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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 Italy for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and Italy: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- Italy: median ₹33 lakh
- Italy cheaper by ≈ ₹39 lakh
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Canada or Italy: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Italy is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹33 lakh versus ₹72 lakh in Canada. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while Italy offers residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs Italy
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · Italy: ₹33 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · Italy: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · Italy: September/October (main)
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Choose Italy if…
Low public-university tuition with regional DSU scholarships; World-famous programs in design, architecture and engineering.
Budget first
Italy is about ₹39 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 Italy (Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation).
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On our data, Italy has the lower median total cost (₹33 lakh vs ₹72 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Italy: Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation.
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Italy: Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).
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