Study in Canada
From 1 September 2026 you must prove CAD 23,448 for living costs, about $16,950. Tuition is on top and varies widely by programme. After graduation: post-Graduation Work Permit, up to 3 years.
Year one $16,900 plus tuition22 of 35, cheapest first
Year one, all in$16,900 plus tuitionTuition and living together
Funds to show$16,900What the visa officer expects
Work after36 monthsTo find a job after you graduate
LanguageEnglish throughout
RunwayAbout 10 monthsFrom decision to classroom
How much it costs
About $16,900 plus tuition for the first year
- Tuition. From 1 September 2026 you must prove CAD 23,448 for living costs, about $16,950. Tuition is on top and varies widely by programme.
- Funds to document: about $16,900, the figure that decides most applications.
- After you graduate: post-Graduation Work Permit, up to 3 years.
US dollars, checked October 2026 against official sources, including IRCC.
Why Canada
What makes this route worth a look
The field of study restriction does not apply to university bachelor, master or doctoral degrees. A university degree keeps full post-graduation work access whatever the subject. Only college programmes face the restricted list.
Plan around this
What ends most Canada applications
The living cost proof deliberately excludes tuition, so the real figure you show the officer is a good deal higher than the headline.
Check it yourselfIRCC
Questions about studying in Canada
How much does it cost to study in Canada as an international student?
Year one, tuition and living together, is about $16,900 plus tuition in US dollars. From 1 September 2026 you must prove CAD 23,448 for living costs, about $16,950. Tuition is on top and varies widely by programme. Every school sets its own fees, so your figure sits somewhere in that range, and finding where is part of the work.
How much money do I need to show for a Canada student visa?
Plan on documenting about $16,900. The living cost proof deliberately excludes tuition, so the real figure you show the officer is a good deal higher than the headline.
Can I work in Canada after graduating?
Post-Graduation Work Permit, up to 3 years.
Is there a scholarship to study in Canada for free?
There is no government scholarship we can point to that pays the whole cost in Canada. Universities sometimes offer partial awards, and the Route Finder will tell you which countries do have a fully funded route for your profile.
Do I need to speak the local language to study in Canada?
No. Degrees are taught in English.
Costed next to Canada
Countries near Canada on the first-year scale. Worth a look before you decide.
