TOTAL COST OF LIVING AND STUDYING IN CANADA FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

How much does it cost to study in Canada?
If you want to study in Canada, the good news is that tuition fees are generally less expensive than in other major Anglophone destinations (the US, UK and Australia), although they are still quite high in comparison to other countries.
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) offers a useful online tool which allows prospective international students to quickly calculate the costs of studying at different universities in Canada, as well as provide guidance on the documents needed to apply.
Tuition fees in Canada.
Universities in Canada set their fees, and these vary depending on several factors: what program you’re studying, whether you are an international or home student, and whether you’re studying at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. According to the latest report from Statistics Canada, tuition fees in Canada fell by an average of 5.3 per cent for undergraduate domestic students and rose by 7.6 per cent for international undergraduates in 2019/2020.
If you’re a Canadian citizen studying in Canada, you can expect to pay an average of CA$6,463 per year for an undergraduate degree, and CA$7,056 per year for a graduate degree.
Undergraduate tuition fees in Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, the average tuition fees for undergraduate international students in 2019/20 are CA$29714 (or US$22,500) per year. humanities courses tend to be cheaper(averaging $5,542), while subjects such as engineering and medicine are among the more expensive (an average of CA$21,717 (or US$16,446) for dentistry and $14,162 (or US$10,724) for Medicine. Fees for business and management courses ar lower than the national average, at CA$6,827 (~US$5,170) per year.
Postgraduate tuition fees in Canada.
If you want to study at the postgraduate level, the tuition fees are generally lower, and again vary depending on your program. Statistics Canada puts the average postgraduate tuition fee for international students at CA$17,744 in 2019/2020, which is approximately US$13,437; a four per cent increase from the previous year.
As is the case worldwide, executive MBA programs are generally the most expensive, averaging around CA$56,328 (or US$42,657), while regular MBAs cost CA$27,397 (or US$20,747) on average.
Cost of living in Canada.
Although Canadian student visa requirements say you must have at least CA$10,000 (or US$7,570) (or CA$11,000 or US$8,300 if studying in Quebec) on top of your tuition fees, you’ll likely need to budget much more than this for your living expenses.
The three main types of student accommodation (homestay, university accommodation and private accommodation) vary considerably in costs. Students pay CA$3,000-7,500 (or US$2,271 - 5,680) for on-campus accommodation each year. Private shared accommodation can cost around CA$8,400 (or US$6,361) per year plus bills.
Here are some examples of average living costs in Canada, taken from Numbeo in October 2019:
• Eating out at a restaurant: CA$16 per person (or US$12),
• one-way ticket on local public transport: CA$3 ( or US$2.27),
• Loaf of bread: CA$2.86 (or US$2.17),
• Cinema ticket: CA$13.50 (or US$10.22),
• Monthly gym fee: CA$48.25 (or US$36.54).
Compulsory health insurance will cost approximately CA$600-800 (or US$455-607) per year.
Student visa and application fees.
You will need to obtain a Canadian study permit, which serves as a student visa for the duration of your stay. You do not need a Canadian study permit if your course or program lasts six months or less. Applying for a study permit costs CA$150 (or US$114).
Fees to apply to universities in Canada will vary depending on the university and your country of origin. You may be able to get this fee waived if you are an international student from a developing country.
Financial aid to study in Canada.
Scholarships, grants and bursaries are available for international students wishing to study in Canada, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Many universities in Canada offer their own scholarships.
Student jobs in Canada.
If you’d like to get a part-time job to help support yourself while studying in Canada, you can work on or off-campus for up to 20 hours during university semesters and full-time during breaks such as the winter or summer holidays, without the need for a work permit.
To qualify, you must:
• Have a valid study permit,
• Be a full-time student,
• Be enrolled at a designated learning institution at the post-secondary level,
• Be studying in an academic, vocational or professional training program that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate that is at least six months in duration,
You will also need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from Service Canada to work in Canada or to receive benefits and services from government programs.
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