Challenges and Acceptibities with 15 years education in The USA & Canada

Aside from Engineering, Law and MBBS, most bachelor programs are of three years duration in India. Every time a student completes their undergraduate, he is considered 15 years (10+2+3) of schooling. There is no problem if the student intends to go for a higher study in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. He is accepted quite quickly.

However we all know the USA and Canada's undergraduate studies are around for four years for all programs. So in regards to pursuing a Master's Degree, the universities of these countries expect 16 years of Education from the student; it's a challenge.

What now? Will this deter them from pursuing a Master's in (e.gFinance, Economic or Psychology) their dream destination?

Of Course not. Taking a look at the huge volume of international applicants from countries like India, there are exceptions to the rule. While some Universities clearly mention the acceptability of 15 years of Education, a few may not be that explicit, while others have set terms of acceptance that may not appear too clear. In such cases, you need to network with them in a certain manner to gain more clarity.

For Canada it is still a challenge to acquire direct admission into a Master's program with 15 years of academic preparation. Though some universities might still allow for some leeway, the majority prefer 16 years of schooling. But there are other ways out. Students can opt for 1 year Certificate Programs after their Bachelor’s degree that are relevant to their field. This can also be achieved through a 1 year Master’s program in India.

Having said that, the possibilities of finding degree options with 15 years of education is case specific. So for better understanding of your avenues in this regard, please feel free to contact us(BLOSSOMABROAD) for more insights and proper strategizing to get into the right Universities.