University fees in Canada in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 109 institutions in Canada that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Canada
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Canada is 21,452 CAD per year, for the 106 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 6,500 CAD per year, with a maximum observed of 61,000 CAD per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 106 universities
From
6,500
CAD
Average
21,452
CAD
Up to
61,000
CAD
Master's degree
Based on 88 universities
From
6,000
CAD
Average
19,750
CAD
Up to
35,000
CAD
Doctorate
Based on 9 universities
From
11,000
CAD
Average
19,111
CAD
Up to
25,000
CAD
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Canada
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Canada?
A bachelor's degree in Canada costs between 6,500 and 61,000 CAD per year, with an average of 21,452 CAD, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Canada?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 22,392 CAD at a public university versus 17,144 CAD in the private sector, a difference of -23.4%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Canada?
For a master's, fees range from 6,000 to 35,000 CAD per year. A doctorate costs between 11,000 and 25,000 CAD per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 109 universities in Canada that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Royal Military College of Canada
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
École nationale d’administration publique
Université de l’Ontario français
Université de Moncton
Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences
College of the North Atlantic
TÉLUQ University
St. Stephen’s University
École de technologie supérieure
Université de Saint-Boniface
Brandon University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Kingswood University
Canadian Mennonite University
Concordia University of Edmonton
Yukon University
Athabasca University
Booth University College
Université Sainte-Anne
Université de Sherbrooke
University College of the North
Mount Saint Vincent University
Université de Hearst
Saint Paul University
Cape Breton University
University of Winnipeg
Crandall University
University of the Fraser Valley