Tuition a year
$13,000 to $28,000
Indicative range for an international student. Varies by university and subject.
Canada
Study in Canada
Affordable tuition next to the United States, a clear route from study to work to residency, and cities that consistently rank among the most liveable in the world.
The numbers, up front
Indicative annual ranges in US dollars for an international student. Use them to shortlist, then let a counsellor price your actual choices.
Living a year
$10,000 to $15,000
Rent, food, transport and everyday costs. Cities differ far more than countries do.
Intakes
September, January and May
Apply at least nine months before the intake you want.
After you graduate
PGWP, up to 3 years
The post study work position as it currently stands.
Why students choose it
Affordable tuition next to the United States, a clear route from study to work to residency, and cities that consistently rank among the most liveable in the world.
- Post Graduation Work Permit can run up to three years
- A recognised pathway from study to permanent residency
- Provincial colleges offer strong value against university fees
- Proof of funds is required through a GIC in most cases
Universities in Canada
Go straight to each institution's own website, where the current admissions contact is always published. The full directory, with a guide for every university, is in LEAD Quest.
Search the full directory
Looking for a phone number? University switchboards and admissions inboxes change constantly, so we link to the official site rather than printing a number that might be wrong by the time you call it. If you would rather we made the approach, that is what a counsellor is for.
Funding in Canada
Award values and deadlines change every cycle, so read the current call on the official page.
How to actually win one
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada
Doctoral awards for students showing academic excellence and leadership.
Official page
Canada Graduate Scholarships
Tri agency research councils
Masters and doctoral funding through CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC.
Official page
University entrance scholarships
Individual universities
Most Canadian universities run automatic entrance awards based on your admission average.
Official pageSafety in Canada
Save these before you fly, not after you land.
Canada
811 for health advice in most provinces
- Add your campus security number in your first week.
- Register with the High Commission for Pakistan, Ottawa so they can help quickly in an emergency.
- Keep a cloud copy of your passport, visa and offer letter.
Plan your application
Free tools that work for Canada as well as anywhere else.
Cost calculator
Seven questions and an indicative total for the whole programme, not just year one.
Open it
Printable planners
Application tracker, document checklist, budget sheet and a pre departure timeline.
Print themWinning a scholarship
What selection panels actually reward, and the timeline that makes an application competitive.
Read the guide
LEAD Quest
Not sure this is the right country at all? Answer a few questions and find out for free.
Try it
Serious about Canada?
Bring your transcripts and your budget to a free session. We will tell you which universities are realistic, what it will really cost and which intake you can still make.
