The cost of International education depends on various countries, institutions, programs and professional categories. It is quite certain that quality education will require some amount of investment, which will later prove handsome returns. However, there are also institutions abroad that offer programs at a cost similar to that of the home country or even lesser. It is vital to research the monetary aspect with experienced consultants so that you can get the best education at a reasonable cost.
Please refer to the below link to gather further information on the cost of study:
STUDY ABROAD -> COST OF STUDY

Overseas studies is no longer a luxury, it’s once in a lifetime opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Besides being fun and exciting, overseas studies is a unique life changing experience that will help you grow academically, personally and prepare you for your career. Your experience will translate into tangible benefits later in life.

1. Career Benefits
• International internships prepare you for the future- Prospective employers’ would value work experience. A college internship gives you practical work experience while still in college. Beyond the benefits of a domestic internship, by interning abroad you will benefit globally.
• Invaluable international, professional experience, which makes you a player in the International market.
• Opportunity to learn and network, with professionals from across the world.
• Awareness of diverse business practices and customs.
• Experience in working with foreign or multinational companies.
• Incorporating your overseas studies experience on your resume and talking about the skills you’ve gained from overseas studies in job interviews will make you a desired candidate.
2. Academic Benefits
• Effective communication among diverse groups
• Mastering a foreign language
• Honing cross-cultural communication skills
• Exposure to new ideas and philosophies
• Able to learn from different teaching styles
• Learning from students from different cultural, ethnic and national backgrounds
3. Personality Development Benefits
• Prepared to adapt to unfamiliar environments
• Willingness to challenge yourself and your comfort zones
• Willingness and readiness to adapt to new environments
• Ability to look at a project or situation from different perspectives
• Understanding diverse cultures
• Self-confidence and an ability to take risks

Studying abroad will better prepare you for the global economy leading to a career of global standards with international pay scale, high quality of living and surplus money.

Not at all! Standard of living is not the only factor that determines whether you can pursue international education. The skills, passion, merit and determination of a student holds greater importance in determining whether it is viable. Also, various prospects like educational loans, scholarships, sponsorships etc have made it easy for the middle class community to pursue overseas education.
Besides this some people consider International education a challenge because:

• You will be removed from your comfort zone and placed in a foreign environment
• You will be exposed to new traditions and social and academic customs
• You may not speak the language of the host country
• You have to make new friends

Yet for some others studying overseas is a turning point in their life. Remember “No Pain, No Gain”. In the end you, like most students, will return with a new sense of independence and more confidence.

Any individual who has successfully passed his/her 12th grade is eligible to study abroad. In some cases a 10th pass or diploma holder can also realize their international education dreams through right sources. Besides this qualification, a background check will be undertaken which involves scrutinizing your education, finance, score, interests, professional experience etc. There are many leading consultancies that provide free assessment. Contact Santa Monica for a background check free of all cost. Please refer to the below link:
FREE ASSESSMENT

Students prefer various professional studies abroad like; Engineering, IT, Nursing, Hospitality, Business, Medicine, Aviation etc. Please refer to the links below to get a clear picture of the same:
UPCOMING OPPORTUNTIES

International Degrees from the institutions represented by Santa Monica are globally recognized as they are from advanced countries and reputable institutions. Also, degrees taught in any country and recognized by the Government of that country is recognized in India. Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has clarified that the renowned degrees in UK, Australia and NZ are fully recognized in India. AIU also has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Government, which allows a mutual recognition of the degrees. For certain professional qualifications such as Medicine, Law, and Dentistry etc. professional registration may be required. You could contact Santa Monica to avail further information on such programs, registrations and other details.

