Is the budget for studying in Canada similar to the UK and Australia, and what are the visa approval challenges for Canada for a Postgraduate?

Canada is generally more affordable than the UK and Australia for studying abroad, but visa approval for Canada has become more challenging.

- Canada: Tuition for postgraduates is typically CAD 24,000 - 30,000/year, with living costs CAD 10,000 - 18,000/year (subject to change).
- UK: Postgraduate tuition ranges £12,000 - 45,000/year, with living costs £12,276 - 16,000/year.
- Australia: Postgraduate tuition is AUD 32,000 - 50,000/year; living expenses AUD 21,041 - 25,000/year.

Recently, Canada has tightened its student visa rules, leading to higher rejection rates for Indian applicants due to stricter document checks and fraud prevention measures. Strong, clear financial documents and a detailed study plan are now especially important for Canadian visa applications.

If you need help preparing your application, contact your LeapScholar counsellor.