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| Country | Student living costs | Annual tuition | Student work allowance | Post-study stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €900–1,200 / monthLiving estimate; varies by city and housing | Often tuition-free at public institutionsState exceptions apply; semester contributions are separate | Up to 20 hours / weekAlternatively, 140 full / 280 half days per year | Up to 18 monthsJob-search permit for eligible graduates |
| Canada | Budget at least about CAD 1,917 / monthOfficial suggested annual budget: CAD 23,000; cities vary | Average CAD 41,746 / yearInternational undergraduate average; graduate average CAD 24,028 | Up to 24 hours / weekEligible off-campus work during academic terms | Up to 3 yearsPGWP work permit; length depends on eligibility and study duration |
| United Kingdom | £900–1,400 / monthOutside London £900–1,300; London £1,300–1,400 | £11,400–38,000 / yearGeneral international undergraduate estimate; other levels differ | Usually up to 20 hours / weekDuring terms, subject to Student visa conditions | 2 years; from 2027: 18 monthsGraduate visa applications from 1 January 2027; doctorates: 3 years |
| Italy | €700–1,100 / monthGeneral estimate; city and housing affect costs | €900–4,000 / yearPublic institution estimate; private fees are higher and income matters | Up to 20 hours / weekMaximum 1,040 hours per year with a valid permit | 12 monthsJob-search permit after eligible graduation |
| Netherlands | €1,000–1,500 / monthGeneral student living-cost estimate | €9,000–20,000 / yearNon-EU/EEA undergraduate; graduate estimate €12,000–30,000 | Up to 16 hours / weekOr full-time June–August; employer needs a work permit | 12 monthsOrientation-year permit for eligible graduates |
| Australia | Depends on city and housingUse the official calculator; visa funding minimum is not actual living cost | Varies by level and study locationThe official source does not publish one fixed national range | Up to 48 hours / fortnightDuring studies, subject to visa conditions | Usually 2–3 yearsTemporary Graduate visa; eligibility conditions apply |
| Sweden | About SEK 10,656 / monthGeneral student living-cost estimate | Average SEK 129,000 / yearNon-EU/EEA average; actual fees vary | Usually up to 15 hours / weekPermits granted from 11 June 2026; official exceptions apply | 12 months; doctorates up to 18Job-search permit for eligible graduates |
| Finland | €900–1,200 / monthRecommended estimate including housing and daily expenses | €9,000–20,000 / yearEnglish-taught study estimate for non-EU/EEA students; exemptions vary | Average up to 30 hours / weekAnnual average, with a student residence permit | Up to 24 monthsJob-search or business-start permit for eligible graduates |
| Denmark | About DKK 8,450–13,700 / monthSum of the official budget items; extras are separate | €6,000–16,000 / yearOfficial non-EU/EEA estimate, published in euros | Up to 90 hours / monthSeptember–May; full-time summer work for state-approved study | 6 months or up to 3 yearsJob-search period depends on qualification and state approval |
| New Zealand | About NZD 1,500–2,250 / monthAnnual NZD 18,000–27,000 estimates divided by 12; varies by city | NZD 35,000–55,000 / yearGeneral undergraduate estimate; some fields cost more; March 2025 figures | Up to 25 hours / weekSubject to visa conditions; older visas may need a variation | Up to 3 yearsPost-Study Work Visa; depends on qualification and study duration |
Figures are general international-student estimates; actual costs depend on the city and individual circumstances. Work and post-study permits require eligibility and do not imply permanent residence.
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