I'm finally here. After years of hard work, I've passed my Baccalauréat and am now at the first big turning point in my life. Which country and which course should I choose? How do I get a student visa? What are the administrative formalities? The questions keep piling up once you become a student.
All these questions have answers, and you don't have to look far to find them! To help you find your bearings and choose the right course of study, we've put together a special student guide to shed light on all your questions.
I'm finally here. After years of hard work, I've passed my Baccalauréat and am now at the first big turning point in my life. Which country and which course should I choose? How do I get a student visa? What are the administrative formalities? The questions keep piling up once you become a student.
All these questions have answers, and you don't have to look far to find them! To help you find your bearings and choose the right course of study, we've put together a special student guide to shed light on all your questions.
Becoming an international student can benefit you both professionally and personally. But before you cross continents or oceans to begin your student life, you first need to choose the university course that suits you best by deciding on your destination, your course of study, and finally the training institution.
Many countries have highly reputable university education systems, including the USA, Canada, the UK, France and Japan. Your choice should first be motivated by the type of studies you wish to pursue. You need to choose your course of study carefully, based on what you want to do and what motivates you. You should also take into account the career opportunities offered by your chosen course. But don't limit yourself to just one choice! Always have a plan B in case of setbacks.
The budget for studying abroad is the other key argument. The cost of higher education is obviously higher for a 5-year university course. There's also the cost of living in the host country (accommodation, transport, catering, health, leisure, etc.) to consider.
You'll also need to take into account your command of the local language. So always check the language of the course you're interested in, and find out about the availability of language courses if you need them!
It's always a good idea to get in touch with the institution where you'd like to study. Some universities offer pre-registration, or even language tests such as TOEIC, TOEFL or TCF.
The next step is to apply for a student visa from the consular services of your destination country, which allows you to stay in the country for higher education. In some countries, the student visa also entitles you to paid work and social benefits.
Once you've obtained your visa, you'll need to apply for the foreign study allowance granted by the Office des Changes. This allows you to cover not only your tuition fees, but also your living expenses and rent, via a transfer from Morocco.
To do this, you need to register your "study abroad" file with your bank. This must include a copy of the student's passport and national identity card, and a certificate of enrolment or pre-registration.
Other documents are required once the student has settled in the host country. We invite you to visit the official website of the Office des Changes for more information on these and on the budgets allocated for your studies abroad.
Now you're ready to choose your cursus!
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