Universities & admissions Questions

A teaching assistantship pays you for helping professors with classes, tutorials and grading, while a research assistantship pays you for working on research projects with a professor or group. Both usually give a regular stipend and sometimes tuition support, with set teaching or research hours.

Yes, May starters at a UK university typically study the same content and get the same qualification as September starters. You are described as likely getting 18 months to work after study on the Graduate Route. Only selected courses run in May, so check the latest official rules.

International students can typically get admission at the Paris campus only, even though EPITA has campuses in 5 cities. If you plan to apply for the 2027 or 2028 intake, confirm the campus options for your program on the official EPITA page before you apply.

Usually it is difficult, because most bachelor's degrees in Norway are taught in Norwegian. If you do not speak Norwegian, the guidance is to stick to master's programs. Check each program's language of instruction on the official university page before you apply for the 2027 or 2028 intake.

Some medical courses in Canada require entrance exams such as the MCAT, so check the course you want. After 12th, non-medical options include biotechnology, biomedical sciences, health sciences, psychology and health informatics. Always confirm eligibility on the official university page.

The Spring intake in Australia usually starts in July and is also called the Semester 2 or mid-year intake. No, not every course runs then, because fewer courses are typically available than in February. Check your course and university page for availability and deadlines.

The University of Melbourne lists 31 May 2027 for direct international undergraduate applications for the July intake, and the University of Queensland lists 31 May 2027 for international Semester 2 applications. Dates may vary by course and applicant type, so confirm on the official page.

It can be possible. Harvard gives need-based aid to Indian students on the same basis as US students, and families earning under USD 100,000 a year may get full support. Graduate funding varies by department. Check Harvard's official financial aid pages for the latest terms.