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Canada vs Australia: what a year of study costs
Canada is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 7,300 to 15,300 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Canada |  Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 15,300 to 26,500 | EUR 18,500 to 37,300 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 9,900 to 21,400 | EUR 12,600 to 24,400 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 95 | EUR 1,540 |
| First year, all in | EUR 25,300 to 48,000 | EUR 32,600 to 63,300 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 14,910 | EUR 18,310 |
| Work during term | 24 hours a week | 24 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 3 years | 2 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Canada and Australia guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Canada or Australia?
Canada is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 7,300 to 15,300 less for a first year. A first year in Canada costs about EUR 25,300 to 48,000 and in Australia about EUR 32,600 to 63,300, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Canada and Australia?
Canada: EUR 14,910 a year. Australia: EUR 18,310 a year.