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A Humber tuition bill bundles more than the headline number fees that cover two semesters and include mandatory health insurance, with the high upfront deposit and Toronto living costs forming the rest of the picture. The 2026–27 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition. INR values are approximate (around ₹61 per CAD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,500 – 20,000 |
₹10.7L – ₹12.2L |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹14.0L |
|
Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) |
CAD 17,000 – 22,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹13.4L |
|
Health & dental insurance (IGNITE, mandatory) |
Approx. CAD 420 per year (bundled in fees) |
₹25.6K |
|
Tuition deposit (on accepting an offer) |
CAD 3,000 |
₹1.8L |
Tuition covers two semesters and includes the mandatory health insurance plan; continuing students typically pay around CAD 2,000 per term thereafter.
The programs international students choose most sit in a fairly tight mid-range band, with degrees and Nursing toward the top end. All figures are indicative annual international tuition.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Business Management |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,500 – 19,500 |
₹10.7L – ₹11.9L |
|
Computer Programming / IT |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 18,000 – 20,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹12.2L |
|
Bachelor of Commerce |
Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 22,500 |
₹11.0L – ₹13.7L |
|
Bachelor of Nursing (BScN) |
Degree |
CAD 21,000 – 23,000 |
₹12.8L – ₹14.0L |
|
Global Business Management |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 18,000 – 22,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹13.4L |
|
Cybersecurity / AI with Machine Learning |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹14.0L |
Studying at Humber means living in Toronto, one of Canada's most expensive cities, where living costs can rival a year's tuition. The estimates below are a monthly guide; rent is the biggest variable, while Humber's all-inclusive residence offers a more predictable alternative.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
CAD 700 – 1,300 |
₹43K – ₹79K |
|
Food and groceries |
CAD 400 – 600 |
₹24K – ₹37K |
|
Transport (TTC student pass) |
CAD 128 |
₹8K |
|
Utilities & internet (off-campus) |
CAD 100 – 200 |
₹6K – ₹12K |
|
Mobile and phone |
CAD 40 – 60 |
₹2K – ₹4K |
|
Personal and leisure |
CAD 150 – 300 |
₹9K – ₹18K |
|
Estimated total |
CAD 1,500 – 2,600 |
₹0.9L – ₹1.6L |
Humber's on-campus residence is all-inclusive - utilities, internet, and insurance built into one fee running roughly CAD 7,500 – 12,000 for the academic year depending on room type and dining plan (2026–27 rates held at 2025–26 levels). A full year's living expenses in Toronto typically run around CAD 16,000 – 26,000 beyond tuition.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
CAD 100, non-refundable. |
|
Tuition deposit |
CAD 3,000 to confirm an offer, secure the seat, and obtain the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL); adjusted against first-semester tuition and partially refundable before the 10th day of classes. |
|
Compulsory ancillary fees |
Mandatory fees for student services, athletics, and technology, plus optional Enhanced Student Experience fees students can choose to support. |
|
Health & dental insurance (IGNITE) |
Mandatory plan, around CAD 420 per year, bundled into fees; students with comparable coverage may opt out. |
|
Residence application & deposit |
Residence applications for 2026–27 open February 9, 2026; fees are all-inclusive with no hidden costs. |
|
Study permit & proof of funds |
A study permit needs a CAD 150 application fee, possible CAD 85 biometrics, and proof of CAD 10,000+ in living funds plus tuition. |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly CAD 1,000 – 1,500 per year, varying by program. |
Humber charges tuition and compulsory fees by semester, with the CAD 3,000 deposit due when accepting an offer this both secures the seat and triggers the Provincial Attestation Letter needed for the study permit. The deposit is applied to first-semester tuition and is partially refundable only if a student withdraws before the 10th day of classes. International students are automatically enrolled in the IGNITE health and dental plan through their fees. Residence rent and dining are billed all-inclusively through Humber Housing, separate from tuition.
Humber awards over 10,000 scholarships and bursaries a year. Direct-entry degree students benefit most, since their entrance awards are automatic and grade-based; diploma awards are competitive and capped per term.
| Programme | Headline Fee (CAD/yr) | With Scholarship | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bachelor's degree, direct from high school (automatic, grade-based) |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
CAD 1,500 – 4,000 (renewable for top grades) |
Reduced by award amount |
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma (International Entrance Scholarship) |
CAD 17,500 – 20,000 |
CAD 2,000 (CAD 1,000 per term, competitive) |
Headline minus CAD 2,000 |
|
Graduate certificate |
CAD 17,000 – 22,000 |
Program/school awards (limited) |
Reduced by award amount |
Degree entrance scholarships are automatic and scale with final grades (up to CAD 4,000 renewable for 95%+); diploma entrance awards are limited in number and awarded competitively each term.
A rough all-in estimate for year one (tuition plus ~12 months of living):
| Programme | Tuition (CAD) | + Living (approx. 12 months) | Approx. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,500 – 20,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 37,500 – 40,000 (₹22.9L – ₹24.4L) |
|
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 17,000 – 22,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 37,000 – 42,000 (₹22.6L – ₹25.6L) |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 23,000 |
CAD 20,000 |
CAD 38,000 – 43,000 (₹23.2L – ₹26.2L) |
Excludes visa, travel, and one-off setup costs; reduces with entrance scholarships and co-op earnings.
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