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Canada study cost estimate 2026
Tuition, living and the visa fund figure for one academic year. Pick a degree and city tier to adjust.
Canada · 2026
CAD 42,000–64,000
Estimated first-year total (tuition + living)
Tuition / yr
CAD 18,000–40,000
Living / yr
CAD 24,000
Visa fund guide
CAD 41,448
How the numbers stack up
Study permit: first-year tuition + living + travel; from 1 Sep 2026 the single-applicant living baseline is CA$23,448/yr (outside Quebec, revised annually)
Source:IRCC proof-of-funds rules · Data as of October 2026