Top study abroad destinations, compared side by side.
UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Singapore, and Dubai — countries we have placed students in, with current costs, post-study work rules, and who each one suits. We guide students to several more countries too (listed below).
Entry and post-study work rules change frequently — every destination page shows a “last updated” date so you know how fresh the data is.
Quick comparison
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| Country | Tuition / yr | Living / mo | Post-study work | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | GBP 15,000 – 45,000 | GBP 900 – 1,500 | 18-month Graduate Route | Fastest route to a global degree |
| Australia | AUD 20,000 – 45,000 | AUD 1,500 – 2,500 | 2–4 years of Temporary Graduate work rights (subclass 485) | Longest post-study work rights |
| Canada | CAD 15,000 – 35,000 | CAD 1,200 – 1,800 | Up to 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) | Best pathway to PR |
| Ireland | EUR 10,000 – 25,000 | EUR 1,000 – 1,600 | 2-year Third Level Graduate Programme stay-back | Best for tech and pharma careers |
| United States | USD 25,000 – 55,000 | USD 1,000 – 2,000 | 12-month OPT, extendable to 36 months for STEM degrees (F-1) | World's top universities, STEM OPT |
| Singapore | SGD 25,000 – 45,000 | SGD 1,200 – 2,000 | Work-pass routes after graduation once you secure an offer | Asia's top hub, close to home |
| Dubai (UAE) | AED 40,000 – 75,000 | AED 3,000 – 5,000 | Post-study residence routes and long-term eligibility for top students | Global campuses, tax-free careers near home |
Full destination guides
One-year master's, Graduate Route stay-back, strong scholarship surface.
2–4 years of post-study work rights, with extra time for studying in regional cities.
Up to 3-year PGWP and a transparent permanent-residency route.
EU country with English-taught degrees, 2-year stay-back, major tech employer base.
The largest choice of universities, up to 3 years of STEM work, and the deepest research and funding pool.
Globally ranked universities, safe and English-speaking, with a strong finance and tech job market a short flight from India.
International branch campuses awarding UK/Australian degrees, tax-free salaries, and a fast route into Gulf jobs — a short flight from India.
Other countries we guide
We also counsel and place students in these countries. Tell us where you want to go and we'll map the universities, costs, and pathway — even if it doesn't have a page here yet.
New Zealand
Post-study work and a safe, outdoors lifestyle.
Featured: The University of Auckland
Germany
Tuition-free public universities and a strong engineering brand.
France
Top business schools and affordable public universities.
Italy
Design, fashion, and the arts, with low public tuition.
Featured: Polimoda
Switzerland
World-leading hospitality and management schools.
Featured: HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute
Spain
Business and Spanish-language programs with a great lifestyle.
Malaysia
Affordable degrees and UK/Australian branch campuses.
Thailand
Low-cost international programs in a regional hub.
Looking at a country not listed? Ask us — chances are we cover it.
Compare destinations on the numbers that matter
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