Canada

The living cost in Canada for international students is around CAD 18,000 to CAD 20,000 per annum on average. When it comes to the cost of living in Canada for Indian students, it translates to nearly INR 12 to 15 Lacs per annum on average based on the current exchange rate.

However, it is worth noting that the cost of living in Canada for Indian students depends on one's location, lifestyle, dietary habits, travelling facilities, etc. It is important for students to consider scholarships and/or part-time work in order to reduce the cost of living.

To study in Canada, you will need to get a Canadian study permit, which functions as a Canadian student visa for the duration of your stay.

Study permission must be requested before travelling to Canada. A study permit application can sometimes be made from within Canada. A current passport, evidence of admission by a designated learning institution, financial documentation, and other supporting papers are needed to apply for a student visa to Canada.

There are multiple reasons to study in Canada, we have mentioned few of them below:

• The education system of Canada is reputed across the world
• Multiple top ranked universities located in Canada
• Canada also has a varied and welcoming atmosphere with a wide range of cultural and lifestyle alternatives.
• Affordable tuition fees than other popular study destinations.
• Additionally, international students can get job experience in Canada, which may assist them to find employment after graduation.
• Favorable immigration policies and opportunities for permanent residency.

To apply for admission to the University of Toronto for the 2025-26 academic year, the application window will remain open until January 15, 2025. For a few programs, admission applications for the U of T Scarborough and U of T Mississauga campuses will be open until March 15, 2025. 

It is suggested to check the official website of the university for current updates.

The cost of living in Ireland is estimated to be around €1,000 (approximately INR 88,000) per month. It is less than the living expenses of Canada that is CAD 1,945 to CAD 3,713 (Nearly INR 1.18 Lakhs to 2.25 Lakhs). This amount includes the house rent, groceries and other required expenses.

Excellent career opportunities are available in Canada and Ireland for students who are studying there.

Canada: The job market in Canada is flourishing, offering a wide range of employment prospects in a number of industries, including supply chain and operations, finance, administration, and software engineering. 

Ireland: Ireland has a thriving economy and is especially appealing to job seekers in the technology industry. For individuals seeking temporary employment, Ireland also provides a variety of working holiday and internship programmes.

The following points provide the duration of post study work permit in Canada and Ireland:

• Canada: The duration of PGWP depends on the duration of your programme. If the duration of your course is between 8 months and 2 years, then the PGWP duration will be equal to the duration of your course. If your course is of 2 years or more, you may get a PGWP of 3 years.
• Ireland: Students can receive a non-renewable extension of up to 2 years after the completion of their course.

The cost of a Canada student visa (including extensions) is $CAN 150 per person. The cost of an Ireland student visa is €60 for single entry and €100 for multi-entry. Students can pay the visa fees online through a debit card, credit card, or prepaid card in the case of Canada, and through a demand draft or directly to VFS in the case of Ireland.