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Scholarships, deadlines, exams and student life abroad.
CSC scholarship: how to apply for 2027
The Chinese Government Scholarship covers tuition and accommodation and pays a monthly allowance. Here is how the application works and what to prepare in advance.
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HSK 4 in eight months: a study plan from scratch
HSK 4 is the minimum level for most Chinese-taught programmes. Here is the plan our students use to pass it in eight months.
Russian Government quota: who can study for free
Every year Russia offers thousands of state-funded places to international students. Here is who can apply and how selection works.
How much does a month in Vienna cost a student?
Vienna is cheaper than London or Paris, but pricier than it looks. Here is a realistic student budget.
Dorm or flat: what to choose in Istanbul
Istanbul is huge, and the commute to campus can take an hour. We compare dormitories and flats for first-year students.
A master's motivation letter: structure and examples
The motivation letter is often the key document for a European master's. Here is what goes into it and which mistakes to avoid.