Enter a new life
with SelfStartGlobal
In 2016, I was accepted to 6 US universities for the LLM program, one of which (Cardozo School of Law) covered 90% of the cost of my education. This experience inspired me to help talented, goal-oriented guys change their lives through foreign education.
I know how difficult the admission path abroad is, and how much it differs from ours. At SelfStartGlobal, we will take all the burden of preparation off your shoulders and guarantee admission thanks to a system honed over the years.
get in the first time
students have already done this with our help
average scholarship per student (according to data for 2023-2024)
where the acceptance rate is less than 5%
Unlike other companies, we do not work with partner universities and are not interested in enrolling you only in certain universities.
We are so confident in our preparation algorithm that we include a guarantee of your admission in the contract. If you follow all our recommendations, you will 100% be admitted to a foreign university the first time. Otherwise, we will accompany you for free the following year and still get you in!
Your admission is our top priority.
to help ambitious students from the CIS countries to obtain foreign education for free or at minimal cost
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We have 2 licenses in the ICEF and Dutch EdTech Membership associations, as well as a NACAC license! This gives us access to professional technologies and resources that help us stay up to date with the latest trends in admission to foreign universities.
To enter foreign universities with a scholarship, it is not enough to study well. It is important to prove to the admissions committee your value, your usefulness to society, to open up as a person, to confirm this with your projects, volunteering, etc.
We are the only company that works on a personal brand with each student for up to two years, individually and deeply
We have experts for all occasions: a curator, a department head, an account manager, a career guidance specialist, an activity expert, quality control, closed community speakers, visa experts, and SelfStartEnglish school teachers. Each expert provides a separate aspect of the work, you do not need to look for anyone else.
We do not exaggerate your chances of admission. Our task is to give an objective assessment of your capabilities and show which universities you can really enter. All our work is done in writing so that you can return to the necessary document at any time.
Our students study at such top-ranked universities as Columbia University, Yale University, UCLA, University of Chicago, NYU Abu Dhabi, University of Pennsylvania, Berkeley, Tufts University, Northwestern, Maastricht University, Utrecht University, etc. We try to get you into the universities you dream of.
We support you at all stages of admission for up to 24 months. Our cases include almost all areas and specialties: from creative (acting, music, art) to technical and humanitarian. We also enroll at any level: bachelor’s, master’s, PhD.
Each curator has passed a 4-stage selection process for the team. All our specialists have covered 80-100% of their own tuition fees through scholarships, and many of them continue to study at universities, which is why they know everything about applying abroad “from the inside”.
We regularly conduct internal and external trainings to improve the qualifications of our experts!
We are always in touch and maintain close communication with each client, answer questions, call, support and monitor each stage of work. With us, you will be in safe and friendly hands.
We tested our preparation algorithm on ourselves, and then on 1400+ of our students, and therefore we guarantee your admission. The guarantee conditions are specified in our agreement (PA).
Anastasia, strategist and curator for admission to universities abroad 
Ksenia, Senior Strategist and Curator for Admissions to the US and Europe 
Depends on the program. Most scholarship programs offer tuition in English. However, knowledge of the country’s language is a big plus and is sometimes a prerequisite (for example, in Germany for programs in German).
Yes, there are programs where not only academic performance plays a key role, but also motivation, volunteer experience, participation in projects, etc. We select options that suit your profile.
Optimally, 8-12 months before the start of your studies. This time is needed to collect documents, pass language tests and submit applications. The earlier you start, the more opportunities you will have.
We have different service packages — from consultation to full turnkey support. The standard package includes: selection of programs, assistance with a motivation letter and resume, preparation for interviews, document verification and application submission. You can find out the exact cost at a free consultation.
Yes, and we even recommend it. The more suitable applications, the higher the chances of getting a scholarship. We will help you create strong applications for several universities at once.
Both are important. But many scholarships place a lot of emphasis on your story, goals, and contribution to society. A strong motivation letter and a clear understanding of why you want to apply can make up for less-than-perfect grades.
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Ainura Akhmetzhanova 
Maria Levkovskaya 
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Anastasia Zaitseva 
