World-class universities, affordable tuition, co-op programs, and a direct pathway to permanent residence through PGWP.
| # | University | Province | Intl Tuition/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Toronto | Ontario | CAD $57,020 |
| 2 | McGill University | Quebec | CAD $24,000-$52,000 |
| 3 | University of British Columbia | BC | CAD $42,803 |
| 4 | University of Alberta | Alberta | CAD $30,090 |
| 5 | University of Waterloo | Ontario | CAD $47,000 |
| 6 | Western University | Ontario | CAD $35,000 |
| 7 | University of Montreal | Quebec | CAD $18,000-$28,000 |
| 8 | McMaster University | Ontario | CAD $36,000 |
| 9 | University of Ottawa | Ontario | CAD $35,000 |
| 10 | University of Calgary | Alberta | CAD $25,000 |
• Acceptance letter from DLI (Designated Learning Institution)
• Proof of funds: CAD
$20,635/year (2026) + tuition
• IELTS/TOEFL scores
• Medical exam (some
countries)
• Police certificate
• Study plan / Statement of Purpose
• Study permit: CAD $150
• Biometrics: CAD $85
• Medical exam: CAD $200-$450
•
Tuition: CAD $20,000-$55,000/year
• Living: CAD $15,000-$25,000/year
• Total first
year: CAD $35,000-$80,000
• College (2yr diploma): CAD $15,000-$20,000/yr. More practical,
industry-focused. 3-year PGWP.
• University (4yr degree): CAD
$25,000-$55,000/yr. Research-based, academic.
• Co-op programs: Work
experience integrated (Waterloo famous for this)
• Vanier CGS: CAD $50,000/yr for PhD (3 years)
• Lester B.
Pearson: UofT — full tuition + living
• U15 Scholarships:
Research university awards
• Provincial: Ontario Trillium, BC
Scholarships
• University-specific: Merit + needs-based awards