Study-abroad country guides for Indian students
Student visas, money you need to show, work rights, post-study work and intakes for the most popular destinations, checked on official government sites.
Checked · 14 Oct 2026USA
F-1 student visa, on-campus work during study, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation.
OPT (see below)
UK
Student visa with set living-cost funds, 20 hours of work a week in term, and a Graduate visa after your degree.
Graduate visa: 2 yrs (18 months from 1 Jan 2027)
Canada
Study permit with a set living-cost amount, 24 hours a week of off-campus work, and a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
PGWP up to 3 years
Australia
Subclass 500 student visa, 48 hours of work per fortnight in term, and the Temporary Graduate (485) visa afterwards.
485 visa: usually 2–3 years
Germany
Mostly tuition-free public universities, a blocked account for living costs, and 18 months to find a job after graduating.
18-month job-search permit
Ireland
Long-stay study visa with EUR 10,000 in funds, 20 hours of work a week, and the Stamp 1G graduate route.
Stamp 1G: 12–24 months
New Zealand
Fee Paying Student Visa with NZD 20,000 a year in funds, 25 hours of work a week, and a Post Study Work Visa of up to 3 years.
Post Study Work Visa: up to 3 yrs