15 Literature Programs in Canada

Literature tuition fees in Canada, by degree level

Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.

Specializations within literature

Top universities for Literature in Canada

Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in Canada — the count is next to the name.

• Laval University, Quebec City (5)
• Canadore College (3)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (2)
• University of Quebec Trois Rivieres (2)
• Carleton University (1)
• University of Prince Edward Island (1)
• University of Victoria (1)

January intake in Canada

6 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Certificate in Literary Studies — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Literary Studies - with thesis — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Spanish-speaking Literature — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• Understanding Literature — Canadore College · starts Jan 2027
• Bachelor in Literary Studies and Practices — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Literary Studies — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027

All January-intake programs in Canada →

Study Literature in Canada: common questions

How many literature programs are there in Canada?

15 literature programs at 7 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

Can I study literature in Canada in English?

Yes — 100% of the literature programs in Canada in our catalog are taught in English (15 of 15).