Global careers
Global Career Pathways for SMRU Graduates
St. Mary's University (SMRU), Hyderabad awards UGC-recognised degrees that graduates can build on toward professional registration abroad. This page explains the pathway for each destination — the regulator, the licensing exam, a realistic timeline, and what SMRU provides versus what the graduate must complete. Registration is granted by the destination country's regulator, never by SMRU.
Who grants registration
Registration and the licence to practise are granted by the destination country's own regulator after its own exams, checks and requirements — never by St. Mary's University. SMRU provides the qualifying Indian degree and pathway preparation; it does not guarantee a foreign licence, visa or job. Requirements change; always confirm current rules with the named regulator before relying on this page.
Pathways by destination
| Destination | Profession | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Nursing | Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK |
| United Kingdom | Physiotherapy | Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK |
| Australia | Nursing & allied health | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the relevant national board |
| Gulf / Middle East | Healthcare (nursing & allied health) | Dubai (DHA), Abu Dhabi (DoH, formerly HAAD), and the Ministry of Health (MOH) for other emirates/countries |
| Canada | Nursing & allied health | The relevant provincial regulatory college (e.g. provincial nursing colleges via NNAS) |
| United States | Nursing | The relevant US State Board of Nursing (via NCSBN) |
Open a pathway below for the exam, timeline and what SMRU provides.