Canadian Universities Tuition Fees
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- Published: 3 February 2026
- Updated: 24 December 2024
According to Times Higher Education Rankings, Canada has several universities that are among the best academic institutions in the world. If you are one of the hopefuls who want to study in Canada, read on to determine how much tuition fee you will have to pay to get a degree from one of its prestigious universities.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
The good thing about Canada is that its fees are comparatively lower than those of its counterparts in the USA, the UK and Australia. International students in Canada likely need between CAD 36,000 and CAD 40,000 annually to cover tuition. However, this range is just an average and will vary according to the institution and program in which you’re enrolled.
Every university sets its own fees based on merit, what program you are studying in, and whether you are a local or international student.
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Tuition fees by geography
Tuition fee also fluctuates radically depending on which Canadian state you are studying in. For example, Newfoundland and Labrador has the lowest undergraduate and graduate fees which comes at CAD 6,300 and CAD 17,900 respectively.
Meanwhile, Ontario has the highest average fee with an average fee of CAD 38,276 respectively.
Tuition fees by field of study for international students
Tuition fees also change according to the field of study the student is enrolled in. Here is a short list of the cost of tuition for various fields of study for international students according to Statistics Canada:
Field of Study | Cost of Study in CAD |
|---|---|
Business, Management, and Public Administration | 38,973 |
Engineering | 46,069 |
Medicine | 66,994 |
Veterinary Medicine | 81,975 |
Top Canadian universities’ tuition fees
Here is a list of the average annual tuition fees for international students in five top Canadian universities according to Times Higher Education. These fees are indicative only and you should contact your IDP counsellor to discover the most recent updates on the cost of study at Canadian universities.
University | Canada’s Ranking 2025 | World University Rankings 2025 | Average Annual Tuition Fees in CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 21 | 53,000 - 58,000 | |
2 | 41 | 64,850 | |
3 | 45 | 21,100 – 66,430 | |
4 | =116 | 43,000 | |
5 | =116 | 29,200 - 96,500 |
Contact our IDP counsellors to learn more about tuition fees, visa documents and scholarships in Canada. They will also help you find the best program and secure your place at your dream university. Get in touch now!
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