Studying in Canada vs. United Kingdom
Canada and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,614 in Canada and €1,826 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Canada
Cheaper monthly living
Canada
Lower visa proof of funds
United Kingdom
Side-by-side comparison
Canada
United Kingdom
Currency
CAD (C$)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
C$28,000
≈ €17,458 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,608 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
C$38,000
≈ €23,693 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,232 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
C$2,588 / mo
≈ €1,614 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,826 / mo
Visa proof of funds
C$23,448
Cost-of-living proof (study permit)
£10,539
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.