents are stamped and certified by the authority. There are institutions that charge you for requesting academic transcripts. Students will get their academic transcripts within 7174 business days. The information included in the academic transcript are: 


  • Accreditation of the academic institution

  • Name of the student

  • Roll number/identity of the student

  • Name of the degree obtained

  • List of courses undertaken

  • Marks/grades obtained in all the courses

  • The total aggregate of the marks/grade obtained


  1. Application Form

 One of the most important documents includes all personal and professional details. The applicant has to fill in the details carefully, without any mistakes. You have to double-check before submitting.


  1. CV

CV is a document that showcases your professional and academic details. The term CV is derived from a Latin word that means 'course of life'. The universities and the recruiters and universities abroad. The CV of a student must include the following factors. 



  • Contact information

  • Academic history

  • Professional experience

  • Qualifications and skills

  • Awards and honors

  • Publications

  • Professional associations

  • Grants and fellowships

  • Licenses and certificates

  • Volunteer work

  • Personal information (optional)

  • Hobbies and interests (optional)

  1. Resume 

Most of the time students get confused about CV and resume and their difference. The resume can be termed as the formal document that portrays your professional and academic qualifications with work experience. It contains information about your major accomplishments. 

The resume should include the following details: 


  • Name

  • About

  • Objective

  • Professional Skills

  • Educational Qualifications

  • Work Experience

  • Language Proficiency

  • Achievements


  1. Letter of Recommendation 

If you are planning to study abroad, universities require you to submit LORs. There are 2 types of LORs, Academic and Professional LOR. An Academic LOR is written by a school or university teacher or principal and a Professional LOR can be written by a previous employer. Apart from the study level, course and field of study, students are in need of 2 LORs that belong to academic as well as professional backgrounds. 


LOR Template

To Whom This May Concern


My name is _____ (Recommender Name) and I am obliged to offer my recommendation of ______ (student’s full name) to whom I have personally known for _____ (number of years or months) at _____ (location). 


During the course of my relationship with ____ (student’s name), I have observed that she/he shows up earlier than asked, is a team player, works hard, and carries her/his work in a humble and polite manner. Being a diligent employee, _____ (student’s name) best quality is to get the most out of others while maintaining the decorum of the workplace. Hence, without any reservation, I recommend _______ (student’s full name) for this program at _____ (university’s name). 


For any queries, you can contact me at the details below.


Best, 

Signature

Date

Mobile Number

E-mail

  1. English Language Proficiency Test Scores

English proficiency test score is something that almost every university abroad requires. The student whose native language is not English must prove English proficiency. One of the popular exams students appear for are Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Some of these exams evaluate students' language in key areas which are required for academic study and communication in a foreign country. 

The above-mentioned test will evaluate you in the following areas; 

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Listening

  • Speaking


  1. Statement of Purpose(SOP) 

A Statement of Purpose is an informative document and is one of the most important documents that is required to study abroad. This includes your personal statement, professional and personal interests, and academic highlights. SOP is one of the essential documents because it gives the admission committee an idea of your personality and achievement through SOP. The SOP must include the purpose of choosing the country, university, and course you are planning to pursue in your SOP. (Can add an SOP format) 


  1. Test Scores 

As we talked about earlier your grades will influence your prospects of admission to your selected university or college. As a result, you must include your test results with your application. Location and institution of choice depending on your location and institution of choice. Students can take the SAT or GRE test which is a more general standardized test. 


  1. Essays 

Many colleges may need you to submit a study abroad essay to demonstrate that you are serious about studying abroad. This gives you an excellent opportunity to make an excellent first impression and demonstrate to the university administration that you are prepared and determined to pursue the stated course in their organization. 


So above mentioned are some of the important documents required for studying abroad. 


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