Study pathways
A place at a university or school. Explore the pathways below to see what each route requires.
Switzerland Student Residence
Switzerland's student residence route is for non-European applicants admitted to qualifying full-time higher education who can fund and insure their stay.
residencyNorway Student Residence
Norway's student residence route is for non-European applicants admitted to qualifying full-time higher education who can fund and insure their stay.
residencyIceland Post-Study Employment-Seeking Permit
Graduates of an Icelandic bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree may renew student residence for up to 18 months after graduation to seek work based on…
residencyIceland Student Residence Permit
Iceland's student residence permit is for non-EEA students enrolled full-time at an Icelandic school. It generally requires admission or enrollment, funds,…
residencyIceland Volunteer or Au Pair Residence
Iceland has narrow hosted residence routes for volunteers, missionaries, and au pairs. These routes require a real Icelandic host or placement and are not…
residencyHong Kong Student Residence
Admission to an eligible full-time university program in Hong Kong can support a student visa or entry permit. Course approval, funding, and nationality…
residencyDenmark Student Residence
Denmark's student residence route is for non-European applicants admitted to qualifying full-time higher education who can fund and insure their stay.
residencySweden Post-Study Job-Search Permit
People who complete qualifying higher education in Sweden can apply to stay and look for work or explore a business. The application must reach the agency…
residencySweden Student Residence
Sweden's student residence route is for non-European applicants admitted to qualifying full-time higher education who can fund and insure their stay.
residencyGermany European Study Internship Visa
Germany's study-related internship visa is for students enrolled at a university abroad, or recent graduates within two years, who have an internship…
residencyGermany Language Course Visa
Germany's language acquisition visa is for people admitted to an intensive German language course. It generally requires daily instruction of at least 18…
residencyGermany Post-Study Job Search Residence
Germany can issue a job-search residence permit after certain German stays, including successful study, research, qualified vocational training,…
residencyGermany School or Exchange Student Visa
Germany can issue residence for school attendance or a pupil exchange. It generally requires a qualifying German school or exchange arrangement, parental…
residencyGermany Student Visa
Germany's student visa is for people admitted to a state-recognized higher education institution in Germany, including certain preparatory measures and…
residencyGermany Vocational Training Visa
Germany's vocational training route is for people who want to complete an in-company or school-based training program in Germany, or in limited cases come…
residencyIreland Graduate Residence Permission
A qualifying non-EEA graduate of an Irish institution may move from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G to look for graduate-level work and work full time for a limited…
residencyIreland Stamp 2 Student Residence
A non-EEA and non-Swiss student admitted to an eligible Irish course may obtain study permission, normally Stamp 2 for an approved full-time program.
residencySingapore Student’s Pass
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Singapore.
residencyAustralia Student Guardian Visa
Australia's Student Guardian visa lets a parent, custodian, or eligible relative come to Australia to support a student visa holder who is under 18, or…
residencyAustralia Student Visa
Australia's Student visa is for people accepted into eligible study in Australia. It generally requires a Confirmation of Enrollment, enough funds,…
residencyAustralia Temporary Graduate Visa
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa lets many recent international graduates live, study, and work in Australia after completing eligible Australian study.…
residencyNetherlands Graduate Job-Search Residence
The Netherlands orientation year is a one-year residence permit for recent graduates, doctoral graduates, and certain researchers who want to look for work…
residencyNetherlands Student Residence Permit
The Netherlands student residence permit is for non-Dutch students admitted to full-time higher education at a Dutch institution recognized by the IND. It…
residencyLiechtenstein Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Liechtenstein, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyFinland Graduate Job-Search Permit
People who completed a Finnish degree or qualifying research can seek up to two years to find work or start a business. A qualifying earlier Finnish…
residencyFinland Student Residence
Finland's student residence route is for non-European applicants admitted to qualifying full-time higher education who can fund and insure their stay.
residencyBelgium Post-Study Job Search Residence
Belgium offers a one-year search period after some Belgian higher studies, Belgian mobility studies, or research stays. It lets eligible third-country…
residencyBelgium Student Residence
Belgium's student residence route is for non-EU students accepted into qualifying higher education or study in Belgium. It generally requires admission or…
residencyBermuda Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Bermuda can support an application for student residence.
residencyGibraltar Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Gibraltar can support an application for student residence.
