Study Costs
International Student Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for international students are different at every school and vary depending upon the program they want to study.
International students can save considerably by studying in Canada. In a 2003 survey compiled by the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Canada offered the lowest tuition rates for foreign students compared to the UK, Australia, New Zealand & the US.
| International Students, 2005-2006 Tuition Fees
General Arts and Sciences Programs in Canada | | Province | Undergraduate | Graduate | | Newfoundland | $8,780 | $1,895 - $3,550 | | Prince Edward Island | $8,430 | $4,560 - $6,845 | | Nova Scotia | $9,490 - $13,810 | $4,610 - $16,335 | | New Brunswick | $7,625 - $12,200 | $7,080 - $9,145 | | Quebec | $9,770 - $11,970 | $8,810 - $20,000 | | Ontario | $6,900 - $16,245 | $5,500 - $36,035 | | Manitoba | $5,575 - $6,300 | $4,170 - $7,935 | | Saskatchewan | $8,490 - $11,480 | $2,650 - $5,625 | | Alberta | $7,130 - $20,980 | $5,880 - $33,500 | | British Columbia | $13,995 - $16,535 | $2,500 - $33,000 | | Source: Statistics Canada |
The Cost of Post-Secondary Education:
Cross-Country Comparison of Tuition and Living Costs for International Students
| | Tuition
Fees* | Living
Costs** | Total
Costs | | Canada | $7,100 | $8,100 | $15,200 | | United Kingdom | $14,800 | $12,600 | $27,400 | | United States (Public) | $12,200 | $10,400 | $22,600 | | United States (Private) | $20,500 | $11,600 | $32,100 | | Australia | $11,700 | $11,550 | $23,250 | | France (Public) | Minimal | $15,550 | $15,550 | *For average undergraduate academic year
**For average academic year
Source: Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada |
Canadian Education is Competitively Priced
Canada’s lower tuition and living costs create exceptional value. Association of Universities & Colleges of Canada puts the average annual cost of studying in Canada at $15,200, thus making it an economically viable option.
Cost of living in Canada
The cost of living in Canada is very affordable compared to many other countries and may be around Cdn $ 10,000 depending on city & lifestyle of a student.
As a rough guideline, one will need approximately Cdn $ 18840/- to cover all expenses for an academic year. This includes tuition and living expenses and is an average only. Actual expenses may vary with geographic region and will depend upon the specific tuition fees for the program and university one attends. [Source: AUCC]
LIVING EXPENSES
Canada offers a very low cost of living – especially compared to the United States or the United Kingdom.
The approximate annual living expenses are about $10,000 for a single student, which includes accommodation as well as other daily expenses. An additional $4,000 will be required for a spouse and an additional $3,000 for each dependent, to cover 12 months of living expenses.
However, the expenses are diverse for different people depending on the lifestyles and this is just a rough idea. The foremost expenses can be split up as:
| Rent | $ 400 per month | | Groceries | $ 100 per month | | Utilities | $ 100 per month | | Phone | $ 100 per month | | Sundry | $ 200 per month | | Other | $ 100 per month |
So, about Cdn $1000 per month is a fine estimation. Most people can survive with $700-$1000 a month.
Note: This is only an approximation of basic living expenses and should only be used as a guide. Individual costs may vary depending on factors including a student’s lifestyle, marital status, program of study etc.
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