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🌟 Exploring Courses & Universities with Cialfo’s New Search Experience

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Written by Jessica Solomon
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cialfo’s upgraded University & Course Search makes it easier than ever to discover your best-fit programs and institutions. Whether you’re a student exploring global opportunities or a counselor supporting applicants, this smarter, faster, and more intuitive tool is designed to help you find the right match in just a few clicks.


🧭 How to Use the Course Search

1️⃣ Navigate to the Course Page

  • From the University section, click the Courses tab.

2️⃣ Search for a Course

  • Use the search bar to look up courses by course name.

    • Example: Type "Medicine" to see all related programs.

3️⃣ Apply Filters

Filters help you refine your search to find the perfect match:

  • Direct Apply – Shows courses where you can apply directly through Cialfo.

  • University – Filter courses by a specific university (e.g., Arizona State University).

  • Courses/Majors – Narrow results to a particular field of study or major (e.g., Computer Science, Business, Psychology).

  • Region – Focus on courses offered in specific regions or countries.

  • Scholarships – View only courses that offer scholarship opportunities.

  • More Filters – Apply additional criteria such as program duration, annual fees, or application requirements.

4️⃣ Explore Course Cards

Each course card displays:

  • QS Ranking of the university.

  • Annual Fees and Duration.

  • Scholarship Availability.

  • Similar Courses – Click to view related programs at the same university.

5️⃣ Choose Your View

  • Card View (Grid): Visually browse programs with key highlights.

  • List View: See detailed course information (duration, fees, scholarships) in a column format.


📂 Viewing Course Details

Clicking on a course card (or a row in list view) opens the Course Detail Page, where you’ll find everything you need to make an informed decision:

  • Program Overview: A detailed description of the course, including core topics and learning outcomes.

  • Entry Requirements: Academic qualifications, test scores, or prerequisites needed to apply.

  • Application Details: Important deadlines, direct-apply links (if available), and required documents.

  • Financial Information: A breakdown of annual fees, available scholarships, and funding options.

  • Similar Courses: Recommendations for related programs within the same university, helping you explore alternatives with just one click.

Tip: Courses tagged with “Other Portal” are view-only and will redirect you to an external site for more information.


👩‍🎓 Student-Specific Features

Students get an additional Add to Applying List option:

  • Click Add to Applying List on a course card to open a pop-up window.

  • From the pop-up, you can directly add an application for that course.

  • Added courses will appear in:

    • Applications Page

    • Bookmarks Page


💡 Tips for the Best Search Experience

  • Start broad with a course name, then use filters to refine results.

  • Use Similar Courses to discover programs you might not have considered.

  • Toggle between Card and List views to compare options easily.

With the new University & Course Search, Cialfo brings together speed, intelligence, and personalization to make university discovery effortless. Whether you’re searching for a dream program, comparing costs, or exploring scholarship options, this enhanced tool ensures you spend less time searching and more time planning your future.


Start exploring today and find the course that takes you one step closer to your goals. 🎯

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