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Study abroad blog

Our latest posts first, then every open scholarship, the top scholarships, student visa guides and test preparation, all in one place.

Ongoing scholarships

Top scholarships

  • Fulbright Foreign Student Program

    The United States' flagship exchange scholarship for graduate study, applied for through the Fulbright commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country.

  • Chevening Scholarships

    The UK government's global scholarship for future leaders: a fully funded one-year Master's at any UK university, with a dedicated round for Bangladesh.

  • Commonwealth Scholarships

    Fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries, applied for in Bangladesh through a Ministry of Education nomination handled by the UGC.

  • Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI)

    Scholarships from the Italian government for international students enrolling in Italian universities, art and music academies, and research programmes.

  • DSU Regional Scholarships

    Need-based grants run by each Italian region for students at its universities — the most common way international students fund a degree in Italy.

  • DAAD Scholarships

    Germany's largest scholarship organisation, with programmes for international graduates — including development-related master's courses for students from developing countries.

  • Deutschlandstipendium

    A merit scholarship awarded by German universities to high-achieving students of any nationality, funded half by the federal government and half by private sponsors.

  • Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

    France's flagship scholarship for top international students. You don't apply alone — your French university nominates you.

  • Holland Scholarship

    A one-time grant for students from outside the EEA starting their first year at a participating Dutch university.

  • Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

    Full scholarships for future global leaders from eligible countries to take a master's degree at a Swedish university.

  • Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

    China's main government scholarship for international students, offered through Chinese embassies and directly through universities.

  • ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents

    A science-focused scholarship at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Science and Technology of China.

  • Australia Awards Scholarships

    Long-term development scholarships for students from partner countries across the Indo-Pacific to study at Australian universities.

  • Destination Australia

    Yearly scholarships for students who choose to study and live in regional Australia.

  • Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)

    Malaysia's government scholarship to bring high-achieving international students to its public universities.

  • MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship

    Japan's flagship scholarship, applied for through the Japanese Embassy in your country or recommended by a Japanese university.

  • JASSO Honors Scholarship

    A monthly scholarship for privately financed international students with strong grades at Japanese institutions.

Visa guides

Test preparation

  • IELTS preparation course

    Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking practice with mock tests and feedback, aimed at the band your universities ask for.

  • TOEFL iBT preparation

    Practice for every TOEFL iBT section with timed mock tests, for universities that prefer TOEFL, especially in the United States.

  • PTE Academic preparation

    Computer-based practice for PTE Academic, widely accepted in Australia and by many UK and European universities.

  • Duolingo English Test preparation

    Short, focused practice for the Duolingo English Test, which you take online at home. We check first that your universities accept it.

  • IELTS test booking

    We help you choose the right IELTS (Academic or UKVI) and a date, and book it for you at an official test centre. You pay the official test fee.

  • TOEFL iBT test booking

    We book your TOEFL iBT, at a test centre or the Home Edition, and make sure your scores go to the right universities. You pay the official fee.

  • PTE Academic test booking

    We book your PTE Academic at an official Pearson test centre and help you send the scores. You pay the official fee.

  • Duolingo English Test registration

    We register you for the Duolingo English Test, check your computer and room meet the rules, and help you send the results.

  • English for study abroad

    Spoken and academic English for students who aren't ready for a test yet: grammar, writing, presentations and everyday conversation.