A Japan student visa lets you enter Japan for a full-time course of more than 90 days at a university, vocational school, Japanese language school or other recognised institution, and leads to the Student status of residence (ryugaku) on arrival. This guide covers eligibility, the
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A German student visa is a national (Type D) visa that lets a non-EU student enter Germany to study at a German university. In 2026, the German student visa costs €75, and you must show about €11,904 a year for living costs. After you arrive,
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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is the work authorisation that lets an F-1 student take an internship, co-op or practicum while still enrolled, provided the training is an integral part of the degree. It sits alongside on-campus jobs, Optional Practical Training and the STEM extension as
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An Italy student visa is a long-stay national visa (Type D) that non-EU nationals need to follow a degree programme or another course in Italy lasting more than 90 days. It lets you enter Italy for study, and it is the first of two steps:
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Optional Practical Training is the work authorisation that allows an F-1 student to take a paid job in the United States in their field of study, for up to 12 months after finishing a degree. For most international graduates, it is the first, and often
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