Working while you study can complement your study and living experience. If you pursue a course at degree level or above you may be permitted to work while on an international student visa. Before you undertake any paid work, you need to make sure that your visa allows it. The opportunity for students to work part-time during their studies varies from country to country.

Many universities have a dedicated job centre on-campus for students that advertise job opportunities to help students develop skills. The university careers service is also a useful source of information.

Our services are free for students. You do not have to pay anything to book an appointment with ABEC. However, there may be some small fees for courier services or document verification. For more information, call up your nearest IDP office or complete our enquiry form.

We recommend you begin your application process at least a year in advance to give enough time for your applications to be processed and to prepare for your time overseas.

Bear in mind that the academic year begins at different times of year in different countries.

To begin studying as an international student, there are a range of entry requirements you may have to meet.

The academic requirements (including evidence of English language skills) you need to apply will vary depending on the level of education you want to study. For example, some courses will require you to have done a foundation course before applying for a degree. All universities and schools can have different entry requirements, so read the course information on their websites carefully.

Our counsellors are here to support you with guidance on the courses and locations that best meet your preferences. Find here the cost of study based on locations: Canada, Australia, UK, USA, New Zealand and Ireland.

• When deciding what and where to study, start by thinking about your academic interests and career goals
• Take some time to research specific courses, subjects and options for internships or work placements
• Look at the campus location, rankings, the amount of time you would like to spend away from home and the total cost of studying and living overseas.  A country’s economic, political and social stability are also factors you should consider when studying away from home
• Think about what kind of lifestyle you prefer – do you want to be in a cosmopolitan city, or a quiet country town? Would you prefer to choose a city where there are other students from your nationality? Do you want to be close to the beach, forest or desert? Do you want to live on campus?  
• If you would like to explore the option of staying in the country to work after your studies you will need to find out about the migration policies in place and visa conditions. Also be aware that these government policies can change at any time during the course of your study

When considering what and where to study, your ABEC counsellor will be able to guide you on the courses, institutions and locations that best meet your preferences.

We recommend you to start as early as possible. This will give you enough time to ponder upon your interests and research according to your personal and academic goals and aspirations. Location, course duration, costs, accommodation, and living conditions are some of the other aspects that you need to figure out along with your program. Start planning at least one year or intake in advance. Of course, we are here to help you throughout the entire process.