🌏Countries with open borders for international students in 2021🌍
🇬🇧UK
Universities in the UK have started welcoming prospective students with all safety measures. 10-day quarantine is required.
🇨🇦Canada
Students should apply online for a study permit and must have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction with approved for a study permit. 14-day quarantine is required.
🇺🇸USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers entering the US to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 3 days of departure.
🇫🇷France
France continues to welcome international students and researchers. A negative test dated from less than 3 days before departure and 7 days of quarantine upon arrival are required.
🇮🇹Italy
Travel to Italy is allowed for the study reasons to all nationals, except Brazil. 14-days quarantine is mandatory only for people from the E list country.
🇪🇺Generally, other EU countries are also open to international students!
🇬🇧UK
Universities in the UK have started welcoming prospective students with all safety measures. 10-day quarantine is required.
🇨🇦Canada
Students should apply online for a study permit and must have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction with approved for a study permit. 14-day quarantine is required.
🇺🇸USA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require all air passengers entering the US to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 3 days of departure.
🇫🇷France
France continues to welcome international students and researchers. A negative test dated from less than 3 days before departure and 7 days of quarantine upon arrival are required.
🇮🇹Italy
Travel to Italy is allowed for the study reasons to all nationals, except Brazil. 14-days quarantine is mandatory only for people from the E list country.
🇪🇺Generally, other EU countries are also open to international students!
🌏Full scholarship at Xiamen University, China
Xiamen University in China offers scholarships for outstanding international students. Candidates with excellent grades, extracurricular achievements, and good references are welcomed to apply. Research experience is an asset. There are age restrictions at every level of study. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for all candidates, graduate and doctoral students are also credited with monthly payments of 3000-3500 RMB for daily expenses.
⏰Deadline: 15 April 2021
🚀 ️Link: https://is.gd/Knpz6l
Xiamen University in China offers scholarships for outstanding international students. Candidates with excellent grades, extracurricular achievements, and good references are welcomed to apply. Research experience is an asset. There are age restrictions at every level of study. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for all candidates, graduate and doctoral students are also credited with monthly payments of 3000-3500 RMB for daily expenses.
⏰Deadline: 15 April 2021
🚀 ️Link: https://is.gd/Knpz6l
🌏Volunteering with international students in Luxembourg
The target group of LISEL is international students in Luxembourg, including participants who are doing internships or volunteering from other associations. Volunteers will help organize weekly Friday meetings where students come together, while participants from the same country give a presentation on their culture. Besides, help is needed in organizing trips, city tours. They are waiting for outgoing candidates over 22 years old who have ever studied at the university. Volunteers are paid all basic expenses and are given a scholarship of 484 euros per month!
⏰Deadline: no, as soon as possible
🚀 ️Link: https://is.gd/MbRPAP
The target group of LISEL is international students in Luxembourg, including participants who are doing internships or volunteering from other associations. Volunteers will help organize weekly Friday meetings where students come together, while participants from the same country give a presentation on their culture. Besides, help is needed in organizing trips, city tours. They are waiting for outgoing candidates over 22 years old who have ever studied at the university. Volunteers are paid all basic expenses and are given a scholarship of 484 euros per month!
⏰Deadline: no, as soon as possible
🚀 ️Link: https://is.gd/MbRPAP
🇮🇹Scholarships for future master students at Luiss Guido Carli (Italy)
Luiss Guido Carli offers scholarships to students who will register for the first year of a master's degree program in the 2021-2022 academic year following admission on foot of a currently valid GMAT or GRE certificate. The scholarship, consisting of a full tuition fee waiver, will be awarded with priority to students who submit GMAT certification with a minimum score of 710 or equivalent GRE score. The scholarships with a partial waiver of the University’s annual tuition fee worth € 6,150.00 will be awarded to students with a GMAT/GRE score of between 710 and 550.
