What we do

Counselling, admissions, English preparation, visa file preparation and travel — under one roof in Kabul since 2019.

Process

Six steps, in this order, every time.

Credentials

Who we answer to.

Partners

Institutions we work with.

Watch

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Our team

Real people. Shared ambition.

The people who will handle your file.

Together

One team, four departments.

The people

Who you will meet.

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The people who stay.

Inside

Our Kabul office.

Services

Big ambitions. Clear direction.

Language instruction, academic guidance and visa facilitation.

What makes us different

Three things most consultancies won't take on.

Destinations

Twenty-five countries. Five we know inside out.

Also advising on

Europe, and the routes worth knowing about.

How to choose

Three questions that decide the country.

Campaigns

The routes we are running now.

Outside Afghanistan

Living in Iran, Pakistan, Türkiye or Oman? You can still apply through us.

Free guides

Take the country guide home with you.

Study in Türkiye

Afghanistan's No. 1 for study in Türkiye.

More than 2,000 Afghan students sent to Turkish universities since 2019 — more than any other consultancy.

Türkiye is where most of our students begin. We work directly with the admissions offices of the universities below, so you apply through one team in Kabul — from choosing the right programme to the day you register on campus.

The universities

Find your university.

Every fee below comes from the university's own price list for international students. Choose a university to see the details, then apply through us — we handle the application, the offer letter and the deposit with the university for you.

Compare fees

BBA and BCS — side by side.

Business Administration (BBA) and Computer Science or Computer Engineering (BCS) are the two degrees our students choose most. Here is what each university charges for them, from the lowest yearly fee upwards.

Living costs

What a month costs.

Türkiye is one of the most affordable places to study abroad. Istanbul costs the most; Ankara, Konya and the Mediterranean cities are noticeably cheaper for rent and daily life.

Student visa

Apply for your visa from four cities.

Afghan students can apply for a Türkiye student visa in any of four cities, so you can choose the one closest to home. We prepare your whole visa file with you before the appointment.

How it works

From first meeting to registration.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. Our team prepares your file, deals with the university for you and stays with you until you are registered.

Study in Germany

Free degrees. World-class careers.

Study in Germany with GECSC — 20 universities, every fee, and the whole route from Kabul to your first semester.

Germany is one of the few countries where a world-ranked degree can cost nothing in tuition. Public universities in fifteen of its sixteen states charge no tuition to anyone, private universities teach business and computer science in English, and graduates get eighteen months to find a job. What Germany asks for in return is careful preparation — a recognised school certificate, the right language level and proof that you can support yourself. That is where we come in.

Why Germany

Six reasons students choose Germany.

The universities

Find your university.

Ten public universities — the free or low-cost route, mostly taught in German — and ten private universities that teach in English and accept students more flexibly. Choose a university to see its fees, entry route, housing and deadlines, then apply through us. We prepare and submit the application for you.

Compare fees

English-taught BBA and BCS — side by side.

These are the yearly tuition fees for bachelor's degrees taught fully in English, from the lowest upwards. Public universities teach their Business and Computer Science bachelor's degrees mainly in German — without tuition, or €3,000 a year in Baden-Württemberg.

Public universities

Free tuition, world rankings.

Germany's public universities are where tuition is free or close to it. Places are competitive, teaching is mostly in German at bachelor's level, and your school certificate must be recognised — or you complete a Studienkolleg year first.

Entry requirements

Is your school certificate enough?

German universities admit you to a bachelor's degree only if your school-leaving certificate counts as equal to the German Abitur. Universities check this in the official Anabin database. If your certificate is rated "not equivalent", you have two routes: a one-year Studienkolleg before a public university, or a private university's foundation or pathway year. We check your certificate before anything else, so you know your route from the first meeting.

Language

German at C1, or English at B2.

