Affordable and cheap universities in Canada

In recent years, Canada has become the most popular study abroad destination for international students who are looking for quality education. With quality lifestyle, top universities in the world, and world-class cities, Canada has earned a reputation as one of the best higher education destinations globally. It is also a perfect destination for those looking to pursue higher education and gain skills but at the same time did not want to spend too much. Previously we have discussed the most affordable MBA colleges in Canada, in this article, we will discuss the affordable universities in Canada.

List of cheap fees universities in Canada for undergraduate courses

Consistently, the QS Top Universities and Times Higher Education (THE) have ranked more than 30 Canadian universities amongst the best academic institutions worldwide. Those who are thinking of going to Canada must also check the cost of living in Canada for international students and learn about the living expenses while staying there.

• University of Guelph
• Université de Saint-Boniface
• Canadian Mennonite University
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Brandon University

University of Guelph

The University of Guelph is popular for offering courses in diverse areas from environmental studies to veterinary medicine.

Course	Tuition fee
Bachelor of Applied Science	$7,221.73
Bachelor of Arts	$7,221.73
Bachelor of Engineering	$10,510.55
Bachelor of Science	$7,279.73
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	$7,226.73

Université de Saint-Boniface

Université de Saint-Boniface is a French-language public institution affiliated with the University of Manitoba.

Course	Tuition fee
Arts	$4,600
Translation	$4,600
Science	$5,300
Business Administration	$5,900

Canadian Mennonite University

Canadian Mennonite University is private university offering courses in sciences, business, arts, and music.

Course	Tuition fee
Bachelor’s courses	CAD 11,904

Memorial University of Newfoundland

The Memorial University of Newfoundland is one of the best public universities and ranked at the top in Canada for international graduate student services.

Course	Tuition fee
Graduate Diploma	$6,390

Brandon University

Brandon offers a number of programs that qualify students to get entry to a professional program.

Fall 2020	$3,655
Winter 2021	$3,655
Spring 2021	$3,655
Fall 2021	$3,735
Winter 2022	$3,735

List of cheapest fees universities in Canada for postgraduate courses

Majority of the international students looking to pursue MS abroad look for affordable universities in Canada to carry on with their higher studies. Here’s a list of cheap universities offering postgraduate courses in Canada for international students.

• University of Northern British Columbia
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Calgary
• University of Saskatchewan

University of Northern British Columbia

University of Northern British Columbia has been ranked at the top 3 best small universities in Canada continuously for ten years by Canada's Maclean magazine.

Course	Tuition fee
General programs in arts and humanities	$3,363

Source: Statistics Canada

Memorial University of Newfoundland

MUN, is a public university that operates from few satellite campuses. It offers various certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programmes. Also, it offers online courses and degrees as well.

Course	Tuition fee
Master's programs (2 years)	$9,666
Master's programs (1 year)	$6,654
Master of Science in Medicine (Applied  Health Services Research)	$12,000
Doctoral programs	$17,988

Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University is a public research university that has been ranked amongst the top educational institutions in Canada offering quality education at affordable fee.

Course	Tuition fee
Graduate courses*	$10,369 / term

*Estimated costs

University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is a public research university that is home to more than 33,000 students.

Course	Tuition fee
Graduate program (thesis-based program)	$12,695.88

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is the first choice for international students to pursue higher education looing to gain skills at an affordable educational institution in Canada. 

Course	Tuition fee
Master of Science - Finance	CAD 3,950.00
Master of Science - Marketing	CAD 3,950.00
Master of Public Health (thesis-based)	CAD 2,054.00
Master of Arts in Economics Co-op	CAD 790.00
Master's and Ph.D. - Environment and Sustainability	CAD 2,580.14

Apart from the above-mentioned list, there are other cheap universities in Canada for international students.

• Canadian Mennonite University (CMU)
• Booth University College
• Kingswood University
• University of Winnipeg
• Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts)
• University College of the North (UCN)

Can I study for free in Canada?

Students often have this query on their minds while looking to pursue higher education abroad. However, there is no university in Canada that does not charge a tuition fee, or there is not a single tuition-free university in Canada. So, students cannot study for free in Canada, however, if they can manage to get a fully-funded scholarship, in that case, they can pursue their higher education without paying the tuition fee.

Also read: 

• Cost of Study in Canada - Living and Education Cost
• Cost of Studying in Canada