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Study Abroad for international students

Everything you need to plan your studies abroad — from choosing a university to visas, scholarships and settling in.

Choosing the right university

Start by shortlisting programmes — not just universities — by subject, ranking, co-op options and budget. your destination country offers large research universities (strong in research and breadth), focused undergraduate universities (small classes, teaching-first) and polytechnics (applied, career-ready, hands-on). Use our directory and comparison tool to weigh them side by side.

English (and French) requirements

Most programmes are taught in English; French-language study is common in Québec. You will usually need to prove proficiency with IELTS (often 6.0–6.5), TOEFL iBT (about 79–90) or the Duolingo English Test — check the exact minimums, including per-section scores, for each programme.

Study permit & arrival

You will need a student visa from the immigration authority after you accept an offer from a recognised institution. Read our full student visa & the immigration authority guide, and budget carefully using our tuition and cost of living guides.

Funding your studies

Many awards are open to international students — from national scholarships like the Vanier and Mastercard Foundation programmes to university entrance awards. Browse our scholarship listings and apply early.

Work & staying after graduation

Eligible students can work part-time while studying, and graduates of eligible programmes may qualify for a post-study work visa — international work experience that can support a later permanent-residence application.

Top universities for international students

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#279 in India India

Ashoka University

Public University — Ashoka University is a private research university located in Sonipat, Haryana, providing a liberal education in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It was founded in 2014...

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#279 in India · by research impact
26,521 citations · h-index 60
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#43 in India India

Lovely Professional University

Public University — Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university located in Chiheru, Phagwara, Punjab, India. Established under the Lovely Professional University Act, 2005, it commenced operati...

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#43 in India · by research impact
827,166 citations · h-index 262
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#223 in India India

NorthCap University

Public University — The NorthCap University is an Indian private university situated in Sector 23-A, Gurgaon, Haryana. Formerly it was under Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

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#223 in India · by research impact
63,082 citations · h-index 93
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#266 in India India

Dharamsinh Desai University

Public University — Harshad M. Desai is an educationist and academic from Gujarat, India. He is a vice chancellor of Dharamsinh Desai University in Nadiad, Gujarat.

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#266 in India · by research impact
31,487 citations · h-index 75

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