How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Note: All amounts are in Canadian dollars. Students must request precise tuition amounts from the institution they wish to attend.
The range of tuition fees shown below is for eight months of study (a normal academic year) and does not include incidental fees that might be required to complete registration.
Approximate University undergraduate fees for international students: (fees are for the 2006-2007 academic year)
Province
Fees
Alberta
$8,000 – $15,780
British Columbia
$9,250 – $17,580
Manitoba
$5,575 – $9,135
New Brunswick
$7,845 – $12,810
Newfoundland
$8,780
Nova Scotia
$8,230 – $13,440
Ontario
$6,900 – $18,900
Prince Edward Island
$8,970
Québec
$10,070 – $14,280
Saskatchewan
$8,490 – $11,725
Graduate student fees vary greatly depending on the program and province of study. Most provinces charge higher fees for international students (known as differential fees), and some offer a limited number of exemptions from the higher fees.
Approximate College fees for international students: (fees are for the 2005-2006 academic year)
Province
Fees
Alberta
$12,000
British Columbia
$10,500
Manitoba
$8,000
New Brunswick
$5,500
Newfoundland
$6,600
Nova Scotia
$7,500
Ontario
$11,000
Prince Edward Island
$6,500
Québec
$10,500
Saskatchewan
$11,000
Elementary and Secondary School fees: Fees for international students at public schools are set by the province or by individual school boards, which usually have authority in a region or, in the case of large metropolitan areas, in a section of a city. Many boards charge no fees; other boards charge fees ranging from about $7,000 to $11,500 per year. Where a fee is charged, some special services such as counselling are often provided. Consult the individual school boards for precise information (names and addresses of school boards may be obtained from the provincial ministries of education). Private schools set their own fees.