Moving from a 100-point scale to a 4.0 scale feels like trying to translate a poem—sometimes things get lost in the process 🎓✈️
The biggest mistake students make is trying to "self-convert" using random tables they found online. This can lead to either underselling your achievements or setting unrealistic expectations for your target schools.
💡 The StudyQA Approach to GPA:
Don't Panic: In many cases, universities prefer your original trannoscript. They have internal experts who understand your country’s specific system.
Use Trusted Tools: If a conversion is mandatory (like on the Common App), stick to the WES iGPA Calculator. It’s the gold standard for a safe estimate.
Context is King: Your GPA is just one piece of the puzzle. How you present your academic narrative matters just as much as the number itself.
Stop overthinking the numbers and start building a winning strategy.
If you’re feeling stuck on your conversion or want to know exactly how your current grades stack up for Ivy League or top European universities, let’s talk.
➖ Book a 1:1 consultation via the link and let’s map out your path to your dream university
The biggest mistake students make is trying to "self-convert" using random tables they found online. This can lead to either underselling your achievements or setting unrealistic expectations for your target schools.
💡 The StudyQA Approach to GPA:
Don't Panic: In many cases, universities prefer your original trannoscript. They have internal experts who understand your country’s specific system.
Use Trusted Tools: If a conversion is mandatory (like on the Common App), stick to the WES iGPA Calculator. It’s the gold standard for a safe estimate.
Context is King: Your GPA is just one piece of the puzzle. How you present your academic narrative matters just as much as the number itself.
Stop overthinking the numbers and start building a winning strategy.
If you’re feeling stuck on your conversion or want to know exactly how your current grades stack up for Ivy League or top European universities, let’s talk.
➖ Book a 1:1 consultation via the link and let’s map out your path to your dream university
🇧🇬 Summer Research in AI & Computer Science — Fully Funded | INSAIT SURF 2026
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at INSAIT (Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology) offers hands-on research experience under the mentorship of world-class faculty — modeled after programs at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich.
Program details
🔵 Duration: 8–12 weeks (June–August 2026)
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (on-site only)
🔵 Monthly stipend: €1,500
🔵 Accommodation: fully covered
🔵 Travel costs: covered
🔵 Visa support provided
Who can apply
🔵 Bachelor students in STEM (CS, Math, Physics, Engineering, etc.)
🔵 Minimum GPA: 3.5/4.0 (or equivalent)
🔵 Open to students worldwide
🔵 Prior research experience is a plus, but not required
Application timeline
🔵 Applications open: Feb 4 – Mar 8, 2026
🔵 Interviews: late March
🔵 Program dates: June 1 – Aug 31, 2026
👉 You can find the official details and apply on the program website
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at INSAIT (Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology) offers hands-on research experience under the mentorship of world-class faculty — modeled after programs at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich.
Program details
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria (on-site only)
Who can apply
Application timeline
👉 You can find the official details and apply on the program website
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🇧🇪 Free Online Courses from KU Leuven
KU Leuven is Belgium's leading research university and a co-founder of LERU. The university offers dozens of free online courses in EU law, global governance, medicine, AI, sustainable development, and engineering.
Format:
Online — free
Certificate — paid
Suitable for CV, LinkedIn, and preparation for master's programs in Europe
🔗 Enroll to the course
KU Leuven is Belgium's leading research university and a co-founder of LERU. The university offers dozens of free online courses in EU law, global governance, medicine, AI, sustainable development, and engineering.
Format:
Online — free
Certificate — paid
Suitable for CV, LinkedIn, and preparation for master's programs in Europe
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🇮🇹 Rondine World House 2026 — Leadership & Peacebuilding in Italy
An 18-month international program for young leaders who want to learn how to transform conflict into dialogue and social impact. Participants live in a multicultural community near Arezzo, Italy, and develop practical skills for working in complex social and international environments.
