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1. Fees before coming to Canada to study nursing

Nursing is becoming a "thirsty" profession in the world. However, many people are still quite concerned about whether the "Cost of studying in Canada in Nursing" is expensive or not? Immediately refer to 5 types of expenses before coming to Canada including: Tuition fees, insurance, study surcharges, living expenses to better understand this issue and how to calculate the optimal cost in the article right away!

Let's take a look at the overview table of the types of costs to hopefully help you visualize it more easily!

Cost Type	Money Range	Note
Pre-arrival expenses in Canada (airfare, visa and application documents,...)	Flight tickets: 776 CAD equivalent to 14,036,751 VND. Visa cost: 161 CAD/2,912,264 VND.	The cost of the plane will depend on the time you choose, which may be higher or lower than expected.
Cost of Insurance	CAD 97 is equivalent to 1,754,559 VND.	The cost depending on the state will be higher or lower.
Tuition Fees	12,500 - 17,000 CAD/year, equivalent to 226,107,465 - 307,506,153 VND/year.	Tuition fees will depend on whether you are attending a college or university and your school area.
Tuition Surcharge	3000 CAD is equivalent to 54,265,791 VND.	This is the possible cost depending on the school you attend. If you study English, 3000 CAD/level ~ 54,265,791.83 VND/level
Cost of living	8000 - 10,000 CAD/year, equivalent to 144,708,778 - 180,885,972 VND/year.	The cost of food will depend on where you live. If it is in a big city, this cost will be higher.
Total cost	27,784 CAD/year equivalent to 502,573,549 VND/year	This is the expected price based on fixed costs, so the cost can be optimized or increased based on the living needs of each individual.

Before coming to Canada to study abroad, you will have to carry out a number of mandatory procedures such as applying for a Visa and making an application for admission and airfare, which is indispensable in the costs of studying in Canada in Nursing. Let's refer to the cost of these procedures with IDP!

1.1. Visa fees and application documents

First, there are 2 types of costs that almost every international student needs to pay attention to: Visa fees and application documents. More specifically, it will be mentioned in the content below, please refer to it now!

1.1.1. Visa Cost

According to information from the Canadian government website (www.cic.gc.ca), you will have to pay 125 USD (3 million) to carry out the procedures for applying for a student visa. This cost varies depending on the time and requirements of the Canadian consulate. So, when you start to apply, you need to see the updated information for accuracy!

1.1.2. Visa costs

You will have to pay a fee of about 85 CAD (about 1,550 million VND) for the cost of rolling and related costs at the VAC (visa application center).

1.2. Cost of air tickets

In general, a one-way flight ticket to Canada for 1 person will usually range from 540 USD to 700 USD (12 to 16 million VND) and higher at peak and holidays. Currently, there are direct flights from Vietnam to Canada that take only 18 hours.

Currently, there are direct flights from Vietnam to Canada at a cost of only 12 to 16 million VND

2. Insurance costs

Next among the costs of studying in Canada in Nursing, the cost of insurance for international students will range from 97 CAD/month (about 75 USD). However, this level of coverage will vary depending on the state and the different schools.

3. Tuition fees for nursing study abroad in Canada

The estimated fee for international students also fluctuates from year to year and semester,... The area of the school and the reputation of the school.

3.1. Tuition fees for undergraduate programs

International students will have to pay tuition fees of about 800 million to 1 billion for a period of 20 months to 4 years of study. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a BSc Nursing Degree with a bachelor's degree and become a Registered Nurse.

University	Duration of study	Tuition Fee (CAD)	Average per year (CAD)
University of Toronto	2 years	CAD 45,088 ~ VND 815,594,592 (all columns apply)	CAD 22,544 ~ VND 407,797,296
University of Alberta	4 years	CAD 110,160 ~ VND 1,992,639,876	CAD 55,080 ~ VND 996,319,938
McMaster University	4 years	CAD 46,043 ~ VND 832,865,946	CAD 23,021 ~ VND 416,432,973
University of British Columbia	20 months	CAD 42,883 ~ VND 775,702,361	CAD 21,441 ~ VND 387,851,180
McGill University	3 – 4 years	CAD 95,924 ~ VND 1,735,143,267	CAD 47,962 ~ VND 867,571,633
University of Calgary	4 years	CAD 48,816 ~ VND 883,012,964	24,408 CAD ~ 441,506,482 VND
Dalhousie University	3 years	CAD 50,580 ~ VND 914,921,250	25,290 CAD ~ 457,460,625 VND

3.2. Tuition fees for the College program

With a college program, it will take some time depending on the study time, training program and reputation of the school. After graduating from this program, you will become a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN/ Registered Practical Nurse RPN.

