Cost of Studying in Canada

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.

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

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 Studing- 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.

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.

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