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Nazrul Islam Bhuyain

The document provides information about higher study abroad including best times to apply, application requirements, funding opportunities, and costs. It recommends applying to 6-8 universities with applications sent before deadlines between September and December for fall admission. The document also discusses researching potential advisors, applying for fellowships, assistantships, tuition waivers, and other funding. Costs mentioned include standardized test fees, application fees, and courier fees which can total around 50,000 BDT.

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HIGHER STUDY ABROAD Md. Majbah Uddin Lecturer Department of Civil Engineering Stamford University Bangladesh
Fall (September - December): Starts from end of August, ends in Xmas. Best Semester to target and apply. Winter(Canada)/Spring (USA) (January- April): Starts from second week of January and lasts till start/end of May. Many universities do not have any intake in this semester. Relatively low funding. Summer (May - August): Only a few universities (mainly research based) take students in Summer.
If you want to apply for fall14, should start your preparation from May/June13. Deadline varies university to university. Try to send your application package before deadline. Its better to send application within December.
ApplicationPackage contains BSc, MSc Transcripts & Certificates(attested & Sealed by Exam Controller) Standardized test score. (GRE) Language test score. (IELTS/TOEFL) Graduate application form + fee. Statement of Purpose (2 pages, 800-1000 words) Recommendation Letter (from 3 teachers) Resume(2 page)
Ranking Quality of Education Research Field Specific Funding Opportunity International Exposure Requirements CGPA GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS Research Experience Job Experience Job Prospect Area specific Field specific Internship Expense Tuition Fees Living Expense
US News Subject Ranking (Civil & Environmental) (http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/civil-engineering- rankings?int=2049a7) QS World University Ranking by Subject (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2013/engineering-civil-and- structural)
Fellowship Highly Competitive Highest Paid Good Overall Academics Research Assistantship Research Fund High Ranked Universities Eminent Fields Covers Tuition & Living Teaching Assistantship Making Notes, Grading Exams, Conducting Classes School with Large Intake Faculty with Large Undergrad classes Covers Tuition & Living Tuition Waiver Excludes general fees like library fees, computer lab fees, Sports and health service Full or partial waiver Scholarship Academic excellence, Field of study, Financial need, Ethnic background On Campus Jobs Library/Lab assistant, Front desk jobs, Cafeteria jobs, Programmer, Web designer, Network admin 20 hours per week in USA No Tuition Waiver
2 universities (Top ranked) 2/3 universities (Middle ranked) 2/3 universities (Low ranked) You should apply total 6-8 universities. Class position is important. Dont hesitate to apply for the higher ranked university.
Networking(MostImpfactor) Facebook (University Groups, Alumni ) LinkedIn (Professional Network) E-mail Advantages Try to know the funding scenarios of that program. Attitude of the professor. How to convince.
Go to departments website> Faculty/People>Faculty by Research Group>Go through the professors personal page> Make a Spreadsheet Mail in the weekdays and in the morning time in US/Canada. Dont mail to two professors in the same research group at the same time. Wait for reply from the one you mailed to, for at least one week, then go for the options of mailing other professors. Expect reply after 20-30 mails.(!!!)
Transcript (Scanned Copy) Standardized test scores (GRE, IELTS/TOEFL ). Resume. Make a personal Website. Last 2 years CGPA is important. Once you have been asked to send your resume for primary evaluation by any professor that means some how s/he is 10% managed already, and now want to know in details. So, this is the time to take the position.
Thank you for your interest in our program. Unfortunately, at this time I do not have any open positions for PhD students in my laboratory. I wish you luck finding a position for your PhD studies. Thank you for you interest in our graduate program. We make all admissions and funding decisions as a transportation systems faculty group based on complete application packages. I encourage you to submit an application. Regards,
Thanks for your interest in doing your MASc with me at the University of ****. The positions available with me will be for either to start in May or September 2013. The GA position in a given term is a total of 130 hours per term at a rate of 10 hours per week. Typically, the monthly income that any graduate student (domestic or international) receives while enrolled as a student will be around $950. Scholarships and GA positions are provided for the duration of the program and are based on academic performance. Also, to qualify for the scholarship from Graduate Studies, your CGPA should be a minimum of 86% (i.e. grade of A). I look forward to receiving your application in the near future. Best regards,
I have read your CV and visited your website. I am impressed by both. I would encourage you to apply to . Also, if you have the opportunity I would like to speak with you via Skype about your research interests. Regards,
Registering for GRE: 14,500; Registering for TOEFL: 11,500, Registering for IELTS: 12,800 ; Application fee for a university ($50-$100): 4050- 8100 Courier postal fee: 2400 you need to $25 for sending GRE score in extra 2 universities. you need to $17 for sending TOEFL score in extra 2 universities.
