Canada is the first choice for students! Know which are the top universities of the country and what are the fees

Top Universities in Canada: Visa rules for foreign students in Canada have been tightened. The limit for issuing study permits has also been reduced. Even after this, Canada still remains a favorite destination for students not only from India but from all over the world. The world’s top educational institutions are present in Canada, where world class education is provided. Canadian colleges are known for their expensive fees along with their studies, hence complete planning of funding should also be done before admission.
According to a CIC News report, there are many things to keep in mind while choosing the right ‘Designated Learning Institute’ (DLI), especially in terms of tuition fees. Full-time international undergraduate students in Canada have to pay annual fees of 40,115 Canadian dollars. Apart from tuition fees, there are also expenses on accommodation and food. In such a situation, let us know how much it will cost to study in the top universities of Canada. All charges are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Which are the top universities of Canada and what are the fees?

University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Waterloo are among the top universities in Canada. To study here, a student has to pay fees worth lakhs of rupees. The criteria for admission in these institutions is also very strict. However, the degrees of these universities are recognized worldwide and any big company gives priority in jobs to the students studying from here. Let us know how much it costs to study in each university.

University of Toronto: The University of Toronto has been ranked 25th in the QS World University Rankings. This is the top ranked university in Canada. The University of Toronto was founded in 1827. This is a public research university, where more than 700 courses are taught. It also has Canada’s largest library. The university has 11 colleges and three campuses. Its main campus is in Toronto, with two other campuses located in Mississauga and Scarborough.

To study courses related to the field of arts, students will have to pay a fee of $ 61,720 (Rs 38 lakh). The fee for commerce is also the same, whereas the fee for engineering field courses is $67,370 (Rs 41 lakh). The annual expenditure on books and other things is $1,000 (Rs 62,000) and accommodation costs range from $8,000-15,000 (Rs 5 lakh to Rs 9 lakh). This money is spent on on-campus living.

McGill University: McGill University located in Montreal is also ranked among the top universities in Canada. There are many departments, schools and institutions in the university, where more than 1200 programs are taught. 30 percent of the students at McGill University are foreigners. Here, the fee for Arts courses is $47,281 (Rs 29 lakh), the fee for Commerce courses is $70,894 (Rs 44 lakh) and the fee for engineering field courses is $66,327 (Rs 41 lakh).

Montreal is also included in the QS Best Student Cities of 2025. Compared to Canada’s two biggest cities, Toronto and Vancouver, Montreal is a slightly cheaper city to live in. Students living outside the campus will get a two-bedroom apartment for $2300 (Rs 1.42 lakh). In this way two students can live comfortably here.

University of British Columbia: The more than 100-year-old University of British Columbia is known for its courses in many fields. The university has two campuses, one in Vancouver and the other in the Okanagan Valley. 65 thousand students are studying here, which includes students from more than 140 countries. This university is famous for studying International Economics, Food Market Analysis and Journalism.

In this university, the fee for Arts field courses is $47,189 (Rs 29 lakh), the fee for Commerce field courses is $61,061 (Rs 38 lakh) and the fee for Engineering field courses is $60,622 (Rs 38 lakh). Vancouver is a very expensive city, due to this the expenses of the students also increase here. The rent for a two-bedroom apartment here is $3,700 (Rs 2.2 lakh).

University of Alberta: The University of Alberta is ranked among the top 100 institutions in the QS World University Rankings. This university has three campuses in Edmonton, where more than 200 courses are taught. The fee for Arts field courses is $33,968 (Rs 21 lakh), the fee for Commerce field courses is $61,061 (Rs 38 lakh) and the fee for engineering courses is $60,622 (Rs 37 lakh).

Alberta is cheaper to live than many big cities in Canada. Its second-largest city, Edmonton, is quite affordable, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $1,650 (Rs 1 lakh). Because of this, Alberta University is becoming increasingly popular among students.

University of Waterloo: According to Maclean’s University Rankings 2024, the University of Waterloo has been recognized as Canada’s Most Innovative University for 30 of the last 32 years. The university is particularly famous for its co-op program, which gives students the opportunity to learn skills through partnerships with leading companies. The university’s main campus is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It also has three satellite campuses, located in Downtown Kitchener, Downtown Cambridge, and Stratford.

At the University of Waterloo, the fee for Arts field courses is $57,000 (Rs 35 lakh), the fee for Global Business and Digital Arts course is $55,000 (Rs 34 lakh) and the fee for engineering courses is $73,000 (Rs 45 lakh). The cost of accommodation and food here depends on which campus the student is studying. The rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Waterloo is $2,350 (Rs 1.45 lakh).