The opportunity for students to work part-time during their studies varies from country to country. If you are pursuing a course at degree level or above you may be permitted to work while on an international student visa. Full-time employment is usually permitted only during semester breaks.

It is very important that you think about the convenience of the prospective university, the institution’s ranking, the amount of time you would like to spend away from home and the total cost of studying and living overseas. If you would like to explore the option of staying in the country after your studies you will need to be aware of the immigration policies in place and also be aware that these government policies can change at any time.

Most countries allow students to visit their home country during vacations. If you have a multiple entry visa you would be allowed to visit your home during your study period easily.

Most undergraduate degrees take 3-4 years to complete, however, this may depend on the academic program and country. Masters degrees typically take 2 years to complete—the UK is popular for its 1 year masters degrees. PhD programs typically last 3-5 years with specific residency requirements.

Most universities have application fees as part of the application procedure. Payment of application fees is required in order to officially process your academic application. A growing number of universities, especially those in the UK, USA not require application fees.