So, you're from another country and you want to study in Canada. How much will it cost? The short answer is it depends on what and where you're studying. Let's compare, shall we?
The current average tuition fee per year in Canada for international students was $13,985 in 2007/2008, according to Statistics Canada.
Don't forget…
Books, school supplies (like advanced calculators), transportation for getting to and from school.
Saving Money
Buying schoolbooks can be up to $1000 or more. You can buy used books (which are virtually new) at bookstores on your campus. You can also borrow from other students who are your friends. Last year I spent only about $400 on books for the entire year.
Note that these tuition fees are for International students - these estimates are taken from their websites. Unless otherwise noted, these costs don't list extra tuition fees to support room and board or the college/university's extra services and activities - like their gym facilities, health services, campus newspaper, student services, etc.
Humber College
This college has a mix of apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees. The school is located on three campuses throughout Ontario.
| Tuition for a diploma or certificate | $2,600 |
| Tuition for a bachelor's degree | $5,100 |
| Tuition for international students | $11,150 |
Centennial College
Centennial has a diverse range of students and programs. The school also has overseas programs which have partnerships with businesses in China, Dubai and India. Partnerships with India include the Monarch International College of Hotel Management, Vinayaka Centennial Canadian Business School, and International School of Tourism and Hotel Management.
For first-year international students:
| Tuition | $9,950 |
| Total including fees | $11,485 |
George Brown College
George Brown has a rich program mix of apprenticeship training, certificates, diplomas and degrees. You can find programs from Computer Science to Hospitality and Tourism Management to Chef School!
| Diploma Programs | $4,900 |
| Degree Programs | $12,500 |
York has several campuses throughout the Greater Toronto Region. Their Schulich School of Business is ranked as one of the top business schools in the world.
| Full-time tuition for most programs | $15,524 |
| Schulich School of Business | $16,072 |
| Computer Science; Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering | $16,020 |
U of T is Canada's largest university, with over 70,000 student. This school is extremely research-intensive and has one of the top 5 research libraries in North America. There are three campuses - one in downtown Toronto (St. George), one in Scarborough and one in Missisauga.
For 2008:
| Most Bachelor programs | $19,404 |
| Masters in Biotechnology | $20,837 |
| Masters in Environmental Science | $19,404 |
Located in downtown Toronto, Ryerson is noted for its programs in Journalism and Business Administration. This school is career-focused and provides hands-on training skills.
For 2008:
| Undergraduate Tuition Fees | $14,250 - $15,250 |
| Total including room and board, health insurance, transportation, course materials | $26,871 - $33,118 |
This university has instruction in English, but is located in the mainly French-speaking city of Montreal. It is the most internationally diverse of any medical-doctoral university in Canada. With over 33,522 students, about 18% are international. McGill is noted for its great law program.
For 2008 (including all extra ancillary fees):
| Bachelor of Science | $16,554 |
| Bachelor of Engineering | $18,261 |
| Bachelor of Arts | $16,043 |
| Bachelor of Science, Architecture | $16,821 |
| Bachelor of Commerce - Management | $17,607 |
| Bachelor of Music | $16,995 |
Great ways to pay off your tuition
This is just a sample of the various types of tuition fees offered.
As you can see, there's a huge range. To help pay for your studying
expenses, you can work on campus, become a teacher or research
assistant, get a part-time job, join an internship or co-op
program, apply for scholarships, and much more. There are many
opportunities for you! Happy studying!
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