Generally, a student planning to study abroad will need to foresee expenses under the following categories:

• Visa Application fees
• Tuition Fees
• Living Expenses
• Air Ticket
• Medical
• Insurance
• Miscellaneous

The most authentic source of information for tuition fees is the respective college / university website. Most college /university websites display consecutive academic year fees too for reference. Other fees may be mentioned in other sections of the website.
A consolidated view of the all fees applicable will be available mostly in the offer letter/CAS etc. An approximate amount of the total expenses can be derived after discussion with one of our counselors during your visit to one of our offices. Please refer to the link below: COST OF STUDY

You can apply on your own but the constantly changing rules, regulations and procedures make it more sensible to leave the very important paper work of your life in expert hands. Any error due to ignorance of laws may lead to a rejected visa. Each country has its own set of immigration rules, which may be updated from time to time. Universities & colleges in these countries will have their own set of processes also.
We have been involved with many cases in which applicants approach us at different stages of their applications and ask us to carry over the process. There are too much of complications involved in the paper work of the process. Moreover, applying through us saves you a lot of tension, effort, time and money, as our entire student services are free. So why go through the hassle when we are here to help you for free?

Bank loans are easily available to fund your educational expenses. Up to 20 Lakh can be availed. Please refer to the link, http://www.iba.org.in/educational_loan.asp for further information.
At Santa Monica we help our customers to access nationalized banks in association with us for these services. A student can rely on sources like family funds, bank loans, scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships etc to gain funds required by him/her.
To acquire funds from relatives you should get a sponsorship letter from them indicating the relationship and the extent to which they are prepared to fund your studies. Besides this, they would also be required to show evidence of financial support like; bank statements, salary certificate, a statement from the Chartered Accountant, their source of income etc.
Santa Monica is an authorized consultant for assisting students in the education loan area and will assist you for the preliminary process of bank loans from our associated banks.
Please refer to: EDUCATIONAL LOAN

Yes, some colleges/Universities do allow fees payment in installments or semester wise, keeping in mind the international student’s welfare. Most Universities require the students to pay part of the tuition fees in advance in order to reserve a place for them in the university. In any case we recommend that all students should make a deposit payment as it facilitates in getting a student visa as well as bursaries from the Universities.
On the other hand, certain program providers require the students to pay the fees in lump sum. But, there is also an option wherein, students on special request can pay the fees in installments. Santa Monica works with such institutions, therefore , to avail benefits of these special tuition schemes.

There are many scholarships designed specifically to help student’s overseas studies so be sure to investigate all your options through university/college websites. There are merit based and seasonal scholarships available by institutions and it varies. A thorough assessment of your educational records will determine if you qualify for the same or not.
Here at Santa Monica, on special request to our overseas associates, special scholarships and discounts other than those generally announced by the Universities/colleges are available for select courses. Santa Monica will also be shortly introducing a scholarship exam through which deserving students will be awarded partial or full scholarship on tuition fees.
For further details please click on the below link: SCHOLARSHIP

The following are the basic things you should keep in mind while planning your studies abroad:

• Choose an appropriate program based on your previous educational background, passion or interest.
• Have a clear idea about your financial resources and gather maximum knowledge about the educational loans.
• Check the credibility of the institution you plan to apply through authorized resources.
• Choose the right consultant who can offer authentic expertise.
• Study the country you wish to go to, its culture, language, environment, lifestyle etc.
• Make sure that all your academic and personal documents are ready. They should not be forged or false in any way.
• Last but not the least, you should have a passport!

Please refer to the below link:OUR SERVICES

Step 1 - Prioritize your requirements- What is most important for you?

• The subject I'm studying
• The qualification I will gain
• The language I'm studying in
• The languages I want to learn
• The country I study and live in
• How much it will cost
• My career opportunities following the course

We recommend you to enlist all your considerations, in order of priority before moving on to the next step.

Step 2 - Gather information- How do you go about finding the right information?

• Internet - most universities and institutions have their own websites with course and faculty information. Other websites also provide non-course information (e.g. about living conditions or student life).
• Course prospectus - These are usually free. The prospectuses can often be downloaded from the university's website as well.
• School/university library - your local school or university library should have information for students looking to continue their education.
• Word-of-mouth - ask friends or colleagues if they have studied in particular institutions, or if they know someone who has. This is a credible source of information and a more personal feel for a course, a university or a country.
• Santa Monica’s student advisors - these specialists can help clarify your further education needs through one-to-one contact.