Which language you study in decides your timeline, so it is the first thing we plan together. A German-taught degree needs about C1 German — DSH-2, TestDaF with level 4 in all four parts, Goethe C2 or telc C1 Hochschule. English-taught bachelor's degrees at private universities usually ask for B2 English, for example IELTS 5.5–6.5, and English-taught master's degrees commonly ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 94. Our Languages & Testing Hub in Kabul prepares students for IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo.

Applying

When and how to apply.

Start about nine months before you want to begin. About 170 universities take international applications through uni-assist, which checks your documents in four to six weeks; others accept applications directly; and restricted subjects such as Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy go through hochschulstart. Private universities run their own applications, often with several intakes a year.

Student visa

The visa route for Afghan students.

The visa section of the German Embassy in Kabul is closed, so national visas for Afghan nationals — student visas included — are handled by the German missions in Islamabad and Tehran. Since mid-2026 study applications from Afghans are submitted through the Federal Foreign Office's online consular portal rather than an appointment waiting list. We prepare the whole file with you before you submit.

Costs

What studying in Germany costs.

Most students spend about €850–€1,100 a month. Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Berlin cost the most; smaller university towns such as Aachen, Kleve or Leipzig are noticeably cheaper. The blocked account's €992 a month is set to cover a typical student budget.

Scholarships

Who funds international students.

Germany's large funders — the DAAD and the political and business foundations — pay a monthly stipend, most often €992 for master's students, the same as the blocked account. A full scholarship can count as your proof of funds. Most are for master's and doctoral study, places are competitive and deadlines fall up to a year ahead, so we plan this route early. Private universities also offer their own merit discounts, shown on each university's page above.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. Our team checks your certificate, plans your language route, prepares the university and visa files and stays with you until you are enrolled.

Study in France

Top business schools. Public universities from €2,902.

Study in France with GECSC — our partner schools, ten leading public universities, every fee and the whole route from Kabul.

France combines some of Europe's best business and engineering schools with public universities whose fees for non-EU students are set by the state at €2,902 a year for a bachelor's and €3,950 for a master's. Many programmes are taught in English, students can work 964 hours a year, and master's graduates can stay twelve months to find a job. Afghan students also skip one step that students from many other countries must take: there is no Campus France pre-visa file. We handle the school application, the documents and the visa file with you.

Why France

Six reasons students choose France.

The universities

Find your university.

Our eight partner schools are where we work directly with the admissions team, so your application goes through one office in Kabul. Next to them are ESSCA and ten of France's leading public universities, ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Choose any of them to see fees, scholarships, entry, housing and the teaching language, then apply through us.

Compare fees

English-taught BBA and BCS — side by side.

Yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees taught in English, from the lowest upwards. For BCS, the engineering schools' English-taught first years lead on to a five-year engineering degree in computer science or electronics.

Public universities

Official fees, world rankings.

The French state sets one fee for non-EU students at public universities: €2,902 a year for a bachelor's (licence) and €3,950 for a master's in 2026-27. Universities may waive part of it, but since May 2026 they can do so for no more than 30% of their international students, falling to 25% in 2027-28 and 20% after that. So a waiver that exists today may not be available when you start — we always plan your budget on the full fee. Most bachelor's degrees at public universities are taught in French.

How French degrees work

Licence, master, doctorate.

French degrees follow the European system: a licence (bachelor's) takes three years, a master's two more, and a doctorate at least three. Credits are counted in ECTS, so the degrees are recognised across Europe. Besides the universities, France has its grandes écoles — selective business and engineering schools with their own programmes and admissions.

Applying

When and how to apply.

Because Afghanistan is not part of Campus France's "Études en France" procedure, Afghan students apply straight to the school and then to the visa. Private schools run their own applications, often with an interview and several deadlines a year. Public universities use national calendars that close many months before the start, so we plan public applications almost a year ahead.

Language

English or French — choose your route.

For English-taught programmes, schools ask for about B2 English. Several of our partners accept the Duolingo English Test, which you can take from home, and some check your English in an interview. For French-taught programmes — including most public bachelor's degrees — you need French at B2, shown with DELF B2, DALF C1 or the TCF. Our Languages & Testing Hub in Kabul prepares students for IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo.

