6 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a University Abroad

Overview

Key questions to consider before choosing a university abroad, ensuring the best academic, career, and cultural fit.

Merely googling ‘Top Undergraduate Business Schools’ will give you multiple lists of rankings and names of universities. But you don’t want cookie-cutter. You want to break the clutter.  

What is an undergraduate education expected to provide? Young, ambitious, smart young adults know the term “future-ready” is already obsolete. The future is now! AI is evolving in quantum leaps and the best business schools like Tetr will ensure their students keep pace. How? Via immersive experiences, real world learning, and collaborations with top tier professionals and the highest ranked universities in the world. 

So here are six questions to ask before you select a university abroad. 

What are my career goals? 

Career goals can be split into short-term and long-term aspirations. At this juncture, in the short-term you will have to identify where your instincts, interests and aptitudes lead you. You will require certain qualifications, but also a roster of soft skills. Maybe today there’s a list of the best markets for the role you desire. But in the long term, you will have to take into account that those markets may shift in the dynamic, unpredictable world economy. This is the roadmap to imagining your future work and understanding what it will entail.  

What programs will support my goals? 

Tetr’s 7 country curriculum is about ‘learning business while doing business’. These seven countries are not just geographically diverse - they’re also unique in each of their cultures while being representative of their regions. Very few are fortunate enough to enjoy a deep, empathetic and collaborative experience in as many diverse global markets. Unless they’re studying at Tetr. 

Which university will offer industry exposure?

An entry-level workforce will come up against hierarchical gate-keeping. Young workers are often reduced to spending precious early career moments doing work that is not what they’ve trained for or even desire. Business immersions are part of the course at Tetr. Your future career begins its incubation here - in the safe but stimulating spaces within the industry of your choice, where opportunities for practical learning are built into the system. Not only does this result in actual experience, it also builds confidence in your capabilities. 

How is a citizen of the world created? 

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. No matter what your background, it is important to understand that culture is a dynamic, changing entity. At Tetr, the cultural and academic environment celebrates diversity, encourages inclusivity and will guarantee that every single student can navigate their way confidently no matter where their journey takes them. 

Is a global network possible as a student? 

At Tetr, you begin by observing and working alongside relevant industry insiders, whether you’re working on a sustainability plan in Ghana, a D2C fashion brand in India, a YouTube channel in Europe or an e-commerce business in the Middle East. Access to CXOs as you shadow them, insights gleaned from their teams and the opportunity to present your own ideas will create your international network as you learn. 

Does Tetr offer academic and career support? 

Tetr's faculty runs the gamut from MDs, CEOs and CTOs of the world’s most exciting unicorns to IVY League professors. The perfect blend of theoretical expertise and real-world impact, they inspire and empower. 

The right university can open doors to global opportunities, industry connections, and real-world learning. Tetr’s hands-on, immersive approach equips students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Ready to future-proof your career? Learn more about Tetr and start your journey today.