Start gathering information early. If you start late, you may run out of time, the quality of your research compromised, or you may miss application deadlines.

Step 3 - Search and find- Narrow down your prospective choices to around six to eight courses/universities.
Here are some guidelines:

• If you have not already done so, contact the university/institution directly - the admissions office, as well as the course director or professor.
• Do not take everything you read in the prospectus at face value. Use the contacts you have built up to check the facts.
• Compare the courses carefully - they may have the same name, but the course content may differ substantially.
• Check other course information like the structure (compulsory and optional elements), timeframe, teacher-student ratio, share of mature students, etc.
• Check what academic support you can expect - library resources, Internet access, tutor availability, bursaries.
• Consider extra-curricular factors - language, costs, location.
• Consider the value of the course to furthering your career.

Through these measures you can draw up a final list of courses you are interested in. Apply for more than one - you must not assume that you are guaranteed a place, and it is preferable to have three or four offers to choose from.Good luck!

The authenticity of institutions abroad can be studied through the official government websites of the respective countries. Also, some of the renowned and genuine consultants can assist you in this area. Please click on the below link to gather right information in this regard:USEFUL LINKS

It is your right to know whether or not the educational consultants you approach is licensed. Only authorized consultants can help you to reach your destination rightly. Genuine organizations will be the direct representatives of institutions abroad and they are bound to showcase their representation certificates to their clients or students. You can also assess their track record and get feedbacks from the students they’ve already sent abroad.

Yes, all the quality and leading consultants who are the authorized representatives of the institutions abroad should provide free advice on higher studies to its clients. Santa Monica is one such consultant and gives free counseling and assessment.
Click on the below link to gain more information: REGISTER WITH US

IELTS is not mandatory for every University / College. The English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL become mandatory when you wish to go to an English speaking country whereas, it is not mandatory if you go to non-English speaking country. It depends on the University / College you apply. For some programs, it isn’t compulsory.
At Santa Monica, being a member of the British Council IELTS Partnership Program, we assist our customers with tips and techniques on how to face these tests. Needless to say, our customers handle things calmly and do their best!
Santa Monica provides free training in IELTS and PTE, to avail more information on the same click on the below link:OUR SERVICES

To take the test you can either register online or through authorized bodies. Santa Monica is a certified body/consultant, which works in partnership with the British Council and PTE. Candidates can register through Santa Monica to avail faster and quality service. You must register for the exam as soon as you decide to purse higher studies abroad and acquire the necessary training. Click on the link below to know more about the exam centers and other details: REGISTER WITH US

These are certain programs which are framed or organized in such a manner that some of its semesters are undertaken in the home country and some abroad in a renowned international University. There are colleges in India that work in close collaboration with foreign Universities and offer great study programs to aspiring students. Here, often degrees are awarded by foreign institutions and in some cases by the institution in the home country or even by both. This greatly depends on the policies between the countries and the program providers. Contact Santa Monica for further details on the same.

A dual degree is a program that falls under the two tier plan that is, while pursuing your International degree you can additionally study one more program or subject. Thus, at the end of the program you will be awarded two degrees instead of one. Here, you might have to study extra modules in the time frame given by the institution, which could either be the same time allotted for the first degree or, could be a year more or so. Santa Monica associates with various institutions that offer such programs.

The new set of rules is not a threat to those students who are serious about their academic or professional goals. The new regulations are not to stop immigrants or international students rather; it is just a step to pool in quality crowd. Moreover, these rules will definitely increase academic and professional opportunities with higher value. Visas are granted for courses below degree level with a work placement only if the institutions they attend are on a new register, the Highly Trusted Sponsors List.

According to the new rules, less evidence is required to obtain a student visa for Australia. Various documents like the English language tests, evidence of funds and evidence of academic qualifications has been relaxed largely. For all the student visa applications lodged on or after April 1, 2011, need to illustrate funds for only two years of their studies instead of the currently required three years. Moreover, such funds are required to be only three-months old against the six-month old requirements as it is currently in place.The new law that came into effect in April 2011 allows the sponsorship of students by any individual against the current legal requirement, which limits the sponsorship to applicant’s spouse, parents, siblings, grandparents and uncle or aunt meeting a certain criterion.

