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Guides to studying abroad

Straight answers to the questions students ask most, built from the official figures in our 75 country guides. Every number links to the country it belongs to, with its source and the date we checked it.

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How much money you must show for a student visa, country by country

The amount of money a student visa asks you to prove, for every country we cover, from each government’s own page.

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How many hours international students may work, country by country

The weekly limit on paid work during term for students on a study visa, from each government’s own page.

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What a student visa costs, country by country

The government fee for a student visa or first study permit, for every country we cover.

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Student visa and fee changes coming in 2026 and 2027

Changes to student visas, fees, work rights and post-study stays that governments have announced, with the date each takes effect.

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Studying abroad from Cyprus or Greece: recognition, grants and rights

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Studying in English abroad: where you can, and which language tests count

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Is my school certificate enough? Entry to a bachelor’s degree abroad

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Finding student housing abroad, and how to avoid rental scams

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How to check an education agent or visa adviser before you pay

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Study for a career: where your job is in demand

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Study abroad words, explained

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Student cities: what a month costs

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Scholarship deadlines, soonest first

Every government scheme, with a calendar file.

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The cheapest countries to study in

Where tuition is free or low, and for whom.

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How long you can stay to work after graduating

Every country side by side.

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How to spot a study-abroad scam

The warning signs, and how to check a school or an agent.

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