OceaniaCheck rules
Australia
CoE + OSHC + Genuine Student test; AI-ECTA post-study work
- After the course
- 2–4 years (Indians, AI-ECTA)
- Work while studying
- 48 h/fortnight in term
- Money to show
- AUD 29,710 a year + fees
Study abroad · For Indian students
Study Abroad from India: 15 Country Guides
Pick a country to see what its government actually asks for: the English score, the money you must show, the visa fee, how many hours you may work and how long you can stay after the course. Every number links to the official page it came from.
01 Country guides
Choose a destination
Each guide has the same seven blocks: English and eligibility, intakes, costs in rupees, scholarships, how to apply, the visa and work rules.
North AmericaCheck rules
Canada
Colleges and universities, provincial caps, PGWP
- After the course
- PGWP up to 3 years
- Work while studying
- 24 h/week in term
- Money to show
- CAD 23,448 a year + tuition
Europe
France
Campus France procedure, low public fees, Indo-French post-study stay
- After the course
- Up to 2 years (Indian master's grads)
- Work while studying
- 964 hours a year
- Money to show
- €877.50 a month
Europe
Germany
Mostly no tuition at public universities; APS + blocked account
- After the course
- Up to 18 months job search
- Work while studying
- 140 full / 280 half days a year
- Money to show
- €11,904 a year (blocked)
Asia
Indonesia
KNB government scholarship; limited-stay study visa
- After the course
- None
- Work while studying
- Not allowed
- Money to show
- US$2,000 minimum
Europe
Ireland
English-speaking EU country; ILEP courses only for work rights
- After the course
- 12–24 months (Stamp 1G)
- Work while studying
- 20 h/week; 40 in holidays
- Money to show
- €10,000 a year + fees
Asia
Japan
COE via your school; MEXT scholarship via the Embassy
- After the course
- 1 year job hunting, then work status
- Work while studying
- 28 h/week (permission needed)
- Money to show
- Shown for the COE
Europe
Netherlands
University applies for your permit; orientation year after
- After the course
- 1-year orientation year
- Work while studying
- 16 h/week (with TWV) or full-time summer
- Money to show
- €1,130.77 a month
Oceania
New Zealand
Approved providers, paid first-year fees, 3-year PSWV after a master's
- After the course
- Up to 3 years (PSWV)
- Work while studying
- 25 h/week in term
- Money to show
- NZD 20,000 a year + fees
EuropeCheck rules
Russia
Mostly MBBS; check NMC FMGL rules first
- After the course
- No post-study route stated
- Work while studying
- Ask the university in writing
- Money to show
- Set by the university
Asia
Singapore
Student's Pass via ICA; no post-study visa, EP route
- After the course
- Job-search LTVP; then EP
- Work while studying
- 16 h/week in term
- Money to show
- Shown to ICA in the form
Middle East
United Arab Emirates
University-sponsored visa; Golden Visa for top graduates
- After the course
- No PSW visa; job visa or Golden Visa
- Work while studying
- With a MOHRE permit
- Money to show
- Set by the university
Europe
United Kingdom
One-year master's, points-based visa, Graduate route
- After the course
- 18 months from 2027 (PhD 3 yr)
- Work while studying
- 20 h/week in term
- Money to show
- £1,171–£1,529 a month
EuropeTravel advisory
Ukraine
Embassy advises Indians to leave; mobility route for MBBS students
- After the course
- Not applicable
- Work while studying
- Not applicable
- Money to show
- Not applicable
North AmericaCheck rules
United States
Largest choice of universities; I-20 + SEVIS + interview
- After the course
- OPT 12 mo + 24 mo STEM
- Work while studying
- 20 h/week on campus
- Money to show
- First-year costs on the I-20
02 Side by side
Work rights and money, compared
Short versions of rules cited in full on each country page. Open the country page for the conditions and the official link.
