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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 Japan for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and Japan: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- Japan: median ₹24 lakh
- Japan cheaper by ≈ ₹48 lakh
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Canada or Japan: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Japan is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹24 lakh versus ₹72 lakh in Canada. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while Japan offers graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs Japan
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · Japan: ₹24 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · Japan: 2 years
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · Japan: April (main) and September/October for English-taught programs
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Which suits you?
Choose Japan if…
Low tuition at national universities; MEXT government scholarships.
Budget first
Japan is about ₹48 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 Japan (Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status).
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On our data, Japan has the lower median total cost (₹24 lakh vs ₹72 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Japan: Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status.
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Japan: Up to 28 hours a week with permission for activity outside status.
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