If you're considering studying abroad, it's important to get advice from other international students, like these wise words from Vietnamese student Quan Nguyen, Computer Science student at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, Nevada, USA

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is a worldwide highly recognized official English exam. The IELTS is administered by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. Its aim is to evaluate the English level of the people that take it. This is one of the most accepted English exams by higher education institutions to certify English language proficiency.

It can sometimes be hard to imagine what living, working and studying in a different country could be like, especially if you have never studied abroad before. To get a better picture of what life abroad is like, we spoke to Carolina Loureiro Faria Da Silva, a Brazilian student currently studying Commercial Cookery at TAFE Queensland on Australia’s Sunshine Coast.

Even the most cautious traveler is never completely safe from unforeseen events like losing a passport or document abroad. The moment you lose it, it looks like it will be swallowed by the earth, but in reality, it feels a little strange. The procedure is usually very simple. BMI partner Alejandro Arevalo shares his experience of losing his passport in Austria.

Nothing in this world can make us come alive like a new experience. A great adventure provides us with moments that last forever and technology can help us shape a world without borders. The opportunity to study in another country is an opportunity to live and learn these things that should be grasped and appreciated when it comes.

Turning to a university’s social media pages is one of the most effective ways of getting to know an educational institution before you arrive, or even before you make your decision on where to study.

The Australian government will elongate the post-graduation employment period for international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled workers.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language test for higher education and global migration, with over 3 million tests taken each year.

Studying in a country of innovation means studying in Sweden. Many of the world's greatest inventions and research took place here.

Sweden is a beautiful country in its own right, but that’s certainly not the main reason students are flocking to the country for their higher education. Over the years, universities in the country have been steadily building their reputation as great educational providers that prepare students for the future. If you are a student hoping to pursue your higher education in Europe, here are 10 reasons why Sweden can be a great option for you.