Canada’s institutions, provinces and qualifications offer different experiences. Build your shortlist around the actual programme, the full cost of living and the current rules that apply to your intended study route.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
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Confirm the designated learning institution and the programme you will attend. DLI status alone does not establish post-graduation work-permit eligibility. Use the official list and the institution’s programme information before you accept an offer.
IRCC · designated learning institutions ↗Compare the qualification awarded, course content, assessment and any practical component. Ask whether co-op placement is competitive and what additional steps it requires. Keep the answer with your offer instead of relying on a general promotional description.
IRCC · designated learning institutions ↗EduCanada separates housing, food, utilities, communication and insurance costs. Health coverage for international students depends on the province or territory and the school. Check whether residence or meal-plan payments are due upfront.
EduCanada · prepare your budget ↗IRCC states that PGWP eligibility and length depend on the programme and individual circumstances. Language results and, where applicable, field-of-study rules matter. Verify the exact programme rather than assuming every Canadian qualification leads to the same outcome.
IRCC · post-graduation work permit ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
We help you ask the right questions about your credential, institution and published programme eligibility.
We compare tuition with housing, insurance and upfront payments for the province you choose.
We help track admission conditions and direct you to the current official study-permit checklist for your circumstances.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 |
University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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$39,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.4
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE
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MSc Computer Science MSc Applied Computing MBA
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| #34 |
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
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$33,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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MSc Data Science Master of Software Systems
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| #112 |
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Canada
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$28,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE
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Master of Software Engineering Quantum Computing
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| #141 |
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
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$31,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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MSc Computer Science MBA Neuroscience
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| #189 |
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
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$24,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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MSc Artificial Intelligence Petroleum Engineering
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| #203 |
Université de Montréal
Montreal, Canada
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$22,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.9
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Deep Learning Data Analytics
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| #208 |
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
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$26,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Software Engineering Health Sciences
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| #242 |
Western University
London, Canada
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$23,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Master of Management Data Science
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Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check DLI status and separately investigate programme eligibility if future post-graduation work matters to you.
Review academic conditions, tuition and refund terms before accepting the place.
Obtain a PAL/TAL if required. For Quebec, check the CAQ process and any exemptions that apply.
Organise financial evidence, identity records and the documents on your personalised IRCC checklist.
Apply through the official process and complete biometrics or medical checks when requested.
Check your letter of introduction and any required visa or eTA; the approval letter is not the study permit.
Present the required documents at entry, check the permit issued to you and complete campus registration.
No. Both programme eligibility and your own compliance with the published requirements matter. Review IRCC’s criteria before choosing the course.
Compare the full credential cost, length, mandatory fees and living expenses. A lower annual fee may not mean a lower total study cost.
