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Scholarship databases, university rankings guides, application calendars, IELTS score calculators, eligibility checkers and visa document checklists — all in one place.

Key Resources
6 Tools and Guides
Countries Covered
UK, Canada, AU, EU
Cost
All Free

Funding your
study abroad

These are the scholarships Indian students actually win. We rank them by achievability, not prestige.

UK — Fully Funded

Chevening Scholarship

UK government's flagship scholarship. Covers full tuition, living costs and return flights for a 1-year Masters. Requires 2+ years work experience. Applications open every August.

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Germany — Partial or Full

DAAD Scholarship

Germany's most prestigious scholarship for international students. Covers fees, monthly stipend and travel allowance. Strong for STEM, social sciences and arts. Open from September.

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Commonwealth Countries

Commonwealth Scholarships

For Indian students from Commonwealth countries to study in UK, Canada and Australia. Multiple streams based on development goals and academic fields.

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Netherlands

Holland Scholarship

EUR 5,000 one-time grant for non-EEA students at Dutch universities. Applied through your university, not centrally. Check with your university early as deadlines vary.

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Europe — Exchange

Erasmus+ International

India is a partner country for Erasmus+ mobility scholarships. Covers study exchange at European universities. Applied via your home institution in India.

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Canada — Provincial

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

Merit-based scholarship for Masters and PhD students at Ontario universities. Up to CAD 15,000/year. Applied within your university application — no separate portal.

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Which rankings
actually matter

There are dozens of university ranking tables. Most of them are not what Indian students should focus on when making application decisions.

QS World Rankings

Most recognised globally. Visa officers and Indian employers are most familiar with this table. Use for overall university selection.

QS Subject Rankings

More important than overall rank for specialists. Check the subject table for your field — Computer Science, Business, Engineering etc.

Guardian University Guide

Best UK-specific ranking. Ranks on student satisfaction and graduate employment — the two metrics that matter most for value.

THE Rankings

Best for PhD and research applicants — weights research citations heavily. Less useful for taught Masters students.

Key Insight

A university ranked 180 globally with 95% graduate employment in your specific field is a better choice than a top-50 ranked university with weak career outcomes in that subject.

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We combine QS, subject rankings and employment data to build your personalised university list.

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When to apply,
country by country

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — September Intake
  • UCAS standard deadline: mid-January
  • Late applications accepted until June (Clearing)
  • IELTS: complete by October at the latest
  • Visa application: opens 6 months before course start
  • CAS issued: typically May to July
🇨🇦 Canada — September Intake
  • Applications open: October to March
  • IELTS: complete by March at the latest
  • Apply to 4 to 6 universities minimum
  • Offer letters: typically March to May
  • Visa application: as soon as offer received
🇦🇺 Australia — February Intake
  • Applications: July to November
  • IELTS: complete by October
  • Offer letters: October to December
  • Visa application: as soon as offer and funds confirmed
  • Departure: January, 2 weeks before course start
🇩🇪 Germany — Winter Semester (October)
  • APS evaluation: start January, complete by May
  • University applications: close June to July
  • Blocked account: open 3 months before visa application
  • Visa application: July to August
  • Departure: September
Critical Note

Book your IELTS test at least 3 months before your application deadline. Test slots in Ahmedabad, Surat and Mumbai fill quickly from October through March. A late IELTS is the most common preventable application blocker we see.

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Interactive tools
built for you

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Find Your University

4-step interactive tool matching your profile to 30+ UK universities with match percentages.

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Visa Eligibility Check

Quick assessment across UK, Canada, Australia and Germany student and work visas.

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Cost of Living Calculator

Compare monthly costs across student cities in UK, Canada, Australia and Europe.

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Loan Eligibility Estimator

Estimate how much education loan you can get from HDFC Credila, Avanse or Auxilo.

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Student CV Generator

Build a university-ready CV formatted for UK and international admissions offices.

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Document Checklist

Customised document checklist by country, visa type and university level.

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All Free Tools

Do you qualify?
Check here first.

  • UK Student Visa: CAS from UKVI-approved university + IELTS 5.5+ + proof of funds (tuition + GBP 1,334/month for 9 months)
  • UK Skilled Worker Visa: 70 points — job offer (20) + RQF3+ skill level (20) + salary GBP 38,700+ (20) + English B1 (10)
  • Canada Express Entry FSW: CLB 7 language + 1 year skilled work experience + post-secondary education
  • Canada Express Entry CEC: 1 year Canadian skilled work experience + CLB 7 (management) or CLB 5 (other)
  • Australia Skilled Independent 189: 65 points minimum from age (max 30 pts), English, qualifications and Australian experience
  • Germany Blue Card: Recognised university degree + job offer at EUR 45,300+/year (or EUR 39,682 for shortage occupations)
  • Schengen Visa: Confirmed bookings + bank statement + travel insurance EUR 30,000 minimum
Important

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