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Study abroad from India: 11 countries compared.
What a year costs, which intakes you can still make, the visa figures published for Indian applicants, and how long you can work after you graduate.
Published visa figures for Indian applicants exist for Canada (about 41% were approved), United Kingdom (about 7% were refused) and Australia (about 36% were refused). They describe everyone who applied, not your chances — your documents and funds decide your own case.
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:
- About 41% of Indian applicants were approved (Jan–Apr 2026). Source
- 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:
- About 7% of Indian applicants were refused (2026). Source
- 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:
- About 36% of Indian applicants were refused (2025–26). Source
- 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 Indian students
What is different from India: degree recognition, English tests, the visa process and proof of funds — with sources.
India → Australia
India is one of Australia's biggest sources of student visa applicants, and the Department of Home Affairs publishes figures by nationality.
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India → Canada
India supplies the largest share of study permit holders in Canada, and Indian applicants file through a New Delhi checklist with its own document list and timing advice.
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India → Germany
Indian students are Germany's largest international group — and the fastest growing.
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India → Ireland
Indian students apply for an Irish study visa through the New Delhi Visa Office, which publishes an information note and processing times written for applicants in India.
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India → Malaysia
Indian students use the EMGS process to get a Malaysian student pass, and several rules depend on an Indian passport or Indian school qualification.
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India → Singapore
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority treats Indian passport holders as visa-required, and that changes the timing and fees of the Student's Pass.
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India → United Arab Emirates
Indian students make up a large part of the UAE's student community, and the Indian Embassy and Consulate publish specific advice on documents and accreditation.
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India → United Kingdom
Indian nationals are the second-largest group granted UK study visas, and several UK rules are written with Indian qualifications in mind: how a three-year bachelor's degree is assessed, how Class 12 certificates are treated, and the TB test.
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India → United States
India is the largest source of international students in the United States, and Indian applicants book F-1 interviews at one of five US posts in India.
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Guides for Spain, Malta are being researched. Your plan already covers them.