⏰Deadline: 5 July 2021
(application starts: 10 May 2021)
🚀Link: https://is.gd/phpx4w
Luiss Guido Carli offers scholarships to students who will register for the first year of a master's degree program in the 2021-2022 academic year following admission on foot of a currently valid GMAT or GRE certificate. The scholarship, consisting of a full tuition fee waiver, will be awarded with priority to students who submit GMAT certification with a minimum score of 710 or equivalent GRE score. The scholarships with a partial waiver of the University’s annual tuition fee worth € 6,150.00 will be awarded to students with a GMAT/GRE score of between 710 and 550.
⏰Deadline: 5 July 2021
(application starts: 10 May 2021)
🚀Link: https://is.gd/phpx4w
👩🏻💻TOEFL® Test Preparation: The Insider’s Guide
This test preparation course, developed by the experts who create, administer and score the TOEFL test, will help English language learners improve their skills. This course will help you understand what you can do to achieve your best TOEFL test score. Instructors will guide you through each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) and, using archived past test questions, will explain the kinds of questions you can expect.
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🚀Link: https://is.gd/0pFuLY
This test preparation course, developed by the experts who create, administer and score the TOEFL test, will help English language learners improve their skills. This course will help you understand what you can do to achieve your best TOEFL test score. Instructors will guide you through each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) and, using archived past test questions, will explain the kinds of questions you can expect.
⏰Start any time!
🚀Link: https://is.gd/0pFuLY
🤩 Paid internship for political leaders in Italy
The European Institute in Florence offers an internship for those interested in politics. Applicants will be able to develop professional skills by participating in seminars, trainings, sessions, conferences and other events dedicated to politics. In addition, they will get the opportunity to network with other people, politicians and the EUI academic community. The internship will last for 5-10 months and the participants will receive a scholarship of 2,500 euros per month. Candidates who are involved in the political life of society and speak excellent English are welcomed to apply.
⏰Deadline: 22 February 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/H6pABA
The European Institute in Florence offers an internship for those interested in politics. Applicants will be able to develop professional skills by participating in seminars, trainings, sessions, conferences and other events dedicated to politics. In addition, they will get the opportunity to network with other people, politicians and the EUI academic community. The internship will last for 5-10 months and the participants will receive a scholarship of 2,500 euros per month. Candidates who are involved in the political life of society and speak excellent English are welcomed to apply.
⏰Deadline: 22 February 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/H6pABA
🇨🇮Trinity Business School Scholarships for graduate students (Ireland)
Trinity Business School, the part of the top university in Ireland - University of Dublin, offers scholarships to applicants that have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma programme. Scholarships are merit-based and have a value of €5,000 and 50%. Successful applicants must demonstrate their ability to fulfil future ambassadorial duties for the School.
⏰Deadline: 31 May 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/LKSnNE
Trinity Business School, the part of the top university in Ireland - University of Dublin, offers scholarships to applicants that have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a Masters or Postgraduate Diploma programme. Scholarships are merit-based and have a value of €5,000 and 50%. Successful applicants must demonstrate their ability to fulfil future ambassadorial duties for the School.
⏰Deadline: 31 May 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/LKSnNE
🌏Scholarship from Saskatchewan University, Canada
The university awards scholarships at Master's and PhD levels to outstanding candidates. Students with an average score of 80% and above at the previous level of study are welcomed to apply. Furthermore, 2 letters of recommendation will need to be provided. Master students will receive a grant of CAD 16,000 and PhD students - CAD 20,000.
⏰Deadline: 22 February 2021
👉 Apply here: https://is.gd/f2rz5K
The university awards scholarships at Master's and PhD levels to outstanding candidates. Students with an average score of 80% and above at the previous level of study are welcomed to apply. Furthermore, 2 letters of recommendation will need to be provided. Master students will receive a grant of CAD 16,000 and PhD students - CAD 20,000.
⏰Deadline: 22 February 2021
👉 Apply here: https://is.gd/f2rz5K
👩🏻💻Internships at top companies to make your CV stand out!
