Study Abroad: Find the Country and School That Fit You
Check your chances in two minutes. We match you to programs that fit your marks, English and budget, apply for you, and charge no fee for admission.
The key facts at a glance
- Open for admission checks
- Australia, Canada (outside Quebec), Germany, Ireland, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. We also take answers for Malaysia, Malta, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates
- Admission network
- More than 1,500 partner institutions, including high schools, colleges and universities, and more than 140,000 academic programs across 11 countries: Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Germany, Malaysia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Malta and Singapore
- Study levels
- Foundation, diploma, bachelor, master and doctorate
- What AIA does
- Finds programs that fit you, prepares your documents and applies for you
- What AIA does not do
- Visa advice or visa applications outside Canada
- AIA fee for admission
- None
- Last updated
- October 2026
Which country should you study in?
The right country depends on your budget, your marks, your English score and what you want after you graduate. Australia, Canada (outside Quebec), Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States are all open for admission checks now. Pick a country below, or take the check and we show you where you stand.
Australia
Semesters start in February or March and in July. You can work up to 48 hours every 2 weeks in term.
Study options in Australia →Canada (outside Quebec)
Study permit and visa guides, plus admission help with AIA.
Study options in Canada →United Kingdom
Money, English level, work rules and the Graduate route in one place.
Study options in the UK →United States
No government minimum, work after you graduate with OPT, and a school-by-school check of your funds.
Study options in the USA →Ireland
Fees, EUR 10,000 living costs, work rules and the Graduate Programme in one place.
Study options in Ireland →Germany
Little or no tuition at most state universities, plus money, language and job-search rules.
Study options in Germany →Spain
You show EUR 600 for each month of your stay, and you can work up to 30 hours a week.
Study options in Spain →Malta
Work up to 20 hours a week with a work permit, and stay up to 9 months after you graduate to look for work.
Study options in Malta →United Arab Emirates
Your university helps with your student visa, and outstanding students can apply for a 10-year Golden Visa.
Study options in the UAE →How do the countries compare?
Each country asks for different money, English and paperwork, and each gives a different route after you graduate. This table shows the government figures we have confirmed, plus our own fee estimates for a bachelor’s degree (October 2026).
| What you want to know | Australia | Canada (outside Quebec) | United Kingdom | Ireland | Germany | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living costs you must show (government) | AUD 29,710 a year | CAD 23,448 a year for one person | GBP 10,539 for 9 months outside London, GBP 13,761 in London | EUR 10,000 a year, plus course fees paid in full | EUR 11,904 a year | No government minimum. Schools usually estimate about USD 15,000 a year on your I-20 |
| First-year fees, bachelor (our estimate) | AUD 20,000 to 45,000 or more | CAD 20,000 to 41,000 or more | GBP 11,400 to 38,000 | EUR 10,300 to 29,000 | No tuition at most state universities. Baden-Wuerttemberg charges non-EU students EUR 1,500 a semester. | USD 25,000 to 60,000 or more (our estimate) |
| English at degree level | IELTS 6.0 overall or equal for most courses (government floor) | No national test, each school sets its own score | CEFR B2, shown with an approved test or by the university | Each institution sets its own score, often IELTS 6.5 at Trinity, UCD and DCU | German-taught programs need German (TestDaF or DSH). English-taught programs set their own score. | Each school sets its own score, often TOEFL iBT 80 to 100 or IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 |
| Work while studying | Up to 48 hours every 2 weeks in term | Many students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus in term | Depends on your course and when you work, and your visa says exactly | Up to 20 hours a week in term, and 40 hours in the summer and winter breaks | Up to 140 full days or 280 half days a year | On campus up to 20 hours a week in term. Off campus only after your first year, in limited cases |
| After you graduate | Temporary Graduate visa: up to 18 months after a diploma, usually 2 to 3 years after a degree | Post-graduation work permit: up to 3 years, with language and field rules | Graduate route: 2 years after a bachelor or master (18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027), 3 years after a doctorate | Third Level Graduate Programme: 12 months, up to 24 months after a master or doctorate | Residence permit of up to 18 months to look for work | Optional Practical Training: 12 months, plus 24 more months for STEM degrees |
| Student visa cost (government) | From AUD 2,500 | CAD 150 | GBP 558 | EUR 60 for one entry, then EUR 300 to register after you arrive | Set by the German mission in your country | USD 185 visa fee plus the USD 350 SEVIS fee |
| Bringing family | Most students cannot from 2 October 2026 | Possible, and living costs rise with each person | Possible, with extra money for each person | Typically not allowed | Depends on your visa. We confirm the rules and the extra money with you. | Spouse and children under 21 can come on F-2 status, and they cannot work |
Fee ranges are our estimates, not official figures. Dates and amounts change, so check the latest on each country page.
