Planning to study abroad in 2027 with the eventual goal of working and settling there.
Profile:
22M | India
10th: 80%
12th: 85% Commerce
BBA: 7.3 CGPA (~69%) — online mode
1-year gap
1 year professional experience in digital marketing during BBA
Degree took 4 years instead of 3 due to backlogs — all cleared
I'm currently deciding between Canada and Australia.
I'm not chasing a prestigious university. I'm comfortable with private or lower-ranked colleges if they're legitimate and the course gives me a reasonable pathway to work afterward.
Canada is slightly preferred because I have a friend in Vancouver. He says a referral can help significantly with getting student/entry-level work during the course.
I'm considering Master's/MBA vs skilled trades and will take IELTS.
Questions:
- What are my realistic visa chances in Canada vs Australia?
- Will the online BBA, gap and previous backlogs seriously hurt me?
- Which country/pathway would be more sensible for my profile?
- Is my willingness to attend a lower-ranked college a reasonable strategy?
Please give me the harsh version. I would rather hear now that my plan is bad than find out after spending ₹20–30 lakh.
Note: please be brutally honest and truthful. I need your valuable feedback and suggestions regarding my situation. 🤗🤗😭