🌏Internship at Audi for Bachelor or Master students in IT
Audi is looking for an International Business Partner Manager intern in the office located in Ingolstadt, Germany. Main role of the intern will be to support the team in International IT Project Management, documentation, monitoring and reporting etc. Applicants must be Bachelor or Master students in Information Technology or related fields, have proven practical experience, advanced knowledge of Excel/Tableau and MS Office applications.
⏰Deadline: 22 March 2021
🌏Remote UX research internship at Facebook for master or PhD students
Facebook is looking for candidates in the privacy and data use field who will help elevate the practice of research. Applicants must be PhD or Master students in a human behavior-related field: Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, or Political Science.
⏰Deadline: not specified
🌏Internship at Audi for Bachelor or Master students in IT
Audi is looking for an International Business Partner Manager intern in the office located in Ingolstadt, Germany. Main role of the intern will be to support the team in International IT Project Management, documentation, monitoring and reporting etc. Applicants must be Bachelor or Master students in Information Technology or related fields, have proven practical experience, advanced knowledge of Excel/Tableau and MS Office applications.
⏰Deadline: 22 March 2021
🌏Remote UX research internship at Facebook for master or PhD students
Facebook is looking for candidates in the privacy and data use field who will help elevate the practice of research. Applicants must be PhD or Master students in a human behavior-related field: Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Anthropology, Information Science, Computer Science, or Political Science.
⏰Deadline: not specified
🌏 UK Light Festival Installation Competition
Love Light Norwich is a UK light festival inviting artists from all over the world. The main theme of the festival is the light and the feeling of belonging and connection between people. Original and fresh proposals are expected, works can be premade or created specially for the festival. Each candidate will receive a grant covering installation costs and additional participation payment!
⏰Deadline: 15 March 2021
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/Z9nJAr
Love Light Norwich is a UK light festival inviting artists from all over the world. The main theme of the festival is the light and the feeling of belonging and connection between people. Original and fresh proposals are expected, works can be premade or created specially for the festival. Each candidate will receive a grant covering installation costs and additional participation payment!
⏰Deadline: 15 March 2021
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/Z9nJAr
🌏In-residence fellowship in USA for researchers
The George F. Kennan Fellowships were established to promote collaborative research projects among experts from diverse, policy-oriented sectors such as media, business, local government, law, civil society, and academia to examine important political, social, economic, cultural, and historical issues. Fellows will be based in Washington for 3-month residencies and get a monthly stipend of $4,000, research facilities, computer access, and some travel support. Applicants have an option to apply for the fellowship as individuals or as part of a team, there are no citizenship requirements for this grant.
⏰Deadline: 1 March 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/ba0m8n
The George F. Kennan Fellowships were established to promote collaborative research projects among experts from diverse, policy-oriented sectors such as media, business, local government, law, civil society, and academia to examine important political, social, economic, cultural, and historical issues. Fellows will be based in Washington for 3-month residencies and get a monthly stipend of $4,000, research facilities, computer access, and some travel support. Applicants have an option to apply for the fellowship as individuals or as part of a team, there are no citizenship requirements for this grant.
⏰Deadline: 1 March 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/ba0m8n
🌏Bachelor Scholarship from Bond University, USA
The university offers a scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee for some degree programs. Candidates with excellent grades and extracurricular achievements who do not yet have a bachelor's degree and have not previously studied at the university are welcomed to apply. When applying for funding, family income is not taken into account.
⏰Deadline: 11 June 2021
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/ZpDaSn
The university offers a scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee for some degree programs. Candidates with excellent grades and extracurricular achievements who do not yet have a bachelor's degree and have not previously studied at the university are welcomed to apply. When applying for funding, family income is not taken into account.
⏰Deadline: 11 June 2021
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/ZpDaSn
🇬🇧Full International Postgraduate scholarship at UAL
University of the Arts London offers International Postgraduate Scholarships to international students from the low-income economy countries. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and may also contribute towards living costs. Applicants must hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s 6 Colleges starting in 2021/22, the annual household income must be £50,000 or less.
