Studying in Canada is affordable compared to other western countries. It is important to know that the cost of expenses in one institution is different from another. Living expenses, transportation, and lifestyle also factor that affect the budget and you need to make preparations for these expenses. As an international student, your expenses can vary between $17000 CDN – $33000CDN annually.
Tuition fees are determined independently by various universities. The program of choice you apply for has everything to do with your tuition cost, not all programs incur the same expense.
Engineering and medical programs incur higher fees than Social Sciences. Medical and Engineering programs may incur about $24,000 CND yearly while Arts and Humanities may cost around $ 18,000 annually, though it also depends on your institution of choice.
When you enroll for postgraduate studies, the cost of tuition fees is higher and MBA executive courses cost as much of $40000 dollars.
Tuition is paramount and you are required to provide evidence that you can pay for your tuition because it is a large part of your academic budget. It’s imperative to plan for books, feeding, living expenses and housing.
Majority of the institutions in Canada provide accommodation on campus and the cost is independent of tuition cost. A separate application is needed for housing if you want to study in Canada. The cost of an on-campus apartment is different from one institution to the next, closeness to your institution and your meal package also influences the cost of housing.
Most students stay away in cities renting flats or apartment. If you decide to stay off the campus, you need to make a budget for your living expenses, living expenses overall affect the cost of housing so it is important to make adequate preparations. Renting apartments usually cost between $700 CND – $1800 CND monthly depending on the vicinity and apartment type. Most universities offer the services of accommodation both on and off the campus.
Whether you live on or off-campus, transportation plays a major role in your successful stay in Canada. Some cities have very good transportation networks and students can use affordable means of transportation like ferries, trains, and buses. Some providers offer discounts and you can choose the mode of transportation that suits you. Transportation costs can reach $110 monthly.
Although feeding isn’t too expensive, it depends on personal preference. Eating outside can be expensive if you want to eat meals in food outlets, a couple of meals daily and drink costs about 24CDN. A cup of coffee sells for $3. Eating out or cooking is entirely up to you to decide.
To gain entry for studies, a visa is mandatory. The documents required for obtaining a Visa are as follows:
If your application is granted, you will be issued a Student Visa permit for 5 years depending on the period of your studies.
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