Compare Study Abroad Countries — Side by Side
The Great Comparison
Compare Visa, Funds, PR Rules & More. Data audited for 2026.
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Financials
Metric
USA
UK
CanadaTuition Fees
$15k - $35k
£12k - £18k
$16k - $25k
Living Cost
$12k - $18k
£12k (Inner Lon)
$22,895 (GIC)
Funds Required
For Visa File
1 Yr Liquid
28 Days Old
Liquid + ITR
Funds Age
1 Day Old
28 Days
4 Months
Academic & Visa
Metric
USAUKCanadaGap Accepted
Accepted
2-3 Years
Strict (2-3y)
Backlogs
Strict (<5)
Flexible
Strict (<6)
Visa Type
F1 (Interview)
Student Route
Study Permit
MOI Accepted
English Waiver?
NO (IELTS/DET)
YES (65% in 12th)
NO (IELTS/PTE)
Success Rate
Moderate
High
Moderate
Schengen
Travel Access
Career & PR
Metric
USA
UK
Canada
Part-Time
20 Hrs (Campus)
20 Hrs
24 Hrs
Min Wage
$15-20/hr
£12.71/hr
$17.75/hr
Post Study Visa
3 Yrs (STEM)
2 Yrs (18mo from Jan '27)
3 Years
PR Timeline
H1B -> GC
Skilled Worker
Express Entry
Spouse Visa
F2 (No Work)
Research Only
Masters Only
Verdict
“Highest Salary but Visa Interview is tough.”
“Fastest process. Spouse visa restricted now.”
“Best for PR, but high living cost (GIC).”