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Country Guides

Where in the world should they study?

Independent guides for 16 countries — visa info, tuition, application systems, and university ratings curated for international families.

All country guides

United States

56 universities · 56 fully reviewed

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

United Kingdom

39 universities · 39 fully reviewed

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

Australia

12 universities · 12 fully reviewed

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

Canada

12 universities · 12 fully reviewed

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

Japan

11 universities · 11 fully reviewed

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

Netherlands

10 universities · 10 fully reviewed

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

Germany

9 universities · 9 fully reviewed

18-month job-seeking visa post-graduation

Hong Kong

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

IANG visa: 1 year post-study, extendable

Europe (Other)

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

Varies by country — France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia

South Korea

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

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

China

6 universities · 6 fully reviewed

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

Switzerland

5 universities · 5 fully reviewed

6-month job-seeking extension after graduation

Singapore

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

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

New Zealand

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

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

Ireland

4 universities · 4 fully reviewed

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

Denmark

2 universities · 2 fully reviewed

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

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