A ray of light for students looking to study abroad in 2020

Recent outbreak of Coronavirus (Covid-19) has set the entire world under a lockdown. With most of the countries introducing travel restrictions, many students aspiring to study abroad have started to worry. Colleges and universities across the globe are initiating online learning programmes as an alternative to traditional classroom learning. However, studies show that more than 68 per cent of students who study abroad are looking for global exposure and cultural exchange which cannot be delivered from online learning. This article will give you a summary of how the coronavirus outbreak has impacted international education and what all options are available for students to study abroad without wasting their whole year.

Coronavirus impact on global higher education

• A sudden outbreak of coronavirus has forced colleges and universities across the globe to adopt digital learning methodology in an unplanned and hasty manner
• Top universities around the world see an average of around 30 per cent of students coming from foreign countries every year and hence, they are introducing distance learning programmes to cater to this audience
• More than 77 million students pursuing higher education are at risk of delayed examinations, results, admission processes and a potential gap year

Do you want to study abroad but unable to travel this year due to the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak? If yes, then here's what you can do.

Continue study abroad without wasting a whole year

Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers has introduced a One Year International Diploma and Degree Foundation Programme in India in affiliation with Pearson Education, UK. You can pursue First year of International Diploma and Degree from India and continue to the second year with universities abroad. This globally recognised course by Pearson and regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), UK enables students to progress directly to the second year at universities abroad so that they don't waste their one academic year.

At RAGC, we're on a mission to provide international standard education to Indian students in their home country and prepare them for global industry requirements. Under this programme, students are evaluated as per international guidelines of Pearson and are given complete exposure to the industry, not limiting the course curriculum to classrooms. They are also offered access to all the academic resources that a student in the UK campus does to ensure that the quality of the program is maintained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to reappear in the first year if I change my university?

A: No, the one year Pearson programme allows you to take direct admission in second year of the Degree programme in Universities worldwide.

Q: Which universities accept this one year programme?

A: Pearson sets the standard for worldwide recognised qualifications aligned to the British educational system and accepted by universities worldwide including Yale, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Q: What are the international programmes offered by RAGC in India?

A: RAGC offers a wide range of specialised programmes in the field of Automobile Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hospitality Management and, Travel and Tourism Management.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for this programme?

A: Students enrolling for diploma (level 3) programmes are required to have appeared for Class 10 examination and students enrolling for Degree (level 5) are required to have appeared for Class 12 or Diploma examination from any recognised Indian or Foreign Board or University.

Q: When will the admission process start for this international programme?

A: The admissions process for the academic year 2020-21 has started. Please visit our official website to fill up the application

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Why do First year of your graduation degree in India?

• Gap Year (Don't let the next one year be a gap year for your studies because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Continue pursuing international programmes in India)
• Economical (Concession on fees for students doing international degree programmes from India. Save on other costs such as travelling and accommodation)
• Globally Recognised (Get the same degree as the student studying at UK campus which is recognised in universities worldwide)

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