Country comparison
馃嚚馃嚘 Canada vs 馃嚦馃嚳 New Zealand
The facts below come from each country's verified guide, cited to the government or university body that sets them, and from our catalogue of programmes read directly from official university websites. No ranking, no commissions: the right answer depends on your subject, budget and marks, and the two guides carry the full detail.
Canada
Express Entry PR
- Study permit application channel
- Online via IRCC secure account (GCKey)
- Provincial/Territorial Attestation Letter (PAL/TAL)
- Required for most applicants since Jan 2024
- Proof of funds (cost of living)
- CAD $22,895 for a single applicant (from 1 Sept 2025)
- National study-permit intake cap
- 309,670 PAL-required application spaces for 2026
- Work while studying (off-campus)
- Up to 24 hrs/week in term; unlimited in scheduled breaks (capped at 180 days/year)
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
- Up to 3 years; language + (for some) field-of-study test required
In our catalogue: 3,795 programmes at 98 universities, at least 3,539 taught in English. Facts last verified 2026-07-04.
New Zealand
Safest globally
- Visa type
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Visa fee
- Set by INZ, check its fees page
- Proof of funds, living costs
- NZD $20,000/year (tertiary study)
- Medical & travel insurance
- Mandatory for the whole visa period
- Main intakes
- February (Semester 1) & July (Semester 2)
- Work while studying
- 25 hrs/week in term, full-time in scheduled breaks
- Post Study Work Visa
- Up to 3 years (Masters/Doctorate, level 9-10)
In our catalogue: 1,346 programmes at 25 universities, at least 1,345 taught in English. Facts last verified 2026-07-04.
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Common questions
How many study programmes do Canada and New Zealand offer?
Our verified catalogue holds 3,795 programmes at 98 universities in Canada, and 1,346 programmes at 25 universities in New Zealand, every one linked to its official university page.
Which has more English-taught programmes, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada, on our data: at least 3,539 English-taught programmes versus 1,345 in New Zealand, per the language each university publishes. Coverage differs by country, so treat these as floors.
Where do I see the full requirements for each?
Each country has a full guide covering admission, tests, application, visa, money, arrival and stay-back, with every figure cited to the official source that sets it: see the Study in Canada and Study in New Zealand guides.
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