TALK Overseas Education Consultancy (TALK-OEC) is international academic counseling division of TALK Professional Council which differentiates itself from the rest with its customary student focused approach.   

At TALK-OEC, we do not sell or represent any university, but work towards providing facts and insights about the choices, and thereby help them choose the right course in the right university in a country of their choice.  

We assist with all education and learning opportunities in countries such as UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Thailand, Singapore and the US with a deep insight into the education system worldwide.   

TALK-OEC connects with institutions, colleges and universities from all over the world through its  network of associates based in respective countries.  

TALK-OEC Practice Areas

TALK-OEC Advantage for students

TALK-OEC Advantage for students

In-Depth Counseling  

We provide you with assistance to choose the right course from the right university based on your credentials. We make sure that this important decision also becomes the best decision in your academic history.   

Student Visa Counseling   

We will help you with visa processing and guide to prevent rejections to the maximum extent possible.    

Financial Aid   

We provide assistance for you to avail a bank loan so that you don’t lose an opportunity to study in an institute of your choice because of lack of resources.     

Pre-Departure Briefing   

Our services do not stop at securing admission for you. We give you pre-departure briefing so that you get prepared to settle well in a new environment with comfort and ease.     

Destination Services   

We provide appropriate accommodation and pick-up arrangements at your destination so that you don't encounter any problems.     

Part-Time Work Advice 

We provide you with the necessary advice related to part-time work in the respective country.    

Continuous Contact   

We constantly remain in touch with the university to get regular updates about the student and also with their family.  

TALK-OEC Practice Areas

Short Term Study

Would you like to study at a university overseas, but you cannot commit to study for a full degree in that country? University exchange programs, offer the opportunity to spend a semester, or an academic year at a university in several countries without enrolling in a degree program. This study might be part of your degree program in India, or you might take just a few courses at a foreign. university — at the undergraduate or graduate level — for your personal or professional enrichment.

University Exchange Programs

Many overseas universities have formal links with institutes, colleges and universities in India, and they have set up student exchange programs with these universities. Under such programs, U.S. students and students from another country trade places and experience living in each other's countries and studying at each other's universities. Usually, the courses studied count toward the student's degree program in his or her home country. Most of these programs run for either a semester or an academic year. The advantage of this arrangement is that students from outside the United States generally pay the amount of tuition charged by their home university rather than the tuition and fees of the U.S. University, which can be considerably higher.

TALK Professional Council facilitates student exchange programs of several such institutions overseas with India. As a student you can benefit from the advise to choose the right institute that may offer you exchange programs in the country of your choice.

You may be able to apply for funding for an undergraduate exchange program from your home university or institute, even if study abroad is not a requirement for your program of study. Funding from U.S. institutions for short-term study of this kind is very limited. If you are not eligible to receive funding from your own school or from the U.S. institution, you might try to obtain funding from social, welfare, or community organizations like Rotary International; from multinational companies; or from local businesses.

Professional Short-Term Study

A number of public, and many private, training institutions in the United States offer short-term, intensive training programs designed for professionals; some are even specifically designed to meet the needs of professionals from outside the United States. Institutions that offer such programs include departments within overseas universities and colleges, as well as public and private training organizations. These programs do not lead to a degree, but they do provide you with professional knowledge and help to improve your professional skills, and many award a certificate to show that you have completed the program.

Professional short-term programs last between a few days and an academic year, and meet daily for six to eight hours. They are practical and experiential in orientation, with an emphasis on case studies and activities outside the classroom. The program might include hands-on work experience, site visits, and opportunities to network with overseas counterparts, and application of theory to your own professional situation.

Professional short-term training is expensive but cost-effective. For example, the number of classroom hours in a one-week, short-term training program is approximately equal to the number of classroom hours in a 14-week course that meets for a few hours per week. Also, individuals in short-term training programs are away from work and home for a shorter period of time than if they were enrolled in a traditional academic program. Because of the short duration and the relatively high cost of these programs, it is extremely important to identify the program that best meets your specific educational needs and circumstances and your professional training objectives. Primary factors to consider include:

Area of Interest and Specialization: Short-term training programs are available in a wide range of areas. What is your particular interest and, within that, what is your area of specialization?

English Language Level: Although trainers try to communicate clearly and simply, to participate effectively in an intensive training program you will need to be proficient in English. If you have limited English skills, there are a few programs that are also available in other widely spoken languages such as Arabic, French, or Spanish.

Sponsorship/Financial Resources: What level of sponsorship is available from your employer or other sources? This will affect which programs are open to you.

Length of Training Required: How long can you be away from your home country? How long you are likely to need training for?

Career Goals: Consider what type of work you would like to be doing in the future; this may help to define the type of training that is most suitable.

New Skills Needed: Consider the goals of the training and any new responsibilities you will be expected to assume when you return to your job at home. Then, look carefully at the course information to see whether it will meet these needs. Also look closely to see whom the course is intended for. Some programs provide specific training geared toward learning a particular skill, while others cover broad topics such as management techniques. Some courses are designed for experienced professionals, while others are oriented toward beginners. Will you have to share your expertise on your return? If so, you might consider programs that include training and presentation skills, as this will maximize the benefit of the program to both you and your employer.

Once you have identified programs that meet your circumstances and needs, you should look at each one and ask these questions:

• How many hours per day of instruction are provided?

• What are the academic/professional backgrounds of the trainers?

• What facilities and resources are used for training?

• What kinds of support, services, and activities are provided beyond the training itself?

• What is the typical background of trainees?

• Is the program internationally oriented?

• How flexible is the curriculum?

• How does equipment used in the training compare with what is available at home?

• What follow-up support is available?

Because of the range of organizations that offer training and the variety of programs offered, finding information about professional training programs often requires more research than for other types of short-term study. Talk Professional Council assists you in finding the right professional training programs in the country of your choice.

Other possible sources of information and advice include your employer, professional associations, home country government agencies, or U.S. training institutions, universities, and colleges. Contact the Office of International Programming, Office of Continuing Education, or similar office at individual colleges or universities. Searches on the Web may help identify appropriate training organizations and programs. As appropriate, you also can contact suppliers of computer or technical equipment for your field, teaching/research hospitals, or, for public service fields, government organizations and offices.

Visiting Fellows and Scholars

Opportunities exist at many overseas universities for those who already hold a doctoral degree who wish to pursue further research. Universities also may allow visiting fellows to audit graduate-level courses (that is, take courses without receiving a grade or any credit for them), while having use of all academic facilities for personal research website. We assist scholars with all the research work and provide them the information that helps them find the right institution and also the funding sources.

Vocational and Technical Programs

Ranging in length from several days to more than a year, these programs are designed to meet specific, practical training requirements, and are intended to prepare students for immediate employment. Hands-on learning activities are a major component of vocational and technical education. Common fields of study include data processing, computer programming, construction, automotive mechanics, drafting, and secretarial services.

Technical education requires students to learn concepts, theory, and design in addition to practical skills. These programs may be found not only at community and junior colleges, but also at some four-year colleges and universities.

Technical and vocational programs lead to certificates of completion or diplomas, not to university degrees. Before you apply to a technical or vocational training program, check to make sure that your training program and any certificate or diploma you might earn will be recognized upon return to your home country. Most of all, it is important to verify that the college you are considering holds the appropriate type of accreditation. Accreditation is the system of recognition and quality assurance of educational institutions and programs in most countries.

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