Study Abroad Design

Study Abroad Design Consultancy Center for Fashion and design schools in foreign countries is what you are in search of?

Study Abroad – The Best in Business AFA offers solutions to get admission into the Top Fashion and Design colleges in countries abroad.

Are you looking forward to pursuing your Fashion and Design studies in the foreign countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Italy, or any other country of you preference?

You are at the right place. The Academy of Fashion and Art will take you through the whole process with ease. AFA, through years of experience, has been able to produce commendable results. Many a dream of study abroad has been fulfilled by AFA.

Therefore, moving on to the whole process of study abroad, we have created a complete Step-by-Step guide which will surely assist you in your journey to success.

As the best fashion and design Study Abroad Design Consultancy, here, we provide a Checklist that you must follow as Steps to Study Abroad:

1. Research:

   Do your thorough research on the particular country, universities, campus facilities, and hostel facilities, courses the university is offering, teaching modules, opportunities in subject-based research, internships, job prospects, etc. Consult with study abroad ambassadors and other study abroad alumni, or study abroad student advisors to get the real picture. Also, make sure to attend study abroad seminars and fairs. After that, narrow down your final list of colleges or universities.

2. Speak to AFA Academic Advisors:

   Once you are ready with your final list of universities, you must meet the academic advisor with your future academic plans and assist you in reviewing and co-relating them with the courses the university is offering. You surely will get some hands on experience.

3. Look for scholarship opportunities:

   Numerous organizations award scholarships for different stages in study abroad opportunities. Therefore, you must cash in on this opportunity so as to provide you with mileage as well as a strong foundation for your academic growth. Hence, you must be on the lookout for the eligibility requirements and other details of the scholarship program.

4. Application:

   After you are done with the above – mentioned initial research, it is important you start your application process with the shortlisted universities/colleges/institutes as early as possible so that you get ample time for further preparations. At this point, the need may arise to personally contact the university to get aware of the admission process.

5. Taking the foreign language test:

   Along with the process, a parallel preparatory step is also important at this stage, and usually, this step is for countries where the native language is English, and where they have made it mandatory for immigrant students to have qualified the Basic English language knowledge test. In this test, you will be assessed on your written and verbal English language communication. Therefore, the tests like the TOEFL, IELTS; etc need to be taken seriously. The required qualifying grades are very important.

6. Offer and acceptance:

   Once you forward your application, it will be scrutinized by the concerned authority of the respective university. And after full assessment, which might take a few weeks, your application will be processed. After your application is selected, you will receive an offer letter. The offer letter will usually accompany an acceptance form, to be filled by you and needs to be forwarded back to them.

7. Final consultation with your advisor and approval:

   This will be another important step because, if your application is selected for more than one course, you should consult your academic advisor in assisting you to select the best course. Selecting a course best suited for you considering your interests, skill sets, and the future prospects on completion of the course is very crucial, therefore, should be consulted upon with a professional.

8. Apply for the Visa and Passport:

   Once you have accepted the offer letter, the next important step is to immediately apply for the Student Visa and also for a passport. Passport making might take anything between 6-12 months, so, make sure, this should be your very first step if you do not have one already.

Now, there is a lot of documentation waiting while you are applying for the Visa. Therefore, we have prepared for you the list of documents that you might need while you are at it.

Below is the Student’s Visa Requirement Checklist for your convenience in Study Abroad preparation.

1. Proof of enrollment in the particular recognized educational institute.
2. Application for a residence permit (*Varies with country)
3. Proof of Language Certification (*If the country requires)
4. Parental/Guardian Consent Proof (*If below the age of 18)
5. Financial Proof (Clarifying your capacity to incur the study expenses and sustenance cost)
6. Passport Size Photographs
7. Copy of the passport
8. Vaccination and medical certificates (*If required for the particular Country)

9. Finding a place to live:

   If you have not applied for on-campus accommodation, or if the institute does not offer one, you will have to look up a place to live. Start looking for rooms-on-rent, home stay, local host, etc, which are a few of the options that may suit you. If the need arises, try contacting them and go through their terms and conditions, so that you are prepared in advance.

10. Book your Flight Ticket:

    Once, everything is set, it is time you book your flight tickets. Must be a little advance giving you ample time to study the price fluctuation and book at the lowest possible rate.

And, now you are up for the adventure of your lifetime, where you will be up for learning new things, getting to know a completely new country and about its culture, meeting new people, and studying and making it big in your career.

Some of the Top Fashion and Design institutes around the world for which AFA offers Study Abroad Consultancy:

Now, at this stage, we will provide you with a list of the top fashion and design colleges, so that it is easier for you to narrow down on the one which will be suitable for your needs and requirements. So, here we made a list of the best fashion and design colleges around the world and the courses available for your reference while making your decision on selecting the colleges to study abroad.

List of colleges for your reference below:

Top Design Colleges Around the World

To make things even more streamlined for you, we are also providing below Country-wise list of Top design colleges, for you to choose from.

Top Design Colleges in Canada

Top Design Colleges in US

Top Design Colleges in UK

Top Design Colleges in Italy

Top Design Colleges Australia

*The above list ranking may vary with each academic year.

The above – mentioned Fashion and Design University/Institute/College is just a few, as there are many more. So, you may do your own research and consider all the factors and then you may pick the best one that is offering the course and program you are looking forward to pursuing.

How to Get Admissions into the Best Fashion and Design Universities in the World with the support of AFA, the Best Study Abroad Design Consultancy:

This is going to be the most interesting section, as we will be discussing the most daunting task – How to get Admissions into the best fashion and design Universities abroad?

