Languages programs in Canada

60 universities in Canada offer 332 languages programs open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for bachelor's degrees in this field is 17,996 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,402 USD and 23,002 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Languages in Canada by degree level

Degree	Programs	25th percentile	Median tuition / yr	75th percentile
Bachelor's	179	12,402 USD	17,996 USD	23,002 USD
Master's	53	7,930 USD	11,099 USD	15,863 USD
PhD	17	10,293 USD	10,634 USD	12,970 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in Canada

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program	University	Degree	Tuition / yr
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)	Humber College	—	20,545 USD
English for Academic Studies	Conestoga College	—	4,617 USD
Ancient Languages	Memorial University of Newfoundland	—	4,608 USD
Certificate in Modern Arabic Language and Culture	Concordia University Montreal	—	17,587 USD
English for Academic Purposes	Capilano University	—	21,467 USD
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner	Humber College	—	16,803 USD
Teaching English as a Second Language	Conestoga College	—	12,976 USD
English	Langara College	—	2,506 USD
Master in English	University of Northern British Columbia	Master's	7,962 USD
Bachelor in English	Athabasca University	Bachelor's	—
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)	Humber College	—	20,105 USD
Bachelor in Languages	Lakehead University	Bachelor's	21,553 USD
Bachelor in Translation (Online Program)	University of Saint Boniface	Bachelor's	7,500 USD
Bachelor in Applied Linguistics	University of Victoria	Bachelor's	22,263 USD
Bachelor in Language and the Mind	Mount Allison University	Bachelor's	14,573 USD
English for Academic Preparation – Short Term	Niagara College, Welland	—	12,677 USD
Bachelor in English	University of Northern British Columbia	Bachelor's	17,174 USD
Education Diploma in a First Nations Language and Culture (Elementary Years)	University of Northern British Columbia	—	7,409 USD
Bachelor in Applied Linguistics	Brock University	Bachelor's	20,648 USD
PhD in English	University of Saskatchewan	PhD	8,002 USD
Bachelor in Greek and Latin Language and Literature	University of Victoria	Bachelor's	22,263 USD
Bachelor in French	Athabasca University	Bachelor's	—
English for Academic Preparation	Niagara College, Welland	—	12,677 USD
Bachelor in Acting for the Theatre	Concordia University Montreal	Bachelor's	19,557 USD

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Specializations within languages

English 113 French Studies 45 Linguistics 33 Theatre 26 German Studies 19 Language Studies 11 Translation Studies 10 Film Studies 9 Cultures 9 Spanish Studies 7

Universities for languages in Canada

Laval University, Quebec City (31)
University of Manitoba (29)
Concordia University Montreal (21)
Memorial University of Newfoundland (17)
University of Waterloo, Canada (17)
Simon Fraser University (15)
Dalhousie University (15)
University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (11)
Canadore College (11)
University of Regina (10)

More on studying in Canada: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the study-in-Canada guide .

Languages in other countries

United States (2,715)
United Kingdom (1,357)
China (1,112)
France (854)
Germany (195)
Poland (168)
Türkiye (123)
Ireland (121)
Spain (92)
Australia (75)
The Netherlands (73)
Portugal (69)

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