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Canada’s post-secondary tuition fees are generally lower than colleges and universities in Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (<a href="https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/student-finance/how-much-does-it-cost-study-canada">QS Top Universities, 2022</a>).</p><p>All costs are in Canadian dollars. Find exchange rates with the <a href="https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/currency-converter/">currency converter</a> from the Bank of Canada.</p><h2 class="edu">On this page</h2><ul><li><a href="#sec">Primary and secondary school</a></li><li><a href="#lang">Language school</a></li><li><a href="#college">College and vocational school</a></li><li><a href="#uni">University</a></li><li><a href="#schol">Scholarships</a></li></ul><h2 id="sec" class="edu">Primary and secondary school costs</h2><p>International students must pay annual tuition fees at <a href="/study-plan-etudes/elementary-primaire.aspx?lang=eng">elementary</a> and <a href="/study-plan-etudes/secondary-secondaire.aspx?lang=eng">high schools</a> in Canada. There are different fees at different types of schools. For example:</p><ul><li>Public schools can range from $9,500 to $17,000 per year</li><li>Private or independent day schools can range from $15,000 to $30,000 per year</li><li>Private or independent boarding schools can range from $63,000 to $83,000 per year</li></ul><p>Schools may also charge small fees for activities, such as:</p><ul><li>sports teams</li><li>clubs</li><li>field trips</li></ul><p>Most students bring their own lunch to school. Some schools offer cafeterias or hot lunch programs where a student may purchase a meal.</p><p>For more details about studying in the Canadian province you’re interested in, please visit:</p><ul><li><a href="https://caps-i.ca/">Canadian Association of Public Schools - International</a> (CAPS-I)</li><li><a href="https://www.cais.ca/families/schools#school368">Canadian Accredited Independent Schools</a> (CAIS)</li></ul><h2 id="lang" class="edu">Language school costs</h2><p>Language school courses are often based on a certain number of weeks. The cost of tuition varies by each school. Typically, tuition costs can range between $340 to $425 per week.</p><p><a href="https://www.languagescanada.ca/en/students-new">Find a language program</a> from Languages Canada.</p><h2 id="college" class="edu">College and vocational school costs</h2><p>Tuition fees for <a href="/study-plan-etudes/college.aspx?lang=eng">colleges and vocational schools</a> vary depending on the program and school you choose. College programs vary in length. Some programs may only take a few months or others a few years. Typically, tuition can range from approximately $7,000 to $22,000 per year.</p><p>Many college programs also include a work placement or apprenticeship, so you may earn an income while you study.</p><p>On average, living costs are around $15,000 per year for college students (<a href="https://www.universitystudy.ca/plan-for-university/what-does-it-cost-to-study-in-canada/">Universities Canada, 2019</a>).</p><p>Find a college program and calculate what it will cost:</p><p class="edu-button"><a href="http://w05.educanada.ca/index.aspx?action=programsearch-rechercheprogramme&lang=eng">Search colleges and universities</a></p><section class="alert alert-info"><p><strong>Tuition in Quebec</strong></p><p>In Quebec, tuition costs vary based on your home country, your field of study and the institution you choose. Find out more at: <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/en/tuition-fees-cost-living">Tuition fees and cost of living | Gouvernement du Québec (quebec.ca)</a>. </p><p>Starting in 2023, some international students in Quebec could be eligible for lower tuition. Students who qualify for the program will pay the same annual tuition as students from Quebec. Find more information about the <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/financial-assistance-international-students/exemption-additional-tuition-fees-depending-program-region#:~:text=An%20exemption%20from%20additional%20tuition,the%20Communaut%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al.">exemption from additional fees</a> from the government of Quebec.</p></section><h2 id="uni" class="edu">University costs</h2><p>Tuition fees for<a href="/study-plan-etudes/university-universite.aspx?lang=eng"> universities</a> vary depending on the program and school you choose. On average in Canada, university tuition costs around:</p><ul><li>$36,100 per year for international undergraduate students (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220907/dq220907b-eng.htm">Statistics Canada, 2022</a>)</li><li>$21,100 per year for international graduate students (<a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/220907/dq220907b-eng.htm">Statistics Canada, 2022</a>)</li></ul><p>On average, living costs are around $15,000 per year for university students (<a href="https://www.universitystudy.ca/plan-for-university/what-does-it-cost-to-study-in-canada/">Universities Canada, 2019</a>).</p><p>Find a program and calculate costs:</p><p class="edu-button"><a href="http://w05.educanada.ca/index.aspx?action=programsearch-rechercheprogramme&lang=eng">Search colleges and universities</a></p><section class="alert alert-info"><p><strong>Tuition in Quebec</strong></p><p>Starting in 2023, some international students in Quebec could be eligible for lower university tuition. Students who qualify for the program will pay the same annual tuition as students from Quebec. Find more information about the <a href="https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/study-quebec/financial-assistance-international-students/exemption-additional-tuition-fees-depending-program-region#:~:text=An%20exemption%20from%20additional%20tuition,the%20Communaut%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al.">exemption from additional fees</a> from the government of Quebec.