Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Australia vs Canada — which is right for you?
The two heavyweight migration destinations for Sri Lankan students. Both offer 2–3+ years of post-study work and PR pathways — the decision usually turns on cost, climate, and which PR route fits your field.
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 Australia |  Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9.9M – LKR 15.6M | LKR 9M – LKR 18.5M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 6.2M+ living + tuition | LKR 4.8M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Subclass 500 Student Visa | Study Permit (standard stream — SDS closed Nov 2024) |
| Visa processing | 4–6 weeks (varies by university tier) | Standard processing: 8–16 weeks (SDS no longer available) |
| Post-study work | 2–4 years (Temporary Graduate 485) | Up to 3 years (PGWP) |
| Part-time work (term) | 48 hrs/fortnight | 24 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 4 years |
| Master's length | 1.5–2 years | 1–2 years |
| Main intake | February (also July) | September (also Jan & May) |
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