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Study destinations

Eleven countries, understood properly

The established English-speaking destinations, plus Europe and South Korea. Each has its own entry requirements, intakes and post-study work rules.

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Study in Australia

Australia

Australia pairs internationally respected universities with some of the most student-friendly work conditions of any destination on this list. Graduates have a clear, well-established route from study into employment, and qualifications earned there are recognised worldwide.

Popular courses

  • Information Technology
  • Nursing
  • Accounting
  • Engineering
  • Hospitality Management
  • Business

Intakes

February and July, with some November starts

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Canada

Canada

Canada has become an ideal place for international students to pursue higher education: high-quality teaching at affordable tuition fees, among the safest countries to live in, and strong research opportunities. It is known to have the lowest university tuition fees when compared to other English-speaking countries.

Popular courses

  • Nursing
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Hotel Management
  • Business Studies

Intakes

September (Fall), January (Winter), May (Summer)

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in USA

United States of America

American universities are widely known for their teaching and research, with excellent programs across all disciplines. They hold high academic standards, offer plenty of student support, and give you real freedom to select your courses and shape your program structure, with access to advanced technology throughout.

Popular courses

  • Computer Science
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering
  • Data Science
  • Public Health
  • Hospitality Management

Intakes

Fall (August or September) and Spring (January), with a smaller Summer intake

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand is a smaller and notably safe study destination, with a national qualifications framework that is well regarded internationally. Class sizes tend to be smaller than in the larger destinations, and graduates have post-study work rights.

Popular courses

  • Information Technology
  • Nursing
  • Business Management
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Hospitality

Intakes

February and July

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in UK

United Kingdom

UK institutions consistently rank among the best, and their higher education is internationally recognised and valued. You can usually complete an undergraduate degree in three years and a graduate degree in just one, and universities offer many financial support options including merit-based scholarships for international students.

Popular courses

  • Business
  • Health Science
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Arts
  • Law

Intakes

September and January, with some May starts

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in South Korea

Republic of Korea

South Korea combines well-funded universities with a technology sector that shapes what is taught and where graduates go. Government and university scholarship schemes are unusually generous towards international students, and a growing number of degrees are delivered in English with Korean language support alongside.

Popular courses

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Business Administration
  • Korean Language
  • International Trade
  • Hotel Management

Intakes

March (Spring) and September (Autumn)

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Latvia

Latvia

Latvia offers EU-recognised degrees taught entirely in English at a cost well below Western Europe, which is what draws most students who look at it seriously. Riga is home to the majority of its institutions, and graduates can stay on to look for work after finishing.

Popular courses

  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Aviation
  • Engineering
  • Tourism Management
  • Medicine

Intakes

September and February

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Malta

Malta

Malta is an English-speaking member of the EU, so there is no language barrier to clear and degrees carry European recognition. Its institutions are small by design, which means smaller cohorts and noticeably more contact with teaching staff than a large campus tends to offer.

Popular courses

  • Business Management
  • Information Technology
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Nursing
  • English Language
  • Accounting

Intakes

September or October, and January or February

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Italy

Italy

Italy runs some of the oldest universities in Europe, and its public institutions charge income-assessed fees that are modest by Western European standards. Its design, fashion, architecture and engineering schools carry international reputations, and the number of degrees taught entirely in English keeps growing.

Popular courses

  • Design and Fashion
  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Business and Economics
  • Tourism Management
  • Culinary Arts

Intakes

September or October, with some February starts

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Sweden

Sweden

Sweden runs a research-led system built around independent work and group projects, with an unusually flat relationship between students and teaching staff. Master’s degrees are widely taught in English, and universities keep close ties to the engineering and technology firms the country is known for.

Popular courses

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Sustainability and Environment
  • Business
  • Design
  • Data Science

Intakes

August or September, with a smaller January intake

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

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Study in Norway

Norway

Norway’s public universities are well regarded in engineering, marine science and energy, and many master’s programmes are taught in English. Note that tuition is now charged to students from outside the EU and EEA, so it is worth working the budget out with your counsellor early rather than late.

Popular courses

  • Engineering
  • Marine and Energy Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Business
  • Health Sciences

Intakes

August, with limited January starts

Entry requirements, current costs and the intake that suits you are all worked through in your counselling session, with figures that are right on the day.

Still deciding?

Not sure which country fits you?

Bring your grades and your budget. A counselling session can usually narrow eleven countries down to one or two.