Is the cost of pursuing education in Canada high compared to the US for a Master's?
Canada is generally more affordable than the US for international students.
- Canada undergraduate tuition: CAD 15,000 - 30,000/year
- Canada master's tuition: CAD 20,000 - 35,000/year
- Canada living expenses: CAD 12,000 - 20,000/year
- US undergraduate tuition: USD 25,000 - 60,000/year
- US master's tuition: USD 30,000 - 60,000/year
- US living expenses: USD 10,000 - 25,000/year
Overall, Canada offers lower tuition and living costs, making it a more cost-effective option than the US for most students.
Got a budget of 40 to 50 lakhs? See what Canada costs.
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