A clean, complete document set is half the battle in any study-abroad application. Requirements vary by country and course, but this is the core set almost everyone needs — get these ready early.
- ✓Valid passport (and old passports, if any)
- ✓Academic transcripts, certificates and mark sheets
- ✓English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
- ✓Statement of Purpose and, where needed, letters of recommendation
- ✓Proof of funds — bank statements, loan sanction, GIC
- ✓Resume/CV (especially for postgraduate or work-experience applicants)
- ✓Work experience letters, if applicable
- ✓Passport-size photographs to the required specification
Keep two versions of everything
A clearly-scanned digital copy and the original. Name your files sensibly, and never submit blurry scans — they slow everything down and raise questions.
A clearly-scanned digital copy and the original. Name your files sensibly, and never submit blurry scans — they slow everything down and raise questions.
How GCI helps
We give you a personalised checklist for your exact course and country, and review every document before it goes in. Book a free assessment.
Rules, fees and timelines change often — always confirm the latest with the official institution or government source before you act. This article is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice.