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Canada vs UK for Masters: A 2025 Head-to-Head Comparison
Pragati Editorial 2025-04-22
Tuition, PR pathway, part-time work rights, and ROI compared for 2025 aspirants.
Choosing between Canada and UK for your Masters? Both are excellent — but the right pick depends on your goals.
Duration: UK = 1 year, Canada = 1.5-2 years. Tuition: UK £15-38k, Canada CA$18-35k. Post-study work: UK 2 years, Canada 3 years. PR pathway: UK is difficult, Canada has Express Entry. Cost of living: London is 30% higher than Toronto. ROI: UK grads earn faster (shorter course); Canada offers PR + long-term stability.
Go UK if: You want a prestigious 1-year masters and plan to return to India. Go Canada if: You want PR + 3-year work + a longer runway to settle abroad.