Where in the world will you study?
Australia pairs research-led public universities with a well-regulated system for international students. Indian graduates get extra post-study work time under the India–Australia trade agreement, though visa fees and entry checks have tightened since 2024.
Discover AustraliaCanada offers strong public universities and job-focused colleges, generous off-campus work rules and a post-graduation work permit. Since 2024 the government has capped new study permits and tightened work-permit rules, so course choice matters more than ever.
Discover CanadaThe UK offers one-year master's degrees and three-year bachelor's degrees that save time and money. The Graduate Route allows two years of post-study work for applications made up to 31 December 2026, dropping to 18 months from January 2027.
Discover UKThe United States has thousands of accredited colleges, flexible degrees and deep research funding. STEM graduates can work for up to three years on OPT, but visa policy is shifting in 2025–26, so students need careful, current advice.
Discover USAIreland combines English-medium teaching, one-year master's degrees and the European headquarters of many global technology and pharmaceutical firms. Graduates can stay for up to two years on Stamp 1G to look for work.
Discover IrelandNew Zealand's eight public universities all rank in the global top tier, class sizes are small and cities are safe. Degree and master's graduates can receive an open post-study work visa of up to three years, and students can now work 25 hours a week.
Discover New ZealandGermany's public universities charge little or no tuition for most programmes, and its engineering and research strengths are world famous. Graduates get 18 months to look for work, but you must plan for a blocked account and for learning German.
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| Destination | Postgraduate tuition / year | Living costs / month | Main intakes | Student visa | Work after study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | AUD 32,000 – 55,000 | AUD 2,200 – 3,300 | Semester 1, Semester 2, Trimester 3 / summer | Student visa (subclass 500) | The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work stream. For Indian nationals under AI-ECTA: up to 2 years after a bachelor's, 3 years after a bachelor's with first-class honours in STEM or ICT, 3 years after a master's and 4 years after a PhD. The age limit is generally 35, and the application fee rose sharply in 2026. |
| Canada | CAD 22,000 – 45,000 | CAD 1,600 – 2,600 | Fall, Winter, Summer | Study permit | The Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) can be valid for up to 3 years. Programmes of 8 months to under 2 years usually earn a permit matching the programme length; programmes of 2 years or more, and all master's degrees, can earn 3 years. College graduates must be in an eligible field of study; university degree graduates are not bound by the field list. |
| United Kingdom | GBP 18,000 – 35,000 | GBP 1,150 – 1,800 | Autumn, Winter, Spring / summer | Student visa (Student route) | The Graduate Route lets you work or look for work at any level without a sponsor. Bachelor's and master's graduates who apply by 31 December 2026 receive 2 years; those who apply on or after 1 January 2027 receive 18 months. PhD graduates receive 3 years. |
| United States | USD 25,000 – 55,000 | USD 1,300 – 2,500 | Fall, Spring, Summer | F-1 student visa | Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows 12 months of work related to your degree. Graduates of STEM-designated programmes can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, for a total of up to 36 months. Longer-term work usually needs an H-1B or another visa, whose rules changed in 2025. |
| Ireland | EUR 12,000 – 30,000 | EUR 1,100 – 1,800 | Autumn, Spring | Study visa (Stamp 2 permission) | The Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) lets you work full time while you look for a graduate job: up to 12 months after a Level 8 honours degree and up to 24 months after a Level 9 master's. Total time as a student and graduate is capped at 8 years. |
| New Zealand | NZD 28,000 – 50,000 | NZD 1,700 – 2,600 | Semester 1, Semester 2, Other intakes | Fee Paying Student Visa | The Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) is open, so you can work for almost any employer. Bachelor's degree and postgraduate qualification holders can receive up to 3 years if they meet study-length requirements. Graduates of Level 4 – 6 diplomas may receive a shorter visa, and some qualifications need to be linked to the Green List. |
| Germany | EUR 300 – 3,000 | EUR 950 – 1,400 | Winter semester, Summer semester | National visa (Type D) for study | Graduates can apply for a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job related to their qualification. During this time you can work in any job. Once you find qualifying work, you can switch to an EU Blue Card or another work permit. |
Fees, costs and visa rules change often. Figures here are indicative and were last reviewed in September 2026. Always confirm with the university and the official government website before you pay or apply.
If cost matters most
Germany's public universities charge little or no tuition, and Ireland and New Zealand often cost less overall than the UK, USA or Australia for a one or two year master's.
If you want to work after
Look closely at post-study work rules, which differ by country and change often. Each destination page lists the current rules and where to check them.
If you want the shortest course
A UK or Irish master's usually takes 12 months. That saves a year of living costs, though some employers and immigration routes value longer programmes.
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