Practical guidance for every stage.

01

Choosing a destination

• Start with your goals: the subject you want, your budget and where you might want to work later.
• Compare total cost — tuition, living costs, visa fees and travel — not tuition alone.
• Check entry requirements for your exact course, including English scores and any study-gap questions.
• Look at intakes and deadlines so test dates fit your plan.

02

Planning finances and bank loans

• Most visas ask you to prove you can pay tuition and living costs. Each country sets its own amount and rules for acceptable evidence.
• Keep funds and documents consistent — sudden large deposits may need explaining.
• Education loans are decided by the lender. Orbit offers financial guidance and bank-loan services to help you understand options and paperwork.
• Budget for extras: visa fees, health insurance or surcharges, flights and your first weeks abroad.

03

Preparing for the visa

• Apply only after you have the document your university issues (for example CAS, I-20, CoE or letter of acceptance).
• Use official government websites for forms, fees and appointments — never pay anyone to “guarantee” a visa.
• Be ready to explain your course choice, finances and plans clearly and honestly.
• Orbit offers interview practice and document checks. Visa decisions are made by the government authority.

04

Getting ready to go

• Confirm accommodation and how you will get from the airport.
• Carry original documents in your hand luggage.
• Understand your visa conditions, including work limits, before you start a job.
• Save emergency contacts: your university, your embassy and family.