Study abroad destinations for Indian students
StudentFlow covers four destinations: the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Germany. Each guide explains the visa route, intakes, a what-to-do-when timeline, costs to plan for, popular universities and the official sources to check.
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Study in the UK
Shorter degrees, historic campuses — and a visa built around your CAS.
- Student visa
- September / October
- January / February
Study in Australia
Two big intakes, a visa built around your CoE, and OSHC sorted before you fly.
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- February / March
- July / August
Study in Canada
Study permit, Letter of Acceptance, and a very big country to unpack.
- Study permit
- September
- January
Study in Germany
Public universities, a blocked account, and your Anmeldung in week one.
- National visa (D) for study
- Winter semester
- Summer semester
Study destinations compared at a glance
The headline differences between the four destinations. Amounts and processing times are deliberately left out — they change, so each guide links to the official page.
| Destination | Visa route | Main intakes | Currency | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Student visa | September / October · January / February | GBP | 2 guides |
| Australia | Student visa (subclass 500) | February / March · July / August | AUD | 2 guides |
| Canada | Study permit | September · January · May (some programs) | CAD | 20 guides |
| Germany | National visa (D) for study | Winter semester (from about October) · Summer semester (from about April) | EUR | 4 guides |
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