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Post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years; Co-op programs with paid work terms.
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Canada vs Australia for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and Australia: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- Australia: median ₹97 lakh
- Canada cheaper by ≈ ₹25 lakh
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Canada or Australia: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Canada is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹72 lakh versus ₹97 lakh in Australia. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while Australia offers subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs Australia
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · Australia: ₹97 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · Australia: 1.5–2 years (coursework)
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · Australia: February (Semester 1)
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Choose Australia if…
Post-study work visa of 2–3 years; Two main intakes (February and July).
Budget first
Canada is about ₹25 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Canada (PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length) and Australia (Subclass 485: typically 2 years).
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On our data, Canada has the lower median total cost (₹72 lakh vs ₹97 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Australia: Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Australia: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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