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Seneca tuition for international students is program-specific and charged by academic year (two semesters unless noted). The 2026–27 figures below are approximate annual estimates for tuition only. INR values are approximate (around ₹61 per CAD 1).
| Course Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 16,000 – 19,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹11.6L |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 24,000 |
₹11.0L – ₹14.6L |
|
Graduate Certificate (postgraduate) |
CAD 16,000 – 20,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹12.2L |
|
Mandatory health insurance (Morcare) |
Approx. CAD 400 – 550 per year (bundled in tuition) |
₹24K – ₹34K |
|
Ancillary / student fees |
Approx. CAD 1,000 – 1,500 per year |
₹0.6L – ₹0.9L |
Tuition is the largest cost; figures vary by program, so confirm your specific program on Seneca's official tuition tool.
International tuition is relatively consistent across credential levels, with degrees at the higher end and diplomas more affordable. All figures are indicative annual international tuition.
| Popular Programme | Level | Tuition Fee (CAD/year) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Business / Business Administration |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 16,000 – 18,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹11.0L |
|
Computer Programming / IT |
Diploma / Advanced Diploma |
CAD 17,000 – 19,000 |
₹10.4L – ₹11.6L |
|
Honours Bachelor of Software Development |
Degree |
CAD 20,000 – 24,000 |
₹12.2L – ₹14.6L |
|
Cybersecurity & Threat Management |
Degree |
CAD 20,000 – 24,000 |
₹12.2L – ₹14.6L |
|
Project Management / Data Analytics |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 16,000 – 20,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹12.2L |
|
International Business Management |
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 16,000 – 19,000 |
₹9.8L – ₹11.6L |
Toronto is one of Canada's most expensive cities, so living costs are a significant, separate part of the budget. The estimates below are a monthly guide; accommodation is the largest variable, with on-campus residence offering an all-inclusive alternative.
| Expense | Estimated Monthly Cost (CAD) | Approx. in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation (off-campus rent / share) |
CAD 700 – 1,000 |
₹43K – ₹61K |
|
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 – 2,300 |
₹0.9L – ₹1.4L |
On-campus residence at Newnham is all-inclusive at CAD 9,840 for the academic year (utilities, internet, and a furnished suite included), with kitchens in each suite so there's no mandatory meal plan. A full year's living expenses in Toronto typically run around CAD 15,500 – 24,000 beyond tuition.
| Cost | Detail |
|---|---|
|
Application fee |
CAD 90, credited back to the student account after enrolment. |
|
Ancillary fees |
Compulsory per-term fees covering student services, athletics, OneCard, and student federation activities. |
|
Health insurance (Morcare) |
Mandatory for international students, bundled into tuition, covering the September–August academic year. |
|
Tuition deposit |
Minimum CAD 2,000 to confirm an offer and receive the Letter of Acceptance. |
|
Residence application & deposit |
A residence application fee plus deposit, paid through the Seneca Residence portal. |
|
Study permit & proof of funds |
A Canadian study permit is required, with application fees and proof-of-funds (including a GIC) paid at the visa stage. |
|
Books & supplies |
Roughly CAD 1,000 – 1,500 per year, varying by program. |
Seneca charges tuition by term, with a minimum CAD 2,000 deposit to confirm an offer and the balance due by the deadline in the fee notice. Fees, including the bundled health insurance and ancillary charges, appear in the Financial Account section of Student Home. International students must pay in full to secure enrolment, as a spot is only guaranteed once tuition is paid. Residence fees can be paid in a single payment or by instalment (the instalment plan carries an administration fee).
Seneca automatically awards eligible international students an entrance scholarship of up to CAD 5,000, scaled to program length. Combined with the application-fee credit, this meaningfully reduces first-year cost for most students.
| Programme | Headline Fee (CAD/yr) | With Scholarship | You Pay (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1-year program (Graduate Certificate) |
CAD 16,000 – 20,000 |
CAD 2,000 |
Headline minus CAD 2,000 |
|
2-year program (Diploma) |
CAD 16,000 – 19,000 |
CAD 3,000 (over program) |
Reduced by CAD 3,000 |
|
3-year program (Advanced Diploma) |
CAD 17,000 – 19,000 |
CAD 4,000 (over program) |
Reduced by CAD 4,000 |
|
4-year program (Bachelor's Degree) |
CAD 18,000 – 24,000 |
CAD 5,000 (over program), stackable with degree awards |
Reduced by CAD 5,000+ |
The entrance scholarship is automatic for eligible students; degree applicants can stack it with the renewable degree scholarship or diploma-to-degree scholarship.
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 16,000 – 19,000 |
CAD 18,000 |
CAD 34,000 – 37,000 (₹20.7L – ₹22.6L) |
|
Graduate Certificate |
CAD 16,000 – 20,000 |
CAD 18,000 |
CAD 34,000 – 38,000 (₹20.7L – ₹23.2L) |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
CAD 18,000 – 24,000 |
CAD 18,000 |
CAD 36,000 – 42,000 (₹22.0L – ₹25.6L) |
Excludes visa, travel, and one-off setup costs; reduces with the entrance scholarship and any co-op earnings.
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