# Master's Degree

> Master’s degrees abroad: one-year programs, a two-year work permit after graduation, Pre-Master options, IELTS 6.5, application deadlines and visa.

- Page: https://efceducation.com/en/masters/
- Language: English
- Last updated: 2026-11-01
- Türkçe sürüm: https://efceducation.com/yuksek-lisans/ (Markdown: https://efceducation.com/yuksek-lisans.md)
- Publisher: EFC Education

## Master's degree abroad

Programs take one year, and graduates receive a two-year work permit.

## Master’s degree at a glance

A master’s degree abroad takes one year and graduates receive a two-year work permit; applications usually ask for UKVI IELTS 6.5.

- **Duration:** 1 year
- **After graduation:** Two-year work permit
- **Language:** UKVI IELTS 6.5
- **When to apply:** Usually October–June; about 4 months before classes start
- **Pre-Master:** Open all year; leads directly into the master’s program
- **Documents:** Undergraduate transcript, personal statement, two references, CV, UKVI IELTS 6.5, passport
- **Visa:** Student visa (Tier 4): CAS, UKVI IELTS, bank statement, English transcript and diploma

## Why study for a master's abroad?

Universities abroad offer prestigious teaching and wide research opportunities. Completing a master's in one year is a big advantage over other countries, and graduates receive a two-year work permit.

## What you need to know

### Pre-Master programs

Language and grades matter most. Students who need better English can take a language course or a pre-sessional course; those with lower grades or language scores can take a Pre-Master, which leads directly into the master's program.

### Deadlines

Applications usually run from October to June. There is no fixed deadline, but apply about four months before classes start. Pre-Master applications are open all year.

### Required documents

- Undergraduate transcript and GPA
- Personal statement
- Two reference letters
- Detailed CV
- UKVI IELTS 6.5
- Passport

### Visa

For the student visa (Tier 4) you need:

- CAS (acceptance letter)
- UKVI IELTS
- Bank statement
- English transcript and diploma

## Our consultancy services

EFC Education offers students who want to study abroad:

- Research of suitable schools and application support
- Visa application procedures
- Accommodation and flight arrangements
- Orientation and technical support

[Get in touch](https://efceducation.com/en/contact/)