{
  "id": 12157591,
  "title": "Post-study work options key to choosing overseas education destinations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/post-study-work-options-key-to-choosing-overseas-education",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:03:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/post-study-work-options-key-to-choosing-overseas-education-destinations-1.500699096"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Students studying abroad should consider their post-graduation options, said Xavier Augustin, CEO of Y-Axis. With immigration policies and work rights changing globally, families need to view post-study pathways as a central part of their decision, rather than an afterthought. Augustin emphasized that a degree abroad is a significant investment, and its return depends on the student's ability to work, gain experience, and eventually settle after graduation. Focusing solely on university rankings and tuition fees can limit students' options once they are already enrolled. Augustin encouraged students to look beyond the destination, as Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK all have significant interest from students, but their post-study and immigration pathways differ. Canada offers structured permanent residency programs, Australia links graduate work rights to skilled migration, Germany provides affordable public university education and the Opportunity Card for skilled talent, and the UK maintains its academic reputation with a graduate work route. Augustin cautioned against assuming any destination is universally better, as each country updates its policies regularly, impacting the strongest pathway for different students. Immigration policies can also influence the choice of degree, as governments may change intake caps, work-hour limits, financial requirements, and eligible occupations. Students should assess longer-term demand and consider where policy may be heading, rather than relying solely on current rules. Augustin advised beginning the process with the student's career ambitions, profile, and budget, rather than a preferred country. Y-Axis, the company Augustin leads, starts with the end goal and works backward, matching students' profiles, budgets, and career ambitions with courses and countries where work rights and settlement routes align. Y-Axis provides free evaluations, IELTS coaching, applications support, visa assistance, and guidance on destinations such as Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK.",
  "summary": "Students planning to study abroad need to consider what happens after graduation before choosing a country or course, said Xavier Augustin, CEO, Y-Axis, Platinum Sponsor of Gulf News Edufair. With immigration policies, work rights and skilled migration rules changing across major study destinations, Augustin said families should treat post-study pathways as a central part of the decision, rather…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}