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When should I start planning to study abroad?

Twelve months before the intake is ideal: that leaves time for an English test, applications, scholarships, the loan and the visa without rush. Six months is workable for the UK and Ireland. Three months is possible for January intakes with Express Offer universities, and we do it every year, but the choice is narrower.

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