North America
Cost of Studying in Canada: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Canada is 17,841 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 12,024 USD and 23,319 USD. These figures are computed from 7,506 programs at 85 universities in Canada listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 99% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 12,024 USD | 17,841 USD | 23,319 USD | 2,688 |
| Master's | 7,069 USD | 10,686 USD | 15,273 USD | 1,261 |
| PhD | 9,022 USD | 10,207 USD | 12,488 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 in our Canada catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation | University of Ottawa | Master's | 701 USD |
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation and Concentration Applied Data Science | University of Ottawa | Master's | 701 USD |
| Master in Digital Transformation and Innovation Concentration UX Design | University of Ottawa | Master's | 701 USD |
| Master in Biomedical Engineering | University of Ottawa | Master's | 923 USD |
| Master in Civil Engineering | University of Ottawa | Master's | 923 USD |
| Master in Entrepreneurial Engineering Design | University of Ottawa | Master's | 923 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Canada?
Yes — 7,419 of the 7,506 degree programs in our Canada catalog (99%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Canada accept international students?
85 universities in Canada list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Canada affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Canada charge 12,024 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 701 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Canada: upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Canada guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 7,506 degree programs that 85 universities in Canada list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".