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University tuition fees for international students in Canada

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    According to the Times Higher Education, Canada has several universities which are among the best academic institutions in the world. If you are one of the hopefuls who want to study in Canada, this guide can help you determine how much tuition fee you will have to pay to get a degree from one of its prestigious universities.

    How much does it cost to study in Canada?

    The good thing about Canada is that its fees are comparatively lower than the fees of its counterparts in USA, United Kingdom, and Australia. Students in Canada likely need between CAD 20,000 and CAD 30,000 annually to cover tuition. However, this range is just an average and will vary according to the institution and program in which you’re enrolled.

    Every university set its own fees based on merit, what program you are studying in, and whether you are a local or international student. According to the Statistics Canada, the average fee for international students is CAD 29,714 for undergraduate studies and 17,744 for graduate ones.

    Tuition fees by geography

    Tuition fee also fluctuates radically depending on which Canadian state you are studying. For example, Newfoundland and Labrador has the lowest undergraduate and graduate fees which comes at CAD 12,042 and CAD 4,081 respectively.

    Meanwhile, Ontario has the highest average fee with average fees of CAD 38,276 and CAD 23,770 respectively.

    Tuition fees by discipline for international students

    Additionally, tuition fee also changes according to the discipline the student is rolled in. Here is a short list of the cost of tuition for various disciplines if you are an international student:

    SubjectCost of study in CAD
    Business, Management, and Public Administration28,680
    Engineering33,703
    Medicine32,450
    Veterinary Medicine63,323

    Speak with your IDP counsellor to find out the latest information about the cost of study for your preferred subject.

    What are the tuition fees at top Canadian universities?

    Here is a list of annual tuition fees for international students in 3 of the top Canadian universities. These fees are indicative only and you should contact your IDP counsellor to know all about the most recent updates for the cost of study at the Canadian universities.

    University

    Tuition fee for international BS students

    Tuition fee for international MS/MBA students

    McGill University

    CAD 19,600 to CAD 48,100

    Around CAD 10,000; For MBA: CAD 32,000 to 47,000

    University of Toronto

    CAD 44,000 to 54,000; 50,000 (upper year)

    CAD 27,000 to 53,000

    University of British Columbia

    CAD 41,000

    CAD 72,000 for a 15-month MBA

    Feel free to contact IDP expert education counsellors who will help you for free if you want to know more about tuition fees, visa and scholarships in Canada. They will also help you find the best program and secure your place at your dream university.

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