Which official resources can I use to compare Canadian universities for my budget?

You can get reliable help comparing Canadian universities from government resources and from the universities themselves. Compare tuition, scholarships, admission rules, living costs and work options together, because rankings rarely show your real cost or outcome. Treat any claim about work permits as something to verify for your exact program.

Where to compare Canadian universities and programs

What to check for each Canadian program

1. Confirm the school is on the official designated learning institution list before you pay any fee.
2. Verify on the IRCC page whether your program qualifies for a post-graduation work permit. The institution must be PGWP-eligible, the program is usually at least 8 months long and study must be full-time. Some non-degree programs also need an eligible field of study, so being at a designated institution does not settle it.
3. Compare annual international tuition and any mandatory fees on the program page.
4. Look at entrance awards and merit scholarships open to Indian applicants.
5. Compare co-op and internship options, and the cost of living in each province.

Remember that fees, intakes and program rules differ between provinces and institutions, so a figure you see on a forum may not apply to your program at all.

My Advice

Pick programs first and universities second. Shortlist five or six programs, verify eligibility on official government and university pages, and ask the admissions team to answer your questions by email. Avoid agents who guarantee admission, a visa or a job.

This information is available on: educanada.ca, univcan.ca, canada.ca