Study Economics in Canada
108 programmes in economics at 41 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 15,879 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,470 USD and 21,943 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programmes
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Economics in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58 | 12,470 USD | 15,879 USD | 21,943 USD |
| Master's | 26 | 7,721 USD | 11,160 USD | 14,051 USD |
| PhD | 11 | 9,731 USD | 10,692 USD | 16,471 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within economics
Universities for economics in Canada
Study Economics in Canada: common questions
- How many economics programmes are there in Canada?
- 108 economics programmes at 41 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in economics in Canada is 15,879 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,470 USD and 21,943 USD per year.
- Can I study economics in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (108 of 108).
- Are any of these economics programmes available online?
- 3 of the 108 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for economics in Canada?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 10,692 USD per year, against 15,879 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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