Planned approval — not luck.
A medium-risk profile (average CGPA + study gap) redirected to the safest European pathway with clear academic progression and a strong applied focus.
- Belgium
- Master’s
- Type D
- First Attempt
BS Computer Science
Total cases
2.6 / 4.0
CGPA
2 Years
Study gap
Approved
Outcome
Ahmed Raza
Ahmed had an average CGPA with a study gap, requiring precise country and program selection to minimize visa refusal risk.
City
Gujranwala, Pakistan
Academic Background
BS Computer Science
CGPA
2.6 / 4.0
Study Gap
2 Years
English Proficiency
IELTS 6.0
Profile Assessment
- Medium-Risk (Average Academic Profile)
- IELTS 6.0
- Gap: 2 years
We select the safest option for your profile. Every approval shown here is planned, documented, and verifiable — built on accountability.
- Risk control principle
For medium-risk profiles, the decision quality (country + program relevance + gap logic) matters more than marketing.
ARSA focus in this case
- Precise country selection
- Applied program pathway
- Strong academic progression story
- Document-backed gap justification
Belgium selected for holistic evaluation
ARSA advised against higher-risk options for this profile and aligned the program with prior Computer Science background for a clean progression.
Country Applied
Belgium
University
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Program
Master in Applied Computer Science
Intake
September 2026
Why Belgium was chosen
- Profile-safe
- Accepts applied master’s pathways
- Allows clear academic progression
- Evaluates profiles holistically
Countries avoided for this profile
- Germany
- UK
Reasoning:
- CGPA limitations
- Study gap sensitivity
- Strict relevance requirements
Visa Outcome
- Visa Approved (First Attempt)
- Visa Type: Long-Term Study Visa (Type D)
- Embassy: Belgium Embassy
- Key message
Application Timeline
- Counseling Started
- 15 January 2024
- Offer Letter Issued
- 8 February 2024
- Visa File Submitted
- 22 February 2024
- Visa Approved
- 28 March 2024
Real-World Proof
Visa approval copy
Personal details partially anonymized
Office visit photo
ARSA Study Consultants, Lahore (student consent obtained)
Authenticity
Real photos used while respecting privacy
High refusal risk path
Key risks
- Weak course progression
- Unjustified study gap
- High refusal probability
- After ARSA Strategy
Profile-safe progression
Key risks
- Academic continuity
- Skill enhancement
- Career relevance
- Study gap justified with documented reasoning
Mistakes avoided through expert counseling
- Applying for an unrelated study program
- Selecting a high-risk country for an average CGPA
- Submitting an SOP with immigration-focused intent
- Ignoring study gap explanation
- Counselor Insight
“With Ahmed’s academic profile and study gap, Germany posed a high refusal risk. Belgium allowed us to present a clear academic progression with a strong applied focus.”
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