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Canada vs UK vs USA: which country for your master's?
Cost, duration, post-study work, and PR pathways compared side by side.
Earthlink Editorial • 24 February 2026 • 1 min read
UK: 1-year master's, £25,000–£35,000 total, Graduate Route of 2 years for applications by 31 December 2026 or 18 months from 1 January 2027; doctoral graduates receive 3 years.
USA: 2-year master's, $60,000–$120,000 total, 12–36 months OPT, PR via H-1B/EB lottery.
Canada: 1–2 year master's, CAD 40,000–70,000 total, up to 3-year PGWP, direct PR via Express Entry.
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