| FAQ's |
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What kind of services SEGA Pakistan provides? |
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Supreme Educational Global Associates (SEGA Pakistan) provides educational consultancy services for students who wish to earn foreign degrees. The services include advice and support for applicants. Students are provided 100% free counseling. |
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Do you arrange fully funded scholarships? If you can then what are the requirements to get the same? |
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Yes, SEGA Pakistan is most reliable who arranges 100% fully scholarships for almost every field of studies and fee waiver for Pakistani students. The requirements are as under: After choosing your relevant course you have to submit a Research Proposal.
Registration Fee Transcript in English IELTS / TOEFL score (if applicable). Two or three letters of recommendation from either your instructor or former employer. Resume/CV |
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What is the requirement for HND, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees? |
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Application Form and fees (if applicable) Transcript in English IELTS / TOEFL score Two or three letters of recommendation from either your instructor or former employer. Personal Statement Resume/CV |
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After how many days I shall be registered in college or university for my relevant course? |
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After 2 -3 weeks you can get admission letter, but depending on the subjects and degrees applied for, it could be longer or shorter. |
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How much tuition fees and cost of living expenses between countries? |
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It varies from college to college, university to university and also depends upon countries. Cost of living also varies depending on the city and the duration of stay. Life style is another factor which may affect the cost of living. For currency conversion you may visit this site: <http://www.xe.net/ucc/> |
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What SEGA Pakistan suggest for English proficiency? |
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According to new rules and regulation IELTS or TOEFL is mandatory for visa or admission requirement. But IELTS is preferred in England, Australia and New Zealand. While TOEFL is preferred in United States and Canada. Note now for Sweden English proficiency certificate ie IELTS or TOEFL is also mandatory. |
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Is SEGA Pakistan charge any consultancy fees? |
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We provide free consultancy in most cases. There may be a nominal charge depending upon the case. |
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Is there competitive advantages if students apply through SEGA Pakistan? |
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If a student apply through SEGA Pakistan he will be well equipped to defend his case in embassy. SEGA Pakistan will also provides you with up to date information on the entire process of your study abroad experience. SEGA Pakistan, on your behalf, will co-ordinate with the universities in submitting and following up on the applications. In addition, our staff can assist you on travel and accommodation arrangements. |
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Have SEGA Pakistan any course which reflects the “On Campus Job”? |
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Yes, we provide Study and Work Programmes in corporation with GUILDFORD College UK. |
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What are rules and regulations for a student regarding work? |
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Student can work in England and Ireland, Australia for 20 hours per week. International students in the United States are allowed to work only within the university campus and should not exceed 20 hours per week. In Canada, students that enrolled to short courses (less than 6 months) are not entitled to work. International students are allowed to work only within the university campus, but working hours should not exceed 10 hours per week. |
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What would be my status if I do not have the IELTS results or if the result does not meet the university's requirements, can I still apply for a Postgraduate program? |
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Universities will not unconditionally accept an applicant without IELTS or TOEFL results. However a student may be accepted with the condition that the student must submit the IELTS or TOEFL results with the acceptable score or above before a given date. Students may also be accepted with condition that they be required to attend an intensive or pre-sessional English class before attending academic classes. The duration of the class will depend on the students' level of English. |
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Do I have to take the IELTS / TOEFL test again after I have completed the universities' English courses? |
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Sometimes but frequently the universities have their own English test at the end of the course. Check with your counselor for more details. |
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How can students contact the SEGA Pakistan staff while studying abroad? |
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SEGA Pakistan always welcomes questions and feedback from students. Our staff can be contacted at info@segapakistan.com. In addition, once students have arrived at the university, they should contact the university International Student office for further advice either on your study, accommodation, or personal problems. |
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When does the academic year begin? |
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For England, it begins in September. However, there are some programs that start in January. For Australia and New Zealand, the academic year begins in February. However, there are some programs start in July. For the United States, the year usually begins in September. However, many universities have starting dates in January. For Canada, the intake begins in between August and November. Please check with your counselor for exact dates. |
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When is the best time to submit the application? |
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Since most universities have limited space in the university and in some courses, it is important to apply as early as possible. Therefore, students should plan ahead for at least 4 months before the academic year begin. For the most popular courses, you should consider applying as much as 6-7 months in advance. |
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Is health check-up required in applying for visa and before the flight? |
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For England,T.B Test is required and for Ireland and United States, health check-up is not required. Students should bring along your medical certificate in case it is requested. For Canada, medical check-up is required from students if the course taken is longer than 6 months. |
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If I would like to apply for a postgraduate degree but my qualifications do not meet the university requirements, what should I do? |
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First, you might consider other courses or universities that may accept your qualifications. You may consider taking an entrance exam such as the GRE or GMAT as a good score on these tests will enhance your application. You may also consider postponing your study and gain more work experience. |
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Can I apply for Business Degree but having no degree from the related fields? |
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Yes, but it would depend on each of the university's terms and conditions or you may need commensurate work experience. Your Mentor counselor can advise you on specifics. |
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In applying for MBA, is GMAT required by the universities? |
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GMAT is a requirement for students applying for MBA to most universities in United States and Canada. For England, Australia, and Ireland only particular universities require GMAT. |
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Comparing between countries will there be any difference in terms of English accent? |
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English accent or pronunciation varies between cities and countries. You may want to consider taking an English course in the country where you will be studying even if you have achieved the required IELTS or TOEFL score. This will also help your minimize "culture shock". |
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What are the last dates to apply in different countries for admissions? |
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Normally in the UK and Ireland, there is no specific deadline in submitting your application. The earlier you send the applications, the better chance you have in gaining acceptance. But in Sweden is 1 February for September intake and first week of November for January intake. For China there is only one intake which is September and last date to apply is first week of July. |
| FAQ’s General |
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Do you offer any scholarships or discounts? |
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Some of our universities offer scholarships for their students. For more information please contact our counselling department. |
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What is normally included in application documents? |
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Application form (can be gotten from SEGA Pakistan) Personal photograph
Transcript of your grades (in English) English Language Certification (IELTS/TOEFL) Recommendation letters (2 or 3) from instructors or supervisor Resume/CV GMAT for MBA and business related applicants or GRE for other US/Canadian Master's degree applicants Proof of ability to pay all costs for your study aboard |
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What should we do if we want to stay in a university accommodation? |
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We will contact the university and will see that they arrange university accommodation for you. |
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What is the weather like in UK, Ireland, Canada, and US? |
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The weather varies greatly from one part of each country to another. Your counsellor can tell you about specific locations. |
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Why do I need to take IELTS or TOEFL? And what is the minimum requirement? |
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Your IELTS/ TOEFL score will show the university your level of English language speaking and comprehension. The minimum requirements vary depending upon the institution and the course. |
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Will students have Internet access at the university? |
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Most of the institutions have Internet access for their students. |
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Will they offer airport pick-up? |
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Some universities offer airport pick-up service while some suggest ways to find means of transportation from the point of entry. Your counsellor will help arrange this for you. |
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What documents do we need for visa application? |
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Generally you will need: Passport Acceptance from the university Financial Statement |