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Canada vs Italy for Indian Students

A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and Italy: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.

  • Canada: median ₹72 lakh
  • Italy: median ₹33 lakh
  • Italy cheaper by ≈ ₹39 lakh
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Canada or Italy: which is better for Indian students?

On our university data, Italy is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹33 lakh versus ₹72 lakh in Canada. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while Italy offers residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.

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Canada vs Italy

Median total cost
Canada: ₹72 lakh · Italy: ₹33 lakh
Duration
Canada: 1–2 years · Italy: 1–2 years
Intakes
Canada: Fall (Sep) · Italy: September/October (main)

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Canada vs Italy: the numbers

Canada vs Italy: the numbers
ItemCanadaItaly
Universities on our list3210
Median total cost (₹)₹72 lakh₹33 lakh
Lowest total costMemorial University — ₹56 lakhBologna — ₹27 lakh
Tuition≈ CAD 18,000 – 45,000 per year≈ €500 – €4,000 per year at public universities (often income-based); private €6,000 – €20,000
Living costsProof of living funds as set by IRCC, plus rent of ≈ CAD 800 – 1,800/month≈ €700 – €1,100 per month (Milan is costliest)
Master's length1–2 years1–2 years
IntakesFall (Sep), Winter (Jan), Summer (May)September/October (main), February (selected programs)
Work during studyUp to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessionsUp to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
After graduationPGWP up to 3 years depending on program lengthResidence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Visa feeCAD 150 study permit fee plus CAD 85 for biometrics€50 visa fee
Proof of fundsFirst-year tuition plus IRCC's living-cost amount (CAD 23,448 for a single applicant, for applications from 1 September 2026) plus travel; many students use a GICThe minimum monthly amount set each academic year, plus return travel

Our view

Which suits you?

Choose Canada if…

Post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years; Co-op programs with paid work terms.

Choose Italy if…

Low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships; World-famous programs in design, architecture and engineering.

Budget first

Italy is about ₹39 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 Italy (Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation).

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On our data, Italy has the lower median total cost (₹33 lakh vs ₹72 lakh).

Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Italy: Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.

Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Italy: Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).

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