COSTS FOR STUDYING IN CANADA

Canada is a trusted place to study in the world thanks to the high incentives for international students, along with very friendly open policies. If you are planning to study in the country of a maple leaf and are worried about studying abroad in Canada, this article is for you to answer this question.

Generally, study costs in Canada include: Cost for studying (tuition, school supplies …) and Living expenses (meals, accommodation, travel). 

Firstly, let’s see costs for studying. Tuition for all programs at Canadian schools is generally lower than those in the UK, US or Australia. Tuition will be adjusted year by year, the difference of tuition will depend on:

– Tuition fees by study program.

– Tuition fees by subject.

– Tuition fees are assigned by each Province in Canada

Tuition fees based on study programs in Canada:

Tuition fees by major in Canada:

Tuition fees by each Province in Canada

Secondly, we will list basic living expenses students need to spend on studying in Canada.

The quality of life in Canada is good so the country has a high standard of living. The cost of living in Canada differs between provinces, cities and suburbs. The most expensive places in Canada are Vancouver and Victoria (British Columbia), Hamilton-Burlington and Toronto (Ontario), Calgary (Alberta). In general, students need to spend between $ 10,000 – $ 15,000 CAD per year to pay for living expenses in Canada while studying abroad.

1. Housing cost

There are 3 types of residence:

– In the dormitory: From $ 3,000 – $ 7,500 CAD / year

– Homestay: From $ 4,800 – $ 9,600 CAD / year

– Rent:

House prices in suburban and small provinces are usually cheaper than in cities. Similarly, if the school you attend is a small school, the dormitory fee is not as expensive as the large schools, located in major cities in Canada.

2. Utility costs

The cost here is for basic and essential utilities in the life of international students such as electricity, water, gas, Internet … Each student will have to pay from $ 142.09 CAD / month for electricity bill. , water, gas. Internet user fees in Canada average at $ 70.33 / month (prices vary depending on the package you use).

3. Necessary expenses

The cost of necessities is based on the lifestyle, needs and living habits of each person. It is estimated that each student will lose $ 150 – $ 350 CAD / month to buy food, medicine, personal hygiene equipment 

4. Travel expenses

Canada is a country with a good and extremely convenient public transport system for people to move. Public facilities popularly chosen by international students are buses, subways, inner city trains … Students often get discounts, or you can buy monthly tickets. If you live on campus or rent a nearby house, you can walk or bike, the cost of transportation will be much more economical.

Travel expenses by public transport in Canada are as follows:

5. Entertainment costs

When studying in Canada, you shouldn’t try to save too much but miss the opportunity to discover the country’s unique life and culture. The minimum entertainment fee in a month for activities such as dining, watching movies, sightseeing, shopping … is at $ 100 – $ 300 CAD, depending on the standard of living of each person.

When living in Canada, international students will find that there are times when costs will be incurred in addition to the costs listed above:

– Buy prescription drugs (not covered by health insurance)

– School supplies and long distance calls to friends and family in your country.

International students studying in Canada can go to work to earn income to reduce living costs, improve their ability to communicate and expand relationships. According to Canadian Government regulations, the extra working time for students is up to 20 hours per week during the term and full-time during the school holidays. Common extra jobs: Supermarket staff, hotel staff, car wash staff, restaurant service, nail, extra work on the farm … with an average salary of 1 hour working around 8-12 CAD / hour.

In shorts, because of these things, Canada is continuously voted in the top 5 countries with the highest percentage of international students in the world.