Studying in Canada
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Total Students
2,200,000
Public Universities
100
Private Universities
20
100+
10 provinces + 3 territories
Universities
1,040,000+
IRCC 2024
International Students
1-3 years
depending on program length
PGWP Work Permit
3 universities
(Toronto #21, McGill #29, UBC #34)
QS 2026 Top 50
CAD $150
+ Biometrics $85 + GIC $20,635
Study Permit Fee
Education Levels
What level of education in Canada?
Bachelor's Universities
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Explore in detail →Master's
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Explore in detail →High Schools
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Explore in detail →Language Schools
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Explore in detail →Canada is renowned for its top-tier education system, diverse cultural landscape, and welcoming attitude towards international students. Its universities are known for research and innovation, set against the backdrop of its stunning natural scenery.
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Popular Universities in Canada
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Popular Scholarship
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
Annual FeeC$ 47189
Times Higher Ed.#45
81/ 100Learn More
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Annual FeeC$ 33968
Times Higher Ed.#116
65/ 100Learn More
Popular Scholarship
Université de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Annual FeeC$ 29877
Times Higher Ed.#150
61/ 100Learn More
How Does the Process Work?
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In your first meeting with a Dream Uni advisor, your academic background, goals, and expectations are analyzed in detail.
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By assessing your English level and academic grades, your eligibility for the universities and colleges Dream Uni partners with is determined.
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The application process is managed meticulously by our professional team, and your acceptance letter is delivered to you.
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Canada
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | CAD $2,200 | CAD $1,200-1,800 | CAD $128 TTC |
| Vancouver | CAD $2,300 | CAD $1,300-1,900 | CAD $104 TransLink |
| Montreal | CAD $1,600 | CAD $800-1,300 | CAD $97 STM |
| Calgary | CAD $1,700 | CAD $900-1,400 | CAD $115 Calgary Transit |
| Ottawa | CAD $1,700 | CAD $900-1,400 | CAD $128 OC Transpo |
Visa process
Canada Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- Admission from a DLI-Approved UniversityIn Canada, only an admission from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution) approved school leads to a Study Permit. The school is checked against the canada.ca/dli-list. The Letter of Acceptance is mandatory in the application.
- GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) InvestmentFollowing the 2024 IRCC change, a CAD $20,635 GIC investment is mandatory (doubled from the previous CAD $10K). Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC, ICICI and SBI Canada offer GICs. CAD $2,000 is received on first arrival, and the remainder is paid in monthly instalments over 12 months.
- Study Permit Application (IRCC)Online application via canada.ca/study-permit. Fee CAD $150 + Biometrics CAD $85. The average processing time for applications from Türkiye is 4-8 weeks. Documents: letter of acceptance + GIC certificate + passport + CV + letter of intent (Statement of Purpose).
- Biometrics + Medical ExamThe VFS Global office (Ankara, Istanbul) takes fingerprints + photo. In some cases IRCC may request a medical exam (panel physician) — the annual list is on canada.ca. Results come 2-4 weeks after the application.
- Entry to Canada + Study Permit ActivationAt the border, a CBSA officer activates the Study Permit. The province-based health insurance application (OHIP Ontario, MSP British Columbia, RAMQ Quebec) is made in the first week — there is a 3-month waiting period, and private insurance (guard.me, Manulife) is mandatory for that period.
Fees
- BiometricsCAD $85
- Study Permit (IRCC)CAD $150
- Medical exam (panel physician)CAD $200-400
- Health insurance (private, first 3 months)CAD $80-150/month
- GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)CAD $20,635
Required Documents
- ✓Letter of Acceptance from a DLI-approved school
- ✓GIC: CAD $20,635 bank-approved certificate (2024 IRCC requirement)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 86+ / Duolingo 120+; French (Québec) TEF/TCF B2
- ✓Financial capacity: annual tuition + CAD $20,635 living costs (total CAD $40-80K)
- ✓Statement of Purpose — intent to return to Türkiye and rationale for the program choice
- ✓Valid passport (valid until 6 months beyond the Study Permit period)
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Canada
Toronto
University of TorontoYork UniversityToronto Metropolitan UniversityOCAD University
Vancouver
UBC (University of British Columbia)SFU (Simon Fraser University)Emily Carr University
Montreal
McGill UniversityConcordia UniversityUniversité de MontréalHEC Montréal
Calgary
University of CalgarySAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology)Mount Royal University
Ottawa
University of OttawaCarleton UniversitySaint Paul University
Edmonton
University of AlbertaMacEwan UniversityNAIT
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Scholarships
Sources used for this page
- IRCC — Study Permit(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- IRCC — PGWP (Post-Graduation Work Permit)(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- (last checked: 2026-05-13)
- IRCC — DLI (Designated Learning Institutions) List(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- Statistics Canada — Postsecondary Tuition Fees(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class(last checked: 2026-05-13)
- IRCC — GIC Updated Requirements 2024(last checked: 2026-05-13)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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