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Explore France, Italy, Singapore, Dubai and other destinations with clear information on courses, costs, scholarships, visas, student life and career pathways.

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Compare study environments, programme choices, tuition, living costs, language, visa routes, work options and post-study considerations before shortlisting institutions.

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France

Study environment Public universities, grandes รฉcoles and specialised institutions.
Main study options Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral and specialised programmes.
Typical tuition Public non-EU reference fees plus institution-specific/private fees.
Language French and an expanding range of English-taught programmes.
Visa route Student visa / VLS-TS where applicable.
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Italy

Study environment Universities, specialised institutions and art/design schools.
Main study options Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and professional programmes.
Typical tuition Varies by institution, programme and student circumstances.
Language Italian plus a wide range of English-taught programmes.
Visa route Study visa followed by residence-permit formalities where applicable.
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Singapore

Study environment Research universities, polytechnics and private institutions.
Main study options Undergraduate, postgraduate, research and professional programmes.
Typical tuition Varies significantly by institution and programme.
Language English is the primary language of higher education.
Visa route Student's Pass where required.
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Dubai / UAE

Study environment International universities, branch campuses and local institutions.
Main study options Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral and professional programmes.
Typical tuition Varies by institution, programme and campus.
Language English is widely used; programme language must be checked.
Visa route Student residence visa through eligible sponsorship arrangements.
Study options

Choose the right programme format

Programme availability and teaching language vary by destination, institution and course. Always verify the exact programme before applying.

Bachelor's

Undergraduate degrees across business, technology, engineering, healthcare, design and other fields.

English / Local language

Master's

Taught and research master's programmes with destination-specific structures and requirements.

English / Local language

PhD / Doctoral

Research-led doctoral study, subject to institution, supervisor and funding availability.

Programme-specific

Diplomas & Professional

Professional, vocational and specialist programmes where offered by the destination and institution.

Check programme
Popular courses

Explore high-demand study areas

Business & Management

English / local language depending on programme

Computer Science & IT

English widely available; verify programme

Data Science & AI

English / local language by institution

Cybersecurity

English / local language by programme

Engineering

Language varies by destination and institution

Finance

English / local language depending on course

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Language and professional requirements vary

Hospitality & Tourism

English / local language depending on programme

Arts & Design

Language varies by school and programme

Application timeline

Intakes differ by destination

Do not use one common intake calendar across France, Italy, Singapore, Dubai or other European destinations. Exact dates depend on the institution and programme.

France

Autumn / Other

Main application cycles vary by programme. Check institution-specific deadlines and ร‰tudes en France requirements where applicable.

Italy

Autumn / Other

Intakes and pre-enrolment timing depend on university, programme and applicant circumstances.

Singapore

Programme-specific

University and institution application periods differ. Check the exact programme before planning your application.

Dubai / UAE

Multiple intakes

Many institutions may offer multiple starts, but availability and deadlines are institution-specific.

01

Shortlist programmes

Compare course, language, location and entry requirements.

02

Check deadlines

Verify university and destination-specific deadlines.

03

Prepare documents

Academic, financial, language and visa documentation.

04

Apply early

Allow additional time for visa and residence formalities.

Tuition fees

Compare fees using the local currency

Tuition should always be checked at the programme and institution level. National or destination-level figures should not be treated as guaranteed fees.

What your fee estimate should include

Build the estimate from the exact study option rather than relying on a generic destination average.

Study level
Exact programme
Institution / campus
Academic year
Local currency
Mandatory institutional fees where applicable
Official source + last verified date
Destination Study level Reference tuition Academic year
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France Bachelor's โ‚ฌ2,902 / year
Public higher education, non-EU reference fee
2026โ€“27
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France Master's โ‚ฌ3,950 / year
Public higher education, non-EU reference fee
2026โ€“27
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France Doctoral โ‚ฌ398 / year
Public higher education reference fee
2026โ€“27
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy All levels Institution-specific
Verify university/programme fee
Programme year
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore All levels Institution-specific
SGD (S$)
Programme year
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai / UAE All levels Institution-specific
AED (ุฏ.ุฅ)
Programme year
Source & verification note

France figures shown above are public higher-education reference fees for non-EU students for 2026โ€“27. Private institutions and other institution types can have substantially different fees. Last verified: September 2026.

Cost of living

Build a city-specific study budget

Accommodation, food, transport and lifestyle costs can vary substantially between cities. Keep the study budget separate from any visa financial requirement.

Total Study Budget

Tuition
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Insurance
Visa / Immigration
Travel
Personal expenses
Total study budget is a planning estimate. It is not the same as a visa financial requirement and should not be presented as one.

