Identify the exact route
Record institution, faculty/department, program, degree level, intake and international applicant category before collecting requirements.
Separate general and program rules
University-wide pages can set minimums while programs add stricter prerequisites, tests or documents. Apply the more specific current rule where appropriate.
Translate prerequisites into evidence
Map required subjects/credits to the transcript rather than assuming a similarly named prior degree satisfies them.
Verify accepted language evidence
Confirm test type, minimum scores, section minimums, exemptions and validity rules directly.
Check document timing
Some documents can be unofficial at application and official later; others require evaluation or certified translation earlier. Follow the exact route.
Recheck immediately before submission
Requirements and deadlines can be updated. Do a final source review before paying/submitting and retain the evidence used.
Turn this into a repeatable research workflow
Apply the same checks to every option in the shortlist. Save the source that supports each important fact, record the review date, and keep unresolved items visible. This is where a structured Scholar workspace becomes more valuable than separate browser tabs and spreadsheets.
Final verification rule
Before a high-stakes action—paying a fee, submitting an application, relying on an award or accepting an offer—recheck the current official source appropriate to that claim. This guide is a research framework, not an admission, funding or immigration guarantee.