Program highlights
🔵 Community living with participants from 25+ countries
🔵 Training in conflict transformation, leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence
🔵 Participation in civic initiatives, public events, and social projects
🔵 Academic specialization at partner universities in Florence or Siena
🔵 Online Italian preparation before arrival
Who can apply
🔵 Age: 21–28
🔵 Bachelor’s degree (completed or expected by July 2026)
🔵 Interest in human rights, international cooperation, and social change
🔵 Readiness for teamwork and multicultural living
Deadline
🔵 Eastern Europe: February 15, 2026
🔵 Program start: September 2026
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An 18-month international program for young leaders who want to learn how to transform conflict into dialogue and social impact. Participants live in a multicultural community near Arezzo, Italy, and develop practical skills for working in complex social and international environments.
Program highlights
Who can apply
Deadline
Get more
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🇬🇧UK Study Scholarship
Falmouth University offers 15 partial scholarships of £2,000 each to the most talented international students starting their undergraduate studies in September 2026.
Scholarship Amount:
£2,000 (one-off, tuition fee reduction)
The funds will be automatically deducted from the second tuition fee payment. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is not renewable.
Requirements:
💸 Be an international student
💸 Be a new student at Falmouth University (2026/27 academic year)
💸 Enroll in a full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree (not online)
💸 Be a self-funded student (no other sources of funding)
💸 Receive an offer from the university by 3 April 2026 (23:59 GMT)
💸 Apply for a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship by 6 April 2026 (23:59 GMT) — applicants are automatically considered for the International Talent Scholarship
🔗 Find out more
Falmouth University offers 15 partial scholarships of £2,000 each to the most talented international students starting their undergraduate studies in September 2026.
Scholarship Amount:
£2,000 (one-off, tuition fee reduction)
The funds will be automatically deducted from the second tuition fee payment. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is not renewable.
Requirements:
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“Is it too late for me to study abroad?”
One of the most common fears we hear.
The reality?
Age only matters in a few cases — mainly for some government scholarships, exchange programs, or specific visa categories.
In most situations, universities look at something else:
💡 your motivation and career goals
💡 how your experience connects to the program
💡 your readiness for academic study
In fact, maturity and professional experience often work in your favor.
And it’s not just theory — one of our students, Tatiana, received an offer from Universidade Católica Portuguesa at 39. Her full story is in the slides.
Stop focusing on your age — start focusing on your strategy.
➖ Not sure how competitive your profile is?
Book a 1:1 consultation via the link and let’s map out your realistic path to studying abroad.
One of the most common fears we hear.
The reality?
Age only matters in a few cases — mainly for some government scholarships, exchange programs, or specific visa categories.
In most situations, universities look at something else:
💡 your motivation and career goals
💡 how your experience connects to the program
💡 your readiness for academic study
In fact, maturity and professional experience often work in your favor.
And it’s not just theory — one of our students, Tatiana, received an offer from Universidade Católica Portuguesa at 39. Her full story is in the slides.
Stop focusing on your age — start focusing on your strategy.
➖ Not sure how competitive your profile is?
Book a 1:1 consultation via the link and let’s map out your realistic path to studying abroad.
🇰🇷 Summer Research Internship in South Korea
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) invites international students to an 8-week summer internship in research laboratories. The program helps you gain practical experience and determine whether pursuing a master's or PhD in Korea is right for you.
What the program includes
🔵 Research lab work under the supervision of a professor
🔵 Stipend
🔵 On-campus accommodation
🔵 50% reimbursement of airfare
🔵 Korean language course
🔵 Cultural program and lectures
🔵 Excursions and introduction to the Korean academic environment
Programs
🔵 Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
🔵 Electrical Engineering and Semiconductor Engineering
🔵 Computer Science and Information Technology
🔵 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
🔵 Materials Science, Mechanical & Robotics Engineering
🔵 Environment & Energy Engineering
🔵 Life Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Duration: 8 weeks in the summer
Format: Research internship at the GIST campus
A great opportunity to gain international research experience and improve your chances of admission to a master's or PhD program in STEM fields.
🔗 Get more information
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) invites international students to an 8-week summer internship in research laboratories. The program helps you gain practical experience and determine whether pursuing a master's or PhD in Korea is right for you.
What the program includes
Programs
Duration: 8 weeks in the summer
Format: Research internship at the GIST campus
A great opportunity to gain international research experience and improve your chances of admission to a master's or PhD program in STEM fields.
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