Cost of studying in Canada? High school|College|University| Post Grad

 

In first part of this video, I will share the information about costs of study in Canada from secondary school, college, university, graduate studies. I also include cost of studying language for those who want to improve English or French before entering the main program.

 

PART 1:

1/ TUITION FEE:

Canada has some of the cheapest tuition fees for international students compared to other English speaking countries. Canada works out cheaper than studying in the USA and even cheaper than the UK and Australia

Tuition fee of high school in Canada:

Public high schools in Canada, from grade 9 to grade 12, are popular for international students and they have to pay fees to study as those schools while Canadian residence study free.  The school year is normally from September to June (total 9 months).

How much does it cost to study high school in Canada? The tuition fee can range from approximately CAD 8,000 to CAD 16,000 per year. It difference from province to province.

Example: High school in Toronto: 16,000CAD/year | New Brunswich: 7,400CAD/year | Vancouver: 14,500/year

Sometimes, schools charge small fees for your child to participate in extra activities, such as sports teams or school outings. In high school, many students bring their own lunch to school, however, some schools offer cafeterias or hot lunch programs where your child may purchase a meal.

 

Tuition fee of college in Canada:

You’ll find high-quality colleges and vocational schools throughout Canada, including smaller cities and towns where the cost of living is lower. Even Canada’s larger cities are relatively more affordable than many cities around the world.

How much does it cost to study colleges in Canada? College’s tuition fees for international students in Canada vary depending on the program and location you choose. They are often less expensive than university studies. You will see the range from approximately CAD 14,000 per year to CAD 18,000 per year for tuition, depending on the college and your program of study.

Average tuition fee/year for majors as follow for your reference:

Business management:CAD$15,138 | Engineering: CAD$16,434 | Humanities: CAD$15,830 | Education: CAD$17,036| Laws : CAD$15,596| Artchitecture: CAD$17,210 | Hospitality & Tourism: CAD$16,582

 

 

Tuition fee of University in Canada:

Canada has exceptional quality and choice: 96 public universities offer 15,000 study programs

Tuition fees for international students vary across provinces and programs.

Compared to many countries, studying in Canada is very affordable. How much does it cost to studyuniversities in Canada? Average costs for an undergraduate degree are CAD 25,180. You will likely need between C$20,000 and C$40,000 annually to cover tuition. This range is an average only and will vary according to the institution and program in which you are enrolled. Average tuition fee for majors as follow for your reference:

Business management: 26,000CAD | Engineering: 33,000CAD | Humanities: 28,600CAD | Education: 20,800CAD | Laws : 33,000CAD | Artchitecture: 26,400CAD | Medicine: 32,000CAD | Pharmacy: 40,900CAD | Computer Science or Maths: 33,000CAD

 

Tuition fee of Graduate Studies in Canada:

In virtually every field of academic study, Canadian universities offer graduate degree programs.

Master’s degrees require 1 or 2 years of study after completing your bachelor’s degree. In Canada, your master’s studies can include a thesis, practicum, research paper program.

How much does it cost to studypost graduate in Canada? I found that tuition can range approximately CAD 18,000 per year for a master’s degree program. Statistics Canada puts the average postgraduate tuition fee for international students at CA$17,744/ year in 2019/20. Regular MBAs cost from CA$27,397/ program. Executive MBA programs are generally the most expensive, averaging around CA$56,328/ program

PhD and doctoral degrees involve 3 to 5 years of study, including a thesis. This usually is pursued after completing your master’s degree. A PhD tuition fee might run you approximately CAD 17,000 per year.

 

Tuition fee of Language in Canada:

Language schools often provide courses based on a certain number of weeks, rather than a semester approach to study. The cost of tuition at Canadian language schools is established by each school.

