Destination comparison · For Sri Lankan students
Compare UK vs Canada, side by side
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 22.8M | LKR 9M – LKR 18.5M |
| Funds to show for visa | LKR 4.2M+ living + tuition | LKR 5.5M+ 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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