💻 Canada vs UK for Computer Science — Real Fees, Courses & PSW for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of 263 real, crawled Computer Science courses across Canada and UK — tuition fees in INR, course counts, cost of living, and post-study work rights.
🇨🇦 Canada
Computer Science — 47 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹4.8L–₹22.0L
- 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 Computer Science courses
- Computer Science (PhD) — ₹4.8L/yr
- PhD (Computer Science) — ₹4.8L/yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) — ₹4.9L/yr
🇬🇧 UK
Computer Science — 216 real courses
- Fee range/yr
- ₹5.3L–₹30.0L
- Living cost/mo
- ₹70,823–₹184,245
PSW: UK Graduate Route visa — 2 years of full work rights after a Bachelor's or Master's, 3 years after a PhD. No job offer required.
Cheapest real Computer Science courses
- Computer Science PhD — ₹5.3L/yr
- Secondary Education Computer Science PGCE — ₹9.6L/yr
- PGCE Secondary Computing — ₹9.9L/yr
So Which Should You Choose?
There is no single "better" country — it depends on your priority. If budget matters most, Canada's cheapest real Computer Science course (₹4.8L/year) is lower than the other country's. If you want more course choice, UK has more real Computer 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 Canada and UK. Talk to a counsellor about your specific course shortlist, budget, and career goals before deciding.
Canada vs UK for Computer Science — Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper for Computer Science, Canada or UK?+
Based on 263 real Computer Science courses on this site, Canada's cheapest real course starts at ₹4.8 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 Computer Science courses does Canada offer compared to UK?+
This site has 47 real, crawled Computer Science courses in Canada and 216 in UK. UK has more real Computer 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 Canada vs UK after a Computer Science degree?+
Canada: Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) — up to 3 years for programs of 2 years or more, tied to program length for shorter programs. UK: UK Graduate Route visa — 2 years of full work rights after a Bachelor's or Master's, 3 years after a PhD. No job offer required.
Is the cost of living higher in Canada or UK?+
Per our cost of living guides, student living costs range from ₹64,904–₹133,590/month in Canada (across 3 cities) and ₹70,823–₹184,245/month in UK (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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