| Country | After the course | Work while studying | Money to show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2–4 years (Indians, AI-ECTA) | 48 h/fortnight in term | AUD 29,710 a year + fees |
| Canada | PGWP up to 3 years | 24 h/week in term | CAD 23,448 a year + tuition |
| France | Up to 2 years (Indian master's grads) | 964 hours a year | €877.50 a month |
| Germany | Up to 18 months job search | 140 full / 280 half days a year | €11,904 a year (blocked) |
| Indonesia | None | Not allowed | US$2,000 minimum |
| Ireland | 12–24 months (Stamp 1G) | 20 h/week; 40 in holidays | €10,000 a year + fees |
| Japan | 1 year job hunting, then work status | 28 h/week (permission needed) | Shown for the COE |
| Netherlands | 1-year orientation year | 16 h/week (with TWV) or full-time summer | €1,130.77 a month |
| New Zealand | Up to 3 years (PSWV) | 25 h/week in term | NZD 20,000 a year + fees |
| Russia | No post-study route stated | Ask the university in writing | Set by the university |
| Singapore | Job-search LTVP; then EP | 16 h/week in term | Shown to ICA in the form |
| United Arab Emirates | No PSW visa; job visa or Golden Visa | With a MOHRE permit | Set by the university |
| United Kingdom | 18 months from 2027 (PhD 3 yr) | 20 h/week in term | £1,171–£1,529 a month |
| Ukraine | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| United States | OPT 12 mo + 24 mo STEM | 20 h/week on campus | First-year costs on the I-20 |
03 Tests
Exams for study abroad
Which test each country asks for, built from the country guides. Open a test for fees in India, versions and score rules; open a country for the exact level it wants.
| Test | Countries that ask for it | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| IELTSBritish Council and IDP | AustraliaCanadaFranceGermanyIndonesiaIrelandJapanNetherlandsNew ZealandSingaporeUAEUKUSA | IELTS |
| TOEFL iBTETS | AustraliaCanadaIndonesiaUSA | TOEFL iBT |
| PTE AcademicPearson | AustraliaCanadaUK | PTE Academic |
| DuolingoDuolingo | AustraliaUKUSA | Duolingo |
| GREETS | USA | GRE |
| GMATGMAC | USA | GMAT |
| SATCollege Board | USA | SAT |
| TestDaFTestDaF-Institut / g.a.s.t. | Germany | TestDaF |
| JLPTJapan Foundation and JEES | Japan | JLPT |
| APS and dMATAPS India and g.a.s.t. | Germany | APS and dMAT |
| NEET-UGNTA (India) | RussiaUkraineAny MBBS abroad | NEET-UG |
| FMGENBEMS (India) | RussiaUkraineAny MBBS abroad | FMGE |
04 Visas
Student visa guides
Steps, money, documents and the points where applications go wrong, one page per visa.
- Australian Student visa (subclass 500) Australia
- Canada study permit Canada
- French long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) France
- German student visa Germany
- Indonesian study visa (limited stay) Indonesia
- Irish study visa (Stamp 2) Ireland
- Japanese student visa (COE route) Japan
- Dutch student residence permit (MVV) Netherlands
- NZ Fee Paying Student Visa New Zealand
- Russian study visa Russia
- Singapore Student's Pass Singapore
- UAE student residence visa United Arab Emirates
- UK Student visa United Kingdom
- Ukraine travel advisory Ukraine
- US F-1 student visa United States
05 India side
Sort these out in India first
Rules from the Government of India that apply whichever country you choose.
Paying for Study Abroad from India: TCS, Loans and Tax
TCS on fees sent abroad (nil on a bank loan, 2% above ₹10 lakh from savings), education-loan interest deduction, PM-Vidyalaxmi limits and the National Overseas Scholarship.
Documents, Apostille and Safety for Indian Students Abroad
MEA apostille (₹50 a sticker) for marksheets and degrees, attestation for non-Hague countries, embassy warnings about agents and fees, and keeping your passport safe.
MBBS Abroad: NMC Rules Before You Choose a Country
NMC rules for an Indian licence after MBBS abroad: 54 months, 12-month internship in the same university, English medium, a licence in that country, FMGE and a year's internship in India.
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