{"id":3487,"date":"2026-02-13T12:12:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T06:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/?p=3487"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T06:42:48","slug":"top-countries-for-international-students-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Countries for International Students 2026: Best Study Abroad Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing among the <strong>top countries for international students 2026<\/strong> can feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students often ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Which country is most affordable?<br>\u2714 Where are visas easier?<br>\u2714 Which destination offers post-study work visas?<br>\u2714 Where are job opportunities strongest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone. Millions of students are searching for the <strong>best countries to study abroad in 2026<\/strong> that offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Affordable tuition<br>\u2022 Strong universities<br>\u2022 Smooth student visa processes<br>\u2022 Work while studying abroad<br>\u2022 Clear post-study career pathways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this complete guide, you\u2019ll discover the <strong>best study abroad destinations 2026<\/strong>, including costs, visas, scholarships, and career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Why_Study_Abroad_in_2026\" >Why Study Abroad in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Top_Countries_for_International_Students_2026\" >Top Countries for International Students 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Canada_%E2%80%93_Most_Student-Friendly_Destination\" >Canada \u2013 Most Student-Friendly Destination<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Why_Choose_Canada\" >Why Choose Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Tuition_Fees_Approximate\" >Tuition Fees (Approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Living_Costs\" >Living Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Work_While_Studying\" >Work While Studying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Best_Courses_in_Canada_2026\" >Best Courses in Canada 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#United_Kingdom_%E2%80%93_Shorter_Degrees_Faster_ROI\" >United Kingdom \u2013 Shorter Degrees, Faster ROI<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Why_Choose_UK\" >Why Choose UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Tuition_Fees\" >Tuition Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Living_Costs-2\" >Living Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Popular_Courses\" >Popular Courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Australia_%E2%80%93_Career_PR_Opportunities\" >Australia \u2013 Career &amp; PR Opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Why_Choose_Australia\" >Why Choose Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Costs\" >Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Work_Rules\" >Work Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Germany_%E2%80%93_Affordable_Tuition-Free_Education\" >Germany \u2013 Affordable \/ Tuition-Free Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Why_Choose_Germany\" >Why Choose Germany?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Costs-2\" >Costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Ireland_%E2%80%93_Europes_Tech_Hub\" >Ireland \u2013 Europe\u2019s Tech Hub<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Best_courses\" >Best courses:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#New_Zealand_%E2%80%93_Safe_High_Quality\" >New Zealand \u2013 Safe &amp; High Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#France_%E2%80%93_Affordable_European_Excellence\" >France \u2013 Affordable European Excellence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Cost_Comparison_Approximate\" >Cost Comparison (Approximate)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#How_to_Choose_the_Best_Country_for_You\" >How to Choose the Best Country for You<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Step_1_Define_Career_Goals\" >\u2705 Step 1: Define Career Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Step_2_Compare_Costs\" >\u2705 Step 2: Compare Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Step_3_Check_Visa_Policies\" >\u2705 Step 3: Check Visa Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Step_4_Research_University_Rankings\" >\u2705 Step 4: Research University Rankings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%E2%9C%85_Step_5_Talk_to_Alumni\" >\u2705 Step 5: Talk to Alumni<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Scholarships_for_International_Students_2026\" >Scholarships for International Students 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Common_Mistakes_Students_Must_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes Students Must Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#FAQs_Study_Abroad_2026\" >FAQs: Study Abroad 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#Final_Thoughts_Your_Global_Future_Starts_Now\" >Final Thoughts: Your Global Future Starts Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anaadworldwide.com\/blog\/top-countries-for-international-students-2026\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Need_Help_Choosing_the_Right_Country\" >\ud83c\udfaf Need Help Choosing the Right Country?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Study_Abroad_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why Study Abroad in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying abroad offers life-changing benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf0d Global exposure<br>\ud83d\udcc8 Higher salary potential<br>\ud83c\udf93 Access to world-class universities<br>\ud83e\udd1d International professional networks<br>\ud83d\udcbc Strong post-study work opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research consistently shows international graduates often enjoy <strong>higher employability and salary growth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 2026 is an excellent year as countries continue expanding <strong>post-study work visas and scholarships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Countries_for_International_Students_2026\"><\/span><strong>Top Countries for International Students 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canada_%E2%80%93_Most_Student-Friendly_Destination\"><\/span>Canada \u2013 Most Student-Friendly Destination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada continues ranking among the <strong>best countries to study abroad in 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Canada\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose Canada?