Costs incurred to study in Canada – A useful guide

Affordable study with high quality is a promise Canada never falters on. That’s exactly why the influx of international students to study in Canada only gets better in numbers. Their positive experiences motivate a new wave of seekers of world-class education to arrive in Canada and experience the advantages of that decision.

While considering Canada as a destination for higher studies, it must come to your mind how much will it cost to study in Canada. Since education-related migration is a major stream of Canada immigration and it’s so successful, the numbers must be encouraging enough. It should be so, especially in comparison with the salient features and benefits of UG and PG courses in Canada.

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An approximation of university tuition fees

Tuition fees in Canadian universities are generally lower than what’s charged in countries like the USA, the UK, and Australia. The annual cost varies according to city/province and the study program.

Tuition fees for Bachelor’s degrees

Annual tuition fees range from CAD 550 to CAD 30,000. Here are the annual tuition fees charged for the most popular disciplines.

• Bachelors in Business & Management: CAD 550 – CAD 56,000
• Bachelors in Engineering & Technology: CAD 1,350 – CAD 55,000
• Bachelors in Computer Science & IT: CAD 1,535 – CAD 55,500
• Bachelors in Natural Sciences: CAD 1,780 – CAD 53,000
• Bachelors in Social Sciences: CAD 1,025 – CAD 56,000

Tuition fees for Master’s degrees

Annual tuition fees range from CAD 1,075 to CAD 65,000. Here are the annual tuition fees charged for the most popular disciplines.

• Master’s in Business & Management: CAD 2,150 – CAD 52,700
• Masters in Engineering & Technology: CAD 2,150 – CAD 52,500
• Masters in Computer Science & IT: CAD 2,150 – CAD 52,500
• Masters in Social Sciences: CAD 2,150 – CAD 37,000
• Masters in Medicine & Health: CAD 2,150 – CAD 58,300

Now, if you want us to tell you which universities offer the most affordable annual tuition fees, we have this list for you.

• Memorial University of Newfoundland: CAD 2,150 – CAD 11,460
• Royal Roads University: CAD 3,750 – CAD 27,600
• University of Regina: CAD 1,715 – CAD 20,050
• Athabasca University: CAD 1,625 – CAD 17,250
• University of Saskatchewan: CAD 4,110 – CAD 24,000

Living costs for international students in Canada

It can surely be said that for quality-of-life Canada offers, the above-average living cost is justified and reasonable. An international student will have to spend between CAD 800 – CAD 1,500 per month in almost all Canadian provinces.

Calgary and Vancouver are among the costliest cities in Canada. In these cities, the cost of living can touch CAD 2,000 per month.

Here are the costs for different housing options for international students in Canada:

• Student residences: CAD 250 – CAD 625 per month
• Rent & apartment sharing: CAD 300 – CAD 700 per month (rental costs subject to location and facilities.
• Studio/one-room apartment on rent: Above CAD 1,000 per month.
• Homestays arranged by the university: CAD 400 – CAD 800 per month

Food costs for students in Canada

• Shopping from local groceries and supermarkets: CAD 300 per month.
• Eating at a restaurant: CAD 10 – CAD 25.
• A three-course meal for 2 in a mid-range restaurant: CAD 50 – CAD 65

Transportation costs for students in Canada

International students of age between 18 and 25 enrolled in a Canadian university can get the benefit of discounts if they buy a monthly transport pass.

• Taxi fares in Canada are between CAD 2 and CAD 6 per km.
• A transport pass costs CAD 90 per month
• A one-way ticket is worth CAD 3

If you are willing to study in Canada, talk to Y-Axis, the leading overseas career consultant in the UAE.

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