The world is your oyster

I'm about to go to sleep, so sorry for the quick post. However, this thought came into my head earlier this week, and I've been wondering ever since if it is possible. Does any country grant you residence (or points towards it) on the basis of having studied at one of their universities? And if so, would a distance degree count? More than anything, I'm just curious. Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

Have a tight sleep. No idea what is your question.

 

Do you mean - could you become a resident of a country by taking online classes?

 

From the wording of his question, I believe this to be the correct assessment Randell... I'm no DL-Guru, but I'd have to say no, I doubt any country does that. It'd be too easy.

 

I think that both Randell and KYarb are correct in their analysis. Can I become a resident of Australia by earning a degree from Charles Sturt University (even though I never set foot in the country?) To me it seems like a question that answers itself. You can't be a "resident" of anyplace that you've never resided.

 

I thought even though ou step your foot in the campus, you're still not the resident of that country. You're on student visa or something likes that.

 

I guess I should have been more clear. By "resident", I mean, a "permanent resident" visa, as in the one required to immigrate and work in a foreign country. I know that British Columbia, for example, will allow you to either live or work there if you finish an MBA at a BC university. I think the UK has a similar arrangement. I was wondering if anyone knew if a distance education degree could fulfill the same purpose. Guess it's something only an immigration official can answer. Thanks anyway, guys.