So, here are a few FAQs that you might relate to as a study abroad aspirant.

Please check out the steps which you should follow to get admissions into the top fashion and design colleges abroad:

1. When should you apply to the foreign colleges?

   Keep a tab on the dates when the colleges will publish their application forms. The moment they bring out their application forms you must apply immediately. The earlier the better, that way you will have ample time to arrange things in time. Considering the worst, if you are not selected you will have a Plan B to implement.

2. How many colleges you must apply for?

   A couple of them should be enough if you have done your very initial research well. Considering the course and seat availability along with the cut-offs and your academic credentials. As the application fee is also to be considered, we would recommend that from your final list of colleges, segregate them into high, medium, and low ranking colleges and apply to 1-2 from each of them. That way you will have 4-5 options if anything might go wrong.

3. Where do I apply for getting admission into overseas colleges?

   Nowadays almost every college has made online provisions for applications. The further stages of communication can be completed through e-mail, or online video conferencing. Most colleges in the UK accept applications through UCAS – Universities & Colleges Admissions Services.

4. What are the basic requirements for getting accepted to universities abroad?

   This is the most common question every aspirant has on their mind, and this is the most difficult one to answer. The acceptance completely depends upon the particular university or college, as per their terms and condition, guidelines, and most significantly their parameters of selection. So, to get an idea of the standard selection criterion of individual colleges, you must check their website for the details. Still, the final selection is dependent on the course and seat availability along with the students applying for them.

5. What documents do I need to submit while applying for the foreign university or college?

   All the important information will be available on the individual college website usually in the “How to Apply” section, which you must check out. But still, the basic documents which you must keep handy while applying are:

   1. The filled-up application form.
   2. Your High school and academic grades as proof of your academic credential. (Attested if mentioned)
   3. Copy of your passport. (Attested if asked for)
   4. English Language requirement test grade proof. (Usually, TOEFL – USA; IELTS – Australia)
   5. Financial statement as proof that you will be able to pay for the studies and cost of living.
   6. A recommendation or reference letter usually from teachers or employers, or an essay is what colleges abroad are looking forward to as proof that you are a suitable student.

The solution to Factors the aspirants are concerned about while selecting a foreign study destination:

1. Quality of the education offered by the universities.
2. Analyzing the destination considering the friendliness, safety of immigrant students.
3. Social acceptability of the country towards the foreign/immigrant students.

To some extent, the above factors do play a role in affecting the mental state of the students who are planning to study abroad. As we all have our own mental prejudices and barriers, therefore, it will be best to reach out to someone experienced and professional to help you with the above – mentioned factors. You must not let go of a great opportunity that might change your future in terms of career, just because you have heard something just like that. We will always recommend you consult an experienced professional who has been in a particular situation and will be able to provide you the exact picture of the scenario.

For the above-mentioned concerns, you may also consult our advisors at AFA, the Academy of Fashion and Art, as the best study abroad coaching institute in India, and get aware of the big picture.

Study Abroad Design Consultancy - Requirements for foreign studies

Although, different universities, colleges, institutes along with their respective courses and program requirements will vary to some extent, but for sure the basic requirements will be the same. Apart from the figurative and factual exhibits and proofs, some basic character – defining personality traits are always appreciated and given preference.

So, let us see what the Fashion and Design Colleges abroad are looking for in the aspirants:

1. Good Academic Record
2. Eagerness to learn not only the subject concerned but also enthusiastic about getting to know about new cultures, places, and people.
3. Meeting Application deadlines; exhibits your promptness and eagerness.
4. Carrying a learning, progressive and professional demeanor
5. Awareness of what you are up for.
6. Participation abilities
7. Proactive attitude

Things to know and Tips while preparing for Study Abroad Trip:

So, now that you have almost decided that you will move ahead on your journey to build your career and achieve your dreams abroad; here are a few tips or a checklist to look up while preparing to fly off to study abroad.

Here is the checklist:

1. Applying for the Passport and Visa
2. Visit the Doctor, providing a Fit to Travel Certificate
3. You might as well get a travel insurance
4. Comparing the flight tickets and book one with the best price, and well in advance, providing time for any cancellation or rescheduling, etc.
5. Making back-ups for the financial accessibility, so as avoid any crunch or crisis.
6. Minimal but essential packing
7. Preparing yourself mentally, because maybe you are going to be away from your family and loved ones for quite some time. Goodbyes are tough but very essential.

AFA, the Best Foreign Study Consultancy will also assist you in selecting the Design Study destination

The Academy of Fashion and Art, as the top Study Abroad Exam Coaching, is there to answer all your queries regarding your foreign study interests, ambiguities, insecurities, dilemmas. AFA will assist in considering the points which will help you to select your study abroad destination.

So, here are the answers to a few FAQ’s related to some factors which will determine your Study Abroad destination selection:

What AFA has to offer?

The Academy of Fashion and Art offers study abroad design consultancy. This is specifically targeted to aspirants who are planning to pursue their design and fashion studies in foreign countries. Therefore, we offer end-to-end solutions, like:

1. Overall Career Counseling
2. University / College selection assistance
3. Admission Counseling / Guidance
4. Admission Assistance
5. Test Preparation Coaching / Training
6. Study Abroad Exam Syllabus Completion
7. Travel Assistance

Our Study Abroad Design Consultancy Course Module comprises of:

1. Online Classroom Coaching for foreign studies
2. Offline Classroom Sessions for Study Abroad Test
3. Crash courses for Study Abroad Test preparation
4. Regular Mock Tests
5. Test Review and Feedback sessions for performance enhancement
6. Counseling sessions along with students – advisors interaction sessions for perfect guidance