 | Masters study abroad can broaden your horizons and help your CV stand out to employers. So why not consider studying a Masters at an International Campus? |  | What is an international campus? In addition to importing students, an increasing number of universities are now exporting themselves: establishing affiliated programs or setting up purpose-built branch campuses in international locations. These overseas campuses allow parent institutions to combine their expertise with unique opportunities or resources in the host region. Some also offer Masters programs designed to meet specific local skills gaps. |
| Where can I study? Almost anywhere! Over 200 international campuses have already been established in a number of host locations by institutions from a wide range of countries. You might choose to study at a British university in Hong Kong, an American university in Italy or an Australian University in South Africa. Branch campuses have become particularly popular in places like Malaysia, Qatar or Dubai, where they often form 'educational hubs': benefitting from shared infrastructure and investment. | What can I study? A wide range of taught postgraduate courses are available at international campuses, though you may find that individual locations specialise according to local needs and resources or the expertise of their parent university. MBA programs are particular popular in branch campus locations where they can help equip students for a career in international business. |  |
| Will my Masters qualification be recognised? Your Masters will typically be approved to the same standards as a programme at a home campus. However, it is worth checking how an individual institution is accredited and where its programmes originate. Your 'parent' institution will often deliver its qualifications through the overseas campus, but in some cases the international campus may develop its own programmes following an initial validation. With the growth in branch campuses, national approval bodies (such as the UK Quality Assurance Agency) are becoming more involved in setting effective guidelines for international collaboration and accreditation. | How much will it cost? Because international campuses may not benefit from their parent institution’s public funding, their fees can sometimes be higher. On the other hand, some campuses may benefit from unique local initiatives to attract international students. Will I be eligible for funding? You may benefit from funding opportunities in your host region that are not offered to students at your “parent” university, but its own grants and scholarships won't necessarily apply to students at international campuses. |  |
|  | Are there any additional entry requirements? Entry requirements will be set by individual institutions. However, the host country may set additional admission requirements in accordance with local regulations. An entry exam might be necessary at a branch campus even if this is not normally required by its parent institution. Visa and residency processes, as well as additional requirements such as health insurance, will be set by the host region as normal. |
| I'm interested, where can I find out more? Take a look at our guide to studying at international campuses as well as our guides to Masters study abroad, which include more detailed information on living and studying in some of the countries where branch campuses have been established. The resources at GlobalHigherEd.org also offer information on existing international campuses as well as the development of new sites. | Image credit to Nicolas Raymond, Danisabella, Avery Studio and Fsse8info, with thanks. |
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