| Countries | Canada | New Zealand | Australia | UK | Singapore | Ireland | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification for PG | 15 or 16 years of regular studies (Bachelor or equivalent) | Bachelor or Equivalent | Bachelor or Equivalent | Bachelor or Equivalent | Bachelor or Equivalent | Bachelor or Equivalent | 16 Years of Education |
| Minimum % | 50% | 50-60% | 45-55 % | 50% | 50% | 50-60% | 60% |
| Distance Learning/Part Time Studies Acceptable? | Only few colleges accept. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Course Duration | Graduate Diploma/ Certificate: 1- 2 Years Master’s Degree: 2 Years | PG Diploma: 1 Year Master’s Degree: 1- 1.5 Years | 1-2 Years | 1-2 Years(2 years is with internship) | 1- 1.5 Years | 1-2 Years (2 years is with internship) | 2 Years |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.5(6.0 in each) | 6.5(6.0 in each) | 6.5 (6.0) | 6.0 (5.5) | 6.0 (5.5) | 6.0(5.5) | 70 (TOEFL) |
| Is Pre-Sessional recommended for low IELTS? | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| IELTS waiver | No | Yes only if the student has studied from an English speaking country. Not for the students whose last degree was from India. | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tuition fee | 6-10 lakhs p.a (Colleges) ; 12- 15 lakhs p.a. (Universities) | 6-10 lakhs p.a (Colleges) ; 12- 15 lakhs p.a. (Universities) | 10-14 lakhs p.a | 8-15 lakhs p.a. | 11-13 lakhs p.a | 8-14 lakhs p.a | 10-15 lakhs p.a |
| Living expense | 5-6 lakhs p.a | 7-8 lakhs p.a | 12-13 lakhs p.a | 10-12 lakhs p.a | 8-10 lakhs p.a | 5-6 lakhs | 8-10 lakhs |
| Total Expense | 11-20 lakhs p.a | 11-20 lakhs p.a | 18-24 lakhs p.a | 13-20 lakhs p.a | 17- 20 lakhs p.a | 12-19 lakhs | 17-24 lakhs |
| Part Time work | 20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) | 20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) | 40 hrs per fortnight (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) | 20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) | Not Allowed in Pvt but Govt Unis allow 16 hours per week | 20 hrs per week (during studies) ; 40 hrs per week (during vacations) | 20 hrs per week (on- campus) |
| Stay Back duration (guaranteed) | 1-3 Years | 1 Year | 2-4 Years | 4 months | 1 month | 2 years | 1 Year or 29 months(STEM) |
| Spouse Visa | Very Difficult | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Gap acceptable (without proof) | Maximum 1 Year | Maximum 1 Year | Maximum 1 Year | Yes with explanation | Yes with explanation | Maximum 1 year | Maximum 1 year |
| Sponsors | Blood Relations | Blood Relations & Third Party | Blood Relations & Third Party | Self or Parents. Can have joint account with Third Party | Anyone | Blood Relatives and Third Party | Blood related |
| Recent fund acceptable? | 6 Months old | Recent funds under FTS OR 6 months old | 1 month old with source | 28 days old | 1 day old | 6 months old | 6 months old |
| Time required for PR after studies | 1-3 years | 1-2 years | 2- 4 years | 5 years | 1-2 years | 2- 4 years | 5 years |
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