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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 France for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and France: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- France: median ₹75 lakh
- Canada cheaper by ≈ ₹3.3 lakh
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Canada or France: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Canada is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹72 lakh versus ₹75 lakh in France. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while France offers indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs France
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · France: ₹75 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · France: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · France: September; some January
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Choose France if…
Low public tuition and top-ranked business schools; Up to 2 years of post-study stay for Indian master's graduates.
Budget first
Canada is about ₹3.3 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 France (Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work).
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On our data, Canada has the lower median total cost (₹72 lakh vs ₹75 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. France: Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work.
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. France: Up to 964 hours per year.
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