residencyUK Child Student Visa
The UK Child Student visa is for children aged 4 to 17 who have an unconditional offer from an independent school that is a licensed Child Student sponsor,…
residencyUK Graduate Visa
The UK Graduate visa is for people who are in the UK on a Student or Tier 4 visa and have successfully completed an eligible UK course. It gives post-study…
residencyUK Student Visa
The UK Student visa is for people aged 16 or older who have an offer from a licensed UK student sponsor. It generally requires a Confirmation of Acceptance…
residencyNew Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa
A Fee Paying Student Visa lets international students attend an approved New Zealand course. You need admission, tuition and living-cost funds, insurance…
residencyNew Zealand Post Study Work Visa
New Zealand's Post Study Work Visa is for people who recently completed an eligible New Zealand qualification and want temporary work rights that can…
residencyNiue Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Niue can support an application for student residence.
residencyUAE Outstanding Student Golden Visa
The UAE offers 10-year Golden Residence to qualifying top secondary-school students and outstanding university graduates who meet the academic,…
residencyUAE Student Residence Visa
A student admitted to a licensed UAE university, college, institute, or research institution may obtain residence sponsored by the institution or, in…
residencyCanada Study Permit
Canada's study permit is for international students accepted to a designated Canadian learning institution. It can allow temporary residence while studying…
residencyCanada Study-to-Permanent-Residence Path
This residence pathway is for students or graduates who want to turn study in Canada into a longer-term stay. It generally requires an eligible study…
residencySouth Korea Student Residence
South Korea’s D2 student route covers eligible degree study. It is different from D4 language training and from permission to work after graduation.
residencyLuxembourg Post-Study Job Search Residence
Luxembourg gives some recent graduates and researchers time to stay after studies or research to look for work or start a business. It generally requires a…
residencyLuxembourg Student Residence Permit
Luxembourg student residence is for non-EU students accepted into qualifying higher education or study in Luxembourg. It generally requires admission or…
residencyU.S. Academic or Vocational Student Visa
The F-1 and M-1 student visa routes are for people accepted by approved U.S. schools. They are temporary study routes, but F-1 study can sometimes lead to…
residencyU.S. Exchange Visitor Visa
The J-1 route is for people accepted into approved U.S. exchange visitor programs, including interns, trainees, scholars, teachers, au pairs, and other…
residencyAustria Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Austria, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencySlovenia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Slovenia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyJapan Student Residence
A place at a qualifying Japanese university can support Student status. The school normally helps prepare the immigration evidence before the student…
residencyIsrael Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Israel can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencyMalta Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Malta, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencySpain Student Stay Authorization
Spain's student stay authorization is for people admitted to recognized higher education or post-compulsory secondary education lasting more than 90 days.…
residencyFrance Post-Study Job Search Residence
France has a one-year job-search or business-creation status for some recent graduates of French institutions and some former Talent researcher card…
residencyFrance Student Visa
France's student visa and student residence route is for people accepted into qualifying study or training in France. It generally requires admission or…
residencyCyprus Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Cyprus, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyItaly Study Visa
Italy's study visa is for people accepted into a qualifying Italian study, university, language, professional-training, or internship program. It generally…
residencyTaiwan Student Residence
A qualifying full-time degree place in Taiwan can support a student resident visa and an Alien Resident Certificate, known as an ARC.
residencyEstonia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Estonia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyCzech Long-Term Residence for Studies
Czech student residence is for non-EU citizens admitted to qualifying studies in Czechia for more than 90 days. It generally requires admission to a…
residencyGreece Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Greece, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencySan Marino Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in San Marino, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyPoland Graduate Job Search Residence
A third-country national who has just graduated from a Polish university can apply once for 9 months of temporary residence to seek employment or prepare a…
residencyPoland Post-Research Residence for Job Search
Poland has a one-time, 9-month temporary residence permit for some researchers who have just completed scientific research or development work in Poland.…
residencyPoland Temporary Residence for Studies
Poland's student residence route is for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens accepted to or enrolled in qualifying full-time university study, doctoral school, or a…
residencyLithuania Student Residence
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants admitted to recognized Lithuanian higher education can seek student residence. Admission, financial support, accommodation, and…
residencyCroatia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Croatia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencySaudi Arabia Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Saudi Arabia can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencyPortugal Post-Study Work Residence
Portugal has special residence routes for people who held Portuguese student or research residence and have completed studies or research, then want to…
residencyPortugal Student Visa
The Portugal D4 Student Visa is for people accepted to a qualifying school, university, exchange, or other study program in Portugal. It generally requires…
residencyPortugal Training or Volunteer Residence
Portugal can issue residence visas for certain internships, professional training, and volunteer work. The route generally requires a certified host…
residencyLatvia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Latvia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyChile Student Residence
Temporary residence for students enrolled at a state-recognized educational institution in Chile.
residencySlovakia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Slovakia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyTürkiye Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Türkiye, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyHungary Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Hungary, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyArgentina Short Course and Exchange Visa
A stay of up to one year for qualifying short courses, student or cultural exchanges, volunteering, internships, or research scholarships. Spanish and…
residencyArgentina Student Residence
Temporary residence for students taking a complete, recognized secondary-school, college, university, or postgraduate program in Argentina. Admission and…
residencyKuwait Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Kuwait can support an application for student residence.
residencyMontenegro Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Montenegro, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyUruguay Student Residence
A foreign student admitted to an officially recognized educational institution in Uruguay can apply for temporary residence. The student status is granted…
residencyRomania Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Romania, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyBrunei University Student Pass
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Brunei.
residencyPanama Residence After Extended Study
People with more than six consecutive years of study in Panama can seek a residence route introduced in 2026. It starts with a two-year provisional period…
residencyPanama Student Residence
Full-time students at recognized Panamanian institutions can seek temporary residence with admission, enrollment, and financial-support evidence. Ordinary…
residencyGeorgia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Georgia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyOman Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Oman can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencyTrinidad and Tobago Student Permit
Foreign students generally need a permit for the full period of study in Trinidad and Tobago. Recognized admission and support evidence are required;…
residencyMalaysia Higher-Education Student Pass
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Malaysia.
residencyCosta Rica Student Permission
Study at a recognized Costa Rican institution with renewable student permission. You need school certification and financial support; this special category…
residencySerbia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Serbia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyThailand ED Plus Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Thailand.
residencyKazakhstan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Kazakhstan.
residencyBulgaria Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Bulgaria, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyBarbados Student Visa
Non-immigrant students accepted by a school registered or chartered by Barbados’s Ministry of Education can seek a student visa. They must document…
residencySeychelles Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Seychelles can support an application for student residence.
residencyAlbania Student Residence
Students accepted by a recognized Albanian higher-education institution may apply for residence for their studies. Admission, funding, language…
residencyBosnia and Herzegovina Student Residence
Foreign students enrolled in qualifying higher education can seek temporary residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina for their studies.
residencyChina Student Residence
China’s X1 student visa is for study lasting more than 180 days. A qualifying university admission leads to an entry application and then student…
residencyArmenia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Armenia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyMexico Temporary Resident Student Visa
Mexico's student residence route is for people accepted into a Mexican school or university for study lasting more than 180 days. It generally requires an…
residencySri Lanka Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Sri Lanka.
residencyDominican Republic Student Permit
Foreign students can obtain the Dominican Republic’s E-1 permit for study at an accepted institution. This is a nonresident permission, so it should not…
residencyEcuador Student Residence Visa
A foreign student admitted to an Ecuadorian educational institution can apply for temporary student residence for the approved course or program.
residencyMoldova Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Moldova, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyNorth Macedonia Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in North Macedonia, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyPeru Student Residence
Residence for qualifying studies or training in Peru lasting at least one year.
residencyAzerbaijan Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Azerbaijan, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyBrazil Student Residence
Residence for students enrolled in a qualifying course in Brazil, with evidence of financial support.
residencyKosovo Student Residence
Residence for international students admitted to qualifying higher education in Kosovo, with funds and health coverage for their stay.
residencyColombia Student Visa
A visitor visa for qualifying studies, academic exchanges, or student placements in Colombia.
residencyAlgeria Student Residence
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Algeria.
residencyMongolia Student Residence
An eligible university place in Mongolia can support E2 student residence. The institution helps document the course, admission, and intended stay.
residencyJamaica Student Stay Permission
Foreign students enrolled at a Ministry of Education-registered institution can seek a student endorsement from PICA. Students must attend PICA within two…
residencyJordan Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Jordan can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencyTurkmenistan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Turkmenistan.
residencyGuyana Student Visa
Permission for students accepted by an educational institution in Guyana.
residencyUkraine Student Residence Permit
Foreign students enrolled at a qualifying Ukrainian educational institution can seek residence for the documented period of their studies.
residencyTunisia Student Residence
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Tunisia.
residencyEgypt Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Egypt can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencyFiji Student Permit
A foreign student accepted for secondary, tertiary, university, or vocational study in Fiji may apply for a student permit. Primary school, Years 1–8, is…
residencyUzbekistan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Uzbekistan.
residencyVietnam Student Residence Visa
A foreign student accepted by a Vietnamese educational institution can obtain a DH study visa and, when the current law and sponsorship requirements are…
residencyLebanon Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying institution in Lebanon can support student permission. The school must confirm the immigration process for your course and…
residencySouth Africa Study Visa
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in South Africa can support an application for student residence.
residencyIndonesia Higher-Education Residence
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Indonesia.
residencyPhilippines Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in the Philippines.
residencyBotswana Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Botswana can support an application for student residence.
residencyBelize Student Permit
Belize requires foreign students to obtain permission before starting the school year or semester. School confirmation, financial support, and the required…
residencySamoa Student Residence
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Samoa.
residencyBolivia Student Residence
Temporary residence for foreign students attending an educational institution in Bolivia.
residencyMorocco Student Residence
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Morocco.
residencyVenezuela Student Visa
A visa for technical or university studies, specialization, or a qualifying internship in Venezuela.
residencyKyrgyzstan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Kyrgyzstan.
residencyNamibia Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Namibia can support an application for student residence.
residencyBhutan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Bhutan.
residencyEl Salvador Student Residence
Students in technical, university, or specialized programs can apply for temporary residence in El Salvador. The category also covers qualifying unpaid…
residencyTajikistan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Tajikistan.
residencyBangladesh Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Bangladesh.
residencyNicaragua Student Residence
Temporary residence for foreign students with a confirmed place at an educational institution in Nicaragua.
residencyCabo Verde Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Cabo Verde can support an application for student residence.
residencyIndia Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in India.
residencyGuatemala Student Residence
Temporary residence for study at an officially recognized Guatemalan school or university. The institution must confirm admission or enrollment and the…
residencyHonduras Student Stay Permit
A special stay permit supports study or a qualifying professional placement in Honduras. You need institutional admission and means of support; the student…
residencySão Tomé and Príncipe Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in São Tomé and Príncipe can support an application for student residence.
residencyEswatini Student Pass
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Eswatini can support an application for student residence.
residencyVanuatu Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Vanuatu.
residencyGhana Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Ghana can support an application for student residence.
residencyKenya Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Kenya can support an application for student residence.
residencyNepal Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Nepal.
residencyAngola Study Visa
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Angola can support an application for student residence.
residencyTuvalu Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Tuvalu can support an application for student residence.
residencyRepublic of the Congo Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in the Republic of the Congo can support an application for student residence.
residencyZambia Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Zambia can support an application for student residence.
residencyCameroon Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Cameroon can support an application for student residence.
residencyPNG Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Papua New Guinea.
residencySolomon Islands Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Solomon Islands.
residencyTimor-Leste University Study Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Timor-Leste.
residencyUganda Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Uganda can support an application for student residence.
residencyKiribati Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Kiribati can support an application for student residence.
residencyNigeria Student Residence
Students admitted to an accredited Nigerian institution can apply for residence for their studies. The school must accept immigration responsibility, and…
residencyRwanda Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Rwanda can support an application for student residence.
residencyZimbabwe Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Zimbabwe can support an application for student residence.
residencyPakistan Student Visa
This route allows an admitted international student to apply for permission to study at a qualifying higher-education institution in Pakistan.
residencyCôte d’Ivoire Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Côte d’Ivoire can support an application for student residence.
residencyTanzania Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Tanzania can support an application for student residence.
residencyTogo Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Togo can support an application for student residence.
residencyLesotho Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Lesotho can support an application for student residence.
residencySenegal Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Senegal can support an application for student residence.
residencyMalawi Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Malawi can support an application for student residence.
residencyThe Gambia Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in The Gambia can support an application for student residence.
residencyEthiopia Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Ethiopia can support an application for student residence.
residencyDR Congo Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in DR Congo can support an application for student residence.
residencyChad Student Residence
Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Chad can support an application for student residence.
residencyFaroe Islands Student Residence
Students admitted to an approved full-time higher-education program can apply for Faroese residence with evidence of support and language ability.
residencyMacao Student Permission to Stay
A nonlocal student at an approved Macao higher-education institution can apply for Special Authorization to Stay. This supports study without conferring…
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