Study Abroad with Arun
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When do I actually need to start what?

Pick your destination and intake. We'll show you the full reverse timeline — from profile review to departure — so you know exactly what month each step belongs in.

Your reverse timeline for Jan 2027
  1. Profile review + destination shortlist
    Jan 2026

    A clear read on academic and financial fit. Lock 2–3 country options.

  2. Book IELTS / PTE / Duolingo
    Feb 2026

    Choose the right test, book a sitting, plan 6–10 weeks of prep.

  3. University shortlist (8–12 names)
    Mar 2026

    Stretch + target + safety. Verify entry requirements + scholarships open.

  4. SOPs + LORs (first drafts)
    Apr 2026

    Statement of Purpose drafted per university. Get LORs from professors / employers.

  5. Submit early applications
    May 2026

    First wave of applications submitted. Earlier is meaningfully better for scholarships.

  6. Offer letters arrive
    Jul 2026

    Conditional and unconditional offers come in. Compare on rank, cost, and fit.

  7. Accept offer + arrange finance
    Aug 2026

    Pay deposit. Confirm education loan, GIC (Canada), or financial sponsor evidence.

  8. CAS / COE / I-20 issued
    Sep 2026

    University-issued enrolment document, released after deposit + finance proof.

  9. Country formalities
    Oct 2026

    Complete the entry formalities your destination requires, including any appointment or interview.

  10. Confirmation + flight booking
    Nov 2026

    Once your paperwork clears, book flights. Confirm accommodation.

  11. Pre-departure briefing
    Dec 2026

    Banking, SIM, forex, insurance, first-week guide, on-ground contacts.

  12. Departure
    Jan 2027

    Fly out for orientation and classes.

Tight on time? It's still workable — but scholarship windows shrink and appointment slots get tight. We'll tell you straight whether next intake or the cycle after is realistic.
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