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Germany vs Canada: what a year of study costs
Germany is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 15,400 to 29,200 less for a first year.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Germany |  Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 200 to 700 | EUR 15,300 to 26,500 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 9,600 to 18,000 | EUR 9,900 to 21,400 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 75 | EUR 95 |
| First year, all in | EUR 9,900 to 18,800 | EUR 25,300 to 48,000 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 11,900 | EUR 14,910 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 24 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 18 months | 3 years |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Germany and Canada 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 Germany or Canada?
Germany is the cheaper of the two: about EUR 15,400 to 29,200 less for a first year. A first year in Germany costs about EUR 9,900 to 18,800 and in Canada about EUR 25,300 to 48,000, 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 Germany and Canada?
Germany: EUR 11,900 a year. Canada: EUR 14,910 a year.