How to get a student visa to study abroad

UK student visa

Everything international students need to know about UK student visas

How much does it cost to apply for a UK student visa? Can I work on a UK student visa? Can bring family on a UK student visa? Find the answers to all these questions and more in this guide to UK student visas

US Student visa

How to navigate the US student visa process

There have been many changes to the way student visas for the US are being processed. If you are planning to apply to university in the US here is some advice on how to navigate the visa application process

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What to do if your student visa application is rejected

Why was my student visa rejected? Can I appeal my visa result? Your guide to dealing with student visa refusals for the UK, Australia, Canada and the US

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A guide to post-study work visas in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Germany and New Zealand

This guide to post-study work visas or graduate visas in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany will help you understand how long you can stay after graduation, the costs and application processes

Canadian government caps number of student visas for next two years

The Canadian government will cap the number of study permits that are processed for international students over the next two years to sustain the number of international students entering the country

January 23 2024

Bringing your family with you on a UK student visa

Bringing family with you on a UK student visa

Many international students plan to bring families with them when they study abroad in the UK. This guide will explain which student visas will allow this and how to apply 

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International students no longer able to bring dependants on UK student visas

International students travelling to the UK will no longer be able to bring dependants on their student visa, unless they are studying a research postgraduate programme

Australian student visa

Australia cuts post-study work visa by two years and increases English language test requirements

A new migration strategy released by the Australian government outlines changes to post-study work options for international students 

December 19 2023

Canada student visa requirements

Everything international students need to know about student visas in Canada

Find out everything you need to know about applying for a student visa in Canada with this table including deadlines, costs, language requirements and post-study work options

December 12 2023

Germany

Everything international students need to know about student visas in Germany

Confused about student visas for Germany? Use this table to find deadlines, costs, language requirements and post-study work options

December 11 2023

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More English language tests to be accepted for SDS applications

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will accept PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT tests in SDS applications from 10 August 2023

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Everything international students need to know about student visas in the Netherlands

This table explains deadlines, costs, language requirements and post-study work options for a student visa in the Netherlands

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Australia adds two years to post-study work visa

International students across 400 chosen disciplines will be able to stay in Australia for a further two years under changes to post-study work visa rights

February 23 2023

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Working on a student visa in France

If you're planning on studying in France, this guide to the types of part-time work you can do will make for useful reading

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Working on a student visa in Australia

What kind of work can you do in Australia as an international student? Our guide explains all the rules 

February 28 2023

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Working on a student visa in Canada

Do you want to know what work you can and can’t do on a student visa in Canada? This guide explains everything you need to know

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Working on a student visa in the US

Studying in the US and wondering if you can work on a student visa? Here you will find all the information about what you can and cannot do for work as an international student

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Working on a student visa in the UK

Can you work in the UK as an international student? How many hours per week can you work? We have all you need to know about the employment rules in the UK for international students

Applying for a student visa in France

Everything international students need to know about student visas in France

Are you thinking about studying in France? This guide to applying for a student visa in France covers the costs, paperwork and language test requirements

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US expands post-study work programme for international STEM students

STEM students in the US to be allowed to work for up to three years after graduation in new rules laid out by government

February 1 2022

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What has changed for international students since Brexit?

For students living in the EU and wishing to study in the UK, Brexit has led to a range of changes in tuition fees and study abroad opportunities

January 28 2022

Canada

Study permits for Canada: what has changed under Covid-19?

Covid-19 has led to an adjustment in student visa procedures for international students. Here are all the things you need to know about changes to student visas in Canada 

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Student visas for Australia: what’s changed under Covid-19?

Amid ongoing lockdowns and travel restrictions, here’s how the student visa process for Australia has changed

January 14 2022

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Student visas for the US: what has changed under Covid-19?

Due to the pandemic, the visa application process has had to adapt to ensure that students are still able to obtain visas to study abroad. These are all the changes you need to know about for the US student visa application process 

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Student visa applications for the UK: what has changed under Covid-19?

Here’s everything you need to know about the changes to applying for a UK student visa during Covid-19

What to do if your visa gets rejected

What not to do when applying for your student visa

Common mistakes students make when applying for a visa to study abroad and how to avoid them

November 12 2021

Canada family student visa requirements

Bringing family with you on a Canadian student visa

Can international students bring family or dependants with them to Canada?

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Bringing family with you on an Australian student visa

Can international students bring family or dependants with them to Australia? Use this guide to find out about the visa rules for international students 

October 23 2023

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Bringing family with you on a US student visa

Can international students bring family or dependents with them to the US? Use this guide to find out how to apply and what’s changed under Covid-19

September 15 2023

A guide to student visas in New Zealand

Everything international students need to know about student visas in New Zealand

For students thinking about studying in New Zealand, this guide can help you understand everything about applying for a New Zealand student visa

Australia student visa requirements

Everything international students need to know about student visas in Australia

When applying for a student visa in Australia, use this table to find deadlines, costs, language requirements and post-study work options

September 13 2023

US student visa requirements

Everything international students need to know about US student visas

If you are planning to apply for a US student visa, you will need to know the costs, deadlines, language requirements and much more. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to apply for a US student visa

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Applications for UK post-study work visa to open in July

The UK post-study work visa will open for applications this summer and rules for international students have been relaxed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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What does the new post-study work visa mean for international students in the UK?

For international students wishing to study in the UK, the new post-study work visa provides the opportunity to work in the UK after graduation

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OPT procedures for international students to work in the US

For international students wanting to work in the US, the process can be time-consuming and frustrating writes student Adam Štorek

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A guide to UK tuition fees and student visas: Preparing for university as an international student

A step-by-step guide to managing the visa process and your funding to study at a UK university.

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Which visa do you need to stay in the UK after university?

If you are an international student considering working in the UK after graduation, this essential guide to visas should prove useful

January 23 2018

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