According to Statistics Canada, the national average tuition fee for an undergraduate program is $32,019 and the average tuition fee for graduate programs is $19,252.
Average tuition fees (CAD) for international students by province
Province | Undergraduate program fee | Graduate program fee |
Ontario | $40,724 | $25,112 |
British Columbia | $28,240 | $20,223 |
Manitoba | $17,099 | $11,558 |
Saskatchewan | $20,636 | $6,496 |
Alberta | $27,404 | $14,683 |
New Brunswick | $16,744 | $12,374 |
Nova Scotia | $19,639 | $21,780 |
Prince Edward Island | $21,093 | $10,278 |
Quebec | $26,147 | $17,689 |
Student accommodation in Canada
The average cost for dormitories is $250-$625
Private shared accommodation is around $250- $700 per month.
Homestay arrangements typically charge an initial placement fee of $200 and the average cost per year is $1,150.
Transportation
Type of Transport | Average Cost |
Bus - Student Pass | $128.15 |
Subway - Weekly Pass | $43 |
Lyft/Uber | $8 per km |
Gas | $1.197 per liter |
Ferry | $17 per person (one-way) |
Student Visa Fees
Requirement | Cost |
Study Permit Application Fee | $150 |
Biometrics | $85 |
IELTS for academics | $350 |
A Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) for SDS candidates | $10,000 |
Required Documents
Completed student permit application form |
Academic Certificates |
Valid passport/travel document |
The college’s or university’s letter of acceptance |
Property Valuation |
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) |
Source of Income |
Two current passport-sized photos with your name and birth date on the back are required. |
Clean medical and police reports |
CV, Work Experience letter (if any) |
Letters of Recommendation |
Proof of financial support during your study tenure. |
English Language Score
English Language Test | Bachelors | Masters |
PTE | 60 (score a minimum of 58 in each section) | 65 (The minimum marks for each module cannot be less than 50.) |
IELTS | 6.0 each band overall 6.5 | Each band 6.0 overall 6.5 |
Visa Application Process
Submit the admission letter you received from your institution or university.
Provide a police report stating that you have no prior criminal history.
Submit a medical certificate confirming your health to travel and study in Canada.
Provide proof of your financial resources to continue your study in Canada. The amount should be sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses, as well as any other expenses in the case of an emergency.