Where you can study
Six countries, side by side.
What kinds of schools each country has, when programs start, and where to read the official rules. We help you compare them for your own goals and budget.
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Canada
Universities, colleges and polytechnics. Most programs start in September or January; many colleges also start in May.
- Schools
- Universities, colleges, polytechnics, CEGEPs in Quebec
- Usual start dates
- September, January, May
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United States
Universities and community colleges. Most programs start in August or September, some in January.
- Schools
- Universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges
- Usual start dates
- August or September, January
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United Kingdom
Universities with one-year master’s degrees and three-year bachelor’s degrees (four in Scotland).
- Schools
- Universities and university colleges
- Usual start dates
- September, some in January
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Ireland
Universities and technological universities, teaching in English inside the European Union.
- Schools
- Universities, technological universities, colleges
- Usual start dates
- September, some in January
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Australia
Universities and vocational institutes. The academic year starts in February, with a second intake in July.
- Schools
- Universities, TAFE and vocational institutes
- Usual start dates
- February, July
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Germany
Universities and universities of applied sciences, with many programs taught in English.
- Schools
- Universities, universities of applied sciences
- Usual start dates
- October (winter), April (summer)
Start dates are the usual ones. Each program sets its own; we confirm them for every program you consider.
How we help you choose.
The right country depends on more than the ranking. We look at these with you.
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Your budget
Tuition and living costs differ a lot between countries and cities. We put real numbers side by side.
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Your marks and tests
Entry requirements and accepted English tests differ by country and by school.
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Length and start date
A one-year master’s in the UK or Ireland, two years in Canada or Germany: it changes the cost and the plan.
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After graduation
Each country has its own rules for working during and after studies. We point you to the official source and to a licensed professional.