How much will tuition cost me each year at different types of Canadian Designated Learning Institutions?
Annual tuition for international students in Canada varies by institution type. Public universities typically charge CAD 15,000 to 60,000 or more, public colleges about CAD 16,000 to 25,000, private career colleges CAD 10,000 to 25,000, and Quebec CEGEPs CAD 12,000 to 20,000. Province and city also affect the cost.
Tuition in Canada depends heavily on the type of institution. Public universities typically charge CAD 15,000 to 60,000+ (approx INR 10.16 to 40.63 L+) per year, while public colleges run about CAD 16,000 to 25,000 for diploma programmes (approx INR 10.84 to 16.93 L). Province and city also change the cost.
Approximate annual tuition by institution type
| Institution type | Approximate tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Public universities | 15,000 to 60,000+ (approx INR 10.16 to 40.63 L+) |
| Public colleges | 16,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 10.84 to 16.93 L) |
| Private career colleges | 10,000 to 25,000 (approx INR 6.77 to 16.93 L) |
| Language schools | 340 to 425 (approx INR 23,025 to 28,781) per week |
| K-12 public schools | 10,000 to 17,000 (approx INR 6.77 to 11.51 L) |
| K-12 private day schools | 15,000 to 30,000 (approx INR 10.16 to 20.32 L) |
| K-12 private boarding schools | 63,000 to 83,000 (approx INR 42.66 to 56.21 L) |
| CEGEPs in Quebec | 12,000 to 20,000 (approx INR 8.13 to 13.54 L) |
Reading the table
- Universities usually charge more, while public colleges and some other institutions offer more affordable options.
- These are approximate figures, and fees vary by institution, programme, study level and province.
My Advice
If budget is the main concern, compare public colleges and universities for the same field, since the fee gap can be large. Check the fee page of your exact programme and then add living costs for the city. Do this before you shortlist, not after.
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