Canada is a study destination for many students, and the cost performance is relatively high. So how much does it cost to study in Canada for a year? From the preparation period in the early stage of studying abroad to the actual start of studying abroad, I have made a comprehensive arrangement. Let's take a look at how much it costs to study in Canada for a year!
How much does it cost to study in Canada for a year?
First, the cost of the first stage:
1. Language test training fee:
The language of studying in Canada is basically based on IELTS TOEFL PTE, IELTS registration fee is 1960 RMB, TOEFL registration fee is 1635 RMB, and PTE registration fee is 275 US dollars.
In terms of training fees, it varies from 5,000 to 30,000 depending on the major language schools and the type of training.
In addition, if you fail the language test, the school will provide ESL courses according to the student's specific situation, which will take an additional 2-10 months to complete.
Master's degrees generally require additional preparation for the GRE or GMAT exams. The GMAT test fee is 1725 yuan, and the GRE test fee is 1665 yuan.
2. School application fee and material mailing fee:
The application fee ranges from $100 to $500.
Mailing fee: If the school requires the original transcript, a DHL ** is about 200 yuan, and it must be multiplied by the number of schools to be applied to.
3. Visa application, physical examination, air ticket fee:
The standard fee for a Canadian student visa is 1085; The cost of the physical examination is more than 1,000; In January 2019, the fingerprinting fee was added at $85 per person.
One-way tickets** vary from 7,000 to 10,000 depending on the region and time of day.
2. Expenses for studying abroad
1. Book fee.
The school supplies, books, etc. prepared for studying abroad in Canada need to cost about 200 to 400 Canadian dollars per year.
To study abroad in Canada, you need to pay about 200 to 400 Canadian dollars per year.
2. Tuition. Studying in Canada, tuition fees are a big part of consumption. For international students, tuition fees vary depending on academic qualifications, schools, and majors.
For undergraduate studies in Canada, the tuition fee for one year is between 20,000-40,000 Canadian dollars; For graduate studies in Canada, the business degree is about 70,000 Canadian dollars, and other majors are 2-30,000 Canadian dollars.
3. Accommodation fee.
There are three main types of accommodation that are more common when studying in Canada: on-campus dormitories, off-campus rentals, and homestays.
On-campus dormitories provide students with two meals, and the cost of accommodation for a year is about 6,000 Canadian dollars;
Homestays provide students with three meals a day, which costs around $800 CAD per month;
Off-campus housing is the choice of most students, such as sharing a house with friends, it is between 400-800 per person, which is more cost-effective.
4. Food expenses.
Studying in Canada, the consumption level is different in different cities. This leads to a difference in the cost of living.
If you live with a host family or in an on-campus dormitory, the cost of meals is included in the accommodation fee, and if you rent an off-campus apartment, the cheapest way is to cook your own meals and it can suit your tastes.
Those who live in Vancouver and Toronto will have a higher cost.
5. Daily expenses.
The daily living expenses of Chinese students studying in Canada are about 5,000-10,000 Canadian dollars a year, including the daily transportation expenses, ** fees, basic entertainment expenses and some miscellaneous expenses of international students.
6. Medical insurance premiums.
To study in Canada, it is best to apply for medical insurance at the time of enrollment, medical expenses are very expensive, and you should participate in the student medical insurance provided by the school as soon as possible after the enrollment registration procedures. Some schools also require international students to pay the medical insurance premium directly together with the registration fee. Medical insurance is around $800 a year.
Positioning of schools to study in Canada.
Want to know how many ranked universities in Canada you can apply to with your GPA score? You can try to use the study abroad volunteer reference system (the following applet) to do the study abroad positioning.
How to use: Enter your basic information (GPA, IELTS score, major, college background, etc.) into the study abroad volunteer reference system, and the system will automatically match the cases of classmates who are similar to you from the database, and see which universities in Canada they have successfully applied to, so that you can accurately locate yourself.