How do the newer destinations compare?
Spain, Malta, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Singapore each have their own immigration rules. This table shows what the official government pages say (October 2026). Where a figure is missing, the government does not publish one.
| What you want to know | Spain | Malta | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia | Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money you must show | EUR 600 for each month of your stay (100% of the IPREM) | Course fees paid, plus funds of at least 60% of the annual national minimum wage or the poverty line, pro-rated | ICP lists no minimum bank balance | No minimum bank balance listed | ICA lists no minimum bank balance |
| Language | Set by each university, in Spanish or English | Set by each institution | Set by each university | Set by each institution. EMGS says most courses are taught in English. | Set by each institution |
| Work while studying | Up to 30 hours a week | Up to 20 hours a week with a work permit | Needs a residence visa and a MoHRE work permit | Up to 20 hours a week in approved jobs, in semester breaks and holidays over 7 days, with Immigration approval | Up to 16 hours a week in term at institutions on MOM’s list |
| After you graduate | Up to 24 months to look for work or start a business after a degree at level 6 or higher | One-time permit of up to 9 months | Golden Visa for outstanding students (ICP lists 10 years), or an employer work visa | Graduate Pass of up to 12 months, for 32 listed nationalities | Work pass, usually an Employment Pass from S$5,600 a month |
| Government fees | Visa fee set by the consulate | EUR 50 for the study permit | AED 100 each for application, issue and smart service | RM 1,728 processing, RM 159 approval letter, RM 60 Student Pass | S$45 processing and S$60 issuance |
Sources: Spanish Royal Decree 1155/2024, Identità Malta, ICP and the UAE Government portal, EMGS and Malaysian Immigration, ICA and MOM. Check each country page for the full picture.
How does admission work with AIA?
We find programs that fit your marks, English score and budget, apply for you, and follow each application until you have an offer. There is no fee for this. You only pay what the institution charges, such as an application fee or a tuition deposit.
Step 1: Check your admission chances
Answer seven short steps. You see where you are strong and what to fix first.
Step 2: Send your documents
If you look admissible, we ask for your passport, transcripts and English score through a private link, and send you a short agreement to sign.
Step 3: We apply for you
We submit your applications, follow each task and tell you when an offer arrives. A conditional offer is not final enrolment, so we show you what you still need to meet.
Why students choose Amir Ismail & Associates
Since 1991, AIA has guided 25,000+ clients. 3rd generation in the immigration industry. We help you find programs that fit your marks, English and budget, and we apply for you at no fee. Schools make the decisions, and your visa stays a separate step that you handle yourself or through a regulated adviser.
Honest admission check
We tell you when a plan does not fit, before you spend money.
Programs that fit you
We match your marks, English and budget, not a template.
Free for you
Our admission help costs you nothing. You pay only the school’s own fees.
Clear on who does what
AIA supports your admission. You handle the visa yourself or through a regulated adviser.
A real application
We prepare your documents and submit your applications for you.
Since 1991
35+ years in immigration and 25,000+ clients guided.
Questions about studying abroad
How do I choose which country to study in?
Start with your budget, your marks, your English score and what you want after you graduate. The table above compares the figures we have confirmed, and the admissions check shows where you stand for the country you choose.
Does AIA charge for admission help?
No. Our admission help is free, and the platforms we use are free for you. You only pay the school’s own fees, such as an application fee or a tuition deposit.
Does AIA help with student visas?
No. AIA supports your admission. The student visa is a separate application you submit to the government yourself or through a regulated adviser in that country. For Canada, we can also be engaged separately for your study permit application.
Which countries can I check today?
You can check all 11 destinations today: Australia, Canada (outside Quebec), Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Malta, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Do you handle Quebec admissions?
No. We handle admissions for the rest of Canada and for the other countries on this page.
Can you promise me an offer?
No. Each school makes its own decision. We match you to programs that fit your marks, English and budget, but nobody can promise an offer.
What do I need to start?
Your marks, your English test result if you have one, your budget and your start date. The check takes about two minutes and tells you where you stand.
See where you stand
Two minutes. Seven short steps. No fee. We tell you honestly if you are ready to apply or what to fix first.
Last updated: 17 October 2026
