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Post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years; Co-op programs with paid work terms.
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Canada vs Ireland for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and Ireland: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- Ireland: median ₹39 lakh
- Ireland cheaper by ≈ ₹34 lakh
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Canada or Ireland: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Ireland is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹39 lakh versus ₹72 lakh in Canada. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while Ireland offers stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above). The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs Ireland
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · Ireland: ₹39 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · Ireland: Usually 1 year
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · Ireland: September; limited January/February
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Choose Ireland if…
One-year master's with a 2-year post-study work visa; European HQs of major tech and pharma companies.
Budget first
Ireland is about ₹34 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: Canada (PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length) and Ireland (Stamp 1G: 1 year).
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On our data, Ireland has the lower median total cost (₹39 lakh vs ₹72 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Ireland: Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above).
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Ireland: 20 hours/week in term; 40 hours/week in holidays.
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