How much does it cost to studylanguage in Canada? Here is some sample costing for language schools in some of Canada’s key metropolitan areas (not including housing or meals):

• Toronto: 12-week English language school = CAD 3,515
• Quebec City: 12-week French language school = CAD 3,570
• Vancouver: 12-week English language school = CAD 4,083
• Calgary: 12-week French language school = CAD 3,446

 

 

PART 2:

Cost of living in Canada 

Although Canadian student visa requirements say you must have at least CAD$10,200 on top of your tuition fees, you’ll likely need to budget much more than this for your living expenses. So planning ahead will avoid you creating financial problems during your study in Canada

Your living costs will vary considerably depending on your location and spending habits, with large cities generally more expensive to live in.

The three main types of student accommodation (homestay, School residence and private accommodation) vary considerably in costs. Cost of living in Canada, Students paying around CA$11,400 for on-campus accommodation each year. University accommodation is often cheaper, with some universities offering meal plans to allow you to purchase food from the university’s food outlets. Private shared accommodation can cost around CA$12,400 per year with meals.

I have 2 videos about living at homestay and living at school residence. You could file these 2 videos on our youtube channel.

The Université de Montréal estimates students will need a total of CA$14,700 per year including housing, food, books and course supplies, phone costs and miscellaneous expenses.

Similarly, the University of British Columbia, located in Vancouver, estimates living costs of CA$15,500 per year, not including mandatory health insurance, which is CA$864 per year under the BC Health Plan.

According to the 2019 Mercer Cost of Living Survey, Toronto was the most expensive Canadian city to live in, closely followed by Vancouver, with rent particularly high in both cities.  Estimates living costs of CA$15,000 to CA$16,600per year

 

PART 3:

SAMPLE STUDY COST FOR SOME POPULAR CITIES IN CANADA

** Toronto:

Toronto District School Board:

Tuition fee: $16,000 CDN/ 1 năm

Homestay fee: CA$15,410/year

Estimate total cost: CAD$31,410

 

Seneca college:

Tuition fee: CAD$ 13,900 CAD/year

Book: CA$ 1,200/year

Living fee: CA$ 14,428 ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$ 29,528

 

York University:

Tuition fee: S29,572 – S31,598

Book: CA$1,200/year

Living fee: CA$ 14,428 ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$45,200 – CAD$ 47,226

 

** Vancouver:

Vancouver School Board:

Tuition fee: $15,000 CDN/ 1year

Homestay fee: CA$12,000/year

Estimate total cost: CAD$26,500

 

Langara College:

Tuition fee: CAD$ 17,700 CAD/year

Book : CA$ 1,500/year

Living fee: CAD$13,168/year ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$32,368

 

Simon Fraser University:

 

Tution fee: CAD$27,000/year

Tuition fee: 2,000CAD

Living fee: CAD$14,064 /year ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$43,064

 

** Montreal:

English Montreal School Board:

Tuition fee: $12,500 CDN/ year

Book : CA$700

Homestay fee: CA$12,790/year

Estimate total cost: CAD$25,990

 

Lasalle College:

Tution fee: CAD$ 14,120CAD/Year

Book: CA$ 1,200/Year

Living fee: CAD$14,700/ Year

Estimate total cost: CAD$30,020

 

 

Concordia University

Học phí: CAD$20,000/năm

Sách vở: 2,234CAD

Sinh hoạt phí: CAD$13,397 /năm ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$37,631

 

**Calgary

Calgary Board of Education:

Tuition fee: $12,500 CDN/  year

Book: CA$700

Homestay fee: CA$11,330/year

Estimate total cost: CAD$24,530    

 

SAIT Polytechnic:

Tuition fee: CAD$ 16,800CAD/year

Book: CA$ 1,200/year

Living fee: CAD$12,431/năm ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$ 30,431

 

University of Calgary:

Tuition fee: CAD$26,000/năm

Book: 2,500CAD

Living fee: CAD$13,397 /năm ( Housing | gas | meals | transportation)

Estimate total cost: CAD$41,897

Finally, I would to say that as an international student in Canada, it’s a good idea to establish a budget to plan for the cost of living and studying abroad. You’ll need to consider the study cost for international students in Canada from High school  to university, including tuition fees at your school of choice. This will prepare you well for your study overseas in Canada.

 

Read more:

Canada list of school: high schools | colleges | Universities

Video of school residence in Canada and USA

Video homestay life when study abroad