Study Abroad FAQ: Everything Kochi Students Ask
Planning to study abroad from Kochi? We’ve answered the questions students and parents across Kerala ask us most, from costs and coaching to visas and scholarships. Still unsure? Book a Free Consultation and talk to a counsellor directly.
1. About Study Metro Kochi
Study Metro Kochi is a trusted overseas education consultancy in Ernakulam, guiding Kerala students to study in the USA, UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and 20+ more countries. We handle everything under one roof: free counselling, IELTS and PTE coaching, admissions, SOP review, visa filing and scholarships. Serving students from our Chicago Plaza office in Ernakulam since 2026.
We offer complete study abroad support from one Kochi office: career counselling, university and course selection, test prep coaching, application and SOP help, student visa filing, scholarship guidance, education loan support and pre-departure briefing.
Yes. Study Metro Kochi is the Kochi branch of the Study Metro network, giving Kerala students local, in-person access to a global education network with counsellors you can meet face to face at our Ernakulam office.
Our office is at Chicago Plaza, Rajaji Junction, Shenoys, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala 682035. Book a free counselling session or call us at +91 9217082333 to reserve a time that suits you.
2. Getting Started & Counselling
Yes. Your first counselling session at Study Metro Kochi is completely free with no obligation. We review your academic profile, recommend the right country and course for your budget, and explain your full path abroad before you commit to anything.
It follows five clear steps: free counselling and profile review, country and university shortlisting, test preparation, application and SOP submission, then visa filing and pre-departure support. Your Kochi counsellor guides you through every stage. Learn more about our services.
Start 8 to 12 months before your intake. This gives you time for test prep, applications, scholarships and visa processing without rushing. Popular intakes are Fall (September) and Spring (January), so early planning secures better options.
Just bring your latest academic marksheets and, if you have them, any test scores (IELTS, etc.) and your passport. Nothing formal is required for the free session; we can start with just a conversation about your goals.
3. Countries & Universities
You can study in 25+ countries including the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, France, Singapore, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, UAE and Switzerland. Our Kochi counsellors help you choose the destination that best fits your budget, course and career goals.
Yes. We work with 1000+ universities across 25+ countries, which means direct application support and access to a wide range of courses.
4. Test Prep & Coaching
Yes. We offer both offline and online coaching at our Kochi centre, students can opt for any mode based on their preference. Ask us about flexible batch timings that fit around college or work.
Most universities ask for IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall, but requirements vary by country, course and visa type. Our trainers set a clear target based on your chosen universities and coach you to reach it.
5. Cost, Scholarships & Loans
Studying abroad typically costs ₹15 lakh to ₹50 lakh per year, including tuition and living expenses. Germany and France sit at the lower end, while the USA, UK and Australia are higher. In your free consultation, our Kochi counsellors give you an exact cost breakdown for your chosen country.
Yes. We help you find and apply for scholarships you qualify for, based on your academic profile and destination. Our team manages the paperwork and deadlines so you don't miss funding opportunities.
Yes. We guide you through education loan options that cover tuition and living costs, and help you prepare the documents banks and lenders require. Funding should never block your plans, and we help make sure it doesn't.
Beyond tuition, budget for living expenses, health insurance, visa fees, flights and initial setup costs. Our counsellors give you a full, honest cost breakdown upfront so there are no surprises later.
6. Applications, SOP & Visa
Yes. Our Kochi team handles your full application and admission process, including SOP and LOR review, university shortlisting and document preparation. The same counsellors support you from your first session to your final submission, with no handoffs.
Yes. We handle your student visa filing end to end: document preparation, proof of funds guidance, application submission and interview preparation. Our team keeps you on track with every deadline.
A rejection isn't the end. We review the reason, strengthen your application and reapply where possible. Our thorough documentation process is designed to reduce rejection risk from the start.
From first counselling to visa approval usually takes 6 to 12 months, depending on your destination, intake and test readiness. Starting early gives you the smoothest path, which is why we recommend booking your free session now.
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Feedback From Students
Hello all, gives me a immense pleasure in tell you all that, last 2 months are the most excited moment in my life coordinating and speaking to study metro professionals. Overall personally i would recommend study metro would be the best consultancy with awesome customer service skills.
No doubt its one of the best consultancy which i have personally experienced. has good reach into industry of education. The one i liked the most is mock interviews for visa. which help me a lot really a lot :). I will definitely refer and suggest study metro to my friends and colleagues.
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