Study Spectra

Student visas compared

Every destination has its own student visa, decision-maker and requirements. This page names each one and links to the official source so you can check the current rules yourself.

Student visa by destination

• Canada: Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Official source: IRCC: Study permit.
• United Kingdom: Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Official source: GOV.UK: Student visa.
• United States: F-1 student visa, decided by U.S. Department of State (visa) and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Official source: U.S. Department of State: Student visa.
• Australia: Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Official source: Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500).
• Germany: National visa for study, decided by German embassies and consulates, and the university's admissions office. Official source: DAAD: study in Germany.
• Ireland: Study visa, decided by Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Department of Justice). Official source: Irish Immigration Service.
• Netherlands: Residence permit for study (with an entry visa where required), decided by Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), through the sponsoring institution. Official source: IND: residence permit for study.
• New Zealand: Student visa (fee-paying), decided by Immigration New Zealand. Official source: Immigration New Zealand.