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Compare the rules, then price the year you were actually offered.
Work rights and living-cost evidence come from government pages. Tuition is the number you type from a university, because there is no honest national fee.
Pick two or three countries. The cells are official rules, not a score.
| United Kingdom | Canada | Germany | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work while studying | Up to 20 hours a week in term on a degree | Up to 24 hours a week off campus in term | 140 full days or 280 half-days a year |
| After graduation | 2 years until 31 Dec 2026, then 18 months; PhD 3 years | PGWP up to 3 years, tied to programme length and eligibility | Up to 18 months to look for qualified work |
| Money you must show | £1,171–£1,529 a month living evidence, up to 9 months, plus fees | CAD 23,448 living evidence outside Quebec, plus tuition | €11,904 a year, €992 a month |
Rules last checked 11 November 2026. They are not a visa decision.