College	Duration of study	Tuition Fee (CAD)	Average per year (CAD)
Centennial College	2 years	30,770 CAD ~ 556,604,226 VND	CAD 15,385 ~ VND 278,302,113
Durham College	2 years	CAD 35,360 ~ VND 639,614,789	CAD 17,680 ~ VND 319,807,394
Fleming College	2 years	39,717 CAD ~ 718,429,340 VND	19,858 CAD ~ 359,214,670 VND
Canadore College	2 years	43,772 CAD ~ 791,775,888 VND	CAD 21,886 ~ VND 395,887,944
St. Lawrence College	2 years	CAD 38,750 ~ VND 700,933,144	CAD 19,375 ~ VND 350,466,572

4. Tuition fees for studying nursing in Canada

In addition to the annual fixed tuition fee, international students Nursing in Canada, also have to pay additional fees that are indispensable in the costs of studying in Canadian Nursing such as:

Textbooks, learning materials, and supporting tools: 600 - 3500 CAD equivalent to 10,853,158.37 - 63,310,090.47 VND.
Student union fee: 50 - 150 CAD equivalent to 904,429.86 - 2,713,289.59 VND.
Learning support fee: 200 - 500 CAD equivalent to 3,617,719.46 - 9,044,298.64 VND.
Fees related to health and medical promotion programs for students: 200 - 600 CAD equivalent to 3,617,719.46 - 10,853,158.37 VND.

In addition to the basic surcharges, depending on the school you attend and depending on each school year, the cost may increase or decrease. However, the difference compared to the daily basic costs is not much!

5. Cost of living to study in Canada in nursing

In terms of accommodation, students in the university's dormitories usually have to pay between 3,000 and 7,500 CAD/year depending on the type of room, whether meals are included or not. If you choose to stay in a homestay or rent a room/apartment outside, students will have to pay from 4,000 to 8,400 CAD/year. As in Vietnam, when renting a room/apartment, students have to pay an additional fee for electricity, Internet, cable TV, etc. This will be the average basic living expenses when studying nursing in Canada:

Internet: 67 CAD/month ~ 1,211,936.02 VND/month.
Phone: 90 CAD/month ~ 1,627,973.76 VND/month.
Transportation: 150 CAD/month ~ 2,713,289.59 VND/month.
Food: 300 CAD/month ~ 5,426,579.18 VND/month.
Entertainment: 50 CAD/month ~ 904,429.86 VND/month

With the above living expenses, international students will spend about: 24,877.55 CAD/year ~ 450 million VND for a bachelor's degree and 22,113.38 CAD/year ~ 400 million VND/year for postgraduate or master's certificate programs. This cost depends on each living area and each individual's spending level. You can refer to more about the cost of studying in Canada to be clearer about this cost!

6. Tips to save money on studying in Canada nursing

The cost of studying abroad is not small, but there are many ways to help you cover this cost gain more experience, and integrate into the environment better.

6.1 - "Scholarship hunting"

You can hunt for scholarships on official websites from schools such as www.scholarships.gc.ca and www.boursesfrancophonie.ca to help financially cover study and accommodation expenses. However, to get a scholarship, you need to do your best to have good academic results.

6.2 - Goal-oriented learning and research

You should study according to the management and research direction to enjoy a tuition fee that is 3-4 times lower for Canadian residents than for international students. That is, starting with a college or university program, then going to work, and then immigrating to study postgraduate programs. This route will help you orient your future, which will help you a lot in life.

Study according to the goal of management and research, the tuition fee of Canadian residents is 3-4 times lower than that of international students

6.3 - Work-study

According to the new policy issued by the Canadian government, each international student is allowed to work part-time with a working time of 20 hours/week during the semester and full-time vacation. With the current part-time salary in Canada of 10-19 CAD, if you work hard, you can earn enough money to eat and have a little extra to experience other services!

6.4 - Cooking for yourself and using library books

The food in Canadian restaurants is usually quite high compared to the income of international students. Therefore, the fact that you cook outside to suit your taste will help save a lot of costs. In Canada, there are many free libraries, open on weekdays and equipped with modern equipment comfortable spaces, and a huge amount of books. To limit the cost of buying books, you should go to libraries to read books!

More specifically, in article 9 experiences to study in Canada in 2024, international students will be more equipped with experience in choosing majors and costs for each region in Canada. Readers, don't miss it!

Reduce the cost of buying study materials at the library for free, open on weekdays and equipped with modern equipment with comfortable space and a huge amount of books

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