Four short questions, and the three countries that best match your budget, language and plans. Each comes with the reasons it was picked, and key rules linked to official sources.
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Countries that match you best
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Germany
Cost level (our rough assessment): Low
Why
Key facts (from official sources)
Work during study
140 full or 280 half days a year, or up to 20 hours a week during lecture periods; no limit in semester breaks. Source
Work after study
A residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job after graduating; you may take any job during it. Source
Money to show for the visa
€11,904 in a blocked account for the first year, releasing up to €992 a month. Source
Tuition fees
Most state universities charge no tuition, only a semester contribution of €100 to €350; Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 a semester. Source
Up to 24 hours a week off campus during academic sessions; no limit in scheduled breaks. Source
Work after study
Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years: 3 years after a master's (at least 8 months) or a programme of 2+ years, otherwise as long as the programme. Source
Money to show for the visa
From 1 September 2026, CAD 23,448 a year in living costs for a single applicant, on top of tuition and travel (Quebec differs). Source
Tuition fees
Each college and university sets its own tuition; check the official course page.
Up to 48 hours a fortnight while the course is in session; no limit in study breaks. Source
Work after study
Temporary Graduate visa usually 2 to 3 years depending on the qualification; you must be 35 or under when applying. Periods for Indian nationals are set under a separate agreement, so check the official page. Source
Money to show for the visa
AUD 29,710 for a single student from 10 May 2024. Source
Tuition fees
Tuition varies by city, programme, level and institution. Source
Up to 25 hours a week in term and full time in scheduled holidays. Source
Work after study
Post-Study Work Visa: 3 years after a master's or doctorate (at least 30 weeks of study); after a bachelor's, as long as you studied, up to 3 years. Source
Money to show for the visa
NZD 20,000 a year for living costs for study of a year or more, on top of tuition. Source
Tuition fees
Each institution sets its own tuition; check the official course page.
Budget carries the most weight, because for most families it is the biggest constraint. Then come language, permission to work after study, and the allowance for work during study. Cost level is our rough assessment; work rules are taken from each government's website.
Also check before you decide
How good the universities are in your subject, and how the degree is recognised
The real total cost of the whole course, not just tuition
Demand for jobs in your field there
Visa rules, which can change at any time
Climate, safety and the Indian community, which shape daily life