Before you go

Study abroad guides

Practical, independent guides to choosing, funding and preparing for study abroad.

01

How to choose a study abroad programme

Six questions that narrow thousands of options down to a shortlist you can actually apply to.

02

How much does it cost to study abroad?

Published prices from real programmes, and the costs that are never in the brochure.

03

Student visas by country

The permission you will usually need, country by country, with the official place to check.

04

Study abroad scholarships

Government awards, university money and the grants most students never hear about.

05

Semester, summer or a full year abroad?

The length of your stay shapes everything else. Here is how the options compare.

06

Direct enrolment, provider programme or exchange?

The same city can feel very different depending on how you get there.

07

The pre-departure checklist

From passport to first-week admin, in the order you will need it.