Cost of Studying in Canada

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COST OF STUDYING- PROGRAM WISE
Cost of living city-wise
Arranging the Cost of living and studying in Canada
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Planning to study in Canada? Well, it’s important to know the pre and post-arrival expenses. Read this blog to get a detailed overview.

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Canada is one of the most preferred study destinations for Indian students. The number of Indian students studying in Canada has increased significantly in recent years. Study programs like engineering, nursing, economics, media, journalism, and many more are well-known among students.

The country has a robust economy, multiculturalism, and the best education system that attract students from around the globe. According to the Global Peace Index, Canada ranks 12th globally, making it one of the most peaceful countries. One of the best policies in Canada is the ability to work and earn money through programs like the Co-op.

Language Proficiency Test	IELTS- CAD 260 TOEFL- CAD 285
University Application Fee	Fees vary from university to university
Additional Examinations (if required)	GRE- CAD 346 GMAT- CAD 305
Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec (Only Required for Province of Quebec Universities)	CAD 120
Study Permit	CAD 150
Medical Examinations	Check the list of doctors approved by the Canadian government and accordingly the cost.
Flight Tickets	CAD 1600-2000
College Tuition Fees	Table program-wise in the blog
Accommodation	CAD 3,000-8000.
Other Expenses (Food, Study Material, and travel)	CAD 2,000-3000

NOTE: CAD = Canadian Dollar

While studying in Canada has its benefits and perks, it involves a cost such as tuition fees, living expenses, pre-arrival expenses, etc.

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In this blog, we will traverse through the different costs of studying in Canada to give you an idea of how much money you’ll need to carry out your higher education in the country.

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Before you arrive in Canada, you need to bear the pre-arrival expenses as follows:

Cost of language proficiency test: Students take English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL to demonstrate that they are capable of understanding the language in English.IELTS costs around CAD 260 while TOEFL costs around CAD 285.
Application fees for various universities: Once students have selected the course and made up their minds to study in Canada, The next crucial step is determining the registration fees of universities. The registration fees vary from university to university, so you need to check with the universities.
Cost of additional examinations: If you plan to study for postgraduate studies, you will be required to apply for examinations like the GMAT or GRE. The cost of the GMAT examination is CAD 346 while GRE will cost you CAD 305 approximately.
Certificate of Acceptance of Quebec: Students planning to study in the Province of Quebec will be required to apply for a CAQ certificate, as it will allow them to study and work. The fee required for this will be CAD 120.
Cost of a study permit: A study permit allows international students to stay in Canada. Once your study permit is approved, the authorities automatically issue a visitor visa that allows you to enter Canada. The cost of a study permit is around CAD 150, while there is no cost required for a visitor visa.
Cost of medical tests: Medical tests and certificates are required while studying in Canada. You must take the test while you are in India for that you will have to pay the fees of the doctor and all the examinations recommended by them. Note: It is important to check the list of Panel Physicians recommended on the official site of the Canadian government.
Cost of your flight tickets: Once you have completed all the prerequisites for studying in Canada. It's time for you to book a flight to land in the country of maple. The cost of flight tickets keeps on varying from city to city. In general, the flights will cost you somewhere CAD 1600-2000.

Now that we are clear on the pre-arrival cost of studying in Canada, it's time to understand the post-arrival cost; this includes the cost of studying and living in Canada.
Let's begin with the cost of studying that differs program-wise.

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COST OF STUDYING- PROGRAM WISE

This table represents the cost of studying according to various programs. The cost written here is from reliable sources like QS ranking, numerous University pages of Canadian universities, and times higher education.

Pharmacy	CAD 32,886	CAD 10,500
Nursing	CAD 18,000	CAD 12,000
Medicine	CAD 33,000	Not Available
Architecture and Related Technologies	CAD 22,100	CAD 20,000
Engineering	CAD 26,582	CAD 15,800
Mathematics and Computer Science	CAD 25,000	CAD 13,000
Business Management	CAD 23,500	CAD 20,000
Law	CAD 27,056	CAD 16,549
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	CAD27,000	CAD 15752
Agriculture & Forestry	CAD 26,208	CAD14,452
Social and behavioral sciences, and legal studies	CAD 31007	CAD 16273
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	CAD 35000	CAD 17000
Dentistry	CAD26,208	CAD14,452
Business Management	CAD26,680	CAD24,693
Personal, protective and transportation services	CAD 27681	NA
Executive MBA	NA	CAD 62526
Regular MBA	NA	CAD 50000

NOTE: CAD = Canadian Dollar

We know the basic overview of the average cost of studying in Canada program-wise, it's time to understand the cost of living.
Once you have arranged money for the total cost of studying, it's also crucial to plan the budget for the cost of living in Canada; including the cost of accommodation, travel, health insurance, and some miscellaneous expenses.

Let us look into this one by one.

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Cost of living city-wise

Montreal	14	CAD 2,500
Toronto	15	CAD 3,000
Vancouver	20	CAD 2,189
Ottawa	55	CAD 1,500
Quebec	106	CAD 1,300

NOTE: CAD = Canadian Dollar

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Accommodation Cost: The accommodation cost varies from city to city. The cost of accommodation also depends on the choice of whether you want to live in the university hostel or outside the university campus.

Cost of living in the campus facility: You get an option to get a room inside the university with well-equipped amenities like study desks, furnished beds, bookshelves, washrooms, and a pantry. If you want to reduce the cost you can invite your collegemate to share your room. This will cost you somewhere around CAD 3,000-5000.
Cost of living outside the campus: If you want to explore things more independently then you have the option to live outside the campus as well. For this type of system, you will have to pay the rent 2 months in advance. This will cost you around CAD 3,000-8,000.
Health Insurance Cost: It is mandatory for International students to take health insurance so that in case of emergency they don’t face any difficulty. Health insurance will cost around CAD 700-900.

It’s time to understand the most important part which is arranging the cost of studying and living in Canada.

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Arranging the Cost of living and studying in Canada

To cope with the studying and living costs, many funding options are available, like- Host country government funding schemes Canadian higher education institutions scholarships, grants, awards, bursaries or fellowships Student loans

Host country government funding schemes
Canadian higher education institutions scholarships, grants, awards, bursaries or fellowships
Student loans

Name of scholarships

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Vanier Graduate Scholarships
IDRC Research Awards
Ontario Graduate Scholarships
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
Quebec Provincial Government Scholarship
Canada- ASEAN SEED

Conclusion

We hope this blog post will help you plan your studies in Canada better and give you a better idea of the overall costs of studying in Canada. It is always smart to plan your expenses before moving outside India. Additionally, you can connect with GyanDhan, as we are here to support you throughout your study abroad journey, from providing you with the best banking partners to guiding you every step of the way.

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