Student visa

The visa route for Afghan students.

The French Embassy in Kabul does not issue visas. According to France-Visas, the official French visa website, residents of Afghanistan apply at the French Embassy in Tehran or the French Embassy in New Delhi. The student visa is a long-stay visa that also works as your first residence permit (VLS-TS). We prepare the whole file with you before your appointment.

Costs

What studying in France costs.

Campus France puts a student's monthly budget at about €800–€1,500, with Paris at the top of that range. Cities such as Nancy, Angers, Lille or Toulouse cost noticeably less. One change to plan for: since July 2026, non-EU students can no longer receive the government housing allowance (APL) unless they hold a French means-tested scholarship, so your budget must cover the full rent.

Scholarships

Who funds international students.

France's best-known award, the Eiffel Excellence scholarship, pays master's students €1,200 a month — but only a university or school can nominate you, so you must apply to a programme first. Several universities run their own scholarships for international master's students, and the private schools offer merit and early-application discounts, shown on each school's page above.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. Our team chooses the right school and programme with you, prepares your application and visa file, and stays with you until you have enrolled and validated your visa in France.

Study in the USA

America's universities. Planned the right way.

Study in the USA with GECSC — our partner universities Gannon and Westcliff, ten affordable universities, every cost and the full F-1 route.

The United States has more universities than any other country and hosts over a million international students. Degrees are flexible, teaching is in English, and graduates in STEM subjects such as computer science can work in the US for up to three years after graduating. For students who are eligible, we handle the university choice, the application, the I-20 and the visa file.

Why the USA

Six reasons students choose the USA.

The universities

Find your university.

Gannon University and Westcliff University are our partners, so your application goes through one office in Kabul. Next to them are ten public and private universities known for good value, published international fees and merit scholarships for business and computer science. Choose a university to see its tuition, total cost, scholarships, entry and English requirements.

Compare costs

Tuition and total cost — side by side.

Yearly tuition for business and computer science bachelor's degrees, before scholarships, and each university's own estimate of the full yearly cost — tuition, housing, food, insurance and books. The total cost is what you must show in your bank statement for the I-20.

How US degrees work

Four-year bachelor's, one- to two-year master's.

A US bachelor's degree usually takes four years and about 120 credits, with general courses in the first two years and your major after that. A master's takes one to two years. Make sure the university is accredited and certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) — only certified schools can issue the I-20 you need for a student visa. Every university on this page is.

Applying

When and how to apply.

Start 12 to 18 months before you want to begin. Most students start in August (autumn); many universities also take students in January (spring), and some in May or summer. Selective universities close applications between November and January, while many of the affordable universities on this page accept applications until spring or summer. More than 1,200 colleges use the Common App, and others have their own online application.

The student visa route

From admission to arrival — the F-1 steps.

These are the steps for students who are eligible for a US student visa. Afghan passport holders cannot complete this route while the travel restriction is in force — see the notice at the top of this page. Since September 2025, visa applicants must interview in their country of nationality or residence; for Afghan nationals the US State Department's designated post is the US Embassy in Islamabad, as the embassy in Kabul has been closed since August 2021.

Costs

What studying in the USA costs.

The US is one of the most expensive places to study, so the total yearly cost matters more than the tuition alone. On this page it runs from about $28,500 a year at the University of Central Missouri to more than $80,000 at Illinois Tech before scholarships. Merit scholarships can bring the price down a long way.

Scholarships

Automatic awards for international students.

International students cannot receive US government aid, so scholarships come from the universities themselves. Many are automatic: the university reviews your grades when you apply and puts the award in your offer letter. Awards are usually partial, so plan your budget on the price after the award, not on a full scholarship.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

We start by checking whether the US is open to you. If it is, we choose the right university with you, prepare your application, help you get your I-20 and prepare your visa file and interview. If it is not, we show you the routes that are open — honestly, before you pay anything.

Study in India

Our largest destination. Degrees within reach.

