I have written several articles about studying abroad and getting the most bang for your buck (scholarships). Another way to add value to your academic career is enrolling into a university abroad. For many first time travelers, this might be a big leap.
In my article about attending a foreign institution, I mentioned that one way to get an authentic experience is applying directly to a university abroad. This will probably be one of the most challenging and rewarding applications of your life.
To make this process more bearable I strongly encourage you to apply to universities with a large international population. Universities with a significant international population have systems and procedures in place to streamline the process.
The following are recommendations of universities to consider with a significant international student body. You can check out the full list at the Times of Higher Education.
The American University of Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Maastricht University
Netherlands
Murdoch University
Austria
Qatar University
Qatar
University of Innsbruck
Austria
Simon Fraser University
Canada
American University of Beirut
Lebanon
Yonsei University
South Korea
Which universities peaked your interest the most? What was your experience applying? Share your stories below! As always, I’m just a click away if you have any questions.