Canada is one the foremost G - 7 Nations and the second largest country in the world with a population of approximately 30 million (3 crore) people. It is a highly developed country, with excellent working conditions, an outstanding education system, a very high standard of living and a health care system ranked one of the best in the world. The United Nations has ranked Canada the best place to live for five consecutive years. Their surveys are based on quality of life, educational opportunities, unemployment and crime rates, and life expectancy.
Santa Monica associates with some of the best institutions catering to various fields of study. Our highly experienced immigration advisors and attorney provide candid and outstanding counseling to the individuals who genuinely wish to migrate to Canada. We guide you to reach your destination and remain in touch even after you have achieved your goal.
Migrate to CANADA

Students who have previous refusals on Canadian Student Partners Program will not be eligible to apply under SPP from September 2011. However, such students will be able to apply under non Student Partners Program.

By choosing to study in Singapore, international students have an opportunity to not only plug into an education system that promotes excellence, but also be a part of a global community. The appealing prospects of studying in Singapore are:
Paid internship for selected programs
Internationally acceptable degrees at a very reasonable cost, Bachelors and Masters Degrees awarded by European and American Universities and attractive Scholarship schemes for deserving candidates.
High job opportunities in Hospitality, Tourism and IT sectors since these are the major sectors that generate revenue to the economy of Singapore.
Niche courses for health care professionals are available and the opportunities for Business and Engineering students are immense in the country.
SANTA MONICA has an excellent relationship with various reputed Universities in Singapore and its officials. In association with these delegates who often visit India, Santa Monica conducts seminars and workshops, scholarships that provide an ideal platform for students to know the educational institutions and study programs accurately. Students avail an opportunity to meet the concerned delegates and interact with them. The Santa Monica team also undertakes periodic visits to the Institutions in Singapore to discuss future prospects. Thus, Singapore is the right choice to pursue for a true international education in a multi-cultural and highly urbanized society.

Today the most preferred destination for higher studies is the United States. In terms of education, United States has world-class facilities, amenities and an atmosphere that is extremely conducive to personal and social growth of students. Education in the US makes an individual truly global and strengthens his position in the international job market. American education dramatically enhances a student’s long-term career goals. The experience builds critical thinking skills, develops self-confidence and cross-cultural skills and all of these attributes are highly valued by employers worldwide. Various options of undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph. D programs are available in the universities of USA. Internships in leading industries, flexibility, part-time courses, placements into highly acclaimed organizations around the globe makes US education impeccable.
Focused to mould students into leaders and thinkers of tomorrow, the cutting-edge postgraduate programs in USA are very popular. Some of them include: aerospace, aviation, media and communication, computer science, finance, e-commerce, engineering, fashion, human resources management, marketing, linguistics, management, psychology, medicine, performing arts, MBA and many others.
The Post Graduate programs in USA generally have two years course duration. After finishing the masters’ degree students can pursue Ph. D programs. The time duration of the Ph. D program depends on the student’s course, his/her ability and complexity of the research work allotted. In addition, students regularly get the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the finest researchers in the world. Qualifications awarded by the U.S. universities are recognized throughout the world for its academic brilliance.
The program structure in the US lays equal emphasis on building a strong theoretical base along with importance on practical, employment-related skills. The Universities lay emphasis on acquainting students with the latest in the field of science, engineering and related specialization areas. The result is work-ready graduates with appropriate skills using the most recent technology.

Europe has many hundreds of higher education institutions, renowned as centers of excellence around the world. The European Higher Education Area (EHEA) is helping to reinforce the attractiveness of higher education in Europe.
The EHEA is a region with an excellent knowledge base and cutting-edge research facilities in internationally renowned centers of excellence. Increasing mobility and links between national higher education systems serve to reinforce this attraction. Foreign students coming to Europe can see for themselves the amazing diversity available to them (both inside and outside the university), while taking advantage of the smooth transferability of coursework, qualifications and research opportunities.
There are various Bachelors, Masters, Ph. D and Doctoral programs in diverse fields like; Science, Technology, Arts, Business, Hospitality, Medicine, Computing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Health and Welfare, Law etc.

