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Study abroad from China: 11 countries compared.

What a year costs, which intakes you can still make, the visa figures published for Chinese 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
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