From your first idea to your life abroad. BLOOM ABROAD is a free study abroad website where you can plan, compare, check and prepare in one place, all the way to living in your new city.
In short
Compare schools, housing, SIM cards, insurance and more across 15 countries on the same terms, with official sources and the date we checked them. Check a quote you received, follow official government announcements and plan your stay in My Page, all without signing up. Browsing, comparing, the city match quiz, Quote Check, consultations and listings are all free.
Explore: answer a few questions and find cities that suit you
Not sure where to go yet? Take the city match quiz and get 3 cities that suit you. Answer questions about the language you want to learn, your goals, how long you will stay, your budget, climate and safety, and you get your top 3 from 41 cities in 14 countries, with the languages spoken, the visas available, and what matched and what did not. From your top city you can go straight to schools, housing, SIM cards and bank accounts.
Once you have a country in mind, its country page shows costs and the ways to go. For each route you see the official names of the visas or permits you need, with the date we checked them on government websites. The cost page shows official living cost guides per month in your currency, with a breakdown, rents and how prices have moved over the last 5 years. Still deciding? Try the city match quiz.
- Country pages such as Canada and the cost of studying in Canada
- Related: Canada, Australia or the Philippines: how to choose where to study
Compare: study abroad options worldwide, on the same terms
Even across countries, schools, housing, SIM cards, insurance and banks are listed in the same format, so you can compare like for like. We cover 15 countries as of 27 October 2026: Canada, the United States, Mexico, Colombia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, France, Spain, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.
Pick up to 3 schools with “Compare” to see their type, city, typical tuition and programmes side by side. Prices can be shown in 10 currencies. To search across countries and cities at once, start from Browse all.
For a step-by-step guide, see how to find schools, housing and events. Our partners are listed on the partner list.
| Category | What you can compare (examples) |
|---|---|
| Schools | Type of school, programmes, typical tuition |
| Housing | Rent, move-in date, minimum stay, facilities |
| SIM cards | Price, data, validity |
| Insurance | Cover, age, length of cover |
| Banks | Fee waivers, applying before you arrive |
| Jobs | Contract type, way of working, industry |
Check: review your agency quote for free
Upload the quote you received from a study abroad agency and see what you are paying for, line by line: whether the lines add up to the total, tuition, enrolment, accommodation and fees, discounts and support, payment and cancellation terms, and anything worth checking. Questions for your agency can be copied as ready-to-send text.
If the school is listed on our site and its official prices are confirmed, your quote is shown side by side with the same course built from official prices, with the difference for each line and in total. Costs that are usually on a quote but missing are flagged as “gaps to check”, and costs you pay yourself abroad are shown separately as estimates. No sign-up needed. Got a quote? Try Study Abroad Quote Check.
- Black out your name, contact details or anything else before uploading
- Log in to keep the result in My Page, and delete it whenever you like
- Step-by-step guide: how to use Study Abroad Quote Check
Check: official announcements, fast and clear
When visa rules or programmes change, we bring you announcements from governments and official bodies, explained clearly. Each story shows who announced it, when, and the date we checked the official page, along with who it affects and how many days until it applies. An “Important” label marks changes that could cost you if you are applying, about to travel or already studying and do nothing.
You can also get alerts. Use a button such as “Get updates on Canada” on a country page to choose countries, regions and topics (visas and fees, work after graduation and immigration, school closures and accreditation, safety and living rules), and receive them in My Page or by email (login needed). See the latest on study abroad news.
Apply: talk to us if unsure, then apply through a partner
If comparing on your own leaves you unsure, you can talk to a local expert for free. The consultation form works without logging in, and you can start a consultation straight from your Quote Check result.
When you have chosen a school, you can apply through a BLOOM ABROAD partner. Not sure yet? Ask us first through a free study abroad consultation.
- It can cost less than applying directly
- It is not always cheaper
- There is no arrangement fee
- We never push you to sign up
- Apply to a language school through BLOOM ABROAD and your eSIM is free for your whole stay (only once your school application is confirmed; data only, and you need an unlocked eSIM-compatible phone)
Prepare: build your whole study abroad plan in My Page
Your destination, shortlisted schools, quotes and preparation all connect in My Page. The home screen shows your “next step” for the stage you are at, and “pick up where you left off” with the plans, quotes, compared schools and favourites you were looking at, so you always know where to continue.
Start by tapping the heart on schools and housing you like, and build your own plan in My Page.
- My Plan: keep your options together, even before you have a destination or dates
- Compare schools: up to 3 side by side, with sources and check dates
- Saved quotes: keep your Quote Check results to look back on
- Pre-departure tasks: 10 checks to start with, from your passport and entry rules to insurance and phone, plus your own tasks and due dates
- Favourites: saved on this device for 90 days without logging in, and moved to your account when you log in
- News alerts, consultation history and the events you are going to, all in one place
Live abroad: local events and new friends after you land
After you arrive, the lists of events, jobs and housing keep helping. Browse events with photos and filter by city, date, price, category and language: language exchanges, international meetups, culture, sports, workshops, careers, volunteering and more. Prices are shown in the local currency, which makes it easy to plan your first week. You can also host your own event. Find something for your first week in events.
A place for real voices from people who studied abroad
BLOOM ABROAD is a site where students and locals can share information themselves. Log in to write school reviews or your study abroad story. For events, jobs, rooms, schools, scholarships and tours you can start filling in the form right away and log in when you send it. Everything is checked by our team before it goes live, and listing is free.
Share your experience to help the next student in study abroad experiences, or post anything else from post a listing.
How BLOOM ABROAD began
BLOOM ABROAD began as a project by Co-op students. Our founder started and led it, and many developers, UI/UX designers, marketers and salespeople have helped shape it. We will keep growing it together with students like you. Read the full story in Our Story.
What we stand for
We want BLOOM ABROAD to show you everything you need to decide, openly. See our editorial policy for details.
- Official sources and check dates: numbers and rules on country, visa, cost and news pages link to government, public or school pages, with the date we checked them
- No arrangement fee when you apply through a BLOOM ABROAD partner
- We never push you to sign up. Feel free to just browse and compare
- Ads carry a “PR” label. Referral fees and ads do not change the order or ratings of free listings (except ads shown in fixed positions)
- Applying through our links costs you nothing extra
- Reviews and experiences are checked before they go live, and we never remove one just because it is negative
- Listing a school or business is free and kept separate from advertising
- Original quotes are deleted after a time limit: 24 hours without logging in, or 180 days if you keep them in My Page. You can delete them yourself at any time
Your feedback makes it better
Tell us anything you notice. At the bottom of many pages you will find “Was this page helpful?” with 3 faces to choose from (you can change your choice). You can also send a short note, such as a feature you want, something hard to use or information that is wrong, without logging in. Changes we make from your feedback are shared on the feedback page. Have an idea? Tell us through send feedback.
A study abroad blog that gets you ready as you read
Guides on costs, choosing a school, visas and getting ready to leave, in 7 languages and in the order you need them. Find more on the study abroad blog.
- Toronto study costs, checked against official figures
- Preparing for Vancouver: when to sort your study permit and insurance
- Canadian bank accounts: how long monthly fees are waived
- Ireland working holiday: conditions and registering after you arrive
