CANADA · CHAPTER 7
The real costof studying in Canada.
International tuition ranges from about CAD 18,000 a year at colleges to CAD 30,000–60,000 at universities. You must show CAD 23,448 for living costs (applications from 1 September 2026) on top of first-year tuition and travel.
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- Living funds (1 person)
- CAD 23,448
- Study permit
- CAD 150
- Biometrics
- CAD 85
Tuition ranges
| Type | Typical international fee / year |
|---|---|
| College diploma / certificate | CAD 16,000–22,000 |
| Bachelor's | CAD 30,000–60,000 |
| Master's | CAD 20,000–50,000 |
Monthly living
| Expense | Toronto / Vancouver | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (shared) | CAD 1,000–1,600 | CAD 650–1,000 |
| Food | CAD 350–500 | CAD 300–450 |
| Transport | CAD 100–160 | CAD 70–120 |
| Total | CAD 1,700–2,500 | CAD 1,200–1,800 |
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Yearly budget
| Item | Toronto / Vancouver | Other cities |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (master's) | CAD 25,000–55,000 | CAD 18,000–40,000 |
| Rent (shared) | CAD 12,000–20,000 | CAD 7,000–12,000 |
| Food | CAD 4,000–6,000 | CAD 3,500–5,000 |
| Transport pass | CAD 1,000–1,800 | CAD 600–1,200 |
| Health insurance | University or provincial plan | University or provincial plan |
| Winter clothing (one-time) | CAD 400–800 | CAD 400–800 |
In rupees
At roughly ₹60–65 to the Canadian dollar (check the current rate), a one-year college programme typically costs ₹18–28 lakh including living costs, and a two-year master's ₹35–60 lakh.
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Cities like Winnipeg, Halifax, Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton and Montreal (for rent) are generally cheaper than Toronto and Vancouver.
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