Budget Variables

City and accommodation type
Institution and programme
Lifestyle and transport
Insurance and healthcare
Visa and immigration costs
Travel and personal spending

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Paris

Typically requires a different housing and living-cost plan from other French cities. Compare accommodation before finalising the budget.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Milan / Rome

Major Italian cities can have different accommodation and transport costs from smaller university locations.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore

Housing and daily expenses should be calculated using the student's actual accommodation arrangement and lifestyle.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai / Abu Dhabi

Compare accommodation, transport, insurance and campus location when building the total budget.

Scholarships & funding

Look beyond tuition discounts

Funding availability varies by nationality, programme, institution and academic profile.

Government Scholarships

National or government-backed funding opportunities where available.

Eligibility: Programme / nationality specific Value: Varies Deadline: Check official call Level: Programme-specific Source: Official government / scholarship body Verified: September 2026

University Scholarships

Institution-funded awards, entrance scholarships and programme-specific funding.

Eligibility: University-specific Value: Varies Deadline: Institution-specific Level: Undergraduate / postgraduate Source: Official university Verified: September 2026

Merit & Funding

Merit awards, research funding, assistantships and other institution-specific support.

Eligibility: Academic / programme criteria Value: Varies Deadline: Check official source Level: Programme-specific Source: Official institution Verified: September 2026
Visa & immigration

Every destination has its own immigration route

Visa requirements, financial evidence, residence formalities and application procedures must be checked separately for each destination.

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France

Student visa / VLS-TS where applicable, with ร‰tudes en France procedures for relevant applicants.

Admission / enrolment
France-Visas application
Financial evidence
Residence formalities
From 1 August 2026, France-Visas states that relevant long-stay student visa applications require proof of resources of at least โ‚ฌ877.50 per month.
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Italy

Student visa, university pre-enrolment and residence-permit formalities where applicable.

University admission
Pre-enrolment
Financial / document evidence
Residence permit
Pre-enrolment does not itself guarantee visa issuance. Final visa decisions remain subject to the applicable process.
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Singapore

Eligible foreign students generally need a Student's Pass for full-time study unless an applicable exemption applies.

Eligible institution
Full-time programme
Student's Pass application
Immigration formalities
Exact Student's Pass requirements vary according to the type of educational institution and programme.
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Dubai / UAE

Student residence arrangements can involve accredited university / college sponsorship or eligible parent sponsorship.

Institution confirmation
Residence sponsorship
Required documentation
Residence formalities
UAE residence requirements can differ according to the sponsorship route and emirate.
Work while studying

Work rights are destination-specific

Student work permissions depend on immigration status, institution, programme and local regulations. Work should be treated as supplementary income rather than guaranteed funding.

France

Foreign students are authorised to work up to 964 hours per year, subject to the applicable rules.

964 hours / year

Italy

A study residence permit allows part-time work up to 20 hours per week and 1,040 hours per year.

20 hrs / week

Singapore

Eligible Student's Pass holders may work only where the applicable requirements are met.

Up to 16 hrs / week*

Dubai / UAE

Work permissions depend on the applicable residence and employment regulations and should be verified before working.

Verify current rules
Singapore work-rule note

The 16-hour figure applies to eligible Student's Pass holders during school term where the relevant requirements are met. Institution and course eligibility must be checked before relying on this route.

Student life & career

Study is more than the classroom

Consider accommodation, transport, healthcare, student support, lifestyle and access to industry when comparing destinations.

Student Life

Accommodation options
Public transport and connectivity
Healthcare and insurance
International student communities
University student support
Lifestyle and cultural experience
Safety and wellbeing resources

Career Environment

Industry connections
Internships where available
Industry projects
University career services
Employer engagement
Graduate opportunities
Destination-specific employment rules
Dubai higher-education snapshot

KHDA reported a 29.4% increase in international student enrolment in Dubai's licensed higher-education providers in 2024โ€“25. Business, Information Technology and Engineering were among the leading specialisations for international students.

Career pathway

From programme to career

01

Programme

Select a course aligned with your academic and career goals.

02

Skills

Build academic, technical and transferable skills.

03

Experience

Use internships, placements or projects where available.

04

Graduation

Complete the qualification and review applicable routes.

05

Career

Explore employment, further study or applicable post-study routes.

Post-study pathways

Plan beyond graduation

Post-study options vary by destination, qualification, immigration status and current regulations.

STEP 01

Qualification

Complete the relevant programme.

STEP 02

Skills

Build academic and professional capability.

STEP 03

Experience

Gain practical experience where available.

STEP 04

Post-Study Route

Check the applicable graduate or employment route.

STEP 05

Career

Explore employment, further study or other pathways.

Important

Post-study work, graduate routes, employment permits and long-term residence options are not guaranteed. Eligibility depends on the destination, qualification, immigration status and rules in force when you apply.

Information & verification notice

Tuition, visa, immigration, financial and work information should be managed through the website CMS and displayed with the applicable academic/policy year, official source and last-verified date. Rules and fees can change, so students should verify the latest requirements before applying.

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