Canada — study abroad, visas & relocation hub
Relocation and study-abroad intelligence for Canada — 5 city guide(s) on SetTern.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19 · How we source facts
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How this page was built
Who
SetTern relocation research team
How
Facts are synced from government and university sources into verified_facts; optional pipeline summaries cite only those facts.
Why
Help people compare cities, visas, and relocation costs with traceable sources — not to manipulate rankings.
Last substantive review: 2026-05-19
Country snapshot
| Capital | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Currency | CAD |
| Languages | English, French |
| Cost index | 60/100 |
| Student score | 75/100 |
| Expat score | 72/100 |
Cities in this hub
Visas & immigration
Study options
- University of TorontoRanking ~29
- York UniversityRanking ~333
- University of MontréalRanking ~168
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
Comparisons
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FAQs
- Is Canada good for international students?
- Student score 75/100. See universities and city cost tables for programmes in Canada.
- What is the cost of living in Canada?
- Country cost index 60/100. City pages break down rent and monthly budgets.
Related pages
- Toronto
- Montréal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Express Entry / PNP
- QSWP / PEQ (Quebec)
- Express Entry / PNP / Work permit
- Primary work / residence route (verify official source)
- Primary work / residence route (verify official source)
- University of Toronto
- York University
- University of Montréal
- Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
- Canada Skilled Migration Pathway
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Country rankings report
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