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Updated on 2026-08-01

Cost of studying in Canada

In Canada, international tuition fees are 3 to 5 times higher than national fees and vary greatly depending on the province, university, and field of study.

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Enter your program, city, and duration: the calculator details tuition fees, accommodation, food, transport, insurance, and visa costs, based on our sourced and dated cost index.

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Tuition fees by program

ProgramPublic / standard ratePrivate (range)
Computer Science28 000 CA$—
Cybersecurity29 000 CA$—
Business & Management32 000 CA$—
Engineering30 000 CA$—
Health & Medicine40 000 CA$—
Law26 000 CA$—

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Cost of Living by City

CityHousing / monthFood / monthTransport / monthTotal / month
Montréal900 CA$350 CA$55 CA$1 305 CA$
Toronto1 400 CA$400 CA$65 CA$1 865 CA$

Budget Details by City and Program

Visa, Insurance, and Proof of Funds

IRCC study permit: CA$150 + biometrics ≈ CA$85. Mandatory proof of financial resources (as of 09/2025).

Proof of financial resources generally required: 22 895 CA$/year.

Potential Scholarships

Academic Excellence Scholarships

2,000 – 20,000 CA$/year depending on application · Canadian Universities

Francophonie Program

Variable · OIF / Government of Canada

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Sources

Study-Abroad.org — Coûts et financement au Canada 2026 · Canada.ca — Permis d'études (frais) · Canada.ca — Preuve de ressources financières · CIC News — Increased fund requirements for study permits (09/2025)

Last data verification: 2026-08-01