Study in Canada
Canadian universities admit mainly on grades. You apply by province or by university, and a study permit follows the offer.
Corinia finds the universities in Canada that fit your record and checks the exact requirements of each programme you choose. Get started free
Proof of funds for a study permit
CAN$ 23,448 per year if applying on or after September 1, 2026
“Number of family members (including the applicant) · Amount required per year (excluding tuition and transportation costs) (in CAN$) · 1 · $23,448”
How to apply
Apply by province
Ontario universities share the OUAC application. British Columbia has EducationPlannerBC. Elsewhere you apply to each university.
Meet the programme’s subjects
Each programme lists required school subjects and the averages that were competitive in previous years.
Add a profile where asked
Competitive programmes ask for a personal profile or extra essays.
Apply for a study permit
With a letter of acceptance and, in most cases, a provincial attestation letter, you apply for a study permit and show proof of funds.
Cost
International tuition is set by each university and varies widely by programme. It is well above what Canadians pay.
Language
English or French, depending on the university. Non-native speakers need IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent.
Good to know
Canada caps new study permits each year, so apply for the permit as soon as you accept an offer.
Official sources: EduCanada · OUAC · Study permit
Universities Corinia covers in Canada
Corinia matches you against these, then checks the exact programme on the university’s own pages.
- McGill UniversityMontreal
- University of British ColumbiaVancouver
- University of TorontoToronto
- McMaster UniversityHamilton
- Queen's UniversityKingston
- Université de MontréalMontreal
- University of AlbertaEdmonton
- University of WaterlooWaterloo
- Western UniversityLondon, ON
- Dalhousie UniversityHalifax
- Simon Fraser UniversityBurnaby
- University of CalgaryCalgary
- University of OttawaOttawa
- University of VictoriaVictoria
- Concordia UniversityMontreal
- York UniversityToronto
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