Where in the world should they study?

56 universities · 56 fully reviewed

OPT: 1 year post-study work (3 years for STEM). H-1B lottery for long-term.

39 universities · 39 fully reviewed

Graduate Route: 2 years post-study work (reducing to 18 months from Jan 2027)

12 universities · 12 fully reviewed

Subclass 485: 2–4 years post-study work depending on qualification

12 universities · 12 fully reviewed

PGWP: 1–3 years; 75% convert to PR within 5 years

11 universities · 11 fully reviewed

Designated Activities visa: 6 months–1 year job-seeking

10 universities · 10 fully reviewed

Orientation Year (zoekjaar): 1 year to find work without sponsor

9 universities · 9 fully reviewed

18-month job-seeking visa post-graduation

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

IANG visa: 1 year post-study, extendable

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

Varies by country — France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

D-10 Job Seeking visa: 6 months post-graduation

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

Post-study work visa not automatic; employer-sponsored work permit required

5 universities · 5 fully reviewed

6-month job-seeking extension after graduation

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

No automatic post-study work visa; must secure employer-sponsored pass

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

Post-Study Work visa: 1–3 years depending on qualification level

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

Third Level Graduate Scheme: 1–2 years post-study work

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Establishment Card: 2 years post-study job-seeking for non-EU graduates