Applying Abroad?

NattieLight · January 2nd, 2009, 9:44 pm

I just recently completed my undergraduate degree and I am looking into master's programs in Financial Engineering.I know that a lot of foreign students come to America, but is it practical for an American to apply to British and Australian institutions?Does it put me at a huge disadvantage that I wouldn't have the work permit to seek employment in their countries? -Nattie Light

DominicConnor · January 3rd, 2009, 7:56 am

Work permit is not an issue, and there are swathes of Americans at British and European universities.

ehremo · January 3rd, 2009, 10:05 pm

I moved from the UK and to Italy to study, and although I certainly complicated my life a lot, I think it was worth it in terms of the experience. The barriers to moving are more psychological than objective (at least if you come from another developed country). If you feel it's what you'd like to do, go for it.Also: I have an American friend who enrolled at a UK uni (maths) and stayed on. I think there's a scheme for skilled workers to stay in the UK, especially in the sciences, though I can't remember the details exactly.

DominicConnor · January 4th, 2009, 9:23 am

The points system for work permits in Britain gives serious weight to postgraduate qualifications.You get a few extra for being an English speaker.If you've studied in Britain, you get time here as well