Where do you want to study abroad?

Compare top destinations by courses, student-visa requirements, costs, work rights, and post-study pathways — then get a free assessment to shortlist the right universities for your profile and budget.

Choosing by what matters most to you

Staying on after you graduate

Canada, Australia and New Zealand pair a post-study work visa with a route to permanent residence: work experience gained in Canada counts toward Express Entry, Australian graduates can move on to skilled migration, and New Zealand's Post-Study Work Visa can lead to a resident visa.

Keeping costs down

Many public universities in Germany charge little or no tuition, with semester fees to pay; the main costs are living expenses and the blocked account most students use to show funds for the visa. Elsewhere, tuition and city living costs vary widely, so compare whole-degree budgets rather than yearly fees.

Finishing sooner

Master's degrees in the UK and Ireland often take one year rather than two, which lowers the total cost. Check how the shorter course affects the post-study visa you can get afterwards.

Student visas and post-study work, side by side

Destination	Student visa	After you graduate
Canada	Study permit	Post-Graduation Work Permit, up to 3 years
Australia	Student visa (subclass 500)	Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
UK	Student visa	Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, then 18 months (3 years for doctorates)
USA	F-1 student visa	OPT: 12 months, plus up to 24 more for eligible STEM degrees
Ireland	Study visa (Stamp 2 permission)	Third Level Graduate Programme, up to 2 years
New Zealand	Fee Paying Student Visa	Post-Study Work Visa, up to 3 years
Germany	National (D) student visa	18-month residence permit to look for work
Netherlands	Student residence permit	Orientation year (zoekjaar) to find work

New Zealand and UK figures are from Immigration New Zealand and GOV.UK, checked October 2026. Eligibility and length depend on your course and level; each destination page has the detail.