Most of the advanced countries like Canada, New Zealand, US, Australia etc offer stay back opportunities and post study work permits to eligible candidates. Most of the 1 year programs have a stay back option for 3 years or so. But, these policies are subjected to change in a timely manner. If the student after completing his/her program finds a suitable employer and acquires the employment status, he/she can stay back. There are numerous job opportunities abroad depending on your skills and expertise. Some countries may also have high demand for human resources, which marks a rise in employment opportunities or stay back/post study work choices for International students.
Also, some countries like Canada, NZ and Australia give additional point advantage to PR applicants who hold qualifications from their countries and students with certain qualifications may be able to apply onshore without leaving the country after their studies. UK has recently introduced certain change in Rules regarding working in UK after studies.
Most Universities and colleges have international student guidance cells where they provide the placement and career assistance. Some programs have a work placement component incorporated in them that expose students to the international work place and employers, which increases chances for employment.
You could discuss with our expert counselors to avail further information on the same.

It depends on the migration consultant largely. A point based system is followed, which determines whether you qualify for PR in a particular country or not. These points are calculated based on one’s professional category, qualification, age, language, qualification of the spouse etc. The demand for immigrants also rises if there is a skill shortage in that country. Expert advice should be taken from lawyers and renowned agencies.Santa Monica provides free advice to its clients.

Most of the countries legally permit you to work up to 10 to 20 hours per week during the study term and 40 hours a week during holidays. This keeps on changing as per the international students’ visa rules, about which you can update yourself through the concerned official websites or by consulting with executives of Santa Monica. Full time work rights can be obtained either during vacations or upon completion of the program.

Yes, majority of the International students in various countries meet their living expenses with their part time jobs. But, it again depends on the way students spend, their lifestyle etc. On the other hand, some students give more importance to study than work, so they do not spend extra time on work. Thus, their income may be limited. So, it depends from person to person.
Students get a minimum wage as directed by the Government, depending upon the kind of their job. This can cover up an average level of living expense of a student. They are best advised not to depend and concentrate fully on part time jobs as the prime intention of overseas education is not a part time job, but to study in order to equip you to excel in an international work environment.

Working in the University or college is known as an on-campus job and working outside the premises of the college with special permission is called an off-campus job. Not all countries allow off-campus job options and some allow students to take up these kinds of jobs outside the campus only after a period of time. These work rights depend on countries and program providers. Consult with us to get a fairer picture on countries that offer such benefits.

Yes, Universities do provide excellent assistantship opportunities on-campus, but it greatly depends on your skills, academic record and other qualifications. International students can avail such work rights or benefits only after a certain period of study so that the institution can assess the students. Also, please be advised that such assistantship jobs are limited in number therefore, only the best will qualify for the same.

If you are enrolled in an internationally recognized program then the job prospects are very high in the global market. There are placement cells and student support centers in Universities abroad to assist students to apply for their desired jobs, appear for certification exams and interviews, design resumes etc. It is imperative that students apply rightly to the right job. There are excellent opportunities in the International market, one need to locate them well.
Right consultation can be availed in this regard from Santa Monica.

Yes, there are many programs in various countries which allow the spouses to accompany full time students on a dependent visa. Students should show that adequate funds are available to support their dependents/spouse. Also, it depends on the visa officer who should get convinced that your spouse’s presence is important to realize your goal abroad that is, to purses higher studies.

Spouses/Dependents can also work full time while on a dependent visa in some countries. We strongly advise that spouse should join the students after their initial re-location.

That’s what we advice! It is always better to be employed in the same field of knowledge, education, and experience. Also, please note that some countries do not allow students to work in an area outside their knowledge or education.

