Comparing studying in Australia and Canada: Which country should you choose?

The quality of education in Australia

Australia has always been famous as a country with a leading education system, typically in that Australia has 9 universities in the TOP 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2024. Australia is also the country that invented many valuable and internationally recognized research such as aircraft black boxes, ultrasound technology, artificial headphones, in vitro fertilization, etc.

If you are wondering whether to study in Australia or not? Australia is always the first choice when your qualification is recognised globally. Strong majors in Australia will include Business Administration, Education, Information Technology - IT, Health - Pharmacy, and Engineering..

The quality of education in Canada

Canada is known as a multilingual country with English as the primary language. If you choose to study abroad in French-speaking states such as Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and New Brunswick, you can improve your proficiency in both languages throughout your studies. It is also the country that invented insulin for diabetes, electric wheelchairs, and incandescent light bulbs in 1874...

When comparing Australia and Canada each country has different strengths in majors. If Australia develops in the fields of Health, IT, Restaurant - and Hotel, Canada stands out in the fields of Journalism, Finance, MBA, Renewable Energy, etc.

To make a conclusion whether to study in Australia or study in Canada is not easy when each country, school or field of study has different entry requirements. When considering the conditions to study abroad, Australia and Canada will have similarities such as:

• For high school level

  , students need to meet the minimum academic ability of average, good or higher. Studying abroad in high school early is an advantage when schools will not have requirements for foreign language degrees. However, you will still have to attend the entrance English test courses and take additional English courses before entering the main course if necessary.

• For the undergraduate level

  , students are required to have a high school diploma. Depending on the school, you must meet different IELTS requirements, usually from 5.5 to 6.0

• When you continue your studies at

  the postgraduate level

  , you are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Some schools will also ask you for work experience, a personal essay or a letter of recommendation.

Tuition Fee Comparison

Tuition fees and living costs when studying in Canada will be somewhat lower than in Australia, and also other study-abroad locations such as the UK and the US.

• For undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Australia, tuition fees will be slightly higher, ranging from $17,000 to $50,000 AUD (equivalent to 270 million - 780 million VND/year).

• In addition, the tuition fee to study in Canada is "lighter" from only 300 million/year for Bachelor's level, and 105 million/year for the Master's level.

Although tuition fees in Australia are quite high, students can complete the program within 3 years, quickly graduate, and find a job.

Comparison of the cost of living

Besides tuition fees, the cost of living during the study abroad process is also a factor to consider when comparing whether it is better to study in Canada or Australia. When studying in Australia, the cost of living will be higher than in Canada, about 19,000 to 20,000 AUD/year. While in Canada, you only spend an average of 10,000 to 12,000 CAD/year on living expenses.

When it comes to scholarships, Australia is a country with a variety of scholarship policies for international students. You can hunt for full government scholarships, scholarships to study abroad from your school, or living expenses assistance for each academic year.

The government and schools in Canada also have many scholarships for international students, but not as many as in Australia. The reason may be that Canada's tuition and living costs are relatively low. To receive any Australian or Canadian scholarships, you also need to meet the requirements for English language proficiency or a certificate of participation in extracurricular activities.

To find out if you will be eligible for Australian or Canadian scholarships, you can Contact IDP or register below for advice within 24 hours.

When choosing any country to study abroad, work permits and job opportunities after graduation are also a matter of concern for many international students. In Canada, you can stay and work for up to 3 years in any field or group of industries, if you already own a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

In Australia, once you own the 485 visa - a visa for new graduates, students can stay for 5 years depending on the program and field of study you choose.

Australia and Canada are both developed countries, so looking for immigration opportunities is a factor that many people are interested in. For those studying in Canada, this country currently has 2 immigration programs for international students after graduation, including government immigration and provincial immigration.

In Australia, you can search for a long-term stay and settle down by completing a full study program and choosing industry groups that attract human resources and give high priority to immigration.

The path to study in Canada for international students is somewhat simpler and much more convenient than in other countries.

From the above information, it can be seen that Australia and Canada are both ideal countries for Vietnamese international students. If you have a good financial background and receive a scholarship to study in Australia, you can choose Australia with many job opportunities and a long-term stay to work. For those of you who are still limited in financial possibilities, Canada will be a suitable option for you.

In addition to basic information about studying in Australia and Canada such as tuition fees, and opportunities to stay and work or find a job after graduation, you also need to consider objective factors such as climate, pace of life, or people in each country. To make your own choices, You should consider your orientation as well as your ability to make the most suitable choice.

You can join the Annual Study Abroad Day to meet with representatives of schools, learn about the advantages of a country or province, and have their academic records reviewed to see which country they are suitable for. The experienced counselors at IDP will advise you on your learning path, Study abroad application preparation process, and Scholarship Hunt with a value of 30 - 100%.

IDP also offers Essential support services for international students through finding accommodation, booking air tickets at preferential rates, free phone sim (UK), and equipping skills before departure (Pre-departure session). You can also proactively estimate all tuition fees and expenses throughout your study abroad in Canada with the IDP Cost of Living Calculator.