3G – Global Graduation Guide

Twelve destinations. Twelve different rulebooks.

Compare visa category, processing time, and post-study work rights by region below.

  • Canada — Study Permit, 4–8 wks, PGWP up to 3 yrs
  • United States — F-1/SEVIS, 3–6 wks, OPT up to 36 mo (STEM)
  • United Kingdom — Student Route, 3 wks, 2-yr Graduate Route
  • Ireland — Study Stamp 2, 4–6 wks, Third Level Graduate Scheme
  • Germany — National D-Visa, 6–12 wks, 18-mo job search visa
  • Netherlands — MVV + Residence, 4–6 wks, 1-yr Orientation Year
  • France — VLS-TS Étudiant, 3–5 wks, APS post-study visa
  • Australia — Subclass 500, 4–10 wks, regional post-study bonus
  • New Zealand — Fee Paying Student, 4–8 wks, 3-yr PSW visa
  • South Korea — D-2 Student, 2–4 wks, strong scholarships
  • Malaysia — Student Pass, 3–4 wks, branch-campus degrees
  • Japan — Student COE, 2–3 months, MEXT scholarship pathway

Canada

Study Permit

United States

F-1 / SEVIS

United Kingdom

Student Route

Ireland

Study Stamp 2

Australia

Subclass 500

New Zealand

Fee Paying Student

Germany

National D-Visa

Netherlands

MVV + Residence

France

VLS-TS Étudiant

South Korea

D-2 Student

Malaysia

Student Pass

Japan

Student COE

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