Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Canada vs Ireland — which is right for you?
Two English-speaking, work-friendly destinations Sri Lankan students often shortlist together. Canada offers a longer 3-year work permit and a clearer PR route; Ireland is an EU degree, closer to home, with a faster, cheaper one-year Master's.
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 Canada |  Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9M – LKR 18.5M | LKR 7.3M – LKR 16.3M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.8M+ living + tuition | LKR 3.5M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Study Permit (standard stream — SDS closed Nov 2024) | Long-Stay (D) Study Visa + IRP Stamp 2 |
| Visa processing | Standard processing: 8–16 weeks (SDS no longer available) | 4–8 weeks (pre-clearance) |
| Post-study work | Up to 3 years (PGWP) | Up to 2 years (Stay Back) |
| Part-time work (term) | 24 hrs/week | 20 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 4 years | 3–4 years |
| Master's length | 1–2 years | 1 year |
| Main intake | September (also Jan & May) | September |
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