Which country is best for HR study?
The USA, the UK, Canada and Australia are some of the best countries for HR study.
The number of students choosing to study abroad is increasing. The main reason for this is the inviting countries, simpler course durations and structures among other things. Diploma courses are gaining popularity among international students studying abroad. The main reason for this is that they can be completed in a short duration and helps students at being skilled on something particular. Amongst these diploma courses come HR diploma courses. An HR diploma course is a 1-2 year course that enjoys good popularity abroad. It can be undertaken right after your grade 12. It can be learned both online and offline and taken on a full-time and part-time basis. You can read the blog further if you wish to know more about HR diploma courses abroad, the best countries and universities, tuition fees, etc.
There are quite a few branches available in HR diploma courses, and it will be beneficial for you if you know more about them in detail. A few popular HR diploma courses are given below.
Course |
Average Annual Tuition Fee (in USD) |
IELTS Score Required |
Mentoring and Professional Leadership |
USD 12,195 |
6.5 |
Human Resource Management |
USD 13,248 |
6.5 |
Business - Human Resource |
USD 20,938 |
6.0 |
Organisational Performance Management |
USD 21,310 |
6.0 |
Human Resources - Business Administration |
USD 9911 |
6.0 |
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resource Management |
USD 22,658 |
6.5 |
Human Resources Concentration |
USD 14,619 |
6.0 |
Most of the famous universities abroad offer diploma courses. Even within them HR diploma courses are no exception, and several universities offer the course. The table below will help you get an idea of some of the universities, their QS Rankings, and the course duration.
University |
Course Duration |
Centennial College |
3 years |
Fanshawe College |
2 years |
St. Clair College |
3 years |
Georgian College |
3 years |
Fleming College |
2 years |
Bow Valley College |
2 years |
Mohawk College |
3 years |
Australian Pacific College |
2 terms |
St. Lawrence College |
3 years |
Seneca College |
3 years |
The cost of studying HR diploma courses abroad will vary depending on several factors. The university, country etc. are a few such parameters. A few countries like Canada have a cheaper education system. That is one of the reasons why the country is famous among international students. On the other hand, countries like the USA, the UK and Australia are more expensive to study and live in. At the same time, they have several of the top-ranked and prestigious universities in the world. The cost of studying HR diploma courses in Canada will be from CAD 13,000 to CAD 20,000. Similarly, the cost of studying the course in the USA will be from USD 12,000 to USD 22,000. The cost of studying in the UK will be around GBP 10,000. Nonetheless, this amount can vary considerably depending on the university and the location of the university.
The eligibility criteria to study a course depends on the university, country and a lot of other factors. As such, it is not easy to state a few requirements as the ones as general requirements. The criteria required for diploma programs are generally not tough. However, a few standard criteria asked for by almost all universities are given below.
There are several scholarships for HR diploma courses abroad. These scholarships will be funded by the government, universities and private institutions. They will have different eligibility criteria and scholarship values. A few scholarships you can apply for are given below. You can choose from the table below and apply for all the ones you seem fit. The scholarships funded by the government usually tend to have a high scholarship value. Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards is one such scholarship provided by the Australian government with a value of AUD 1,19,500. You can visit AECC's scholarship pages to know more about the scholarships in countries like the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland etc.
The jobs and salary after HR diploma courses are attractive, and you will find several opportunities. A few jobs and their average salary are given below. It should be noted that other qualifications may also be demanded to get these jobs.
Job Profile |
Average Salary (in LKR) |
HR Executive |
LKR 45,10,800 - LKR 1,24,835,040 |
Domain Expert |
LKR 40,650,840 |
Personnel Manager |
LKR 1,72,97,640 |
Quality Assurance Manager |
LKR 42,810,840 |
The requirements for a student visa depending on the country, and it can vary from one country to the other. This means that it is not easy to state a few visa requirements as the ones you need to study abroad. However, some requirements may not change for any country. A few such criteria are given below.
There can be changes in this list depending on the country you are applying for. It is thus advisable to check the eligibility requirements thoroughly before applying.
If you need further assistance on HR diploma courses abroad or anything else about studying abroad in general, you can contact AECC. We have counsellors and professionals skilled at addressing all your queries and helping you apply to your favourite university. You need not hesitate to contact us anytime.
The USA, the UK, Canada and Australia are some of the best countries for HR study.
A diploma in Human Resource Management is the best for HR.
A diploma in HR is generally 1-2 years long.