Global Study Abroad Guide 2026
The most comprehensive study abroad reference available. Every destination we track — tuition fees, scholarships, visa rules, work rights — verified against official sources, in one document.
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What's inside
- How to use this guide — decision framework for choosing your countryFramework
- Europe — UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Hungary18 countries
- Americas — USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia7 countries
- Asia — Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong9 countries
- Middle East & Africa — UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco7 countries
- Oceania — Australia, New Zealand2 countries
- Tuition fee comparison — every country ranked from free to most expensive, by degree levelFull ranking
- Scholarship database — 153+ scholarships organised by government, EU-wide, university-specific, and field-specific153+ entries
- Post-study work visa comparison — duration, conditions, and path to permanent residencyAll countries
- "Study abroad without IELTS" — countries, universities, and alternative English tests acceptedComplete list
- Part-time work rules — hours allowed, earnings potential, and restrictions by countryAll countries
- Cost of living index — monthly student budgets ranked cheapest to most expensiveFull ranking
- Financial planning — budget worksheets, savings timelines, currency tips, banking abroadNEW chapter
- Application calendar — key deadlines for September and January intakes worldwideTimeline
- Glossary, sources & disclaimerReference
Every major study destination, covered
From free-tuition Germany to scholarship-rich Japan, from the Ivy League to Argentina's open-admission public universities. The full picture.
Why this guide
Verified data only
Every tuition fee, visa rule, and scholarship is checked against official university and government portals. Not scraped from forums, not recycled from 2023 blog posts.
Real programme names
Not "Germany scholarship" — you get DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, MEXT, KGSP, Chevening, Türkiye Scholarships by name, with eligibility criteria and direct application links.
Side-by-side comparisons
Ranked tables let you compare countries by tuition cost, living expenses, work rights, and scholarship availability at a glance. No more opening 50 browser tabs.
Policy changes flagged
Canada slashed study permits by 48%. The UK is cutting its Graduate Route. Australia introduced enrollment caps. Every 2025-2026 change is flagged so you don't plan around outdated rules.
Updated Q1 2026
Reflects the latest changes: South Korea hitting 300K students early, Germany doubling student work hours, UK dependants ban impact, and India's diversification away from Canada.
No upsell inside
The guide is the product. No teaser pages, no "contact an agent for the real answer." You get the full data for every country and scholarship we track. No commissions, no sponsors.
Who this guide is for
Students who haven't decided on a country yet — compare 43 destinations side by side instead of researching one at a time
Students from Nigeria, Philippines, Brazil, South Africa, and India — existing guides are overwhelmingly India-centric. This one covers scholarships and visa realities for every source country
Students on a tight budget — 7 countries offer free or near-free tuition, and 153+ scholarships can cover everything from tuition to living expenses
Students who want to stay after graduation — the guide ranks every country by post-study work visa duration and path to permanent residency
Parents helping their children plan — clear, factual data on costs, safety, and outcomes instead of marketing from education agents
Global Study Abroad Guide 2026
43 countries · 233 universities · 153+ scholarships · Updated Q1 2026
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