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  • 1. HIGHER STUDY ABROAD Md. Majbah Uddin Lecturer Department of Civil Engineering Stamford University Bangladesh
  • 2. Fall (September - December): Starts from end of August, ends in Xmas. Best Semester to target and apply. Winter(Canada)/Spring (USA) (January- April): Starts from second week of January and lasts till start/end of May. Many universities do not have any intake in this semester. Relatively low funding. Summer (May - August): Only a few universities (mainly research based) take students in Summer.
  • 3. If you want to apply for fall14, should start your preparation from May/June13. Deadline varies university to university. Try to send your application package before deadline. Its better to send application within December.
  • 4. ApplicationPackage contains BSc, MSc Transcripts & Certificates(attested & Sealed by Exam Controller) Standardized test score. (GRE) Language test score. (IELTS/TOEFL) Graduate application form + fee. Statement of Purpose (2 pages, 800-1000 words) Recommendation Letter (from 3 teachers) Resume(2 page)
  • 5. Ranking Quality of Education Research Field Specific Funding Opportunity International Exposure Requirements CGPA GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS Research Experience Job Experience Job Prospect Area specific Field specific Internship Expense Tuition Fees Living Expense
  • 6. US News Subject Ranking (Civil & Environmental) (http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-engineering-schools/civil-engineering- rankings?int=2049a7) QS World University Ranking by Subject (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/university-subject-rankings/2013/engineering-civil-and- structural)
  • 7. Fellowship Highly Competitive Highest Paid Good Overall Academics Research Assistantship Research Fund High Ranked Universities Eminent Fields Covers Tuition & Living Teaching Assistantship Making Notes, Grading Exams, Conducting Classes School with Large Intake Faculty with Large Undergrad classes Covers Tuition & Living Tuition Waiver Excludes general fees like library fees, computer lab fees, Sports and health service Full or partial waiver Scholarship Academic excellence, Field of study, Financial need, Ethnic background On Campus Jobs Library/Lab assistant, Front desk jobs, Cafeteria jobs, Programmer, Web designer, Network admin 20 hours per week in USA No Tuition Waiver
  • 8. 2 universities (Top ranked) 2/3 universities (Middle ranked) 2/3 universities (Low ranked) You should apply total 6-8 universities. Class position is important. Dont hesitate to apply for the higher ranked university.
  • 9. Networking(MostImpfactor) Facebook (University Groups, Alumni ) LinkedIn (Professional Network) E-mail Advantages Try to know the funding scenarios of that program. Attitude of the professor. How to convince.
  • 10. Go to departments website> Faculty/People>Faculty by Research Group>Go through the professors personal page> Make a Spreadsheet Mail in the weekdays and in the morning time in US/Canada. Dont mail to two professors in the same research group at the same time. Wait for reply from the one you mailed to, for at least one week, then go for the options of mailing other professors. Expect reply after 20-30 mails.(!!!)
  • 11. Transcript (Scanned Copy) Standardized test scores (GRE, IELTS/TOEFL ). Resume. Make a personal Website. Last 2 years CGPA is important. Once you have been asked to send your resume for primary evaluation by any professor that means some how s/he is 10% managed already, and now want to know in details. So, this is the time to take the position.
  • 12. Thank you for your interest in our program. Unfortunately, at this time I do not have any open positions for PhD students in my laboratory. I wish you luck finding a position for your PhD studies. Thank you for you interest in our graduate program. We make all admissions and funding decisions as a transportation systems faculty group based on complete application packages. I encourage you to submit an application. Regards,
  • 13. Thanks for your interest in doing your MASc with me at the University of ****. The positions available with me will be for either to start in May or September 2013. The GA position in a given term is a total of 130 hours per term at a rate of 10 hours per week. Typically, the monthly income that any graduate student (domestic or international) receives while enrolled as a student will be around $950. Scholarships and GA positions are provided for the duration of the program and are based on academic performance. Also, to qualify for the scholarship from Graduate Studies, your CGPA should be a minimum of 86% (i.e. grade of A). I look forward to receiving your application in the near future. Best regards,
  • 14. I have read your CV and visited your website. I am impressed by both. I would encourage you to apply to . Also, if you have the opportunity I would like to speak with you via Skype about your research interests. Regards,
  • 15. Registering for GRE: 14,500; Registering for TOEFL: 11,500, Registering for IELTS: 12,800 ; Application fee for a university ($50-$100): 4050- 8100 Courier postal fee: 2400 you need to $25 for sending GRE score in extra 2 universities. you need to $17 for sending TOEFL score in extra 2 universities.