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Looking to study in Canada? Want to know the list of the top cheapest universities in Canada for international students and the best affordable programs there? Read on to discover all!

Why study in Canada?

Canada is one of the most popular study abroad destinations for international students. Why? For these 5 top reasons!

  • Vibrant & Diverse:

    Canada’s international student population is growing fast.

  • Co-op Education- it’s not all lectures!

    Canada’s Co-op programs has students learning outside the lecture halls in real world, full time, multi-term, paid placements.

  • Student entitlements:

    Work part-time while you study

    , opt for a Co-op, and

    work for up to 3 years after graduation

    .

  • Top ranked universities:

    Canada has 30 internationally ranked universities (

    THE World University Rankings 2021

    ).

  • Safety & support:

    You’ll have dedicated support services in terms of security, academics, health and social services.

Check out more about living in the top Canadian cities: Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto.

Cheapest universities in Canada for international students

If you’re seeking an internationally-recognised degree from Canada, but with a cheap price, check out these top cheap Canadian universities for international students.

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The table below shows the list of top cheapest universities in Canada.

University

Province

Key Programs

Tuition fees per year (CAD)

University of Northern British Columbia

British Columbia

Master of Engineering in Integrated Wood Design

15,303

MacEwan University

Alberta

BSc Applied Statistics

BSc Computer Science

B.Social Work

16,200

University of Manitoba

Manitoba

B. Agroecology

B. Interdisciplinary Health

16,300

University Canada West

British Columbia

MBA

17,000

Crandall University

New Brunswick

Master of Management

17,000

University of Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

B Analytics

B. Applied Communication, Leadership and Culture

B. Applied Climate Change and Adaptation

17,000

Cape Breton University

Nova Scotia

B. Arts and Science in Environment

B. Health Sciences (Public Health)

Engineering Technology, Chemistry

17,200

University of Regina

Saskatchewan

B. Ideation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

B. Education

B. Software Systems Development

18,000

Mount Allison University

New Brunswick

B. Geocomputing

B. Aviation

B. Museum & Curatorial Studies

18,500

Acadia University

Nova Scotia

B. Business Administration

B. Computer Science

B. Biology

18,500

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan

B. Biomedical Sciences

B. Interactive Systems Design

B. Nursing

19,000

University of Winnipeg

Manitoba

B. Theatre &Film

B. Statistics

B. Neuroscience

19,200

University of Lethbridge

Alberta

BSc Remote Sensing

Dual BFA New Media & B. Management

BSc Biochemistry

19,300

Dalhousie University

Nova Scotia

B. Applied Computer Science

B. Community Design

B. International Food Business

20,600


You IDP counsellor can help you choose your dream university and program that best match your career aspirations and apply for it. Interested? Contact us now to kick-start your journey in Canada!

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