Where in the world should they study?

57 universities · 57 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)

13 universities · 13 fully reviewed

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

13 universities · 13 fully reviewed

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

12 universities · 12 fully reviewed

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

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

8 universities · 8 fully reviewed

Student visa for inbound study; most top institutes are domestic-exam-gated (JEE/CAT/CUET). For Indians studying abroad, India is the world's largest or second-largest source of international students

7 universities · 7 fully reviewed

Student visa (estancia por estudios) for non-EU; from 2023 the Startup Law allows a 1–2 year job-search/work stay after graduation, and study time counts toward residency

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

IANG visa: 1 year post-study, extendable

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

Talent/student residence permit; the APS (autorisation provisoire de séjour) gives graduates up to 24 months to find work, and France actively retains STEM and grande-école talent

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

Type-D student visa for non-EU; 12-month post-study job-search permit (permesso per attesa occupazione); study time counts toward residency

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

Student visa (VITEM-IV); no automatic post-study work visa — graduates must convert to an employer-sponsored work authorization

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

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

Resident visa (ARC) for students; up to 1-year post-study job-search extension; Employment Gold Card route for skilled graduates

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

Residence permit for studies; 12-month post-study job-search permit for non-EU graduates

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

Study visa sponsored by the institution; post-study work via critical-skills/employer routes — South Africa actively retains scarce-skill graduates

3 universities · 3 fully reviewed

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

3 universities · 3 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; 12-month 'search year' (zoekjaar / année de recherche) post-study job-seeking permit for non-EU graduates

3 universities · 3 fully reviewed

Temporary resident student visa; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert to an employer-sponsored work permit

3 universities · 3 fully reviewed

Student visa (Migrante M); no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

3 universities · 3 fully reviewed

Student visa (A/2); post-study work limited for non-citizens, though the tech sector recruits internationally

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; 12-month job-seeker visa post-graduation, then Red-White-Red Card route to work/residency

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; 1-year job-seeker permit for non-EU graduates

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student residence visa; post-study work options via employer sponsorship or the temporary/definitive residence routes

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the host institution; post-study work via employer-sponsored work permit (Vision 2030 is expanding skilled-worker pathways)

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the institution; post-study work via employer sponsorship — many graduates target the Gulf or diaspora job markets

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — many graduates emigrate ('japa') for opportunities abroad

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — many graduates emigrate to the Gulf, the UK and North America

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — very heavy graduate emigration ('brain drain') to the West and the Gulf

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Non-immigrant ED student visa; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student pass sponsored by the university; post-study work via employer sponsorship; Malaysia actively courts international students

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa (KITAS) sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa (DH) sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

Student visa (9f) sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — many graduates emigrate for higher pay abroad

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Residence permit for studies; 2-year post-study job-search permit for non-EU graduates

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship or residence routes

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student residence visa sponsored by the university; post-study options via employer sponsorship or the UAE Golden Visa for high achievers

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student residence permit sponsored by the university; post-study work via employer sponsorship in Qatar's high-income labour market

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; post-study prospects shaped by Lebanon's economic crisis — most graduates target the Gulf or diaspora job markets

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — heavy emigration of doctors and professionals, accelerated by the 2022 economic crisis

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — heavy graduate emigration to France and Europe

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit; EU/EEA students study freely, others via student visa; post-study job-search options within the EU framework

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit; EU/EEA students study freely, others via student visa; EU post-study work framework

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa/residence permit; EU/EEA students study freely, others via student visa; Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship is the major route for non-EU internationals

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student residence permit; post-study work via employer sponsorship; Turkey actively recruits international students via Türkiye Bursları scholarships

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student pass sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship

1 universities · 1 fully reviewed

Student visa sponsored by the institution; no automatic post-study work visa — graduates convert via employer sponsorship