North America
Cost of Studying in Canada: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Canada is 17,311 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,878 USD and 23,002 USD. These figures are computed from 8,839 programs at 88 universities in Canada listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Canada by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 12,878 USD | 17,311 USD | 23,002 USD | 3,191 |
| Master's | 8,002 USD | 12,979 USD | 20,471 USD | 1,865 |
| PhD | 9,370 USD | 10,601 USD | 12,970 USD | 514 |
Why the numbers look this way: Statistics Canada puts the average international undergraduate fee near CAD 40,000 a year; regional universities and colleges charge far less, which pulls a catalog-wide median below the headline average.
Cheapest degree programs in Canada
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Canada right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Jr Learn Paddle | Trent University | Master's | 9 USD |
| Master in Nazarene Non-Degree Course of Study | Ambrose University | Master's | 216 USD |
| Master in Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw | Master's | 260 USD |
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation | University of Ottawa | Master's | 728 USD |
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation and Concentration Applied Data Science | University of Ottawa | Master's | 728 USD |
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design | University of Ottawa | Master's | 728 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Canada?
Yes — 8,803 of the 8,839 degree programs in Canada on Global Admissions (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Canada accept international students?
88 universities in Canada list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 17, 2026.
Is Canada affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Canada charge 12,878 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 9 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Canada: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Canada guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Canada?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 8,839 degree programs that 88 universities in Canada list on Global Admissions, as of August 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 17, 2026".