Certain programs have mandatory internship field wherein, the students have to work in the area of their specialization to show practical knowledge or experience. This is necessary to complete a particular study program or degree. These internships are organized by the program providers in association with the employers. Some employers choose to pay their interns and that becomes paid internships and some choose to employ them as unpaid trainees.

Yes, provided you change your visa status from a student visa to a work visa. You could re-enter on a work visa and can also study part time depending on the policies or norms of the country and the institution. We advise that International students don’t switch to a full time job on a student visa

First of all, it is entirely a wrong idea to think about earning a lot of money rather than accomplishing higher studies on a student visa. Students can certainly earn money through part time jobs, but that SHOULD NOT be the main goal. Such an intention can land them in serious legal problems. On a student visa every foreign student should aim at studies!

International students have huge opportunities to study further in the same country. They can extend their visa and take new admission/application to either the same institution or different one to pursue further education. They can extend their visa offshore that is, from the home country and re-enter the foreign country on a new status. Or else, they could do it onshore that is, while staying in the foreign country the visa could be extended. This depends on the country rules and foreign policies.

Each country and program provider has different intakes for different programs. Generally, 3 months prior to the admissions applications are accepted. Some countries also undertake midterm intakes for particular programs. Further information on the same could be availed from our expert counselors dealing with admissions.

The foreign admission process is lengthy. It is advisable if the submission is done at least 5-6 months before the deadline. If you send your documents well before the deadlines, you will have better chances of getting admission as well as get priority for housing, bursaries and even Scholarships.

In most countries, international and domestic students need to demonstrate different entry requirements. International students usually are required to submit an English proficiency test score (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE) in addition to other documents. All programs offered at these colleges / Universities have specific entry requirements which will be discussed with you by the assigned counselor. Specific entry requirements are also available at the relevant college /university website.

First, it is imperative for you to be well read about the University you wish to study in. Thoroughly study the website of the institution. You must assess your eligibility and interests, know the admission criteria, qualifying examinations that you need to undertake etc. Approach an apt and qualified consultancy like Santa Monica for the right guidance. Once you decide on your program and provider, we help you with the application process for which you may have to furnish copies of your academic transcripts, IELTS certificate etc. The Offer department at Santa Monica will intimate the documents required to you. We offer this service free of charge. In some cases there is an application fee decided by the provider, this is remitted directly by the applicant.

Yes, you can directly interact with the international delegates of the Universities/Colleges online through emails. Also, please note that various renowned consultants in India often bring the International delegates to the home country for the students to meet and interact with them. There are various workshops and seminars organized by Santa Monica, which gives a great opportunity to the students to meet with various officials and delegates from abroad, discuss their queries and options in the foreign country.

Yes of course! Spot admissions can be availed in the home country through various seminars and workshops organized by the consultancies. These seminars and workshops will have the delegates from various foreign institutions who will help you get admission then and there in the University of your interest if you desire. Santa Monica organizes such event and can assist you to get in touch with foreign delegates.
Refer the link SPOT ADMISSIONS to gain further knowledge on the same!

However, there may be specific documents requested by certain universities and colleges, the most common documents required are:

• The completed application form
• Your 10th, 12th (for Bachelors courses) + graduation mark sheets (for post graduate courses)
• Two academic reference letters, OR
• One academic reference letter and one employment reference letter
• Work Experience certificate (if required)
• A Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Advisors in each department will inform you as your application proceeds as to what other documents you will need to produce.
Please note: We do not accept fabricated documents. It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false document.

The length of the admission process depends on the country rules, program provider, and the admission system. Therefore, it may vary. Generally, the admission process takes only a few days after the submission of all the required documents.

Yes. The concerned staff engaged in your processing from each department will update your status during each stage. In a short while, you will be able to trace the progress of your application through the Track Your Status tab on the website.

A candidate will have to go through three types of interviews:

1. Embassy Interview – The visa interview at the consulate.
2. Overseas University Interview – The admission interview undertaken by the institution to judge the applicants eligibility for a particular program.
3. Scholarship Interview – This is seen in some institutions and countries wherein, the students will assessed for scholarships and other financial or meritorious grants.