</p></section><h2 class="edu" id="schol">Scholarships to study in Canada</h2><p>You may be eligible for a scholarship, fellowship or grant to study in Canada. The Government of Canada, our provinces and territories and many educational institutions offer funding for international students.</p><p>Many colleges and universities also offer scholarships. For more information, please contact your institution directly.</p><p class="edu-button"><a href="https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/search-scholarships-rechercher-bourses.aspx?lang=eng">Search for scholarships</a></p><h3>Discounts for students</h3><p>Many airlines, bus companies and trains in Canada offer discounts to students. Find out about the <a href="https://isiccanada.ca/">international student identity card</a> from the Canadian Federation of Students.</p><p><strong>Learn more</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BP-PB/budget-planner">Budgeting for student life</a></li><li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/renting-first-apartment.html">Renting your first apartment or house</a></li></ul><h2 class="edu">Keep exploring</h2><ul><li><a class="edu ui-link" href="/live-work-vivre-travailler/prepare-budget-preparer.aspx?lang=eng">Prepare your budget to study in Canada</a></li><li><a class="edu ui-link" href="/study-plan-etudes/before-avant/health-care-assurance-maladie.aspx?lang=eng">Canadian health care</a></li><li><a class="edu ui-link" href="/study-plan-etudes/before-avant/housing-logement.aspx?lang=eng">Housing and accommodations</a></li></ul>      <div class="pagedetails"> <div class="row"> </div> <dl id="wb-dtmd" class="text-right"> <dt>Date modified: </dt> <dd> <time property="dateModified">2024-03-07</time> </dd> </dl> </div>  </main> <footer id="wb-info" lang="en"> <div class="landscape"> <nav class="container wb-navcurr"> <h2 class="wb-inv">About government</h2> <div class="row wb-eqht"> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4 visible-md visible-lg"> <section class="hght-inhrt"> <section><h3>About</h3><ul class="list-unstyled"><li><a href="/about-a_propos/index.aspx?lang=eng">About EduCanada</a></li><li><a href="/contact_us-contactez_nous.aspx?lang=eng">Contact EduCanada</a></li><li><a href="https://www.international.gc.ca/education/strategy-strategie/strategy-summary-sommaire-strategie.aspx?lang=eng">Canada鈥檚 International Education Strategy </a></li><li><a href="/faq.aspx?lang=eng">Frequently asked questions</a></li><li><a href="/blog-blogue/index.aspx?lang=eng">Blog</a></li></ul></section> </section> </div> <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4 brdr-rght visible-md visible-lg social"> <section class="hght-inhrt"> <h3>Media</h3><ul class="list-unstyled"><li><a href="/stay_connected-restez_branches.aspx?lang=eng">Social media</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EduCanada.Official/">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/educanadaofficial">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3i7Qo2eyKtXxScwgq3OqjA">YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/educanada">LinkedIn</a></li></ul> </section> </div>  <div class="col-sm-12 col-md-4 mrgn-tp-md mrgn-bttm-md"> <section class="hght-inhrt"> <h2 class="sr-only">Partners</h2> <ul class="row list-unstyled"> <li class="col-xs-6 text-center"><img src="/images/cmec-gr.png" alt="Council of Ministers of Education Canada" /></li> <li class="col-xs-6 text-center"><img src="/wcmglobal/frameworks/v4.0.49.1/theme-gcweb-v10.5.4/assets/wmms-blk.svg" alt="Symbol of the Government of Canada" width="100" class="mrgn-tp-md"></li> </ul> </section> </div> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="brand"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <nav class="col-md-9 col-lg-10 ftr-urlt-lnk visible-md visible-lg"> <h2 class="wb-inv">About this site</h2> <ul> <li><a href="/notices-avis.aspx?lang=eng" >Terms and conditions</a></li> <li><a href="/transparency-transparence.aspx?lang=eng" >Transparency</a></li> </ul>  </nav> <div class="col-xs-6 col-md-3 col-lg-2 text-right visible-sm visible-xs tofpg"> <a href="#wb-cont">Top of Page <span class="glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-up"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/2.2.4/jquery.js"></script> <script src="/wcmglobal/frameworks/v4.0.49.1/wet-boew/js/wet-boew.min.js"></script> <script src="/wcmglobal/frameworks/v4.0.49.1/theme-gcweb-v10.5.4/js/theme.min.js"></script>   <script type="text/javascript"> var gDcsId="dcsu0dn4k8fpu3kc7p8tycaep_9u6o"; </script>  <script type="text/javascript" src="/wcmglobal/utilities/webtrends/webtrends.load.js"></script> <noscript> <p><img alt="" width="1" height="1" src="https://sdc.international.gc.ca/dcsu0dn4k8fpu3kc7p8tycaep_9u6o/njs.gif?dcsuri=/nojavascript&WT.js=No&WT.tv=8.0.0" /> </p></noscript>   <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-TB8GZJ" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>   <script type="text/javascript">_satellite.pageBottom();</script>   <script src="https://www.educanada.ca/educanada2/assets/invitation-manager/Overlay.js"></script> <script src="https://www.educanada.ca/educanada2/assets/invitation-manager/InvitationManager.js"></script>   </body> </html>