Choose the destination that fits your plan
Twenty-two destinations, compared on the things that actually decide your choice: tuition, intakes, post-study work rights and living costs.
All 22 study destinations
Figures are annual estimates for international students and are reviewed each intake.
Canada
Post-study work rights, PR pathways and co-op programs across 100+ designated institutions.
- Tuition / year
- CAD 15,000–35,000
- Intakes
- Jan · May · Sep
- Work rights
- 3-year PGWP
Australia
Eight globally ranked research universities with strong graduate employment outcomes.
- Tuition / year
- AUD 20,000–45,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Jul
- Work rights
- 2–4 year PSW
United Kingdom
One-year master's degrees, heritage universities and fast entry into the workforce.
- Tuition / year
- £12,000–28,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Sep
- Work rights
- 2-year Graduate Route
United States
The widest choice of programs, funding and research opportunities in the world.
- Tuition / year
- USD 20,000–55,000
- Intakes
- Spring · Fall
- Work rights
- OPT up to 36 months
Germany
Tuition-free public universities and Europe's strongest engineering job market.
- Tuition / year
- €0–3,000 (public)
- Intakes
- Apr · Oct
- Work rights
- 18-month job seeker visa
Ireland
Europe's tech and pharma hub with English-taught degrees and friendly visa rules.
- Tuition / year
- €12,000–25,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Sep
- Work rights
- 2-year stay back
Italy
Affordable public universities plus generous regional scholarships and grants.
- Tuition / year
- €900–4,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 12-month stay back
Hungary
Low-cost EU degrees in medicine, dentistry and engineering.
- Tuition / year
- €4,000–8,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 9-month stay back
France
Grande écoles for business and engineering with strong industry placements.
- Tuition / year
- €3,000–12,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Sep
- Work rights
- 2-year APS
Finland
Innovation-led universities, scholarships up to 100% and safe student cities.
- Tuition / year
- €8,000–14,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Aug
- Work rights
- 2-year stay back
Sweden
Sustainability, design and technology programs taught fully in English.
- Tuition / year
- SEK 90,000–160,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Aug
- Work rights
- 1-year job search
Malaysia
UK and Australian branch campuses at a fraction of the cost.
- Tuition / year
- USD 4,000–9,000
- Intakes
- Jan · May · Sep
- Work rights
- Part-time allowed
Turkey
Fast-growing universities with scholarships and low living costs.
- Tuition / year
- USD 3,000–8,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- Part-time allowed
New Zealand
All eight universities ranked globally, with balanced study and work rights.
- Tuition / year
- NZD 22,000–40,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Jul
- Work rights
- 3-year post-study
UAE
International campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi close to home and to jobs.
- Tuition / year
- AED 35,000–70,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Sep
- Work rights
- Green visa options
Norway
English-taught master's in energy, marine and technology with very low tuition at public universities.
- Tuition / year
- NOK 0–150,000
- Intakes
- Jan · Aug
- Work rights
- 1-year job seeker permit
Netherlands
Over 2,000 English-taught degrees and Europe's most international student cities.
- Tuition / year
- €8,000–18,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 1-year orientation year
Spain
Affordable EU degrees in business, tourism and engineering with low living costs.
- Tuition / year
- €1,500–9,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 1-year job search
Poland
Budget-friendly EU education in IT, medicine and business with simple visa processing.
- Tuition / year
- €2,500–6,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Oct
- Work rights
- 9-month stay back
Portugal
Low cost of living, safe cities and a fast-growing tech sector in Lisbon and Porto.
- Tuition / year
- €3,000–7,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 1-year job search
Denmark
Research-led universities in design, engineering and sustainability.
- Tuition / year
- €8,000–15,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 3-year establishment card
Switzerland
Low public tuition, world-class research and the best hospitality schools in the world.
- Tuition / year
- CHF 1,500–8,000
- Intakes
- Feb · Sep
- Work rights
- 6-month stay back
Norway, France, Italy and the wider EU
European admissions run on national portals and degree-recognition rules. Here is exactly how we handle them for you.
Pick the right EU route
We compare tuition-free and low-fee public universities in Norway, Germany, Italy, France, Poland and Spain against your budget and subject.
Recognition of your degree
We prepare country-specific equivalence: APS for Germany, DoV / declaration of value and CIMEA for Italy, Campus France for France, HK-dir for Norway.
Applications & portals
We apply through the correct portal — Studielink (Netherlands), Universitaly (Italy), Etudes en France, Søknadsweb (Norway) or direct university portals.
Funding proof
Blocked account, bank statement or sponsor affidavit prepared to the exact amount each embassy asks for.
Schengen student visa
Appointment booking, form filling, insurance, accommodation proof and interview practice for the national D-visa.
Arrival & residence permit
City registration, residence permit, bank account and part-time work rules explained before you fly.
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