5 steps to choose a country for studying

Every year, over 5 million students move abroad for education. However, most of them don’t know where to go until the last moment.
Start by identifying what matters most to you: cost, degree prestige, or career opportunities after graduation?

Recommendation: Connect with people who have already studied abroad. Their experience can be the best guide for you.

1. Identify Your Priorities

• Cost of education and living
• Ability to work while studying
• Job prospects after graduation
• Climate and culture
• Language of instruction and proficiency requirements

2. Define Your Goal and Prepare a List of Questions

• Which countries have easier visa and post-graduation work permit policies?
• Do you want a prestigious degree? Check global university rankings.
• Are you looking for budget-friendly education? Research countries with free or low-cost tuition.
• Planning to work after graduation? Find out which countries allow international graduates to stay and work.
• Do you prefer warm or cold climates? Climate impacts comfort and lifestyle.

3. Five Common Mistakes When Choosing a Country for Studying Abroad

1. Ignoring visa requirements – not all countries offer easy student visas.
2. Prioritizing university prestige over personal comfort.
3. Choosing a country only because of low tuition without considering the cost of living.
4. Overestimating your language skills and ability to adapt.
5. Neglecting job market conditions after graduation – will you be able to work there?

4. Assess Your Readiness

Universities require specific documents and exams. It’s better to prepare in advance:

• What is your GPA? Is it good enough for foreign universities?
• Do you have sufficient language proficiency? Do you need to take IELTS/TOEFL?
• Do you have financial resources, or are you relying on scholarships?

5. Verify Your Information

Don’t rely on a single source.

• Read student reviews.
• Watch YouTube blogs.
• Research official university websites.