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This article provides a useful tips on how to apply for a PhD in the USA for foreign applicants, with an emphasis on Biological Sciences and on foreign applicants.

Steps

1. Choose your major. This will be determined by your past research experience, your interest and your undergraduate coursework.
2. Get hold of a list of universities with those programs. There are several helpful websites listed below under External Links. Or, you can try searching the web for “NRC rankings.”
3. Assess your chances of getting into a particular school of your interest. You’ll need to take into account the following factors:
   • funding
   • your college GPA
   • your research experience
   • your citizenship status
   • geographical location preferences
   • whether you want to go into a research institute or a full university

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The first thing one thinks of when hearing the word “France” is the Eiffel Tower. Indeed, the Eiffel tower is a major reason that students want to go to France to study. First of all, France is very rich in history. The French Revolution in itself has created so many landmarks that a student studying European history would be thrilled to just visit those places. Nevertheless, France is not only for European history students. An international study abroad program looks out for more reasons than just the history of the country.

So what do students look at when choosing a country to study and live in? Well, of course, it is more fun to learn French in Paris or stay in Biarritz than to study French in Idaho. But there are many reasons why international students choose France. We’ll count down the reasons for visiting France, starting from Number 5.
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The UK is a beautiful country full of many charms, kind and polite people and a rich heritage and culture. But life in the UK can throw-up many surprises for the overseas student! So if you are considering studying in the UK this list is just for you.

First some definitions:

‘UK’ means United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and is made-up of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. Britain is the main island composed of England, Scotland and Wales.

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