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Studying in Canada is not free, but it is affordable. The average cost for a foreign student for one school year (8 months) in an Arts & Science program is approximately C$7100 (US$4765). However, tuition varies from institution to institution. See below for:
Tution Fees »
| 2004-05 | 2004-05 | |
| Province | Undergraduate tuition fees for the academic year (International students)Approx | Graduate tuition fees for the academic year (International students)Approx |
| High Schools | Undergraduate (Art) | £12,000 – £14,000 per year |
| British Columbia | $4,304 – $15,480 | $4,000 – $17,325 |
| Alberta | $5,983 – $10,364 | $4,416 – $19,200 |
| Saskatchewan | $7,170 – $9,701 | $5,313 – $7,170 |
| Saskatchewan | $7,170 – $9,701 | $5,313 – $7,170 |
| Manitoba | $5,004 – $6,630 | $5,435 – $9,685 |
| Ontario | $6,082 – $12,666 | $5,174 – $26,000 |
| Quebec | $8,868 – $10,188 | $4,961 – $20,000 |
| New Brunswick | $6,540 – $ 9,960 | $5,230 – $8,216 |
| Nova Scotia | $6,882 – $11,718 | $4,065 – $14,800 |
| Prince Edward Island | $7,270 | $5,947 |
| Newfoundland | $6,660 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
You must also budget for personal item like books, instruments, student activity fees, food, housing, travel/transportation, health care, clothing, laundry and entertainment.
Cost of living in Canada »
The cost of living in Canada is moderate, compared with other countries. Some prices of typical goods and services are as follows (in US dollars):
- One month’s lodging, one-bedroom apartment: $400 Approx
- Bus fare, one way: $2.25 Approx
- Local telephone call: $0.25 Approx
- Modest restaurant meal: lunch $7/dinner $14 Approx
- Movie: $11.50 – $13 Approx
- International Postage (letter): $1.40 Approx
Canadian winters are chilly, an adequate warm clothing budget is essential. Budget around $250 – $350 US approximate for proper winter wardrobe.
You will need approximately $12,000 US ($18,840 Cdn or 13,000 Euro) to cover your expenses for an academic year. This includes your tuition and living expenses but not your air-fare. Please remember that this figure is an average only. Actual expenses may vary depending on the region of the country you live in, the tuition fees at the university you attend and your field of specialisation. Consult us to assist with your financial planning