Education degrees abroad
Education degrees predominantly focus on teaching, which can open up many opportunities and occupations to international students. The more specific a degree you choose the more focused on a particular career it will be, especially if it is aimed towards a particular country’s education system.
Some institutions specialize in teaching and training qualifications, and may be referred to as teaching colleges, however many universities have teaching programs alongside their other academic courses.


Education program structure
The program curriculum of an education qualification will depend on exactly the type of degree a university offers. Many qualifications that would allow you to become a qualified teacher are country and even state specific, so you need to know exactly what the content of the program is before applying.
If you are studying teaching from a purely academic angle then you will focus on research into pedagogy. However, most education focused degrees will require a large amount of practical learning and research, including placements for real teaching experience. These can include specialist areas of teaching for specific groups such as:
- Elementary education
- Early years education
- Adult education
- Teaching English as a foreign language
- Special education
- Coaching
Types of education degrees
Education focused degrees are available at all levels of study. As part of a liberal arts bachelor’s you would have the opportunity to major or minor in a particular area of education for example elementary education. This is the same for any university that follows the liberal arts model of tertiary education.
In the UK you can study education as a bachelor’s degree by itself, and be prescribed and choose a mixture of modules in the different fields of education.
Postgraduate levels of education study can fall into either an MSc or MA master’s qualification. PhDs in education are often for those teaching who want to further research in the subject of pedagogy, and complete a large thesis. This is different to an EdD which is a more practical qualification for those who want to further their professional teaching careers.
Why study education abroad
If you have career aspirations to be a teacher of any kind, then a degree in education could be a good starting point to gain the skills and knowledge you need. You’ll learn techniques and methods of teaching, as well as how to teach specific groups of people.
However, the benefits of studying for an education degree go beyond simply wanting to be a teacher. It may simply be that pedagogy is an area that you are interested in, and want to research. In this case a degree in education could give you many transferable skills for other careers.


Where to study education abroad
Where you decide to study abroad will be determined by the country, a university’s program, and your personal goals. As every country's teaching requirements vary, if you study for an education degree it doesn’t necessarily mean that upon graduation you are a qualified teacher in that country.
Best countries to study education
Some countries are renowned for their education systems, and as such will be able to provide high quality teaching for education qualifications. Some of these countries include:
- Finland
- UK
- Japan
- Norway
- Denmark
Best universities to study education
Specialist education and teaching colleges exist, and may be able to offer you the exact program you are looking for.
It’s worth considering if there are any notable academics or theories of study you are interested in researching further. Some universities won’t offer specific modules in what you may want to study or may be specialists in that particular area.
If you are looking for practical experience as part of your program, this is another thing to check if a university offers. The city you are studying in could be where any placements are located, so the local school system may play a part in your decision making.
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Education study abroad programs
Education courses abroad are available across the world and in a variety of specialist subject areas. You’ll also find qualifications at bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels.
Universities or teaching colleges can also offer specific qualifications that enable you to teach in that country or state. Unlike other qualifications it’s important to understand how a qualification fits in with your career if you are looking to train as a teacher, or progress further in the profession.
Education undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in education
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Education: Primary and Early Years and Creative Computing - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,129 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Dance, Emphasis in Dance Education - BA University of South Carolina, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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33,928 USD
Fee in university's local currency 33,928 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Early Childhood Care and Education - BA (Hons) Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,735 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,500 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Early Childhood Development and Education – Education: Pre-Kindergarten-Primary (PK-3) - BSc University of Central Florida, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,478 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Education: Secondary Education - BSED University of Vermont, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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41,280 USD
Fee in university's local currency 41,280 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Associate in education
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Education - Paraprofessional/Autism - AASc St. Charles Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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5,520 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,520 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Elementary Teacher Education (for Transfer) - AA Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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General Education - AA National University, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,320 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,320 USD
- Start date
- July, September, January, April
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Liberal Arts & Sciences: Adolescence Education (History/Social Studies) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,892 USD
Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Education - AA South Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- September, January, April, June
Diploma in education
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Paralegal Education - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
12,101 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD
- Start date
- January
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Early Childhood Care & Education - UGDip Coast Mountain College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
10,233 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,033 CAD
- Start date
- January, September
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Job Education and Training - UGDip Northern Lights College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 5 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
428 USD
Fee in university's local currency 545 CAD
- Start date
- February, September
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Professional Special and Inclusive Education (eLearning) - Cert/Dip Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate/Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,096 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,500 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
Certificate in education
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Early Childhood Care & Education - Cert North Island College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
13,356 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,010 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, July, September
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Education Assistant - Cert Bow Valley College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
10,177 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,961 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Education: School Readiness - Cert Berkeley City College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
7,950 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD
- Start date
- August, January, June
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Adult Basic Education - Cert Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
8,417 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,720 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Professional Special and Inclusive Education (eLearning) - Cert/Dip Dublin City University, Ireland
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate/Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
9,096 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,500 EUR
- Start date
- September, February
Pathway in education
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Physical Education with Outdoor Education (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
14,858 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Education: Early Years and Primary - FdA London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,063 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,850 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Primary Education - FdA Buckinghamshire New University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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6,679 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,900 GBP
- Start date
- September, February
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International Year - Education - UGP Lynn University, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
18,340 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,340 USD
- Start date
- -
Education graduate programs
Master's in education
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Developmental Education - Literacy - MA Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Education: Early Years Pathway - MA University of Northampton, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
18,742 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Education: Secondary Education Specialization - MEd University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
18,548 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,548 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Education: Leadership - MSEd Keiser University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
18,912 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,912 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Education and Learning - Dual MAE University of Turku, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
12,129 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
Doctorate in education
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Geographic Education - PhD Texas State University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
15,034 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,034 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Professional Doctorate in Education - EdD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
10,564 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,750 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Education - PhD RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
20,686 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,880 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
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Education - PhD University of Greenwich, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
19,083 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Education - EdD Seattle Pacific University, USA
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
-
44,604 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,604 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
Diploma in education
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Fire Inspection and Fire Safety Education - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 20 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
12,502 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,922 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Education (Early Childhood) - PGDip RMIT University, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
21,425 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,840 AUD
- Start date
- February, July
Certificate in education
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Education - PGCert University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 6 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
11,875 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,430 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Arts Education and Community Engagement - PGCert Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
12,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Education Studies - GradCert Thompson Rivers University, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 4 months
- Annual tuition fee
-
6,203 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,900 CAD
- Start date
- September, January, May
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Education in Academic and Practice Settings - PGCert Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
5,899 USD
Fee in university's local currency 4,328 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Secondary Religious Education - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
-
18,129 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP
- Start date
- January, September

Entry requirements to study education abroad
Depending on the level and focus of an education qualification, the process for being admitted to a program will vary. Education degree requirements may include:
- Completion of high school with educational transcripts
- A CV
- Sufficient practical experience of teaching
- Proof of finances
- A bachelor’s degree for postgraduate study
Future education careers
Your career will depend on the exact academic path you’ve taken and in which specific country. Generally, people who complete a qualification in education may go on to work in the following professions:
- Early years teaching
- Elementary school teaching
- Language teaching
- Adult education
- Support teacher
- Academic in pedagogy
