The KOM Blog
Straight answers about studying in Australia, the UK, and Ireland, from the team that has helped 15,000+ Canadians get there.
The Casper Test: Do You Need It for Australia? (2026 Guide)
Do Australian universities require Casper? Which programs use it, which skip it, and what Canadian med and teaching applicants should prep instead.
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Bond University vs. Griffith University: The Gold Coast Showdown
Bond vs Griffith, settled: intakes, class sizes, costs, and campus life compared so you can pick the right Gold Coast university for you.
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What is the CAPR Pre-Approved Pathway? (New Rules Explained)
CAPR's Pre-Approved pathway explained: what changed, which physiotherapy degrees qualify, and how Canadians license faster after studying abroad.
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College Transfer: 2-Year vs. 3-Year Diploma Pathways to the UK
2-year vs 3-year diploma: what UK universities credit, how top-up degrees work, and the fastest route from Canadian college to a UK bachelor.
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The No-MCAT Medical School List for 2027
The MCAT is optional. See the Australian medical schools (JCU, Griffith, Bond) where Canadian students apply with GPA and interview instead.
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New Year, New Campus: 5 Resolutions for the Future International Student
Study abroad resolutions for students planning an international degree. A clear checklist and timeline to turn New Year goals into real applications.
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35 Years of KOM: Why We Are Still Family-Owned (and Free)
KOM Consultants reviews explained. Learn why KOM Consultants is legitimate, family-owned, and free for Canadian students through official university partnerships.
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Don’t Take a Gap Year. Take a Degree Year, in the UK.
Gap year programs UK let Canadian students study in England, finish a 3-year degree, and travel Europe without falling behind.
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Technological Universities: Ireland’s Practical Path for Canadians
Technological universities Ireland explained for Canadian college students seeking hands-on degrees, strong credit transfer, and study-in-Europe options.
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