Compare Study Destinations
Side-by-side costs, visas and post-study work — plus what is open on NextApply right now. Select 2–4 countries.
Figures shown are indicative only — always confirm costs, requirements and timelines with official sources.
| Metric |  United Kingdom |  Germany |  Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Tuition | Varies — check the university's official fees page | Varies — check the university's official fees page | Varies — check the university's official fees page |
| Living Cost | Varies — see the university's living-cost guidance | Varies — see the university's living-cost guidance | Varies — see the university's living-cost guidance |
| Post-Study Work | 18 months–3 years (Graduate Route)Applications by 31 Dec 2026: 2 years. Applications from 1 Jan 2027: 18 months. PhD or other doctoral qualification: 3 years regardless of application date.GOV.UK — Graduate Route visa ↗ | 18 months — check the official German authority page | Up to 3 years (PGWP) — check the official IRCC page best |
| IELTS Min | Varies by course — check the programme page | Varies by course — check the programme page | Varies by course — check the programme page |
| Visa Processing | Varies — see the official visa guidance | Varies — see the official visa guidance | Varies — see the official visa guidance |
| Language | English | German (English programmes available) | English/French |
| Climate | Temperate, rainy | Continental | Cold winters |
| Currency | GBP (£) | EUR (€) | CAD (C$) |
| Open on NextApply | Open nowNext closes 28 Oct 2026 → | Open nowNext closes 31 Oct 2026 → | Open nowNext closes 6 Nov 2026 → |
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Sourced visa figures last checked: 9 October 2026. Immigration rules change frequently — confirm the current window on the official immigration authority's site before you plan around it.