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 High-quality universities<br>\u2714 Affordable vs USA<br>\u2714 Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) up to 3 years<br>\u2714 Strong PR pathways<br>\u2714 Safe &amp; welcoming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuition_Fees_Approximate\"><\/span><strong>Tuition Fees (Approximate)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate \u2192 $15,000\u2013$30,000\/year<br>Postgraduate \u2192 $18,000\u2013$35,000\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_Costs\"><\/span><strong>Living Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$10,000\u2013$15,000\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_While_Studying\"><\/span><strong>Work While Studying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 20 hours\/week during term<br>\u2714 Full-time during breaks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Courses_in_Canada_2026\"><\/span><strong>Best Courses in Canada 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Computer Science<br>\u2022 AI &amp; Data Science<br>\u2022 Business Analytics<br>\u2022 Healthcare<br>\u2022 Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom_%E2%80%93_Shorter_Degrees_Faster_ROI\"><\/span><strong>United Kingdom \u2013 Shorter Degrees, Faster ROI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK is ideal for students seeking <strong>shorter program durations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_UK\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 3-year UG degrees<br>\u2714 1-year Master\u2019s<br>\u2714 2-year Graduate Route visa<br>\u2714 Globally respected degrees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuition_Fees\"><\/span><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>UG \u2192 \u00a312,000\u2013\u00a325,000<br>PG \u2192 \u00a314,000\u2013\u00a330,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Living_Costs-2\"><\/span><strong>Living Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>London \u2192 \u00a312,000\u2013\u00a315,000<br>Other cities \u2192 \u00a39,000\u2013\u00a312,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Courses\"><\/span><strong>Popular Courses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Finance<br>\u2022 Law<br>\u2022 Data Science<br>\u2022 Business<br>\u2022 Public Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Australia_%E2%80%93_Career_PR_Opportunities\"><\/span><strong>Australia \u2013 Career &amp; PR Opportunities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia offers strong salaries and lifestyle advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Australia\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose Australia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 High employability<br>\u2714 Post-study visa up to 4 years<br>\u2714 High minimum wage<br>\u2714 Multicultural environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs\"><\/span><strong>Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuition \u2192 $20,000\u2013$45,000\/year<br>Living \u2192 $18,000\u2013$25,000\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Rules\"><\/span><strong>Work Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 48 hours\/fortnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany_%E2%80%93_Affordable_Tuition-Free_Education\"><\/span><strong>Germany \u2013 Affordable \/ Tuition-Free Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany is one of the <strong>most affordable countries to study abroad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose Germany?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Low \/ no tuition at public universities<br>\u2714 Strong engineering &amp; tech<br>\u2714 18-month post-study visa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Costs-2\"><\/span><strong>Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Public tuition \u2192 Minimal fees<br>Living \u2192 \u20ac10,000\u2013\u20ac12,000\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Excellent for <strong>cost-conscious students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ireland_%E2%80%93_Europes_Tech_Hub\"><\/span><strong>Ireland \u2013 Europe\u2019s Tech Hub<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 English-speaking<br>\u2714 2-year post-study visa<br>\u2714 Home to global tech companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_courses\"><\/span>Best courses:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Data Analytics<br>\u2022 Cybersecurity<br>\u2022 Pharma<br>\u2022 Finance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Zealand_%E2%80%93_Safe_High_Quality\"><\/span><strong>New Zealand \u2013 Safe &amp; High Quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Friendly environment<br>\u2714 Post-study visa up to 3 years<br>\u2714 Balanced lifestyle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"France_%E2%80%93_Affordable_European_Excellence\"><\/span><strong>France \u2013 Affordable European Excellence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public tuition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u20ac2,770\u2013\u20ac3,770\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Business<br>\u2022 Arts<br>\u2022 Fashion<br>\u2022 Hospitality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Comparison_Approximate\"><\/span><strong>Cost Comparison (Approximate)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Tuition Range<\/th><th>Living Cost<\/th><th>Post-Study Work<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>$15k\u201335k<\/td><td>$10k\u201315k<\/td><td>Up to 3 yrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>USA<\/td><td>$20k\u201360k<\/td><td>$12k\u201320k<\/td><td>OPT (STEM up to 3 yrs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK<\/td><td>\u00a312k\u201330k<\/td><td>\u00a39k\u201315k<\/td><td>2 yrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>$20k\u201345k<\/td><td>$18k\u201325k<\/td><td>Up to 4 yrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Germany<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>\u20ac10k\u201312k<\/td><td>18 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Best_Country_for_You\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose the Best Country for You<\/strong><span 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