Numeric Answer — Montréal, Canada, 4 year(s)
Estimated total budget, tuition + living expenses + visa/insurance
| Tuition fees / year | 28 000 CA$ |
| Housing / month | 900 CA$ |
| Food / month | 350 CA$ |
| Transport / month | 55 CA$ |
| Living expenses / year (housing + food + transport) | 15 660 CA$ |
| Insurance / year | 800 CA$ |
| Visa / application fees (one-time) | 235 CA$ |
| Proof of funds required (indicative, not spent) | 22 895 CA$ |
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2,000 – 20,000 CA$/year depending on application · Canadian Universities
Variable · OIF / Government of Canada
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Last data verification: 2026-08-01