Study Abroad & Get a Job After Graduation

A guide for Sri Lankan students. We help you choose courses and countries that come with a real path to work after graduation — and, in many cases, permanent residency.

Why “study to work” beats “study only”

Most education agents stop at your university offer. We plan backwards from the outcome you actually want: a job, a salary, and a future abroad. Every pathway we recommend is chosen with its post-study work visa and PR options in mind — so your degree becomes a career, not just a certificate.

Post-study work rights by country (2026)

CountryStay-back / work visaHow long you can workPath to PR?
United KingdomGraduate Route2 years (3 for PhD)Yes — switch to Skilled Worker visa
CanadaPost-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)Up to 3 yearsYes — Express Entry / PNP
AustraliaTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)2–4 yearsYes — skilled migration
USAOptional Practical Training (OPT)1 year (+24 months for STEM)Via employer sponsorship (H-1B)
Europe (Austria, Germany)Job-seeker / residence permit12–18 months to find workYes — EU Blue Card / long-term residence

Visa rules change. Book a free consultation and we’ll confirm the current pathway for your course and country.

How WAAZ guides you, step by step

1

Pick a course with a future

We match you to programs that lead to in-demand jobs and PR-friendly visas.

2

Get your offer and visa

University offers, student and dependant visas, document prep and interview coaching.

3

Prepare to be hired

CV, interview prep and guidance on using your post-study work visa.

4

Land the job — and stay

Support on the transition from study to work to residency.

Popular study-to-work pathways

Computer Science / IT in Austria

Affordable fees and a recognised pathway to PR in Europe. See study options →

Nursing & healthcare abroad

Qualify, then work in the USA, Malta or the Gulf with strong salaries. See jobs abroad →

Family migration & PR

Move your whole family and build a new life abroad. Explore migration →

Not sure which country gives you the best job prospects?

Book a free Zoom consultation and we’ll map a study-to-work plan around your goals.