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Each destination has different strengths in cost, language, course length and post-study options. Start with the overview below, then explore each country guide.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament beside the River Thames in London

United Kingdom

Internationally recognised universities, three-year bachelor's degrees and one-year master's programmes, all taught in English.

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Domes and minarets of historic mosques in Istanbul

Türkiye

Hundreds of universities between Europe and Asia, with English-taught programmes and comparatively affordable state university fees.

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The Petronas Twin Towers above the Kuala Lumpur skyline at night

Malaysia

English-taught degrees, international branch campuses and a multicultural, Muslim-majority society in the heart of Southeast Asia.

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Baku waterfront on the Caspian Sea with the Flame Towers on the skyline

Azerbaijan

Affordable tuition in Baku, a modern Caspian capital, with programmes including medicine, engineering and international affairs.

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Florence Cathedral dome rising above the rooftops of Florence

Italy

Historic universities, English-taught programmes and income-based public tuition in one of Europe's most inspiring countries.

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At a glance

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A simplified overview. Rules and timings vary by university and change over time, so always read the full guide.

Comparison of study destinations
Destination	Language of teaching	Main intakes	Typical bachelor's	After graduating
United Kingdom	English	Sep/Oct, some Jan	3 years (4 in Scotland)	Graduate visa (18 months from 2027 applications)
Türkiye	Turkish or English	Sep/Oct, some Feb	4 years	1-year job-seeking residence permit
Malaysia	Mostly English	Feb/Mar, Jul, Sep/Oct	3 to 4 years	Employment pass with job offer
Azerbaijan	Azerbaijani, Russian or English	September	4 years plus prep year	Employer work permit only
Italy	Italian or English	Sep/Oct, some Feb	3 years	1-year job-seeking permit

United Kingdom
Language
English
Intakes
Sep/Oct, some Jan
Bachelor's
3 years (4 in Scotland)
After
Graduate visa (18 months from 2027 applications)
Türkiye
Language
Turkish or English
Intakes
Sep/Oct, some Feb
Bachelor's
4 years
After
1-year job-seeking residence permit
Malaysia
Language
Mostly English
Intakes
Feb/Mar, Jul, Sep/Oct
Bachelor's
3 to 4 years
After
Employment pass with job offer
Azerbaijan
Language
Azerbaijani, Russian or English
Intakes
September
Bachelor's
4 years plus prep year
After
Employer work permit only
Italy
Language
Italian or English
Intakes
Sep/Oct, some Feb
Bachelor's
3 years
After
1-year job-seeking permit

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