Quick Facts
| Tuition Range | INR 10–25 lakh/yr (as stated on page) |
|---|---|
| Living Cost | CAD 23,448/yr single applicant (IRCC, from 1 Sep 2026) |
| Student Visa Fee | CAD 150 (study permit) |
| Intakes | Sep, Jan, May |
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Overview
Canada is planned around updated IRCC rules for 2027. The reasons for choosing Canada include quality academics, part-time work and the post-graduation work permit.
Tuition Fees
Average tuition is INR 10–25 lakh a year, and the total annual budget including living costs is INR 18–38 lakh a year.
Living Cost
Single applicants must show CAD 23,448 for first-year living costs (IRCC, from 1 Sep 2026), plus first-year tuition and travel. A GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) is one accepted proof of funds.
Student Visa
The Student Direct Stream is closed — all applications now go through the regular stream, which needs four to six months of verified bank records and income-tax proofs. A Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is mandatory for undergraduate and college-diploma programmes; master’s and PhD students at public designated learning institutions are exempt. Students may work off campus for up to 24 hours a week in term time and full-time in scheduled breaks. The Post-Graduation Work Permit runs for up to three years; university degree graduates face no field restriction, while college diploma graduates qualify only in designated labour-shortage fields.
Top Universities
McGill, Toronto, UBC, Alberta, Montreal, McMaster and Waterloo are named in the Canada–Germany comparison page.
