What is the complete procedure and requirements to apply for MBA/MS in Canada, UK and Australia ?

Osama Afzal | 13 years ago

for 2012 session

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Asked by: Osama Afzal | 13 years ago | Answers: 4 | Views: 3063

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Anonymous | 13 years ago

Go through an agent. He'll make your life simpler

Answered by: Anonymous | 13 years ago

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Munahil Murrieum | 13 years ago

For admissions in Canada, UK and Australia, first of all, you would have to give an IELTS or TOFEL test. I think UK and Australia prefer IELTs over TOFEL. After that, apply for different universities, you will need recommendation letters and would have to fill long forms as well. Also, apply for scholarships as well. There is a chance, you might get it. After that Visa Process starts etc..

Answered by: Munahil Murrieum | 13 years ago

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Sumi | 13 years ago

Depending on which university you wish to apply, minimum requirements could vary. There are also two ways of applying: either you do all the things on your own or you do it through a well-known agent if available.

Following things you are most likely to submitt:
- An English language certificate: Cambridge, IELTS oder TOFEL. As much as I know, Canada and US prefer TOFEL over IELTS. I myself did IELTS for within Europe.
- Minimum two letter of references, preferably academic ones. In some cases one academic and one from your employer. What exactly is expected in such references varies from uni to uni. Some provide you with a form or with certain guidlelines, which you need to pass on to your professor etc. What you also need to know is that most of the universities now prefer online applications and submission of documents. Since in most cases the references need to be sealed, there are three possibilities: either your professor sends a direct e-mail to the relevant department, submits the document online (as s/he gets an invitation to do so from the uni) or in some cases you yourself are allowed to submit the reference.
- Work experience is required in some cases, mostly 2-3 years.
- CV is in some cases obligatory and in some optional.
- Motivation letter
- The application form
- Photos in some cases
- Passport and Visa details
- Scholarship - however, mostly if you want to apply for scholarship the deadline for application is different (mostly much earlier)
- Original transcript (academic record if you are not finished with your studies yet). If this transcript is in any other language than English, a certified translated copy is needed.
- Copy of your degree

Hmm, this is all what I can come up with.
As for how to find the right program - that totally depends on which course you are looking for, where you want to live, how much you can afford, how much reputation matters, etc. You can google for 'best MBA prog./unis' and make a list: what are the requirements, deadlines, etc.

All the best with it.
P.S. if you did your Bachelors in Economics, I certainly wouldn't suggest you to do a MBA. MBA is rather for those who do not have any prior knowledge in the field of economics, etc.

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Answered by: Sumi | 13 years ago

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Nabeha | 13 years ago

Don't go to agents and waste your money. Firstly find all the universities you want to apply and note their application deadlines. You need to give IELTS for Aus and UK and TOEFL for Canada and you need CGPA of 3 or above. Get references from excellent teachers because they matter ALOT.
Best method to apply UK, US and Canada is online and as you are applying for 2012 session then you should go first try for scholarships.
Try Australian Development Scholarships :- http://www.ausaid.gov.au/scholar/studyin.cfm and http://www.pakistan.embassy.gov.au/islm/APSP.html
And trust me getting admission in UK is extremely easy. I am not sure about scholarships there. While on the other hand, admission in Canada is very tough. and you should apply six months before your semester date because visa processing takes time
Good Luck :)

Answered by: Nabeha | 13 years ago

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Hey, tell me Nabeha: Why do you think that getting admission in UK is extremely easy? I am curious to know what made you think that way. I had this feeling that admission anywhere could be easy - it merely depends on the kind of universities you are applying to and what they are known for. If you have what they are looking for you are in, otherwise even good grades don't always matter. At least, I've been told that apart from the 'money-making business', it's the candidate whole profile which matters (not necessarily even grades).

As for Canada, the only thing I know is that good unis there have their deadline in Jan already (even though the course itself might start in Sept): McGill (personally, my fav.), Tronto, York and Queens.

Sumi | 13 years ago

I said that because my two friends applied in UK in LSE and they got admission easily without even giving the final transcript. And then I went to education expo for scholarship thing and University of Birmingham offered me 75% scholarship on tuition fees on the spot just my looking at my CGPA which surprised me. This is why I think that securing admission in UK is more easy than USA and Canada.

Nabeha | 13 years ago

Well no doubt, LSE is a good uni - but then again, it depends on the subject you apply for even there. As for final transcript, as much I know if you are applying during your studies, final transcript cannot be given anyway. However, you need to show your degree before being able to join the course if you have been offered a place.

Hmm, that scholarship story is interesting for sure! I also know of uni in UK which did not require any language certificate or any reference letters from me and accepted me straight away. That is why my question: it depends on the course a uni is known for and the uni itself.

Anyways, if it is easier to get in UK - then no harm in that, I suppose?! But, I just try to be careful with generalizations. It could be that someone with extremely good grades and overall good CV did not get accepted, whereas someone else with comparatively less good grades etc. got lucky enough to join the course. :)

Sumi | 13 years ago

Yes you are right .. It depends on subjects too but overall if you have enough money and below average grades, then getting admission in UK is comparatively easy.

Nabeha | 13 years ago

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