Already a citizen of one of our study destinations? You can still explore university opportunities in another country. Compare entry qualifications, tuition, visas and funding before applying.
Your citizenship, country of residence and where you studied can all affect the application process. The examples below are starting points, not guarantees.
US applicants may present a high school diploma, AP results, SAT/ACT where accepted, or a bachelor's degree. Universities abroad set their own subject and grade criteria.
US citizenship does not automatically grant permission to study long-term in the UK, Canada, Ireland or Australia.
UK applicants may present GCSEs, A-levels, Scottish Highers, BTECs, an IB diploma or university qualifications. Overseas institutions assess these according to their own criteria.
British citizens may have distinct entry arrangements, but study permits and residence conditions still depend on destination and course.
Canadian applicants typically present province-specific secondary qualifications or postsecondary degrees. Check province-specific equivalencies and programme prerequisites.
Canadian citizenship can affect travel arrangements but does not guarantee study rights in other countries.
Irish applicants may present Leaving Certificate results, QQI awards or degrees. Entry and fee status abroad depend on the institution and applicable residence rules.
Irish and British citizens have special Common Travel Area rights, but these do not automatically extend to other destinations.
Australian applicants may present an ATAR-based senior secondary qualification, IB diploma, vocational award or university degree.
Australian citizens may have particular arrangements with New Zealand, but UK, US, Canadian and Irish requirements must be checked separately.
Check whether your target course accepts your qualification, whether you need English-language evidence, how your fee status is assessed, and which visa or residence permissions apply. Citizenship alone does not determine your tuition fee category.
For official immigration guidance see UK Student visa, US student visas, Canada study permits, Ireland immigration, and Australia Student visa.