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Study Abroad Country Guides

Tuition, living costs, student visas, work rights and post-study options for the 10 most popular destinations. Reviewed October 2026.

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Study in United States

Tuition / year
$20k–$55k
Living / month
$1k–$3k
After graduation
Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Study in United Kingdom

Tuition / year
$16k–$45k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Graduate route: 2 years (3 for PhD). Applications made from 1 January 2027 get 18 months (PhD stays 3 years).

Study in Canada

Tuition / year
$15k–$35k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) up to 3 years; field-of-study and language requirements apply to many programs.

Study in Australia

Tuition / year
$22k–$38k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485): typically 2–3 years depending on degree, with extra years for regional study. Holders have unlimited work rights.

Study in Germany

Tuition / year
Free–$4k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Up to 18 months residence permit to look for a job after graduation.

Study in Ireland

Tuition / year
$11k–$35k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 1 year after a bachelor's (level 8), 2 years after a master's or higher.

Study in Netherlands

Tuition / year
$11k–$28k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Orientation year (zoekjaar): 1 year to look for work after graduation.

Study in France

Tuition / year
$4k–$25k
Living / month
$900–$2k
After graduation
A 1-year temporary residence permit to look for work or start a business for master's graduates.

Study in New Zealand

Tuition / year
$16k–$30k
Living / month
$1k–$2k
After graduation
Post-study work visa up to 3 years, depending on qualification.

Study in Italy

Tuition / year
$2k–$5k
Living / month
$800–$1k
After graduation
Residence permit to look for work for up to 12 months after graduation.