⏰Deadline: 18 June 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/JiEfjJ
University of the Arts London offers International Postgraduate Scholarships to international students from the low-income economy countries. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, accommodation at one of UAL’s halls of residence and may also contribute towards living costs. Applicants must hold an offer to study a full-time taught master’s course at one of UAL’s 6 Colleges starting in 2021/22, the annual household income must be £50,000 or less.
⏰Deadline: 18 June 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/JiEfjJ
🌏 Masters Scholarship at Dalian Medical University, China
Dalian Medical University is one of the prestigious universities in China. It is recruiting international students to study Master's degree programs in Medicine under the Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarship for 2021. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, in addition to this, the student is also paid a monthly allowance of 3000 RP. The studies take place in Chinese, but those who do not know the language can take a free annual Chinese course at the university, after which they pass the exam and enter the program.
⏰Deadline: 15 April 2021
👉Apply: https://is.gd/cNRHen
Dalian Medical University is one of the prestigious universities in China. It is recruiting international students to study Master's degree programs in Medicine under the Chinese Ministry of Education Scholarship for 2021. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation, medical insurance, in addition to this, the student is also paid a monthly allowance of 3000 RP. The studies take place in Chinese, but those who do not know the language can take a free annual Chinese course at the university, after which they pass the exam and enter the program.
⏰Deadline: 15 April 2021
👉Apply: https://is.gd/cNRHen
🇰🇷KAIST Scholarships to study in South Korea
KAIST is the first and top science and technology university in Korea. KAIST International Student Scholarship is available for international undergraduate and graduate students admitted to a Korean university. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month (BA, MS), 400,000 KRW per month (PhD), medical Insurance. All the application documents should be written (or translated) either in English or Korean.
⏰Deadline: 28 May 2021 (undergraduate), 2 April 2021 (graduate)
🚀Link: https://is.gd/A45vI3 (undergraduate), https://is.gd/MtwEjl (graduate)
KAIST is the first and top science and technology university in Korea. KAIST International Student Scholarship is available for international undergraduate and graduate students admitted to a Korean university. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, living expenses: 350,000 KRW per month (BA, MS), 400,000 KRW per month (PhD), medical Insurance. All the application documents should be written (or translated) either in English or Korean.
⏰Deadline: 28 May 2021 (undergraduate), 2 April 2021 (graduate)
🚀Link: https://is.gd/A45vI3 (undergraduate), https://is.gd/MtwEjl (graduate)
👩🏻💻Free online courses: Important topics everyone should know nowadays!
🗂Understanding politics by University of Kent
This 4-week course will equip you with the basic knowledge and understanding you need for further education in political science. You’ll understand the different political models, which will offer you a critical lens for viewing political arguments and the world around you.
🤖Begin Robotics by University of Reading
On this robotics for beginners course, you’ll discover some of the fundamentals of how robots are made, look at some of the key components of robot design and examine how they operate. Also, you’ll explore some of the modern applications of robotics.
💭Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
Most careers these days require the ability to collect, analyse and think about data. This 4-week critical thinking course presents basic concepts from statistics, cognitive psychology and shows how they can be applied to everything.
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🗂Understanding politics by University of Kent
This 4-week course will equip you with the basic knowledge and understanding you need for further education in political science. You’ll understand the different political models, which will offer you a critical lens for viewing political arguments and the world around you.
🤖Begin Robotics by University of Reading
On this robotics for beginners course, you’ll discover some of the fundamentals of how robots are made, look at some of the key components of robot design and examine how they operate. Also, you’ll explore some of the modern applications of robotics.
💭Mindware: Critical Thinking for the Information Age
Most careers these days require the ability to collect, analyse and think about data. This 4-week critical thinking course presents basic concepts from statistics, cognitive psychology and shows how they can be applied to everything.
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🌏Online volunteering for the United Nations (Administration)
Shaping Horizons mission is to bring forward youth innovation to overcome challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals beyond country borders. The project is looking for an online volunteer who will support the HR team in the development of new policies. The volunteer will help create new policies, which will create a safe, healthy and diverse environment for Shaping Horizons. At the end of the support the online volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation. Interested online volunteers should have a university degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience and training related to the opportunity.
