Best Study Visa Countries 2026

The best countries for international students, ranked by permitted study duration, application processing speed, and visa fees. Countries that welcome students with longer stays, faster decisions, and lower costs rank highest.

Scored by stay duration, processing speed, and application fee · scored out of 10

1. #1
   🇮🇳

   IndiaIndia Student Visa (S Visa)

   9.7 / 10

   Stay1825 days

   Processing~10 days

   FeeUSD 25

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2. #2
   🇬🇧

   United KingdomStudent Visa

   9.1 / 10

   Stay1825 days

   Processing~21 days

   FeeGBP 558

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3. #3
   🇨🇳

   ChinaChina Student Visa (X1/X2)

   9.0 / 10

   Stay1460 days

   Processing~5 days

   FeeCNY 400

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4. #4
   🇦🇺

   AustraliaStudent Visa (subclass 500)

   8.2 / 10

   Stay1825 days

   Processing~42 days

   FeeAUD 710

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5. #5
   🇦🇪

   United Arab EmiratesUAE Student Visa

   8.0 / 10

   Processing~3 days

   FeeAED 550

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6. #6
   🇳🇿

   New ZealandNew Zealand Student Visa

   7.9 / 10

   Stay1460 days

   Processing~30 days

   FeeNZD 375

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7. #7
   🇿🇦

   South AfricaSouth Africa Study Permit

   7.4 / 10

   Processing~15 days

   FeeZAR 1520

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8. #8
   🇯🇵

   JapanJapan Student Visa

   7.1 / 10

   Stay1460 days

   Processing~45 days

   FeeJPY 3000

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9. #9
   🇲🇾

   MalaysiaMalaysia Student Pass

   7.1 / 10

   Stay1825 days

   Processing~45 days

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10. #10
    🇸🇬

    SingaporeSingapore Student Pass

    6.6 / 10

    Stay730 days

    Processing~21 days

    FeeSGD 30

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