u/Effective-Angle4114

Hi everyone! Junior here from SEECS. I’m currently trying to bag a spot for an exchange semester for the Fall 2026 term. My CGPA is 3+, so I meet the 3.0 cutoff, but I know the competition is tough since only 3 people get nominated per school.

I’m specifically looking for advice on:

1. How to prep for the school-level interview.
2. Whether I should take the IELTS now or if the NUST proficiency letter is actually enough to survive the visa process.
3. The financial reality: NUST takes the full fee + 25% extra, so is the "free tuition" abroad actually worth the investment?

If anyone has gone to Europe on a NUST exchange, please drop a comment or let me know if I can DM you. Thanks!