Yes, English proficiency is important for most universities, as courses are taught in English. Some universities offer Foundation / Preparatory programs for students with lower English proficiency.
Currently, 2000+ SKO Student by ApplyBoard students are studying abroad with scholarships.
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Our mission is to identify the right educational opportunities for each student and provide professional support at every stage of their journey to studying abroad.
To make international education more accessible to students, expand global educational opportunities, and become a trusted name in the education sector.
Sometimes strong academic results are the beginning of great opportunities. The right direction, the right university choice, and a well-planned scholarship application can turn those opportunities into reality. Our student Asudə Azizova has been admitted to the Master’s program in Synthesis of Fine Chemicals and Molecular Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST). But her success does not end there. Asudə Azizova has also been awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC). As part of this scholarship, her tuition fees are fully covered, accommodation and medical insurance are provided, and she also receives a monthly stipend as a master’s student. What stands behind this achievement? Asudə stood out with her strong academic performance from her school years. She graduated from school with excellent grades, achieved a high score in her graduation examination, and participated in various intellectual competitions. She continued this strong academic record throughout her university years, being included in the Dean’s/University Honor Student List twice and achieving a high GPA. In addition, she successfully completed an academic internship program at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, volunteered at international events organized by her university, participated in various scientific and academic projects, and gained research experience. Her IELTS score of 6.5, strong academic record, research experience, and various achievements played an important role in both her university admission and her success in receiving a full scholarship. However, having a strong profile is only part of the process. Finding the right opportunities and applying to them correctly is equally important. Throughout this process, SKO Student supported Asudə at every stage, from identifying the university and program that matched her goals to preparing her admission and scholarship applications. The result is more than just an admission letter: it is a master’s degree at a prestigious university with a full scholarship covering her educational expenses. You may also have university and scholarship opportunities that match your academic performance, language results, and goals. The key is to identify these opportunities at the right time and build the application process correctly. Perhaps our next success story will be yours.
Osman Mailli scored 7.5 on the IELTS, while his GPA was 69.Despite having a relatively lower academic average, he was admitted to the Environmental Engineering master’s programme at the prestigious University of Debrecen in Hungary through the right strategy and university selection. With the support of SKO Student throughout the application process, Osman received a 90% tuition fee discount from the university. His success story shows that university admissions depend not only on academic grades, but also on the student’s overall profile and a well-prepared application.
Yasin Efendiyev achieved an IELTS score of 7.0. Despite having a lower academic average, through the right strategy and university selection, he was admitted to the Master’s programme in Engineering Management at the University of Wollongong, one of the renowned universities. With the support of SKO Student, Yasin received a 25% tuition fee discount from the university. His success shows that admission depends not only on academic results, but also on the student’s overall profile and a well-prepared application.
With an IELTS score of 6.0, Ahmad Ansari earned admission to the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Finance at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania. Although his academic performance was not among the strongest, a well-planned university and programme choice helped open the right opportunity for him. With the support of SKO Student, Ahmad also secured a 75% tuition fee discount from the university. His result highlights how a carefully planned application can create valuable opportunities for students.
At SKO Student, we identify universities that match our students’ goals and guide them toward the right opportunities by supporting them at every stage of the admission process. Fidan Bayramzada’s achievement is one example of this approach. Fidan’s goal was to study Medicine in China. Taking into account her academic performance, achievements, language skills, and international exam results, SKO Student identified suitable universities and programs for her and guided her through the application process step by step. Fidan graduated from school with an Honorary Diploma and a Silver Medal. Among her key achievements are a Bronze Medal at the American Mathematics Olympiad, Gold Medals at the TeenEagle competition, 1st place in the Green Innovations Competition for Young Leaders held within the framework of COP29, and 2nd place at the 14th Republican Project Competition “Young Scientists”. In addition, she achieved an IELTS score of 7.0 and a high score on the CSCA exam. She speaks Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian, English, and German. With the support of SKO Student, Fidan was admitted to the 6-year Clinical Medicine program at three leading Chinese universities: Fudan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Nanjing Medical University. Today, Fidan is a student at Fudan University, ranked among the world’s top 30 universities.
Our student Nurjan Bakshaliyeva achieved an IELTS score of 7.0 and, with strong academic results, was admitted to two prestigious Italian universities: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and the University of Siena. Nurjan was awarded the DSU Scholarship and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public and Cultural Diplomacy at the Department of Social, Political and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Siena.
Yes, English proficiency is important for most universities, as courses are taught in English. Some universities offer Foundation / Preparatory programs for students with lower English proficiency.
In some cases, yes. Some universities conduct their own internal English language interview or test, through which students may be able to gain admission without submitting a language certificate.
Yes, in many countries, students can work a certain number of hours per week while studying. Working hours and conditions vary depending on the country and the student’s status.
Some universities require a minimum language level for admission to a Foundation program. This requirement varies depending on the university and program.
Yes, some universities accept the Duolingo English Test. Admission requirements vary depending on the university and program.
Yes, some universities accept students with lower GPAs. Admission requirements vary depending on the university and the chosen program.
