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International students can choose to stay and look for jobs after completing an MIM from universities abroad. For that, they would require special work permits and visas that allow them to stay in the country while looking for a job or starting any business relevant to their field, thus expanding their chances of gaining practical experience related to their field while staying in the country. Below are the post-study work permits given by some top countries:

USA: After completion of their degrees, international students can apply for an F-1 visa to participate in an Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States. Following OPT, they would be permitted to continue working in the study area for a maximum of 12 months. International students would have an excellent opportunity to acquire practical industrial skills with an OPT, significantly improving their job prospects. However, US Citizenship and Immigration Services must approve foreign students' OPT applications.
UK: Following their studies in the UK, international students are eligible to apply for the Graduate Route Visa, which permits them to remain and work in the UK for a maximum of two years following degree completion. International students, while applying for the Graduate Route visa,  do not mandatorily need to have a job offer, hence making the process easier after graduation.

International students are expected to meet certain basic eligibility criteria, based on which universities admit students each year. While every university has some additional criteria as per its programs, there are certain general criteria that students must make sure to fulfill to strengthen their profiles and increase their chances of admission. Below are some of the general admission requirements by most universities offering MIM programs abroad:

• Bachelor's in Management or a related field

• Overall , i.e., GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent (some universities don't specify the exact GPA needed for the programs, but typically 3.0 out of 4.0 is considered the safest standard GPA to maintain)

• Overall IELTS score of 6.0 or higher / TOEFL score of 80 - 100 or higher

• Good GMAT score (as required by the desired university)

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• 2 - 3 Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

• CV / Resume 

• A student study visa and a valid passport 

• Proof of funds, like bank statements 

• Work experience (if applicable)

Planning funds is a crucial step for students planning to pursue a Master's in Management abroad, which includes managing tuition fees as well as the daily expenses. There are several scholarships international students can opt for that can help them manage expenses and study side by side at their dream university. Some of the scholarships from external organizations are listed below

• Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
• Emily Boutmy Scholarship
• Erasmus Mundus
• Commonwealth Scholarships
• GREAT Scholarships India
• Chevening Scholarships
• Rhodes Scholarships

The top universities also provide financial aid and scholarships, which students can check. Some of them are mentioned below: 

• HEC Foundation Student Scholarships 

• MIM Merit Scholarship for London Business School 

• Essec Academic Excellence Scholarship 

• INSEAD Financial Fellowship 

• Ivey Business School Financial Need Awards 

Universities are ranked by global rankings platforms like QS World Rankings. QS Business Master's Rankings is a globally recognised top university ranking body that publishes annual rankings of universities based on eight key indicators: Employability, ROI, Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes, Thought Leadership, and Class & Faculty Diversity. The table below includes the top universities and business schools as per QS Business Master's Rankings 2025 for Management, where HEC Paris stands in the top position for MIM, followed by Stanford Graduate Business School and ESSEC Business School. From the table below, it is worth noting that MIM is more popular in Europe, but is also gaining popularity in the US: