Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Canada vs Germany — which is right for you?
Both are popular, affordable-ish, PR-friendly options — but the cost structure is opposite. Canada has real tuition offset by strong earning potential and PR; Germany is near-free to study but slower, with the Sperrkonto to fund up front.
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 Canada |  Germany | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9M – LKR 18.5M | LKR 3.5M – LKR 5.9M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.8M+ living + tuition | LKR 4.1M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Study Permit (standard stream — SDS closed Nov 2024) | National Type D Student Visa + Sperrkonto |
| Visa processing | Standard processing: 8–16 weeks (SDS no longer available) | 6–12 weeks (after APS + Sperrkonto) |
| Post-study work | Up to 3 years (PGWP) | 18-month job-search visa |
| Part-time work (term) | 24 hrs/week | 140 full days/year (~20 hrs/wk) |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 4 years | 3 years |
| Master's length | 1–2 years | 2 years |
| Main intake | September (also Jan & May) | October (also April) |
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