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January 23, 2009
Applying for a UK work visa?
This article will summarise the key changes outlined in the document and what those will mean for Indian applicants.

November 06, 2008
Foreign MBA: How much does it cost?
One of my major criteria for shortlisting a foreign B-school was the finances required. There were three categories of financing.

November 04, 2008
Study UK: Scholarships for MS courses?
Education UK experts at the British Council Nim Bahadur and Sonu Hemanii hosted a chat with GA readers on October 29. The transcript.

October 31, 2008
New UK work visas decoded
There has been a lot of confusion over the newly introduced points-based system for individuals applying to work in the UK. Here we look at the main facets of the new system.

October 30, 2008
International MBA: Making the decision
I used a framework that I would like to call "the four Ps of b-school decision making".

October 14, 2008
Study Abroad: MS or MBA in the UK?
To address questions related to education in the UK, experts Preeti Gadok and Aprajita Kalra, hosted a chat with GA readers on October 10. The transcript.

October 09, 2008
Where should I do my MBA?
The decision to go abroad for the MBA was made, but when the time came to decide where exactly to go, the number and variety of options was baffling me, to say the least!

October 03, 2008
Why I did my MBA abroad
How to decide whether the investment is worth it.

October 01, 2008
Study US: Getting your student visa
Is obtaining US student visa easy or difficult? Your question answered.

September 30, 2008
Study US: Admissions process explained!
We take a look at what is required for admission in an undergraduate or graduate course of study in the USA.

September 29, 2008
Want to study in the US?
Let us first of all understand the education system of the US so that a correct course, institute can be selected. Later on, we will discuss the various kinds of educational institutes offering your chosen course.

September 24, 2008
Study UK: 'Can I extend my student visa?'
Education UK experts at the British Council, Nim Bahadur and Sonu Hemanii, hosted a chat with readers on September 23. for those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

September 18, 2008
Want to attend a UK school?
Britain has excellent private schools which offer world-class education. However, the application process is quite challenging.

September 17, 2008
'Is it a good time to do an MBA abroad?'
Overseas education expert Karan Gupta hosted a chat with GA readers discussing courses and colleges abroad. Here's the transcript.

September 11, 2008
Study UK: 'Can I work after I graduate?'
Education UK expert Indranil Ghosh hosted a chat with GA readers on September 9. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

September 10, 2008
Study Abroad: Insurance matters
Here is some good news for students going abroad. Medical insurance comes cheaper in India and sometimes, with better coverage.

September 04, 2008
When writing to professors
A few important things to be kept in mind in this context.

IELTS: Practice is the key to success
Practice is the key to good band-scores and Indian students should make frequent use of the English language to improve their communication skills, says British Council's IELTS head in India, Kevin McLaven.

August 18, 2008
Study abroad: How will I finance my MBA?
An MBA abroad is a tough, expensive but potentially lucrative undertaking and prospective MBAs have so many relevant questions that entire books could be written on the subject. Here, the TopMBA Career Guide filters down the most commonly asked questions for people in the first stages of considering whether or not to do an MBA abroad.

August 14, 2008
A student's guide to travelling in the UK
Former student of Warwick University, Aruni Mukherjee shares his advice on how you can plan your daily travel in advance and save some money in the bargain.

August 08, 2008
'How do I apply for PhD course in the UK?'
Indranil Ghosh, an expert on the Education UK team, British Council, hosted a chat on August 6 to discuss education in the UK. For those of you missed the chat, here's the transcript.

August 07, 2008
Study Abroad: No Devdas-types please!
A student of Texas A&M, Stephen James shares his advice on basic traffic rules you should be aware of when you land in the US.

August 06, 2008
Do I need work experience to get into B-school?
There are a few reasons for the need for having experience under your belt before starting the MBA: reasons that benefit both the business schools and you as the aspiring MBA student.

August 01, 2008
Study UK: A guide to student accommodation
It is absolutely essential that students abroad are clear about what is available and what they should consider before making a decision about where to live.

July 25, 2008
Study UK: The recruitment process explained
Former student of Warwick University, Aruni Mukherjee shares his advice on how you can improve your chances of landing a job post graduation.

July 24, 2008
Study UK: Boost your post graduation employability
An average Indian middle-class salary will not suffice to repay the loan which will continue to accumulate interest. You will almost certainly have to get a job in the UK to be able to repay your loan and have a decent career at the same time. Here's what you need to know.

July 10, 2008
Study UK: Courses, expenses and everything in between
Aruni Mukherjee, a student of Warwick University, shares tip on how to adapt to academics and university life in the UK.

July 08, 2008
Study abroad: There could be a scholarship for YOU!
Business schools are desperate to attract a diverse MBA class and many are offering weird and wonderful scholarships to ensure they have an 'interesting' student mix.

July 01, 2008
'How do I apply for a MS course in the US?'
International education consultant Karan Gupta addresses some of the queries we recieved via e-mail.

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