Study Linguistics in Canada

56 programmes in linguistics at 20 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 19,589 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 12,470 USD and 24,123 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Linguistics programmes

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Linguistics in Canada by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 35 12,470 USD 19,589 USD 24,123 USD
Master's 10 5,944 USD 7,834 USD 10,494 USD
PhD 4

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 linguistics

Linguistics 33 Language Studies 11 Italian Studies 6 Japanese Studies 3 Romance Studies 3

Universities for linguistics in Canada

Study Linguistics in Canada: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in Canada?
56 linguistics programmes at 20 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a linguistics degree in Canada cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in linguistics in Canada is 19,589 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 12,470 USD and 24,123 USD per year.
Can I study linguistics in Canada in English?
Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (56 of 56).
Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?
1 of the 56 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in Canada?
Master's programmes, at a median of 7,834 USD per year, against 19,589 USD for bachelor's programmes.

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