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Side-by-side answers on cost, visas, work rights and the route to a degree — for every major destination.

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11 of 11 destinations
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North AmericaHigh cost

United States

World-leading research universities and the broadest course catalogue on earth.

Tuition
USD 25,000 – 75,000 / year
Post-study
12-month OPT (36 months for STEM)
Open guide
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EuropeHigh cost

United Kingdom

One-year masters, world-famous universities, and a fast route to global careers.

Tuition
GBP 18,000 – 45,000 / year
Post-study
Graduate Route — 2 years (3 for PhD)
Open guide
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North AmericaMid cost

Canada

Affordable quality, welcoming policies, and a clear path to permanent residency.

Tuition
CAD 20,000 – 45,000 / year
Post-study
PGWP up to 3 years (program length)
Open guide
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OceaniaHigh cost

Australia

Group of Eight universities, generous work rights, and a quality-of-life premium.

Tuition
AUD 30,000 – 50,000 / year
Post-study
Temporary Graduate (485) — 2 to 6 years
Open guide
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EuropeLow cost

Germany

Tuition-free public universities and an engineering powerhouse.

Tuition
EUR 0 – 1,500 / year (public)
Post-study
18-month Job Seeker visa
Open guide
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OceaniaMid cost

New Zealand

Eight world-ranked public universities and a relaxed post-study work pathway.

Tuition
NZD 26,000 – 45,000 / year
Post-study
Post-Study Work Visa — 1 to 3 years
Open guide
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EuropeHigh cost

Ireland

One-year masters, English-speaking, and Europe's top tech-employer hub.

Tuition
EUR 10,000 – 30,000 / year
Post-study
Third Level Graduate Programme — up to 2 years
Open guide
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EuropeMid cost

France

Grandes Écoles, low public tuition, and a 5-year Talent Passport.

Tuition
EUR 2,770 – 25,000 / year
Post-study
12-month APS (job-search) → Talent Passport
Open guide
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EuropeHigh cost

Netherlands

Europe's English-taught powerhouse with a 3-year Orientation Year.

Tuition
EUR 8,000 – 20,000 / year (non-EU)
Post-study
Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) — 12 months
Open guide
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AsiaHigh cost

Singapore

Asia's safest study hub with NUS and NTU in the global top 20.

Tuition
SGD 30,000 – 60,000 / year
Post-study
Long-Term Visit Pass (1 year) for job-seekers
Open guide
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AsiaMid cost

United Arab Emirates

Western branch campuses, zero income tax, and a Green Visa post-study.

Tuition
AED 50,000 – 110,000 / year
Post-study
Green Visa — 5 years, self-sponsored
Open guide