Study in India with GECSC — 24 universities, fees in US dollars, and the student visa for Afghans explained step by step.

India is where more GECSC students study than anywhere else. Degrees are taught in English, recognised across the region, and cost a fraction of what they cost in Europe or North America. Since April 2025 Afghan students apply for Indian student visas through a dedicated online module for Afghan nationals, and the Indian mission in Kabul became a full embassy again in October 2025. We choose the university with you, secure the admission letter and prepare your visa file.

Why India

Six reasons Afghan students choose India.

The universities

Find your university.

Eighteen private universities popular with Afghan students and six leading public universities. Some universities do not publish a fee list for international students — for those we send you the current fees ourselves. Choose a university to see its fees, scholarships, hostel, English requirement and why students choose it.

Compare fees

BBA and BCA / BCS — side by side.

Yearly tuition for business and computer science bachelor's degrees at the universities that publish international fees, from the lowest upwards. Hostel and meals are extra unless the university's details say otherwise.

Student visa

The Indian student visa for Afghans.

Since 29 April 2025 India has run a separate online visa module for Afghan nationals on its official visa website, with Student as one of its categories. It is open to students admitted to full-time courses at government or private institutions, ICCR scholarship holders and returning students. The visa allows four entries and runs for the length of your course. Applicants receive an online travel authorisation and give fingerprints on arrival in India.

Scholarships

Scholarships and fee waivers.

Several universities give special rates or scholarships to Afghan and South Asian students — they are listed in each university's details above. India's government also runs two schemes worth knowing about, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your plans.

Costs

What studying in India costs.

India is one of the most affordable places to study abroad. University hostels with meals keep monthly costs low; living privately in Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru costs more.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. We match your marks and budget to a university, secure your admission letter, prepare the visa file and stay with you until you have registered in India.

Study in Canada

Study in Canada. Work while you learn.

Study in Canada with GECSC — 20 affordable public universities, every cost, and the 2026 study permit rules for Afghan students.

Canada combines respected public universities with the right to work while you study and to stay and work after you graduate. Afghan students can apply for a Canadian study permit, but the rules have changed a great deal since 2024 — a national cap, a provincial attestation letter, a higher money requirement and biometrics that must be given outside Afghanistan. Refusal rates are high, so a well-prepared file matters more than ever. We prepare it with you, from the university application to the study permit.

Why Canada

Six reasons students choose Canada.

The universities

Find your university.

Twenty public universities chosen for affordable international fees, entrance scholarships and good business and computer science programmes, mostly in smaller cities where living costs are lower. Choose a university to see tuition, total yearly cost, scholarships, deposit refunds and English requirements.

Compare costs

Tuition and total cost — side by side.

Yearly international tuition for business and computer science bachelor's degrees, before scholarships, and each university's total yearly cost — tuition, residence, meals and health insurance.

The 2026 rules

What the study permit asks of you.

Canada limits the number of study permits it issues — 408,000 in 2026, including extensions — and in 2025 more than half of new study permit applications were refused. Every detail of the file counts. These are the rules in force in November 2026.

Costs

What studying in Canada costs.

Statistics Canada put the average international undergraduate tuition at CA$41,746 a year in 2025-26 and graduate tuition at CA$24,028. The universities on this page cost much less than the average, and total yearly costs — tuition, residence, meals and insurance — start at about CA$30,500.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. We choose the right university and programme with you, apply early in the cycle before attestation letters run out, prepare your financial documents and study permit file, and plan your biometrics trip.

Study in the Netherlands

Study in the Netherlands. Practical degrees, in English.

Study in the Netherlands with GECSC — 20 universities, non-EU fees in euros, and the Dutch student residence permit for Afghans explained step by step.

The Netherlands offers English-taught business and computing degrees at two kinds of university: research universities and universities of applied sciences. Afghan students do not apply for the visa on their own — the Dutch university applies to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) for you, and you collect the entry visa at a Dutch embassy outside Afghanistan. We choose the right university with you, check that your school certificate meets its entry level, and prepare every document and payment the university asks for.

