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Student visas

19 programs in 19 countries · tuition, work rights, post-study options and funds

Compare student visa programs worldwide. Work hours during study, tuition costs, post-graduation work visas, language requirements, and long-term pathways to residency and citizenship. See also residency programs and citizenship programs.

Student visa programs
Program Tuition Work hrs/wk Post-study Spouse work Proof of funds Status
CA Study PermitCanada Full fee 24 36 mo Yes $16,465 Active
BR Student Visa (VITEM IV)Brazil Mixed — None Limited — Active
AU Student Visa (Subclass 500)Australia $10k-50k — 24 mo Limited $19,000 Active
AR Student Visa for Official Education (over 365 days)Argentina Mixed Unlimited None Yes — Active
FR VLS-TS Etudiant (Long-Stay Student Visa)France $0k-4k 20 12 mo Yes $688 Active
SE Residence Permit for Higher Education StudiesSweden Mixed 15 12 mo Yes $1,072 Active
JP Student Visa (Ryugaku)Japan $2k-24k 28 6 mo Limited — Active
DE National Visa for Study (Nationales Visum zum Studium)Germany Mixed — 18 mo Yes $13,774 Active
FI Residence Permit for StudiesFinland Mixed 30 24 mo Yes $11,106 Active
NO Study Permit (Studietillatelse)Norway Mixed 20 12 mo Yes $17,778 Active
PL National Visa for Studies (D Type)Poland Mixed Unlimited 9 mo Yes $259 Active
IT Study Visa (Visto per Studio)Italy Mixed 20 12 mo Yes $11,432 Active
NZ Fee Paying Student VisaNew Zealand Mixed 25 0 mo Yes $11,230 Active
GB Student VisaUnited Kingdom $13k-50k 20 60 mo Limited $17,100 Active
PT D4 Student VisaPortugal Full fee Unlimited 12 mo Yes $1,029 Active
AE Student VisaUnited Arab Emirates Full fee — 120 mo Limited — Active
CZ Long-term Visa for StudiesCzech Republic Mixed Unlimited 9 mo Yes $5,309 Active
CH Student Permit (Permit B)Switzerland $1k-10k 15 6 mo Yes — Active
TW Resident Visa for StudyTaiwan $2k-10k 20 12 mo Limited — Active
Data is community-verified. Last checked dates vary per program.