Yes, Santa Monica will certainly help you with various interviews by giving you interview tips, preparation instructions, travel guidelines etc. Please contact our office for further information on the same.

Admission rejection generally depends on imperfection in documents, absence of relevant information, failed interview or tests etc. Please note; Santa Monica does not offer its services to either applicant whose intentions are not genuine or Universities/ colleges that are not credible.

If your admission is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees then you will receive a refund of the deposit. Some institutions may deduct a reasonable amount as processing fees and then refund the rest. Other than this, the only loss is TIME!

The only solution is you understand the loopholes and rectify the mistakes. Here, educational consultancies play a vital role and can help you in meeting the requirements aptly and reapply to the same institution. We undertake such cases and have a successful record.

Please view our USEFUL LINKS PAGE to access authentic websites that provides an overview of different criteria and steps involved in obtaining a student visa. At Santa Monica we have visa documentation advisors who guide you on these procedures. We lodge your visa application as per the rules and demands of the respective High Commission/Embassy.

The major requirements for the issuance of Student Visa are:

• Financial credibility of the student or his sponsor in supporting UK education
• Overall Academic record of the student
• English Proficiency
• Post study plans of the student

One week to 15 days

We do genuine documentation to its perfection and hence a chance of visa rejection is very less. But, rejections can still take place on the basis of imperfect documents, absence of relevant information, failed interview etc. Please note; Santa Monica does not offer its services to either applicant whose intentions are not genuine or Universities/ colleges that are not credible.

In most cases visa refusals are based on a reason which has to be analyzed first. Rectify the analyzed flaw and resubmit your application by paying the visa fee.
In rare cases rejection could be because the visa officer is not convinced about the intention of the applicant/ genuineness and sufficiency of visa documents submitted. You can go for appeal / review the application in the case of certain countries.
Approach authentic consultants like Santa Monica to get candid visa advice. Take due caution while submitting visa application as “Prevention is better than Cure”

If your visa is refused and you have paid a deposit to your institution for tuition fees then you will receive a refund of the deposit when you send the institution a copy of your visa refusal letter. Some institutions deduct a reasonable amount as processing fees and then refund the rest.

The Tuition fee is non refundable in case visa is refused on misrepresentation of facts or because of submission of false documents.

1. If the Candidate is not granted visa for reason other than mentioned above, 5% of the first year tuition fees would be retained and the balance would be refunded to the candidate.
2. If the Candidate is granted visa and is unable to join the program then 20% of the first year Tuition fees is retained and the passport is resubmitted to the Visa Officer/Consulate for cancellation of the visa.
3. If the Candidate is granted visa, travels abroad and does not join the program or withdraws after joining the program, then the 100% of the first year Tuition fees would be retained.

The duration of the student visa would be one or two months more than the duration of the study program.

The Student VISA can be extended on basis of further studies. You may contact the International office of the University and the local Immigration/House office for further information.

Santa Monica provides free counseling to all its clients before they start their travel to a foreign country about the country as well as their travel. You could contact our office for further information on briefing dates and other details. Apt guidance will be provided to all on an individual basis or as a group depending upon your interest.

Yes, post landing assistance will be rendered to all our clients in the foreign country by our associates abroad.

This depends on the status of your visa, country of study and program level. You can avail the assistance from consultancies like Santa Monica to process your spouse/dependants application.

Most countries allow Spouse to apply for a VISA along with the student's application. However, students are advised to apply their own VISAs first. Spouse can apply subsequently. Assistance would be provided to the Spouse for VISA application by Santa Monica.

Yes, you can enter your home country with the consent of your education provider

A quality consultancy will help the clients to locate right accommodation with the help of their associates abroad.
Job assistance will be provided to some extent in addition to career support provided by the institution.
Students are supposed to contact the right immigration attorney through a renowned consultancy in order to get a brief about the settlement details in the country they are studying. Later, a full-fledged support can be expected with regard to settlement or PR.

