One of the most important aspects of choosing an overseas study destination is the total cost in terms of tuition and living expenses.
Tuition fees
Studying in Canada is comparitively affordable for international students.
Tuition fees in Canada vary across programs, universities and provinces. Generally degrees in professional schools like law, medicine and the MBA will have a higher tuition fee.
Undergraduate program tuition fees: CAD 6,000 – 25,000 per year
Graduate program tuition fees: CAD 6,500 - 32,000 per year
The program duration in Canada range from 3 - 4 years for undergraduate programs and 1 – 2 years for graduate programs.
Living expenses
Living expenses vary and are dependent on lifestyle preferences and city of residence. The larger cities and urban areas such as Montreal and Vancouver are more expensive.
Living expenses include costs for accommodation, health insurance, food, laundry, utility bills, clothing, social trips, traveling and entertainment.
Estimated living expenses: CAD 4800 – 9600 per year
Approximate University undergraduate fees for international students:
| Canada Province | Approximate Undergraduate Fees |
| Alberta | $8,000 - $15,780 |
| British Columbia | $9,250 - $17,580 |
| Manitoba | $5,575 - $9,135 |
| New Brunswick | $7,845 - $12,810 |
| Newfoundland | $8,780 |
| Nova Scotia | $8,230 - $13,440 |
| Ontario | $6,900 - $18,900 |
| Prince Edward Island | $8,970 |
| Québec | $10,070 - $14,280 |
| Saskatchewan | $8,490 - $11,725 |
Graduate student fees vary with the program and province of study.
Approximate College fees for international students:
| Canada Province | Approximate Graduate Fees |
| Alberta | $12,000 |
| British Columbia | $10,500 |
| Manitoba | $8,000 |
| New Brunswick | $5,500 |
| Newfoundland | $6,600 |
| Nova Scotia | $7,500 |
| Ontario | $11,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | $6,500 |
| Québec | $10,500 |
| Saskatchewan | $11,000 |
