Tag: 2026

New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa 2026 for Indian Students

New Zealand Post-Study Work Visa 2026 for Indian Students

Two Immigration New Zealand policy changes — live on 24 August and 16 November 2026 — have made the path from a New Zealand degree to residence more legible than it has ever been. A master’s degree now supplies all 6 points needed for Skilled Migrant Category residence on its own, and diploma graduates have a post-study work option for the first time. Here is what each change does, who it helps, and what to do next.

Master's abroad in 2026: UK, Canada, Australia or Germany?

Master’s abroad in 2026: UK, Canada, Australia or Germany?

Canada cut its 2026 study permit cap to 408,000 — down 16% from 2024 — and the UK just shortened its Graduate Route from 24 to 18 months. Both happened at the same time, which means the cost-and-career equation for Indian master’s students looks meaningfully different today than it did a year ago. This comparison lays out what each destination actually costs in rupees, how long you can stay after graduating, what you can expect to earn, and what the path to permanent residence looks like.