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The Diaspora blog

Everything we tell our students, written down.

Costs, tests, visas and real student life - across our three priority destinations. Every article is written by the same counsellors who handle live applications.

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UK — Diaspora Academy
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Admissions

How to choose the right UK university course

Foundation, bachelor's, top-up or master's - here's how to match your grades and budget to the right course level and city.

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Visa

UK Student Route visa: the 2026 requirements checklist

CAS letter, financial proof, TB test and biometrics - the exact document list our counsellors use before every UK visa filing.

UK — Diaspora Academy
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Tests

IELTS band score guide: what UK universities actually require

Most UK courses ask for an overall 6.0–6.5, but the real minimum depends on your course and university. Here's how to check.

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Costs

Cost of studying in the UK: tuition, rent and budgeting

A realistic year-one budget for tuition, accommodation, food and travel - London vs. other UK cities compared.

UK — Diaspora Academy
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Scholarships

Scholarships and funding for Nepali students in the UK

University merit awards, Chevening and country-specific bursaries - who qualifies and how to apply early.

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Student life

Part-time work rules for international students in the UK

How many hours you can legally work during term time and holidays, and where most students actually find jobs.

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Student life

Life in the UK: what to expect in your first month

Opening a bank account, registering with a GP, finding your feet on campus - a practical first-month checklist.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Scholarships

MEXT scholarship: eligibility and how to apply

Japan's flagship government scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend and airfare. Here's the timeline and what makes an application competitive.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Tests

JLPT levels explained: which one do you actually need?

N5 through N1 - what each level means for language school, university and MEXT applications.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Costs

Cost of living in Japan as a Nepali student

Rent, food and transport across Tokyo, Osaka and smaller cities - and where a scholarship stipend actually stretches furthest.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Visa

Certificate of Eligibility (COE): what it is and how to get one

Your COE has to be issued in Japan before you can apply for a student visa - here's who applies for it and how long it takes.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Student life

Part-time work (arubaito) rules for international students

The permit you need, the weekly hour cap, and the industries where international students are commonly hired.

Japan — Diaspora Academy
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Admissions

Language school or direct university admission - which is right for you?

If your Japanese isn't at university level yet, a language school year can be the difference-maker. Here's how to decide.

South Korea — Diaspora Academy
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Scholarships

GKS (Global Korea Scholarship): how to apply

Full tuition, a monthly living allowance and airfare - the GKS is South Korea's most competitive scholarship. Here's the timeline.

South Korea — Diaspora Academy
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Tests

TOPIK explained: levels, format and how to prepare

Levels 1–6, the reading/listening/writing format, and why TOPIK matters for both GKS and Korean-taught degrees.

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