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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 Netherlands for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in Canada and the Netherlands: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- Canada: median ₹72 lakh
- Netherlands: median ₹60 lakh
- Netherlands cheaper by ≈ ₹12 lakh
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Canada or Netherlands: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, the Netherlands is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹60 lakh versus ₹72 lakh in Canada. After graduation, Canada offers PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length, while the Netherlands offers orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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Canada vs Netherlands
- Median total cost
- Canada: ₹72 lakh · Netherlands: ₹60 lakh
- Duration
- Canada: 1–2 years · Netherlands: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- Canada: Fall (Sep) · Netherlands: September (main)
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One of continental Europe's largest choices of English-taught degrees; Strong engineering, data, logistics and business programs.
Budget first
Netherlands is about ₹12 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 Netherlands (Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation).
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On our data, Netherlands has the lower median total cost (₹60 lakh vs ₹72 lakh).
Canada: PGWP up to 3 years depending on program length. Netherlands: Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation.
Canada: Up to 24 hours/week off campus during academic sessions. Netherlands: Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer arranges a work permit) or full-time in June–August.
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