Your Study Abroad
Journey Starts Here.
A bigger world starts with a clearer plan. Explore destinations, understand requirements, compare costs, and find your next step, with guidance that puts you first.
Where will your ambition take you?
Ten destinations at a glance
| Destination | Work while studying | Work after graduating | Money to show | Visa fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 20 hrs/week | 2 years (Graduate Route) | £1,171 to £1,529 a month, for 9 months | £558 plus health surcharge |
| Canada | 24 hrs/week | Up to 3 years (PGWP) | CAD 23,448 plus first-year tuition | CAD 150 plus CAD 85 biometrics |
| Australia | 48 hrs/fortnight | 2 to 3 years (subclass 485) | AUD 29,710 a year plus tuition | AUD 2,500 |
| USA | 20 hrs/week on campus | 12 to 36 months (OPT) | The amount on your I-20 | USD 185 plus USD 350 SEVIS |
| Malaysia | Breaks only, with approval | Graduate Pass not open to Bangladesh | RM 18,000 to 30,000 a year plus tuition | About RM 2,700 to 3,250 plus RM 1,500 bond |
| Germany | 140 full days a year | 18 months job-seeking | €11,904 blocked account | €75 |
| New Zealand | 25 hrs/week | 1 to 3 years | NZD 20,000 a year plus tuition | NZD 850 |
| Ireland | 20 hrs/week | 1 to 2 years (Stamp 1G) | €10,000 plus €6,000 fees paid | €60 or €100 |
| Finland | 30 hrs/week average | 2 years job-seeking | €9,600 | €600 permit |
| Japan | 28 hrs/week with permission | Up to 1 year job-hunting | About ¥2,000,000 | ¥3,000 or ¥6,000 |
Find your starting point
Just finished HSC?
Explore undergraduate study and plan your next chapter.
Explore the guide ↗02 / YOUR NEXT STEPReady for a master’s?
Build on your degree with a course that moves you forward.
Explore the guide ↗03 / YOUR NEXT STEPLooking for funding?
Understand scholarships and where to look.
Explore the guide ↗04 / YOUR NEXT STEPPlanning your budget?
See the full picture beyond tuition fees.
Explore the guide ↗A little guidance.
A clearer way forward.
From understanding your profile to preparing your application, learn what support can involve and what to ask before you commit.
Explore application support ↗Profile assessment
Bring your academic background, budget and goals into one clear picture.
University shortlisting
Compare course fit, entry criteria and the full cost of studying.
Admissions support
Understand the stages between choosing a course and accepting an offer.
Document guidance
Learn how to prepare consistent, complete application documents.
Your journey, one step at a time.
Share your starting point
Tell us about your education, interests, budget and study goals.
Explore your possibilities
Discuss destinations and courses that may fit your profile.
Make a practical plan
Understand what to prepare and which steps to take next.
Build a shortlist you can keep
Compare countries
Select up to three destinations. See academic planning, tuition approaches and official sources side by side.
Build a comparison →Find universities
Search 50 researched university profiles across ten destinations. Save the institutions you want to investigate.
Explore the directory →Compare universities
Look at entry routes, campus considerations and cost planning. Export a comparison to discuss with your family.
Compare my options →Two destinations. A more informed choice.
UK vs Australia
Compare course fit, funding and application planning.
Compare your options ↗DESTINATION COMPARISONMalaysia vs UK
Look beyond the destination to the full study experience.
Compare your options ↗DESTINATION COMPARISONWhat does affordable really mean?
Build a realistic budget around your own circumstances.
Compare your options ↗Practical guides
Build a study abroad budget
A checklist for tuition, living costs and the expenses in between.
Read the guide →THE PLANNING NOTEBOOKTell your story in your SOP
Connect your background, course choice and future plans.
Read the guide →THE PLANNING NOTEBOOKUnderstand education sponsorship
Plan a conversation about funding with your family or sponsor.
Read the guide →Your questions, answered.
Where should I start if I haven’t chosen a country?
Begin with your subject, academic background and total budget. Compare courses and locations, then check admission requirements before planning a visa application.
Can I study abroad after HSC?
Explore bachelor’s degrees and preparation pathways. Whether your HSC qualification meets entry requirements depends on the institution and programme. Ask the admissions office before applying.
Are university admission and a student visa the same?
No. An institution assesses your admission application. The relevant immigration authority decides your visa or student permission application. An offer does not guarantee a visa.
Do I need an English test?
Check the course requirements and the destination’s immigration rules separately. Accepted tests, scores and exemptions can differ.
Does an assessment guarantee an admission or visa?
No. Assessment and document guidance can help you plan, but institutions and immigration authorities make their own decisions.