QS 2027 ranks and 2026–27 international tuition for Canada’s top universities, a study permit funds calculator, PAL and PGWP rules, scholarships and a document checklist.
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McGill (30th), Toronto (32nd) and UBC (45th) lead Canada in the QS World University Rankings 2027. International undergraduate tuition at these universities is roughly CAD 39,000–75,000 a year in 2026–27, and for the study permit you must show first-year tuition plus CAD 23,448 in living funds (from 1 September 2026). Master’s and doctoral students no longer need a Provincial Attestation Letter; most undergraduates still do. You can work 24 hours a week off campus during term and get a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years.
Canada pairs world-ranked universities with up to three years of work rights after graduation. But tuition for international students is high and study permit rules changed several times in 2024–2026, so plan with current numbers.
Filter by name or province, or click a heading to sort. Tuition is the yearly fee for a full course load; it varies by programme within each university.
| University | City, province | QS 2027 rank | International undergraduate tuition 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGill University | Montreal, Québec | 30 | CAD 54,000 (Arts) – 71,687 (Management) |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, Ontario | 32 | about CAD 64,000 (Arts & Science) – 72,000 (Commerce) |
| University of British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | 45 | CAD 51,530 (Arts) – 66,678 (Commerce) |
| University of Alberta | Edmonton, Alberta | 96 | CAD 39,233 (Arts) – 49,952 (Engineering) |
| University of Waterloo | Waterloo, Ontario | =113 | about CAD 51,000 (Environment) – 75,000 (Engineering) |
| Western University | London, Ontario | =142 | Check the university fee page |
| Université de Montréal | Montreal, Québec | =162 | Check the university fee page (mostly French-taught) |
| McMaster University | Hamilton, Ontario | =174 | Check the university fee page |
| Queen’s University | Kingston, Ontario | =179 | Check the university fee page |
| University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ontario | =228 | Check the university fee page |
| University of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | 249 | Check the university fee page |
Ranks: QS World University Rankings 2027 (June 2026); “=” means a tied position. Tuition: McGill’s official 2026–27 fee table, UBC and University of Alberta 2026–27 rates, and published estimates for Toronto and Waterloo. Always confirm your programme’s exact fee.
Most outdated advice online comes from before these changes. This is the order they happened in.
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Covers tuition, books, fees and residence for four years for a small number of outstanding international undergraduates. You must be nominated by your school.
The International Major Entrance Scholarship and the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award support strong international undergraduates.
A fully funded scholarship for a master’s or professional degree at McGill, with leadership development. Very competitive.
Most universities consider you automatically for merit entrance awards when you apply, usually worth a few thousand dollars.
Award names, values and deadlines change every year. Check each university’s awards page before you apply.
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Book free counsellingCompare countries after HSCMcGill University ranks highest in Canada at 30th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, just ahead of the University of Toronto (32nd) and UBC (45th).
International undergraduate tuition at top universities is roughly CAD 39,000–75,000 a year depending on the university and programme, plus at least CAD 23,448 a year in living funds for the study permit.
Most top universities ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, and some programmes ask for more. For the PGWP later, university graduates need CLB 7.
Most undergraduate and college applicants do. Master’s and doctoral students have been exempt since January 2026.
Up to 24 hours a week off campus during terms and full time during scheduled breaks.
A Post-Graduation Work Permit usually matches your programme length, up to 3 years. A master’s of at least 8 months can qualify for the full 3 years. You can only get one PGWP.
Your spouse can get an open work permit only if you are in a master’s of 16 months or longer, a PhD or certain professional degrees. Read our spouse visa guide (in Bangla).
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