{"id":4636,"date":"2026-03-20T09:46:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=4636"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:33:23","slug":"low-tuition-fees-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/low-tuition-fees-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Low Tuition Fees in Canada to Apply for (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking of studying in Canada but worried about high tuition fees? Here are 20 schools with relatively lower costs for international students, updated for 2026.<\/p>\n

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Top 20 Low Tuition Fees in Canada to Apply for<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After the table is a detailed breakdown for each, including visa and post-study work details, so you know exactly what you need.<\/p>\n

Top 20 Low Tuition Fees in Canada to Apply for (2026) Summary Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
School<\/strong><\/td>\nCity<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. International Tuition \/ Year<\/strong><\/td>\nPGWP Eligible?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memorial University of Newfoundland<\/td>\nSt. John\u2019s, NL<\/td>\nCAD ~6,000\u201312,000<\/td>\nYes (eligible programs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College of the North Atlantic<\/td>\nMultiple campuses, NL<\/td>\n~CAD 12,000\u201316,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University of Prince Edward Island<\/td>\nCharlottetown, PE<\/td>\n~CAD 9,000\u201313,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brandon University<\/td>\nBrandon, MB<\/td>\n~CAD 10,000\u201318,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University of Winnipeg<\/td>\nWinnipeg, MB<\/td>\n~CAD 10,700\u201321,500<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cambrian College<\/td>\nSudbury, ON<\/td>\n~CAD 11,000\u201320,000<\/td>\nYes (program-dependent)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vancouver Island University<\/td>\nNanaimo, BC<\/td>\n~CAD 12,000\u201320,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Douglas College<\/td>\nNew Westminster \/ Coquitlam, BC<\/td>\n~CAD 15,000\u201320,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mount Royal University<\/td>\nCalgary, AB<\/td>\n~CAD 23,000+ (some lower)<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thompson Rivers University<\/td>\nKamloops, BC<\/td>\n~CAD 15,000\u201322,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fanshawe College<\/td>\nLondon, ON<\/td>\n~CAD 14,000\u201322,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red River College Polytechnic<\/td>\nWinnipeg, MB<\/td>\n~CAD 10,000\u201320,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Algoma University<\/td>\nSault Ste. Marie \/ Brampton, ON<\/td>\n~CAD 15,000\u201318,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saskatchewan Polytechnic<\/td>\nSK multiple campuses<\/td>\n~CAD 10,000\u201320,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assiniboine Community College<\/td>\nBrandon, MB<\/td>\n~CAD 10,000\u201316,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Algonquin College<\/td>\nOttawa, ON<\/td>\n~CAD 14,000\u201322,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confederation College<\/td>\nThunder Bay, ON<\/td>\n~CAD 12,000\u201318,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camosun College<\/td>\nVictoria, BC<\/td>\n~CAD 12,000\u201318,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Universit\u00e9 de Saint-Boniface<\/td>\nWinnipeg, MB<\/td>\nVaries by program<\/td>\nYes (for eligible programs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University Canada West<\/td>\nVancouver, BC<\/td>\nVaries by program<\/td>\nCheck per-program eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Camosun College<\/td>\nVictoria, BC<\/td>\n~CAD 12,000\u201318,000<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Tuition ranges are approximate for undergraduate or diploma programs; specific costs depend on program\/year. \u201cYes\u201d means many programs meet PGWP eligibility; always verify at the school and IRCC.<\/p>\n

Top 20 Low Tuition Fees in Canada <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below each school\u2019s detailed entry, you\u2019ll see a brief note summarising what makes it stand out (e.g., low cost, small size, applied vs. research, etc.).<\/p>\n

1) NAME OF SCHOOL: Memorial University of Newfoundland<\/strong><\/h3>\n

City located:<\/strong> St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland & Labrador<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Among the lowest tuition rates among Canadian universities, especially for undergrads; a good option if you want a full university experience on a lower budget.<\/p>\n

Tuition range (Intl):<\/strong> CAD \u2248 6,000 \u2013 12,000 \/ year<\/strong> (depending on undergraduate vs graduate programs).<\/p>\n

Courses taught in English:<\/strong> The majority of undergraduate and graduate programs are in English. (French or bilingual exceptions are rare and limited to specific programs.)<\/p>\n

Language proficiency test requirement:<\/strong> IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent; individual programs set cutoffs (often IELTS 6.5 or better); alternate proofs (e.g. prior English instruction) may be accepted.<\/p>\n

School page link:<\/strong> Memorial University Tuition & Fees<\/a><\/p>\n

VISA REQUIREMENT: <\/strong><\/h5>\n

You will need to apply for a Canadian study permit. Required documents generally include:<\/p>\n