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Study abroad from Bangladesh: 11 countries compared.
What a year costs, which intakes you can still make, the visa figures published for Bangladeshi applicants, and how long you can work after you graduate.
Malaysia
- From:
- ~US$7,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- No dedicated post-study work visa; graduates need an employment pass
Spain
- From:
- ~US$11,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- September 2027, February 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Up to 1 year to look for work after graduating
Germany
- From:
- ~US$14,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- April 2027, October 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- 18-month job-seeker permit after graduating
Malta
- From:
- ~US$17,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- October 2027, February 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Check current rules with your school
Singapore
- From:
- ~US$18,500 a year
- Next intakes:
- April 2027, July 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- No dedicated post-study work visa; graduates apply for a regular work pass
United Arab Emirates
- From:
- ~US$22,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Job-seeker and long-term visa options for eligible graduates
Ireland
- From:
- ~US$24,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- September 2027, January 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Stay-back permission: 1 year after a bachelor's, 2 years after a master's
Canada
- From:
- ~US$26,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years, depending on programme length and field
United Kingdom
- From:
- ~US$30,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Graduate visa: 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 (2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026; 3 years after a PhD)
United States
- From:
- ~US$35,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- August 2027, January 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- OPT: 12 months, plus 24 more for STEM degrees
Australia
- From:
- ~US$38,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- July 2027, November 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Temporary Graduate visa, typically 2–3 years depending on your degree
Costs are indicative; your school's fees decide. Then we apply for you, free.
Country guides for Bangladeshi students
What is different from Bangladesh: degree recognition, English tests, the visa process and proof of funds — with sources.
Bangladesh → Australia
Bangladesh is now one of the largest sources of Australian student visa applications, and the Department of Home Affairs publishes figures by country.
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Bangladesh → Canada
IRCC publishes a visa-office checklist (IMM 5850) in its application package for applicants in Bangladesh, and VFS handles biometrics.
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Bangladesh → Germany
Bangladeshi enrollment in Germany has multiplied in a decade — engineering and science master's above all.
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Bangladesh → Malaysia
Malaysia is now the second-largest destination for Bangladeshi enrolments after China in EMGS data, and the visa process has steps that depend on Bangladeshi nationality: a Single Entry Visa is required, and Bangladesh is not on the Graduate Pass list.
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Bangladesh → United Kingdom
UK study visas are harder to get for Bangladeshi applicants than a year or two ago, and some UK universities have restricted recruitment from Bangladesh.
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Guides for Ireland, United States, Spain, Malta, Singapore, United Arab Emirates are being researched. Your plan already covers them.