106 cheapest universities in Canada in 2026
The most affordable universities in Canada, ranked by minimum bachelor fees. Ideal for optimising your study budget.
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6,500 CAD/yr
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106 universities ranked by increasing fees
No. 73Burman University
Private Adventist university in Alberta offering personalized education in a Christian community setting.
No. 74Trinity Western University
Private Christian university in Langley (BC) offering liberal arts and sciences.
No. 75University of Northern British Columbia
Public university in Prince George (BC), leader in environmental and Indigenous research.
No. 76Wilfrid Laurier University
Public university in Waterloo and Brantford, recognized for its business school and co-op programs.
No. 77Université du Québec à Montréal
A prominent French-language public university in Montreal, recognized for its academic vitality, research excellence, and strong social commitment.
No. 78Laval University
First Francophone university in the Americas, in Quebec City, recognized for research.
No. 79Ontario Tech University
Public university in Oshawa focused on technology, engineering, and applied sciences.
No. 80University of Lethbridge
Public university in Lethbridge (AB) recognized for research and teaching.
No. 81Mount Royal University
Public university in Calgary (AB) focused on applied teaching and student success.
No. 82University Canada West
Private university in Vancouver specializing in management, business, and technology with a strong international focus.
No. 83HEC Montréal
Leading management school in Montreal, globally recognized for management and business programs.
No. 84University of Calgary
Public university in Alberta, leader in energy, medicine, and engineering.
No. 85OCAD University
Public art and design university in Toronto, a pioneer in artistic education in Canada.
No. 86Brock University
Public university in St. Catharines (ON) known for co-ops and applied research.
No. 87University of Ottawa
World’s largest bilingual university in Ottawa, recognized for law and medicine.
No. 88University of Victoria
Public university on Vancouver Island (BC), recognized for research and sustainability.
No. 89Carleton University
Public university in Ottawa recognized for journalism, public affairs, and engineering.
No. 90University of Guelph
Public university in Ontario, leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and life sciences.
No. 91Concordia University
Public English-language university in Montreal, recognized for arts, engineering, and business.
No. 92University of Alberta
Public university in Edmonton, leader in research, engineering, and sciences.
No. 93Western University
Public university in London (ON), renowned for medicine, business, and Ivey Business School.
No. 94Quest University Canada
A private liberal arts and sciences university in British Columbia, featuring a unique, inquiry-based curriculum centered on student-led projects.
No. 95York University
Toronto’s 3rd largest university, recognized for Schulich, Osgoode, and Glendon.
No. 96University of Saskatchewan
Public university in Saskatoon, leader in agriculture and veterinary medicine.