In the case of an experienced and expert consultant like Santa Monica, its assistance will certainly be helpful for a hassle free admission/ visa process and travel abroad. Why should you deny this opportunity especially if this offered to you at no cost at all?

• Established in 2002, Santa Monica Overseas Studies and Placements Pvt. Ltd have a successful record in overseas education and recruitment.
• A team of over 100 experienced professionals help students choose appropriate programs, process applications and with visa documentation considering the candidate’s experience, language skills, financial background, previous education and passion.
• We have a policy of working in line with diplomatic missions of different countries assisting candidates for their entry abroad. Our team at Santa Monica is well updated with official websites and attends seminars and training sessions of British council, High Commission etc.
• The team is headed by social leaders, reputed immigration advisors and legal experts with substantial experience and background in the field of education and public service.
• Santa Monica has successfully placed over 1000 of students from various backgrounds for a range of programs (Certificate / Diploma / Bachelors / Masters Etc.) at Universities/ colleges / Institute of technologies in UK, CAN, NZ, SIN, AUS etc.
• We have also been instrumental in introducing several novel and attractive program that are beneficial for Indian students in various institutions in these countries. We represent leading Educational Institutions with trendy programs that are suitable for Indian students. Santa Monica concentrates on matching the aspiring student’s interest, experience, career trends, and back ground to finalize on viable programs. We assist the candidates for the proficiency exams like PTE, IELTS, TOEFL, OET etc

You can apply for your application on your own but the constantly changing rules, regulations and procedures make it more sensible to leave the paper work in expert hands. Any error due to ignorance of laws may lead to the visa being rejected. Each country has its own set of immigration rules which may be updated from time to time. Universities & colleges in these countries will have their own set of processes also.
We have been involved with many cases in which applicants approach us at different stages of their applications and ask us to carry over the process. The complications and the maze of paper work of the process gets intimidating. More over applying through us saves you a lot of tension, effort, time and money, as our entire student services are absolutely free. So why go through the hassle when we are here to help you for free?

We offer services across the continents, especially in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Russia, Lithuania, Malta, Hungary, Ireland, UK, USA, Canada & Switzerland.

Analyzing your educational and financial background, advising the apt programme, assistance for admission, IELTS/ PTE grooming, bank loan, visa processing, travel and relocation. Post landing assistance in coordination with associates abroad wherever possible.

NO. We render the student services like counseling, guidance, travel briefing, post lading assistance etc free of all cost.

You may use the three means given below to contact us:
All queries may be emailed to info@santamonicaedu.in
Feel free to call any of our 99 customer care numbers+ 91 484 41 40 900-99

Registered office: S-7, Manipal Center, DickensonRoad, Bangalore. 560042, Karnataka.
Contact No : +91 80 42283898
Corporate Office: 2nd floor, Bio Arcade, Layam Road, Kochi-11.
Contact No : +91 484 4140999
Regional Office: H.NO 7-1-205/4, Flat NO. A-13, First Floor, Indian Airlines Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad.
Contact No : + 91 40 40102020.
Regional Office : 723 A & B, Thirumalai Towers, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore - 641 018.
Contact No : +91 422 4385252
Branch Office: Third Floor, KTP tower, South Bazar, Kannur-670002.
Contact No : +91 497 2761039, 3255039.
Branch Office: Opp. Bharat Hospital, Thirunakkara, Kottayam.
Contact No : +91 481 2565040

The most authentic source of information for courses is the respective college / university website. At Santa Monica, student counselors constantly update themselves on the latest developments and changes from these authentic websites apart from receiving specialized training from college / University delegates themselves. They guide you with any queries that you may have and help you decide on the most suitable course.

You can first gather all information required, come to a decision and then register with us either online or direct.

Yes, even if you are interested in an institution, which is not represented by us, you will get free assistance. We ensure that you will reach your desired destination without any hassle.

Our experienced visa documentation executives will guide you throughout the process. Timely supervision to prepare the right documents to ensure accurate and prompt submission, reduces the risk for rejection/ refusal.