Why the Netherlands

Six reasons students choose the Netherlands.

The universities

Find your university.

Eight research universities and twelve universities of applied sciences, all recognised IND sponsors, chosen for English-taught business and computing degrees. Choose a university to see its non-EU fees, scholarships, entry level for Afghan certificates, housing and English requirements.

Compare costs

Tuition and total cost — side by side.

Yearly non-EU tuition for English-taught business and computing bachelor's degrees, before scholarships, and an estimated total for the first year — tuition plus living costs, based on each university's own figures.

Residence permit

How Afghan students get permission to study.

The Dutch student route works differently from most countries: your university applies for you, and you only deal with an embassy to collect the entry visa. These are the rules in force in November 2026.

Costs

What studying in the Netherlands costs.

Non-EU students pay the institutional fee, which is set by each university. Housing is the hardest part in most Dutch cities, so we help you secure a room before you travel.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. We match your certificate and budget to the right kind of university, meet the early non-EU deadlines, handle the payments the university asks for and plan your embassy trip.

Study in China

Study in China. Leading universities, real scholarships.

Study in China with GECSC — 19 universities, fees in RMB, scholarships, and the X1 student visa from Kabul explained step by step.

China combines some of Asia's strongest universities with moderate fees, low-cost campus housing and scholarships from the government, provinces and universities themselves. Many business and computing degrees are taught in English; others are taught in Chinese after a one-year language programme. Afghan students apply for the student visa at the Chinese Embassy in Kabul. We choose the university with you, prepare the application and entrance test, and build your visa file.

Why China

Six reasons students choose China.

The universities

Find your university.

Nineteen public universities, from affordable provincial universities with English-taught degrees to some of China's best-known names. Choose a university to see its fees, scholarships, entry documents, dormitories and language requirements — and whether its business and computing degrees are taught in English or Chinese.

Compare costs

Tuition and total cost — side by side.

Yearly tuition for business and computing bachelor's degrees, before scholarships — English-taught where the university offers it, otherwise Chinese-taught — and our estimate of the total yearly cost: tuition, the cheapest campus room, insurance and everyday living.

Student visa

The X1 student visa for Afghans.

Degree students need the X1 visa, for study of more than 180 days. Afghan applicants apply at the Chinese Embassy in Kabul, which moved visa applications online in June 2025 — you fill in the form and upload documents online, then give fingerprints in person. These are the rules published by the embassy, checked in November 2026.

Scholarships

Scholarships and fee waivers.

Scholarships are the main reason many families choose China. Each university's details above list its own awards; these are the main schemes.

Costs

What studying in China costs.

Campus dormitories keep costs low, especially outside Beijing and Shanghai. The figures below come from the universities on this page.

Work and career

During your degree, and after it.

How it works

From first meeting to your first semester.

You apply through GECSC, not on your own. We choose the university and programme with you, prepare your CSCA and scholarship applications, gather your documents and build your visa file.

Why applications fail

Four reasons behind most refusals we see.

How we work a refused file

Five steps, before anything is resubmitted.

Courses

Three tests, one department.

How we teach

Small groups, real marking, honest scores.

Practical

Class times and fees.

Travel agency

Every journey. One travel desk.

The half of GECSC that has nothing to do with studying.

Services

What we book.

Who books with us

Not only students.

Student stories

Their next chapter. In their own words.

The students, in their own words.

Wall of visas

Photographed at our reception, visa in hand.

On video

Students speaking for themselves.

Recorded in Dari and Pashto at our office.

Arrivals

The part that actually counts.

Reception

The wall you see when you walk in.

Seminars

A seminar day, from the front row.

Application

One form. Every detail.

Start your application.

Contact

Your next chapter. Let's begin.

Let's connect and start your journey.

Questions

What students ask us first.

Why GECSC

Work that changes a student's future.

Where you could work

Five departments. One student file.

How hiring works

Four steps, and you always hear back.

Apply

Send us your CV.

Privacy

What we do with your information.

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