The decision to study abroad attracts more and more university students, young professionals and leaders who want to improve their intercultural skills and develop a global vision of business.
However, between the beginning of planning and the consolidation of enrollment in the course abroad, there are many steps to be completed.
In this article we will provide more details about the journey of enrolling in a course abroad, with a focus on short-term programs, which generally last around 20 days and offer intense immersion in an academic and cultural environment, providing benefits for your personal life and professional.
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Before enrolling: how to choose your course?
The first step is to choose the short course you want to enroll in. To do this, it is important to analyze some factors: see which ones.
Defining the focus of the course
If you still don’t know which course you want to enroll in abroad, the first step is to determine your academic and professional goals and interests.
To do this, carry out a self-analysis on the skills you would like to improve, understand the knowledge that your next professionals lack, step by step and, from there, define macro themes to start choosing the course, such as:
● Finance;
● Marketing;
● Project Management;
● Innovation;
● Sustainability;
● Among others.
Consider the destination
Another very important factor is determining where you want to study. Despite their high cost, popular destinations — such as the United States and London, for example — offer more opportunities for networking and cultural exploration.
Not-so-obvious destinations — like Italy, for example — offer the possibility of going beyond the obvious business axis, exploring a creative atmosphere and working in a new reality to expand your global vision.
Reputation of the Educational Institution
As you advance your research into enrolling in a course abroad, it is important to analyze whether the institution offering the course you are interested in has local and global recognition.
This will contribute to the recognition of the course in the market and will be crucial to obtaining a visa, if required in the chosen country.
This will contribute to the recognition of the course in the market and will be essential for obtaining a student visa, if required in the chosen country.
As the admission process starts
After choosing which program abroad you want to take, it’s time to take the next steps.
Admission Requirements and Application Process
Typically, the admission process for short courses is simple. However, it is important to check the specific requirements, such as the level of education and professional experience required in some programs.
Once these requirements have been met, the application process is normally simple, carried out using application forms completed virtually with specific deadlines.
Required Documentation
This is one of the most important steps to ensure a smooth course enrollment process abroad. Check with the institution all the necessary documents to complete your enrollment and be sure to check if the destination country requires a student visa.
Also, read Everything you need to know about a visa for the US.
Costs and scholarships
Although it seems less common for short courses, did you know that it is possible to obtain scholarships at many American and European institutions?
Find out about these conditions before enrolling in a course abroad!
Bonus tip: Find out here which institutions and courses can be taken abroad with scholarships.
Still have questions? Ask for help from those who understand course enrollment abroad
To make your course enrollment abroad a smooth step, you can consult subject matter experts.
Partners like IBS Americas have strong expertise in the international market and help students and professionals at all stages of the trip, from planning to international experience.
Get to know the IBS partner institutions in the United States and Europe and take the first step towards completing your course abroad.
