Destinations
Where do you want to study?
Eleven countries, each with its own intakes, funding picture and visa route. Pick one, or compare a few side by side.
United States
The widest range of programs anywhere, and the deepest funding pools at postgraduate level.
- Main intake
- Fall (Aug/Sep)
- Visa
- F-1 student visa
United Kingdom
One-year Master's degrees make the UK the fastest postgraduate route in the English-speaking world, which also makes it one of the cheapest once living costs are counted.
- Main intake
- September (Jan at many)
- Visa
- Student Route visa
Canada
Strong universities, lower tuition than comparable US institutions, and post-study work rights that make the numbers work over a longer horizon.
- Main intake
- September (Jan, May)
- Visa
- Study Permit
Australia
Well-regarded universities, a straightforward application process, and post-study work rights that vary by qualification level and location.
- Main intake
- February and July
- Visa
- Subclass 500 student visa
New Zealand
A small, well-regarded system with a strong research reputation relative to its size, and a straightforward path for applicants with solid academics.
- Main intake
- February and July
- Visa
- Fee Paying Student Visa
Germany
Public universities charge little or no tuition to international students, which changes the economics entirely.
- Main intake
- October (winter semester)
- Visa
- National (D) student visa
Italy
Low public tuition, income-assessed fee reductions, and a growing set of English-taught degrees, particularly in design, architecture and economics.
- Main intake
- September/October
- Visa
- National type D student visa
Ireland
English-speaking, inside the EU, with a concentration of technology and pharmaceutical employers that shapes both the course offering and post-study options.
- Main intake
- September (some January)
- Visa
- Irish study visa
Sweden
Strong research universities, a large catalogue of English-taught Master's programs, and a working culture that many international graduates find easier to enter than elsewhere in Europe.
- Main intake
- Late August
- Visa
- Residence permit for studies
Norway
Public universities have historically charged no tuition to many international students, though this has changed for some groups.
- Main intake
- August
- Visa
- Student residence permit
Finland
A well-regarded education system, a large number of English-taught programs, and scholarship schemes attached to many international degrees.
- Main intake
- August/September
- Visa
- Residence permit for studies
- Not sure which fits?Navigator compares programs across all eleven against your profile and budget.Explore Navigator
Compare
The routes, side by side.
Rules and funding change often. Each country page links to the official source.
Where you apply from matters too.
Funding routes, visa scrutiny and credential recognition all differ by where you start.
Not sure which country fits?
Navigator compares programs across all of these against your profile and budget, so the choice rests on evidence rather than reputation.