Comparison of study options in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and The UK

Comparison of study options in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and The UK


Most of the students worldwide choose various other nations as their study destinations for many reasons. Hence, number of factors are there to affect the decision. Often, students are very perplexed about the choice of country. The major factor they must consider include work rights, post study options, language requirement etc.
Below is a very comprehensive list of the information one might find useful while deciding on the study options overseas. Please note that the details are subject to change in future.

	WORK PERMIT DURING STUDIES
AUSTRALIA	40 hrs per fortnight (for Diploma, Bachelors, Masters)
CANADA	20 hrs per week (for Diploma, Bachelors, Masters- 1st 6 months work within campus)
NEW ZEALAND	20 hrs per week (for Diploma, Bachelors, Masters)
UK	20 hrs per week – for University students 10 hrs per week – for Govt. College students0 hrs per week – for Private College students
	WORK PERMIT DURING VACATION/BREAKS
AUSTRALIA	40 hrs per week (full time)
CANADA	40 hrs per week (full time)
NEW ZEALAND	40 hrs per week (full time)
UK	40 hrs per week (full time)
	POST STUDY WORK PERMIT
AUSTRALIA	Bachelor – 2 years Masters by course work(duration 2 years) – 2 yearsMasters by research (duration 2 years) – 3 years PHD – 4 years
CANADA	If course duration is less than 2yrs work permit will be equal to the course duration and if duration is 2yrs or more then work permit will be of 3 years
NEW ZEALAND	2 years UG Diploma courses or one year Level 7 and above  – 1 year
UK	No automatic PSWPossible for students who got 20,000 pounds job offer PhD students – 1 years
	PR (PERMANENT RESIDENCY) OPTIONS
AUSTRALIA	Point based system. Require 60 points
CANADA	Point based system. Require 67 points/PNP schemes/ Express Entry-1200 points
NEW ZEALAND	Point based system. Require 100 points
UK	Point based system depending on your category in different "Tier"
	CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AUSTRALIA	Management, Accounting,Health Finance, Engineering, IT, Hospitality, Social ,HR, Construction, Teaching
CANADA	Hotel Management, Animation, Insurance, Hospitality, Finance, IT, Networking, Pharmacy, Accounting, Engineering
NEW ZEALAND	Hospitality, Accounting, Engineering, Finance, Health, IT, Construction, Social Education
UK	Mining, Biological, Energy, Physical, IT, Business, Environment, Social, Musicians, Arts, Production, Biochemists, Engineering, Architects, Medical
	IELTS REQUIREMENT (In some countries they accept PTE/TOEFL also)
AUSTRALIA	Minimum 5.5 for UG and 6-6.5 For PG Courses
CANADA	UG -6 Band and PG – 6.5 with no band less 5.5
NEW ZEALAND	Level 5 Courses-5.5, Level 6 Courses-6.0 and Level 7 and above Courses-7.0
UK	Minimum 5.5 for UG and 6-6.5 For PG Courses