Preparing for studying abroad
Tips and advice
You are currently in the process of preparing your studies abroad and are still looking for some valuable tips & tricks? Find lots of information about financial assistance, language proficiency tests or housing options abroad here. We also have some tips regarding international health insurance or the visa application process. You require more support organizing your time abroad? Just schedule a personal consultation with us! If you have any tips yourself, which might help prospective students during their planning, please feel free to contact us. We are always grateful for your input.
Webinars & Events
Stay up-to-date on informative webinars and events related to studying abroad.
Study abroad in Australia at ICMSInternational College of Management, Sydney
2026-01-27 at 2pm - Bianca Sauer
27
Jan
Jan
Discover how studying at ICMS can provide you with practical skills and international perspectives. Learn everything you need to know about subjects, application processes, and student life in Australia—Down Under is waiting for you!
2026-01-27 at 2pm with Bianca Sauer
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Info session on the semester abroad in EuropeWorld of Students
2026-01-28 at 4pm - Svenja Preker
28
Jan
Jan
You don't know exactly where to go? No problem, in our webinar we will introduce you to various attractive universities in Europe! Study in sunny Spain, discover ancient Greece at the ACT in Thessaloniki or gain new experiences in Hungary - we will find the right offer for everyone.
2026-01-28 at 4pm with Svenja Preker
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Tips & Tricks for Preparing for Your Study Abroad
Financing
Financing options for the adventure of studying abroad, both within and outside the EU
FINANCING
Scholarships
Financing your study abroad or semester abroad is also possible through scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
International Health Insurance
To start your adventure worry-free, you'll need international health insurance in any case
INSURANCE
Experiences of our students
Between campus and city lights: My semester abroad in New York
Looking back on my semester abroad in New York, I honestly find it hard to put everything into words. The past few months were intense, challenging, beautiful, and formative all at once. It was a time in which so much happened, and I not only got to know a new city but also rediscovered myself in many ways.
San Diego Review – A semester to remember
In the winter semester of 2025, from August 15 to December 18, I completed a semester abroad at San Diego State University (SDSU). This period was an exceptionally meaningful and formative experience for me, both academically and personally.
Studying in London: One semester at LSBU
One semester in London is coming to an end—and with it, an unforgettable time for me that has helped me grow tremendously both academically and personally.
Semester abroad at James Cook University (Singapore)
When I think about what made my semester abroad so special, I would divide it into three main components: the city and the university, the experiences I was able to have here, and the people I got to meet.
Ready for South Korea: Planning and preparations
Since my youth, I’ve always wanted to travel to Asia – not just for a vacation, but to really immerse myself in the many different cultures. The best way to do this, of course, is to study there and experience the everyday life of the country firsthand.
Next stop: Kuala Lumpur – Preparing for my study abroad at APU
Everything you need to know for a successful semester abroad—my experiences from planning to the challenges and surprises I encountered on site!
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