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Study in USA and Canada

US-UK Fulbright Commission

Information on studying in the US and scholarships for UK citizens.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is used for applications to postgraduate courses in the USA. The General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills. Some subjects also have specific tests.

GMAT assessment

Recommended resources for preparing to take the GMAT assessment.

Education USA

Global network of more than 400 advising centers supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on educational institutions in the US.

F-1 Optional Practical Training for study and work in US

If you study in the US on an F-1 Visa, Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows you to work off-campus for up to 12 months. You can do this during or after your studies.

US News - university rankings and course-search tool for study in US

The Education section of this site provides a league table of US universities.

Online MBA guide and resource (Discover Business)

Information on US universities offering accredited online MBA programs and resources to help you apply and pay for a course.

GradSchools

Search for postgraduate study across the world - particularly good for study in the US.

High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom

Information on working and studying in Canada, including advice on VISAs and scholarships.

Studying in Canada

Advice on living and studying in Canada with information on cost of living, scholarships, visas and application procedures.

Funding for US Study Online

Search for scholarships, fellowships and grants by subject and US state.

Universities Canada

This site allows you to search for courses in Canada and offers useful information on scholarships, universities and student life in Canada.

The Princeton Review

Search for grad schools in the US.

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