Nursing
At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before choosing this degree — clearly and honestly.
What you study
Clinical nursing practice, with post-graduate and conversion routes for registered nurses, leading to registration abroad (NMC, NCLEX, AHPRA).
Why students choose it
Ageing populations need nursing care, and several countries offer sponsorship and residency routes for registered nurses. Demand varies by country.
Who it suits
A nursing (BSc/GNM) background and registration in India; strong English (IELTS/OET) and a clinical orientation.
Countries offering programmes in this field
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* United Kingdom: The Graduate Route gives 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026 and 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates). Registered nurses with a job offer may instead qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa — an employment visa, not a study route. See the UK country guide.
* Australia: The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is generally granted for 2 years, and longer for eligible higher degrees. See the Australia country guide.
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Top universities worldwide
A selection of universities ranked highly for Nursing globally — across several of the destinations above.
Careers & salaries
Where this degree leads, and an honest note on the outlook — earnings vary widely by destination, role and the economy.
Nursing can lead to long-term work and residency abroad, but this depends on registration and each country’s rules.
Demand varies by country. Registration (NMC/NCLEX/AHPRA) and English certification are the key gates.
Licensing & registration. Completing the degree does not automatically guarantee professional registration. Licensing requirements differ by country and profession — for example the relevant medical, nursing, pharmacy, legal or psychology council — and often include a licensing examination and a language test. In India, registration is with the relevant council (for example the NMC, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India or Bar Council of India).
Employment demand varies by country, occupation and economic conditions; where official projections exist they are cited here.
Earnings vary significantly by country, occupation, experience and economic conditions. Salary figures shown on this portal should be read together with the destination, occupation, data year and official labour-market source. Any INR equivalent is indicative and changes with exchange rates.
- Registered Nurse
- Specialist / Critical-care Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner
- Midwifery
- Healthcare management
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period for Nursing. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹18L tuition and ₹12L living costs a year for 2 years, a 10% scholarship and a ₹34L starting salary), total investment is ₹56L and the indicative payback period is 2.6 years.
Nursing — ROI
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Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
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