📊 Australia vs Canada for Data Science — Real Fees, Courses & PSW for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of 87 real, crawled Data Science & Analytics courses across Australia and Canada — tuition fees in INR, course counts, cost of living, and post-study work rights.
🇦🇺 Australia
Data Science — 70 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹4.7L–₹26.9L
- Living cost/mo
- ₹65,726–₹124,768
PSW: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level.
Cheapest real Data Science courses
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics — ₹4.7L/yr
- Data Science — ₹4.9L/yr
- Bachelor of Data Science — ₹5.2L/yr
🇨🇦 Canada
Data Science — 17 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹9.1L–₹19.5L
- Living cost/mo
- ₹64,904–₹133,590
PSW: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — up to 3 years for programs of 2 years or more, tied to program length for shorter programs.
Cheapest real Data Science courses
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics — ₹9.1L/yr
- Business Analytics and Decision Making — ₹9.2L/yr
- Data Science in Physics Certificate — ₹9.2L/yr
So Which Should You Choose?
There is no single "better" country — it depends on your priority. If budget matters most, Australia's cheapest real Data Science course (₹4.7L/year) is lower than the other country's. If you want more course choice, Australia has more real Data Science programmes listed on this site. If post-study work rights matter most, compare the PSW routes above — they differ in duration and eligibility rules between Australia and Canada. Talk to a counsellor about your specific course shortlist, budget, and career goals before deciding.
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Which is cheaper for Data Science, Australia or Canada?+
Based on 87 real Data Science & Analytics courses on this site, Australia's cheapest real course starts at ₹4.7 lakh/year, lower than the other country's cheapest option. Fee ranges vary a lot by university and course level in both — see the cheapest real courses listed below for each.
How many real Data Science courses does Australia offer compared to Canada?+
This site has 70 real, crawled Data Science & Analytics courses in Australia and 17 in Canada. Australia has more real Data Science programmes listed on this site. This reflects what we've crawled directly from university course pages, not every program that exists.
What are the post-study work rights in Australia vs Canada after a Data Science degree?+
Australia: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — around 2–3 years of full work rights depending on your course level. Canada: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — up to 3 years for programs of 2 years or more, tied to program length for shorter programs.
Is the cost of living higher in Australia or Canada?+
Per our cost of living guides, student living costs range from ₹65,726–₹124,768/month in Australia (across 3 cities) and ₹64,904–₹133,590/month in Canada (across 3 cities). These are city-by-city ranges, not single national averages — see each country's full cost of living guide for the breakdown.
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