Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
UK vs Canada — which is right for you?
Both are top picks for Sri Lankan families, but they reward different priorities. The UK gets you qualified fastest (3-year Bachelor's, 1-year Master's); Canada is the stronger long-game with a 3-year work permit and a clear path to permanent residence.
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 United Kingdom |  Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 cost (LKR) | LKR 9.6M – LKR 21.8M | LKR 9M – LKR 18.5M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 3.7M+ living + tuition | LKR 4.8M+ living + tuition |
| Student visa | Student Route (formerly Tier 4) | Study Permit (standard stream — SDS closed Nov 2024) |
| Visa processing | 3 weeks from biometrics | Standard processing: 8–16 weeks (SDS no longer available) |
| Post-study work | 2 years (Graduate Route; 3 for PhD) | Up to 3 years (PGWP) |
| Part-time work (term) | 20 hrs/week | 24 hrs/week |
| Typical IELTS | 6.0 – 6.5 | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Bachelor's length | 3 years | 4 years |
| Master's length | 1 year | 1–2 years |
| Main intake | September (also January) | September (also Jan & May) |
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