⏰Deadline: on a rolling basis
🚀Link: https://is.gd/9Z230p
Shaping Horizons mission is to bring forward youth innovation to overcome challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals beyond country borders. The project is looking for an online volunteer who will support the HR team in the development of new policies. The volunteer will help create new policies, which will create a safe, healthy and diverse environment for Shaping Horizons. At the end of the support the online volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation. Interested online volunteers should have a university degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of experience and training related to the opportunity.
⏰Deadline: on a rolling basis
🚀Link: https://is.gd/9Z230p
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🤩Official IELTS Websites
1. Official IELTS website
https://www.ielts.org/
2. British Council IELTS website https://is.gd/pQvTqT
3. IDP IELTS Website
https://is.gd/e79uYu
‼Our extensive list of resources, practice tests, teachers’ and experts’ blogs, podcasts and buddy forums for IELTS:
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🌏Every year we see Harvard, Stanford and Oxford at the top of universities ranking lists, no doubt they are the best ones! But are there any different rankings? Yes, of course! Here is the list of the best young universities by The Times Higher Education!🚀
1. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
3. Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris, France
4. Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa, Italy
5. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
6. Maastricht University, the Netherlands
7. City University of Hong Kong
8. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea
9. Sorbonne University, France
10. Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Use the search tool here and our website to find the scholarships in these universities!😉
1. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
2. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
3. Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris, France
4. Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies – Pisa, Italy
5. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
6. Maastricht University, the Netherlands
7. City University of Hong Kong
8. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), South Korea
9. Sorbonne University, France
10. Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Use the search tool here and our website to find the scholarships in these universities!😉
🌎Take a chance to fully cover your tuition fees with Adobe Design Circle Scholarship for undergraduates around the world!
Adobe Design Circle Scholarship is open to students in any field of study who will be pursuing any year of their undergraduate college/university studies during the 2021-22 academic year and who are planning to pursue careers in product design or experience design (e.g. digital, web, UX/UI, industrial design, or similar). Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college/university degree or certificate program. Scholars are eligible for up to $25,000 per year for required tuition and fees. Scholarships can be renewed for up to 4 years or until completing your undergraduate degree. In addition to receiving the scholarship, the scholars will be offered a variety of mentorship opportunities to the scholarship winners, such as shadowing, internships, workshops, networking, among others.
⏰Deadline: 11 March 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/J96oUU
Adobe Design Circle Scholarship is open to students in any field of study who will be pursuing any year of their undergraduate college/university studies during the 2021-22 academic year and who are planning to pursue careers in product design or experience design (e.g. digital, web, UX/UI, industrial design, or similar). Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited college/university degree or certificate program. Scholars are eligible for up to $25,000 per year for required tuition and fees. Scholarships can be renewed for up to 4 years or until completing your undergraduate degree. In addition to receiving the scholarship, the scholars will be offered a variety of mentorship opportunities to the scholarship winners, such as shadowing, internships, workshops, networking, among others.
⏰Deadline: 11 March 2021
🚀Link: https://is.gd/J96oUU
🌏 Research Internship in Optical Sciences at Facebook
The Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) research group brings together a world-class research, development and engineering team to create the future of augmented reality. Trainees are encouraged to participate in the team’s work for 12-24 weeks. Candidates who are currently enrolled at PhD in optical sciences, physics or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply. It is necessary to have more than 2 years of experience in scientific programming languages and computer modeling. The internship can be completed remotely.
⏰Deadline: no, as soon as possible
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/Xcsne1
The Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) research group brings together a world-class research, development and engineering team to create the future of augmented reality. Trainees are encouraged to participate in the team’s work for 12-24 weeks. Candidates who are currently enrolled at PhD in optical sciences, physics or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply. It is necessary to have more than 2 years of experience in scientific programming languages and computer modeling. The internship can be completed remotely.
⏰Deadline: no, as soon as possible
👉Apply here: https://is.gd/Xcsne1