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Transfer to a university in another country

Hi there, I am a Postgraduate international student currently studying at a UK university.

I am of the opinion that currently the situation in the country is bad for international students in terms of job prospects, visa issuance, pound vs other currency valuation etc.

Therefore, I am considering the possibility of transferring to a university in another country, where difference in currency is smaller and the overall situation might be better.

Curious to know if such a mid-course transfer is possible?

Reply 1

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by random_indian
Hi there, I am a Postgraduate international student currently studying at a UK university.

I am of the opinion that currently the situation in the country is bad for international students in terms of job prospects, visa issuance, pound vs other currency valuation etc.

Therefore, I am considering the possibility of transferring to a university in another country, where difference in currency is smaller and the overall situation might be better.

Curious to know if such a mid-course transfer is possible?

What country would you be looking to transfer to? I would personally stick it out and complete the postgraduate degree in the UK. Then with that degree you can try to find jobs in other countries and also your home country.

Also a postgraduate degree in country x won’t necessarily guarantee permanent residency or residency point blank after having completed said degree. Even for home students or students who require no visa sponsorship, it doesn’t guarantee a job.

Reply 2

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by Talkative Toad
What country would you be looking to transfer to? I would personally stick it out and complete the postgraduate degree in the UK. Then with that degree you can try to find jobs in other countries and also your home country.
Also a postgraduate degree in country x won’t necessarily guarantee permanent residency or residency point blank after having completed said degree. Even for home students or students who require no visa sponsorship, it doesn’t guarantee a job.

Was looking for some other country in Europe. I was not referring to permanent residency but rather visa sponsorship or work visas. The recent rule changes have got me a bit worried honestly. Although that is not the only criteria I was looking at.
Just wanted to know the feasibility of such a move.

Reply 3

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by random_indian
Was looking for some other country in Europe. I was not referring to permanent residency but rather visa sponsorship or work visas. The recent rule changes have got me a bit worried honestly. Although that is not the only criteria I was looking at.
Just wanted to know the feasibility of such a move.

Yeah, the same point applies. The postgrad degree won’t necessarily guarantee visa sponsorship or work visas (that’s why I’d still have backup plans, there’s no guarantee that this route will allow you to work abroad long term after graduation). Given how expensive university education is in the UK, I’d recommend sticking with the degree as you’re already mid-course.

In terms of whether mid-transfer is possible, I’m leaning towards unlikely but it probably depends on the institution, what subject you’re doing, the country etc etc. Unless you’re talking about starting the postgrad degree from scratch. It’s worth researching to universities to see if this is possible.
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 4

Original post
by Talkative Toad
Yeah, the same point applies. The postgrad degree won’t necessarily guarantee visa sponsorship or work visas (that’s why I’d still have backup plans, there’s no guarantee that this route will allow you to work abroad long term after graduation). Given how expensive university education is in the UK, I’d recommend sticking with the degree as you’re already mid-course.
In terms of whether mid-transfer is possible, I’m leaning towards unlikely but it probably depends on the institution, what subject you’re doing, the country etc etc. Unless you’re talking about starting the postgrad degree from scratch. It’s worth researching to universities to see if this is possible.

Thanks for your response. Will look into these points.

Reply 5

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by random_indian
Thanks for your response. Will look into these points.

Also consider the language barrier (if relevant) especially when working.

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