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Cheap Colleges in Canada

Written by  Piyush Bhartiya, MBA

Published on Thu, May 2, 2019 5:57 AM   Updated on Mon, August 17, 2020 9:28 PM   5 mins read

Education in Canada is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable degree. Canada offers low tuition fees for international and local students. The education system in Canada is very much recognized as compared to the U.S.

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

  • Application fee – $125
  • IELTS – 7 (minimum score of 6.5 in each band).
  • TOEFL – 93 (minimum score of 20 in each band).
  • Tuition fee – $5,300 / year.

UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

  • Application fee – $90
  • IELTS – 6.5 (minimum score of 6 in each band).
  • TOEFL – 86 (minimum score of 19 in each band).
  • Tuition fee – $6,536.46 / year.

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

  • Application Fee – $156
  • English language requirements:
  • IELTS – 7 (minimum score of 6.5 in each band).
  • TOEFL – 100 (minimum score of 25 in each band).
  • Tuition Fee – $7,176 / year.

CARLETON UNIVERSITY

  • Application Fee – $100
  • IELTS – 6.5 (minimum score of 6 in each band).
  • TOEFL – 86 (minimum score of 19 in each band).
  • Tuition Fee – $7,397 / year.

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

  • Application fee – $115
  • IELTS – 7 (minimum score of 6 in each band).
  • TOEFL – 92 (minimum score of 20 in each band).
  • Tuition fee – $9,192 / year.

Cheap Colleges in Canada for

International Students

AS per the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), a total of 96% of international students who went to study abroad have recommended Canada as a study destination. Out of the crowd, 60% of students have planned to apply for a residence permit in Canada.

List of colleges:-

  • ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

The tuition fee is about $4,527 for a term and $9,054 per year.

  • BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

The average cost is up to $9,000 including study material.

  • CAMOSUN COLLEGE

The average cost is up to $7,000 including study material.

  • WE COLLEGE

The average cost is up to $13,500 including study material.

  • GEORGIAN COLLEGE

The average cost is up to $21,500 including study material.

Cheap Colleges in Canada for international Students

(Without IELTS)

Studying abroad without IELTS is a great challenge, but students can study in Canada without IELTS since Canada is considered as without IELTS visa country. The compulsion of IELTS or not is no more a barrier for international students when it comes to education in Canada.

List of Colleges:-

  1. Concordia University
  2. Okanagan University
  3. Carleton University
  4. University of Regina
  5. Seneca College

Cheap Colleges in Canada for Indian Students

A large crowd of Indians can be found among the Canadian students. Many have recommended Canadian Universities back at their natives.

  1. OCAD UNIVERSITY
  • Tuition fee –INR 6.1L per year
  • IELTS – 6.5
  • TOEFL – 84
  1. North Island College
  • Tuition fee –INR 8.2L per year
  • IELTS – 6
  • TOEFL – 80
  1. Columbia College
  • Tuition fee –INR 8.8L per year
  • IELTS – 6
  1. Luther College
  • Tuition fee –INR 10.5L per year
  • IELTS – 6
  1. Okanagan College
  • Tuition fee –INR 11.3L per year
  • IELTS – 6.5
  • TOEFL – 79

Cheap Colleges in Canada for

Undergraduate Degree

A number of undergraduate degree courses are available in Canada at a cheap tuition fee. Students all over the world come here to achieve their degree.

  1. Brandon University
  • Location: Brandon, Manitoba
  • Cost: $7,203
  1. Universite de Saint-Boniface
  • Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Cost: $7,428
  1. University of Guelph
  • Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Cost: $7,428
  1. Canadian Mennonite University
  • Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
  • Cost: $10,003
  1. Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Location: St.Johns, Newfoundland
  • Cost: $11,460

Cheap Colleges in Canada for

Postgraduate Degree

A number of postgraduate degree courses are available in Canada at a cheap tuition fee. Students all over the world come here to achieve their degree.

  1. University of Northern British Columbia
  • Location: Prince George, British Columbia
  • Cost: $3,297
  1. Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Location: St.Johns, Newfoundland
  • Cost: $3,222
  1. Simon Fraser University
  • Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
  • Cost: $3,743
  1. University of Calgary
  • Location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Cost: $3,693
  1. University of Saskatchewan
  • Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  • Cost: $4,538

Cost of Living in Canada 

A minimum of 10,000 CAD is required as a proof of financial stability to the Government.

Accommodation Costs

  • Student Residence:- The price varies between 250-620 CAD/month.
  • University-Hostel:- The price rates usually ranges from 400 to 800/month.
  • Apartments:-  Rent depends on its location and amenities included, the initial price range starts from 300-700 CAD per month.

Other Related Expenses

  • Basic Utilities (electricity, water, heat etc): 155 CAD/month
  • Internet: 55-70 CAD per month

Food

  • Household & Lifestyle:-  The approx. amount required is 300 CAD/month.
  • Restaurants:- 10-25 CAD per meal

Transportation Costs

  • Transport Pass:- Travel pass is of 90 CAD/month.
  • Taxis are also commonly used in Canada and fare costs 2-6 CAD/km.

FAQS

✅ Are there free colleges in Canada?

The government has taken new measures to make colleges and university fees virtually free to low-income students. 

✅ Can I get Canadian PR after a 1-year course?

International students looking forward to getting a Canadian PR Visa can pursue one of the abundant Trade Certificate Programs which Saskatchewan offers for one year and 6 months of work experience.

✅ Which province in Canada has more job opportunities?

Quebec has the highest job opportunities.



About the Author & Expert

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Piyush Bhartiya

Author • MBA • 20 Years

Piyush values education and has studied from the top institutes of IIT Roorkee, IIM Bangalore, KTH Sweden and Tsinghua University in China. Post completing his MBA, he has worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group and focused on building sales and marketing verticals for top MNCs and Indian business houses.

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