Degrees, Online Study and Professional Exams

Not every question about studying abroad is about a test or a visa. This section collects the guides that explain the qualifications themselves and the steps that sit around them.

You will find plain-language explanations of degree types, from the PhD and other doctorates to professional degrees such as the LLM, PharmD, DPT and MFA: what each one is, how long it takes, who it is for and how it differs from similar qualifications.

There are also guides to online and distance degrees, including how to check accreditation and whether an online degree is worth it compared with studying on campus, along with guides to credential evaluation services such as WES and ECE, which many universities and licensing bodies require from applicants educated abroad.

Finally, this section covers professional licensing exams for international graduates in fields such as medicine and pharmacy, and general study skills. If you are still deciding what kind of qualification fits your goals, these guides are a good place to start.