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Study abroad after graduation
Compare master’s destinations on what happens after the degree, not only on tuition.
Check my master’s optionsLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Post-study work rights by country
| Country | After a master’s |
|---|---|
| UK | Graduate Route: 2 years if you apply before 1 January 2027, then 18 months |
| Australia | Subclass 485: 2 years after a coursework master’s, 3 after research |
| Canada | PGWP up to 3 years |
| USA | 12 months OPT, plus 24 for STEM |
| Germany | 18 months to find qualified work |
| Ireland | Stamp 1G up to 24 months |
| New Zealand | Post-Study Work Visa up to 3 years |
| Finland | 2 years to look for work |
| Japan | Up to 1 year job-hunting status |
| Malaysia | Graduate Pass does not list Bangladesh |
Scholarships that suit graduates
| Award | Key condition |
|---|---|
| Chevening (UK) | 2 years’ work (2,800 hours) after your degree; 3 course choices |
| DAAD EPOS (Germany) | 2 years’ work; development-related courses |
| Fulbright (USA) | 2 years’ experience; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90 |
| GOI-IES (Ireland) | €10,000 plus fee waiver for 1 year |
| MEXT (Japan) | Research students under 35; April to May recruitment |
Visa outlook for Bangladeshi graduates
- UK: about 26% of Bangladeshi sponsored study applications were refused in late 2025 to early 2026.
- Australia: roughly 45% to 51% refused in early 2026.
- Canada: about 64% of study permits refused in 2025.
- Germany: the Dhaka embassy reports a wait of over 27 months without a German or EU scholarship.
These numbers change. Build a plan with more than one country where you can.
Official sources
- GOV.UK: Graduate Route ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Home Affairs: subclass 485 ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- IRCC: PGWP ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- USCIS: STEM OPT ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Chevening: eligibility ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- German Embassy Dhaka ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- ICEF Monitor: UK refusal rates ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- The PIE News: Australia refusal rates ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.