Okay so this might sound dumb but i gotta ask 
What if someone went to university abroad like in the US or UK or Australia but messed up and dropped out or failed their first degree… like can they still apply again later and get into a top uni there? Or is that door just closed forever? Also if they want to switch field completely like go from engineering to something like design or it courses in UK for international students… is that even possible?
Not dumb at all, this happens more than people think. Universities don’t blacklist you forever if you dropped out or failed once. But yeah you’ll need to show growth, like what you did after that… maybe took new courses, worked, or just got better clarity. Switching fields is okay too, just need to explain your story clearly in your SOP. It’s all about showing how you’ve bounced back and why you are serious now.
I was wondering this too. I also heard if you bomb your grades the first time, you can still apply again but you need to work on building your profile. Like take online courses, get good recommendations, maybe some work experience. And yeah, people do switch fields. I saw someone switch from Mech engg to doing IT courses in uk for international students, so it’s not that rare. Just gotta have a good reason and show you actually care about the new field.
@rajesh01 Totally fair question, and no, that door isn’t closed. Dropping out or failing a degree abroad (US, UK, Australia) doesn’t mean you can’t reapply later, even to good universities. What matters is how you explain what happened, what you’ve done since, and why you’re ready now. Many schools look at the full picture, not just past grades.
Changing fields is also doable, especially in the UK. There are conversion Master’s programs (like IT, data science, UX design, etc.) that don’t require a background in that field. Some design courses care more about your portfolio and interest than your academic history.
It might take some planning. You may need a foundation year, diploma, or short course, depending on your background. But it’s definitely possible. If you’re thinking about next steps or want some guidance, feel free to reach out.