Working and studying outside of the UK after graduation_

Q: Where can I find a list of courses worldwide in a particular subject?
The US website, StudyAbroadcom, allows you to search a database of courses by a variety of parameters including subject, country and language. Individual countries often produce online course directories. For a useful selection, visit the Online Careers Library and choose Further Study.

Q: Will my degree from one country be acceptable for a course in another country?
Admissions tutors for individual courses and institutions may have different opinions on the relevance of your studies and experience so it is a good idea to talk directly to them before applying. Online prospectuses usually include the contact details of the admissions tutor or departmental secretary so you can contact them by telephone or email.

Q: Where can I get information about funding for courses outside the UK?
The Institute of International Education website has a useful section on international Scholarships, Awards & Grants. If you have a particular country in mind, contact their embassy in the country in which you are living. They may be able to advise or refer you to an appropriate organisation. For a list of all the world's embassies, visit EmbassyWorld.com.

Q: Where can I find general information about living in a particular country?
Prospects.ac.uk includes a useful country by country section on living and working abroad. Websites such as Lonely Planet and the Financial Times will also offer useful perspectives.

Q: Will I need a work permit to work in a particular country?
Each country has its own work restrictions on nationals from other countries.

If the country that interests you is part of the European Economic Area (EEA) and you are a citizen, or spouse or child of an EEA citizen, you will be allowed to work there without a work permit.

To investigate the regulations surrounding work permits in a particular country, contact their embassy in the country in which you are living. They should be able to advise or refer you to an appropriate organisation. For a list of all the world's embassies, visit EmbassyWorld.com.

Q: Where can I find information about jobs in a particular country?
Many major newspapers include job vacancy pages. For a comprehensive collection of links to world newspapers visit The Paperboy. You may find specialist consultancies that recruit on behalf of companies based overseas. Internet sites such as OverseasJobs.com might also be useful.

The Online Careers Library includes a section on international work that includes links to recruitment websites in a range of countries.

You may be able to find specialist publications offering advice on how to find employment in your country of interest. For example, Vacation Work Publications produces a selection of 'Live and Work in...' titles which include Australia, Italy, Scandinavia and many more. If you are in London and wish to visit our Careers Information Resource Centre or visit C2, you can telephone +44 (0) 20 7554 4555 to find out more.