When it comes to pursuing higher education overseas, many Nepalese students prefer to study abroad to have good career, satisfying jobs, work permit and many eventually aim for PR (Permanent Residency). Therefore it is essential to know, before applying for studies, that which country will suit them most according to students’ academic qualification & future expectations.
Though there are many popular countries among Nepalese and other subcontinent students, this analysis is made for students looking for study abroad in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and UK. The below comparison will help aspiring students to acquire knowledge to make best judgment about their career and studies. The analysis covers 4 most common concerns – availability of part time jobs while studying, full time jobs/ works after finishing studies, PR( permanent residency) options available for foreign students and english requirement to qualify for studying abroad.
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 students
0 hrs per week – for Private College students
WORK PERMIT DURING VACATION
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 years
Masters 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 : 2 Years PSW
Possible 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. PR also possible under PNP schemes.
NEW ZEALAND Point based system. Require 100 points
UK Point based system depending on your category
CAREER FIELDS with 樂威壯
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
AUSTRALIA Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering, Hospitality, Social, Health, Teaching, HR, Construction, Management
CANADA Accounting, Finance, Insurance, Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Networking, Animation, Pharmacy, Hotel Management
NEW ZEALAND Accounting, Finance, Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Health, Social, Construction, Education
UK Production, Mining, Energy, Biological, Biochemists, Physical, Engineering, IT, Business, Architects, Environment, Medical, Social, Musicians, Arts
IELTS REQUIREMENT
AUSTRALIA Not compulsory for SVP. Universities decision admission requirement. Most important for GTE. Compulsory for Student/PR visa .
CANADA Compulsory. UG -6 Band and PG – 6.5 with no band less 5.5
NEW ZEALAND Not compulsory but highly recommended
UK Not compulsory but highly recommended