The UK, Canada and Australia are the top three destinations for Bangladeshi students. Every family wants to know: which one costs the least? This guide compares all three on tuition, living costs, visa expenses, work rights and total BDT investment — with honest numbers, not agent promises.
1. Quick Answer
For a 1-year Master's, ranked cheapest to most expensive:
- 🇬🇧 UK — ৳35–53 lakh total (cheapest because it's only 1 year)
- 🇨🇦 Canada — ৳35–45 lakh Year 1 (but 2 years total = ৳55–70 lakh)
- 🇦🇺 Australia — ৳40–55 lakh Year 1 (1.5–2 years total = ৳55–80 lakh)
But cost alone isn't the full story — work rights, PR pathway and earning potential flip the ranking. Read on.
2. Tuition Comparison
| Programme | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Diploma | N/A | CAD 14,000–20,000 (৳12–17 lakh) | AUD 15,000–22,000 (৳11–16 lakh) |
| Bachelor's (per year) | £14,000–24,000 (৳23–40 lakh) | CAD 20,000–35,000 (৳17–30 lakh) | AUD 25,000–45,000 (৳18–33 lakh) |
| Master's (total) | £15,000–30,000 (৳25–50 lakh) 1 year | CAD 18,000–45,000 (৳15–38 lakh) per year, 2 years | AUD 25,000–50,000 (৳18–36 lakh) per year, 1.5–2 years |
3. Monthly Living Costs
| Item | 🇬🇧 Outside London | 🇨🇦 Edmonton | 🇦🇺 Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (shared) | £400–650 (৳66k–1.07 lakh) | CAD 550–850 (৳47k–72k) | AUD 600–950 (৳44k–69k) |
| Groceries | £150–220 | CAD 280–420 | AUD 300–450 |
| Transport | £50–80 | CAD 75–105 | AUD 50–100 |
| Total/month | £760–1,220 (৳1.25–2 lakh) | CAD 1,100–1,700 (৳93k–1.44 lakh) | AUD 1,100–1,700 (৳80k–1.24 lakh) |
Canada and Australia are cheaper monthly — but you're there longer, so total living cost is higher.
4. Visa & Upfront Costs
| Cost | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee | £524 (৳86k) | CAD 150 (৳13k) | AUD 710 (৳52k) |
| Health surcharge | £776/year (৳1.28 lakh) | Included in provincial plan | AUD 700/year OSHC (৳51k) |
| Financial proof | Tuition + 9 months living (28 days) | GIC CAD 20,635 + tuition | AUD 29,710 living + tuition |
5. Total Cost — The Real BDT Numbers
| Scenario | 🇬🇧 UK (1yr Master's) | 🇨🇦 Canada (2yr Master's) | 🇦🇺 Australia (2yr Master's) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (total) | ৳25–40 lakh | ৳30–60 lakh | ৳36–72 lakh |
| Living (total) | ৳15–24 lakh | ৳22–35 lakh | ৳19–30 lakh |
| Visa + fees | ৳3 lakh | ৳2 lakh | ৳2.5 lakh |
| TOTAL | ৳43–67 lakh | ৳54–97 lakh | ৳57.5–104.5 lakh |
| 🏆 Rank | #1 Cheapest | #2 | #3 |
6. But Who Pays You Back More?
| Factor | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work during study | 20 hrs/week | 24 hrs/week | 48 hrs/fortnight |
| Post-study work | 2 years | 3 years | 2–4 years |
| Part-time earnings/month | ~৳1.5 lakh | ~৳1.4 lakh | ~৳1.8 lakh |
| PR pathway clarity | Medium (Skilled Worker) | High (Express Entry) | High (Skilled Migration) |
| Avg graduate salary | £28,000–£35,000 | CAD 50,000–65,000 | AUD 60,000–80,000 |
7. The Verdict — Which Should You Choose?
Choose UK if: You want the cheapest total cost, fastest degree (1 year), and are confident about finding a Skilled Worker sponsor within 2 years on the Graduate Route.
Choose Canada if: You want the clearest PR pathway (Express Entry), 3 years of post-study work, and are willing to invest more upfront for long-term settlement.
Choose Australia if: You want the highest part-time earnings, strong post-study work rights, and are targeting skilled migration in healthcare, engineering or IT.
Choose Germany if: Your budget is under ৳20 lakh — it's the only option with free tuition.
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